This position is embedded within the Stratingh Institute for Chemistry. The field of Biomolecular Chemistry is at the interface of molecular (in)organic chemistry and biochemistry. Contemporary research areas include novel bio-hybrid systems, smart biomolecular materials, and biomolecular tools for the study and manipulation of biological processes. You are expected to perform original research within this field of biomolecular chemistry, interpreted broadly. Regarding specialized research tools, high-end mass spectrometry and imaging techniques are of particular interest and can be further developed.

Also you will contribute to lecturing, project supervision and practical courses in the Bachelor Chemistry and the Master Chemistry education. A bridging role to the adjacent bachelor and master programs in Biology is foreseen. You will act as the supervisor of PhD students, who are embedded in the Groningen Graduate School of Science and Engineering. We expect you to have an active interest and to provide a positive contribution to the management and organizational tasks of the institute.

You have:
• a PhD degree in the relevant field
• at least two years postdoctoral experience abroad (industrial experience can partially compensate for this requirement)
• excellent research qualities, as evidenced by a publication record in international peer-reviewed journals and renowned conferences, and a relevant international network
• teaching and organizational experience appropriate to career stage
• evidence of successful acquisition of external funding appropriate to career stage.

You are:
• a team player with good communications skills
• open to collaboration with other scientific areas within the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Stratingh Institute for Chemistry
• willing to fulfill the requirements for the University Teaching Qualification
• willing to learn the Dutch language.

Fixed-term contract: 84 months.

The University of Groningen offers a gross monthly salary dependent on qualifications and work experience from € 3,475 (salary scale 11 Dutch Universities) up to a maximum of € 5,405 (scale 12) gross per month for a fulltime position. The appointment for Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) will be initially for a maximum of 7 years at the level of tenure track assistant professor. After 5 years, an assessment of performance based on established criteria will take place. If the outcome of the assessment is positive, the assistant professor will be promoted to associate professor with tenure. There will be another assessment at the end of a further 4-7 year period for the promotion to full professor.

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative center of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Study and career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage currently more than 30,000 students and researchers to develop their individual talents. Belonging to the best research universities in Europe, the top 100 universities in the world and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge. Within the Faculty of Science and Engineering, the Stratingh Institute for Chemistry focuses on research in molecular and supramolecular chemistry, with overarching impact on biology and physics based on fundamental organic and inorganic chemistry.