The position is within the division of BioAnalytical Chemistry (BAC) and comprises research, teaching and management. The related research is in the field of bioanalytical sciences, with focus on characterization of complex samples for drug-discovery, biomedical and/or diagnostic purposes. The work encompasses development and application of advanced analytical platforms which combine high-resolution separation, structural assignment and/or assessment of bioactivity and function, also involving data-mining and other computational approaches.

We would very much like to increase the number of women in the department, therefore we encourage female candidates to apply.

Your duties
The tenure track position is starting at the level of assistant professor in the areas of research, education and management (40%:40%:20%), and contains amongst others the following duties:

• you are able to strengthen and extend the BAC research program, also by seeking collaborations and synergies
• you are able to acquire and manage research funding
• you are able to (Co-)supervise PhD students, postdocs and technicians
• you demonstrate a creative research output publishing in well-recognised scientific journals
• you teach 2-3 courses a year from the BAC portfolio embedded in the department’s Bsc and Msc programs
• supervise Bsc and Msc students
• participate in division management and departmental activities

• research background and profile (incl. Phd thesis) in analytical sciences or other relevant field
• articles in peer-reviewed journals and lectures at international conferences
• experience in acquisition of external research funding
• demonstrable teaching skills, experience with supervising Bsc, Msc, and preferably Phd students
• basic qualification education (BKO), or be willing to acquire this in the first years of the appointment
• good communication and social skills

Fixed-term contract: 5 years.

A challenging position in a socially involved organisation. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of € 3.637.- and a maximum € 4.978,- in accordance with salary scale 11, depending on your education and experience. The job profile (UD2) is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.
 
This is a tenure track position; the initial appointment will be for a period of five years. Based on performance indicators agreed at the start of the appointment, a tenure track position will lead to a tenured position of UD1 in a period of maximally 5 years. In the fifth year of the appointment the tenure decision will be taken and a midterm review will take place in 2,5 years’ time after starting date.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• solid pension scheme (ABP)
• contribution to commuting expenses
• optional model for designing a personalised benefits package
• excellent paid parental leave scheme
• child day-care facilities on campus  

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. And to be a university where personal education and societal involvement play a leading role. Where people from different disciplines and backgrounds work together on innovations and on generating new knowledge. Our teaching and research embrace the whole spectrum of science – from the humanities, the social sciences and the pure sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 24,500 students. We employ more than 4,600 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible, located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
Diversity is one of our university’s core values. We are an inclusive community, and we believe that diversity and international activities enhance the quality of education and research. We are always looking for people who can enhance diversity on our campus thanks to their background and experience.

The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.

Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to around 6,000 students.
 
About the division BAC
BAC is part of the Department of Chemistry & Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Amsterdam Institute for Medicines, Molecules and Systems (AIMMS). BAC research centers around novel multidimensional analytics addressing queries pertaining to biomolecular and drug characteristics, and (bio)chemical processes. BAC focuses on analytical hyphenation, integration and miniaturization for in-depth macromolecular characterization and high-resolution bioactivity screening. The infrastructure of the group includes state-of-the art MS, HPLC, and CE equipment. BAC also trains and educates students and young professionals at the highest international level in the area of analytical chemistry. PhD, MSc and BSc students actively and intensively participate in the research program. For both research and teaching, BAC strongly collaborates with the Analytical Chemistry group of the University of Amsterdam forming the Center for Analytical Sciences Amsterdam (CASA).