We are pleased to invite applications for postdoc positions in the ‘LEaDing Fellows Postdocs Programme’ (third call). This is a Horizon2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie COFUND programme and will provide 90 researchers from all over the world who recently obtained a PhD,with the opportunity to gain two years of work experience in the challenging, internationally acclaimed and multidisciplinary environment offered by Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden University, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Erasmus Medical Center and Delft University of Technology. The aim is to provide opportunities for international, intersectoral and interdisciplinary research training, as well as transnational and cross-sectoral mobility, by offering open recruitment and attractive working conditions. Applicants can propose a project of their own choice, including a research proposal, an individual training plan, a motivation letter, a resume and a commitment letter of his/her proposed supervisor in one of the universities or university medical centers of the program. For more details please go to: http://leadingfellows.eu

Applicants of all nationalities are eligible, unless national, international or European legislation or embargos prohibit specific (combinations of (sub) disciplines and) countries of origin. Also, you shall not have spent more than 12 months in the Netherlands in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date (1 May 2019). You have obtained your PhD before the recruitment date (1 May 2019) and less than 60 months prior. This application window can be extended for pregnancy (6 months per child), maternity or paternity leave (maximum 6 months per child), training for medical specialists (3 years) or compulsory and reserve military service (actual time). Evidencing documentation must be added to the application.

The position is for 36 hours per week for a period of 24 months. The salary depends on your qualifications and experience with a maximum of € 4,216 gross per month based on a full time position (scale 10 of the Collective Labour Agreement for Universities).
The terms of employment offered by the EUR are highly favorable. For example, you will receive 8% holiday remuneration, a year-end bonus, and a pension arrangement with the National Civil Pension Fund. Also, as employee of one of the EUR, you can benefit from our  a collective health insurance policy.

Moreover, the EUR offers excellent facilities in the area of education, child-care centers, and career advice. In addition, you may enjoy various leave arrangements and other extras. You can read more about these facilities elsewhere on our website.

The Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), named after the Rotterdam-born humanist and theologist Desiderius Erasmus, is a research university with a strong international orientation and a pronounced social focus, both in its education and research activities. On the lively, modern campus, more than 28.000 students and scholars of more than 100 nationalities are constantly encouraged to develop their talents and meet their ambition. Our more than 2.700 scientists and employees work together with all our students to solve challenges faced by global society, drawing their inspiration from the consistently dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. The academic education offered at our faculties is intensive, engaging and strongly focused on practical application. We increasingly perform our research in multidisciplinary teams, which are closely interwoven with international networks. In terms of research impact and the quality of its degree programmes, EUR can compete with the foremost universities in Europe, which is reflected in its consistent top-100 position in most major universities rankings. Erasmus University Rotterdam’s key values are daring, curiosity, social involvement, breaking new ground and striving for success www.eur.nl