Today's world requires critical thinkers. People who can define new directions for research and teaching that respond to the challenges and developments in astrophysics. As an assistant professor, you will play a leading role within observational programs inside the Event Horizon Telescope and in the development of the upcoming African mm-wave telescope in Namibia.

You will collaborate closely with the Radboud Radio Lab and Professor Falcke's group, and you will also be involved in the daily supervision of Bachelor’s students, Master’s students and PhD candidates. As an assistant professor you will teach general physics and astrophysics courses to physics students at both BSc and MSc level.

• You hold a PhD in Astrophysics and are a proven independent researcher in the area mentioned above, in which you will be able to conduct your own well-defined research programme.
• You have experience with and knowledge of observations using mm-wave telescopes and VLBI arrays; the astrophysics of black holes; VLBI data calibration; imaging and advanced analysis of EHT VLBI data; scientific software development; large-scale computing and efficient algorithms for the reduction and analysis of big observational data volumes; and current and future EHT operational developments.
• You have international standing as demonstrated by a track record of publications in top-level journals, invitations to conferences, prizes, grants, and other scientific distinctions.
• You possess a demonstrable passion for teaching, excellent teaching skills, and a track record commensurate with the career stage.
• You should be able to teach a broad range of courses in astronomy and physics.
• You are expected to teach in Dutch (Dutch language level B2), during a three-year transition period. Teaching in English is possible.
• You are willing to contribute to management tasks within the department.
• You have the ambition to create societal impact and like to work in a team.

Fixed-term contract: It concerns a temporary employment for 18 months, with the possibility of a permanent employment.

• It concerns an employment for 0.8 - 1.0 FTE.
• At the start of your employment you will be appointed as Assistant Professor level 2 (minimum €3,974 / maximum €5,439 salary scale 11) on a career track towards promotion to Assistant Professor level 1 (minimum €4,814 / €6,181 salary scale, 12). This is based on a 38-hour working week, depending on previous education and number of years of relevant work experience. The performance criteria and duration of the career track will be tailored to your background and track record. 
• You will receive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus. This is based on a 38-hour working week, depending on previous education and number of years of relevant work experience.
• You will be employed on the basis of a temporary contract for 18 months with the prospect of a permanent contract in case of a positive evaluation of your performance.
• You will be able to use our Dual Career and Family Care Services. Our Dual Career and Family Care Officer can assist you with family-related support, help your partner or spouse prepare for the local labour market, provide customized support in their search for employment and help your family settle in Nijmegen.
• Working for us means getting extra days off. In case of full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the legally allotted 20.

Work and science require good employment practices. This is reflected in Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself, for example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports subscription. And of course, we offer a good pension plan. You are given plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.

The Department of Astrophysics at Radboud University is part of the Institute for Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP). This vibrant and international department currently consists of 15 faculty , 15 postdoctoral researchers and engineers, 30 PhD candidates, and 10 MSc students. Research focuses on high-energy astro-particle physics, cosmic rays, black holes, gravitational waves, stellar and binary evolution, star clusters and the Milky Way.

The Faculty of Science at Radboud University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and as such strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.



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