The Biocatalysis group is currently offering a Postdoctoral position for 15 months to work on an exciting research programme, which was funded by the European Research Council (ERC) – BioSusAmin and the Dutch national Sector Plan on Physics and Chemistry (Sector plan Natuur- en Scheikunde).

The University of Amsterdam is a public university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands; it is the third-oldest university in the Netherlands. It is one of the largest research universities in Europe with 31,186 students, 4,794 staff, 1,340 PhD students and an annual budget of €600 million.

Scholarship Description:

• Application deadline: 30 April 2019
• Course Level: Position is available for a postdoctoral researcher.
• Study Subject: Position is awarded in the field of Marine Microbial Ecology.
• Scholarship Award: The full-time gross monthly salary will range from €2,266 in the first year to €2,897 in the final year, according to the Dutch salary scales for PhD students. TheCollective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable. The annual salary will be increased by 8 % holiday allowance and 8.3 % end-of-year bonus.
• Nationality: International applicants are eligible to apply for the position
• Number of Scholarships: Number of position is not given
• Scholarship can be taken in the Netherlands

Eligibility for the Scholarship: 

• Eligible Countries: International applicants are eligible to apply for the position
• Entrance Requirements: – A PhD degree in biochemistry or industrial biotechnology. If you expect to complete your PhD by the end of March 2019 we will consider your application;
  – You must possess a well-documented research experience in more of the following sub-disciplines (ideally all):
  • Biocatalysis and biotransformation with microbial whole cells,
  • Gene cloning and analysis,
  • Capability to modify/design gene constructs for the co-expression of proteins,
  • Knowledge of standard analytical chemical techniques (GC, HPLC);
  – The ability to collaborate and adapt in an international team;
  – Good communication skills in oral and written English.

• English Language Requirements: Applicant must be fluent in English.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply: The UvA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We value a spirit of enquiry and endurance, provide the space to keep asking questions and cherish a diverse atmosphere of curiosity and creativity.

• cover letter/letter of motivation (at most 1 page), why did you choose to apply for this position;
• curriculum vitae, including a list of publications;
• the names and contact details (email and telephone numbers) of two academic references.

We will recruit until the position is filled. The selection process commences immediately but will close when a suitable candidate has been found, even if this prior to the final date of the application window.

Online Application

Scholarship Link