We are inviting applications for the position of a scientific supervisor / facility manager for the NMR facility of Utrecht University and the Dutch National uNMR-NL facility, starting from April 1st, 2018.

You will be responsible for the management of the NMR facility of the NMR Spectroscopy group of Utrecht University and the Dutch national uNMR-NL project for ultra-high field NMR. The facility and project comprise both solid- and solution-state NMR as well as micro-imaging. You will train and support national and international facility users. Management tasks will involve regular interactions with the uNMR-NL consortium, the advisory board as well as other academic and industrial partners.

You should hold a PhD in a NMR-related field with practical experience in implementing state-of-the-art NMR methods on high-field instruments. Excellent communication skills in English are required. Previous experience in at least two of the three research areas (solid-state NMR, solution-state NMR & micro-imaging) and in the management of NMR facilities is an advantage.

This full-time position will be initially offered for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the position can become permanent. The gross salary - depending on previous qualifications and experience - is in the range between €3,475 and maximum €5,405 per month (scale 11-12 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) gross per month for a full-time position.

The salary is supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% per year.

We offer a pension scheme, collective insurance schemes and flexible employment conditions (multiple choice model). You’ll find more information about  working at Utrecht University here.

The research group will provide the candidate with necessary support on all aspects of the project.

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The NMR Spectroscopy group at the Department of Chemistry of Utrecht University & the Dutch national uNMR-NL consortium invite applications for the position of a scientific supervisor/facility manager starting from April 1st, 2018.