Profile
- You hold a PhD degree in theoretical physics or applied mathematics.
- You have a strong international research reputation in an area of theoretical biophysics or physics-based machine learning, as evidenced by your track record of publications and the acquisition of research grants.
- You have a genuine affinity for academic teaching in physics, and the ability to design undergraduate and postgraduate programmes as well as integrate research effectively into courses and projects.
- You have at least five years of academic teaching experience following your PhD.
- You have obtained a University Teaching Qualification or equivalent (or are committed to securing this qualification as soon as possible upon appointment).
- You combine being a team player with strong leadership and administrative skills, specifically in terms of inspiring young scientists and in providing a research team with a clear sense of direction and purpose.
- You have excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Practical information and applications
You can apply until 25 February 2022, exclusively using the button below. Kindly address your application to Ton Coolen. Please fill in the application form and attach the following documents:
- A letter of motivation in which you also state whether you apply for the Associate or Full Professorship.
- Your CV.
- A publication list with a motivated selection of your top five research papers.
- A statement of current and future research plans.
- A statement on teaching experience, including academic research supervision.
The first round of interviews will take place around the end of March. You would preferably begin employment on 1 September 2022.
This vacancy was also published in a slightly modified form in 2021. Applicants who were rejected at that time are kindly requested not to apply again.
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