Faculty position in GRAPPA Center of Excellence

The Gravitation and Astroparticle Physics Amsterdam (GRAPPA) Centre of Excellence at The University of Amsterdam is seeking to hire one assistant/associate professor in the area of gravitational-wave and multi-messenger astrophysics. We are especially interested in excellent candidates that can strengthen our connection to current and future gravitational-wave, neutrino, and electromagnetic observatories. The search is primarily focused on hiring at the junior level, but candidates at a more senior level (tenured/associate professors) will also be considered. We have a strong preference for a staff member who enhances the diversity of our staff and will prioritize applicants from members of underrepresented groups.

You are going to drive an excellent research program, teach in the BSc and MSc programs, and become an active member of GRAPPA. Tasks and responsibilities include:

• conducting independent research in multimessenger astrophysics, resulting in academic publications in peer-reviewed international journals
• actively pursuing external funding for research
• actively contributing to and developing national and international research networks and other forms of cooperation
• actively contributing to the research activities of GRAPPA
• developing, coordinating and teaching courses in the BSc and MSc programmes
• supervising Bachelor and Master students and co-supervising PhD students
• actively contributing to the development and improvement of the broader teaching programmes in the department
• taking part in committees and working groups

Your experience and profile:

• a relevant PhD degree and preferably postdoctoral experience;
• excellent research skills, evidenced by a track record of publications in renowned international journals, and talks at international conferences/workshops; 
• excellent didactic abilities; an affinity for teaching at Bachelor and Master level; 
• preferably experience with the (co-)supervision of BSc, MSc and/or PhD students; 
• (the ability to develop) the management skills required for general academic administration, organisation and coordination tasks; 
• potential to attract external funding; 
• excellent communication skills; 
• good command of English and willingness to learn the Dutch language via a supported learning trajectory (B2 requirement after 5 years).