The Section of Infectious Disease within the Department of Health Sciences is looking for a tenure-track assistant professor in the area of infectious diseases epidemiology. The candidate is expected to develop and deliver innovative research in the field of infectious disease epidemiology. We expect the candidate in the application to present a workplan and research strategy for this.
In addition, the candidate is expected to deliver high quality teaching in  bachelor and master courses in the health sciences, health and life sciences and biomedical curricula. In particular (s)he will play an important role in the master specialization of infectious disease. The candidate will also be involved in the  supervision of both BSc and MSc internships.

The candidate is expected to:
• have a PhD in infectious disease epidemiology
• have a strong proven record of international publications and a large international network;
• have a strong proven record in the acquisition of external funds;
• have a proven capacity to motivate and guide students at BSc, MSc and PhD level;
• have experience teaching at both BSc and MSc level
• be an excellent team builder and collaborator;
• have a basic qualification in teaching for Dutch universities ('BKO'), or be willing to acquire this qualification after appointment;
• be fluent in English, and either be fluent in Dutch or willing to commit to become fluent within three years.

This appointment a tenure track position for a period of 5 year. After satisfactory evaluation of the initial appointment, it will be converted to an indefinite-term contract. Information about our excellent fringe benefits of employment can be found at www.workingatvu.nl.

The salary will be in accordance with university regulations for academic personnel, and depending on experience, range from a minimum of € 3475,- gross per month up to a maximum of €4757,- gross per month (salary scale 11.0-11.11 CAO NU) based on a fulltime employment.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is a leading, innovative and growing university that is at the heart of society and actively contributes to new developments in teaching and research. Our university has ten faculties which span a wide range of disciplines, as well as several institutes, foundations, research centers, and support services. Its campus is located in the fastest-growing economic region in the Netherlands (the Zuidas district of Amsterdam), and provides work for over 4,500 staff and scientific education for more than 23,000 students.

The Faculty of Sciences of the Vrije Universiteit encourages scientists and students to find sustainable solutions to the complex issues of this day and age. With over 5.700 students and 2000 staff, it is the largest faculty of the VU. With great dedication, we practice science addressing every manner of subject centered around four domains: Information Sciences, Human Life Sciences, Science for Sustainability, and Fundamentals of Science. The collaboration between scientists working on fundamental and applied research allows communities to be built beyond the borders of the various disciplines, following new and innovative pathways.