Assistant Professor in Dynamical Systems

Unist; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year bonus

Commuting expense contribution

36 days annual leave? (see text)

Job summary

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Dynamical Systems. We seek a mathematician with a strong research record who can establish an independent line and contribute to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.

The appointment starts 1 September 2027 or earlier, initially 18 months, with potential for permanent tenure. The position offers a clear career track within Dutch salary scales 11/12 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics with postdoctoral experience.
• Strong research record with publications and an international network.
• Fluent in English and good communication skills.
• Basic teaching qualification (BKO) or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent research line in Dynamical Systems.
• Contribute to the teaching portfolio at undergraduate and graduate level.
• Demonstrate academic leadership nationally and internationally.
• Participate in departmental activities and grant proposals.

Skills

Fluent English

Lecturing

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

PhD in Mathematics

Job description

Organisation/Company Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU) Research Field Mathematics » Applied mathematics Mathematics » Chaos theory Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 6 Dec 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We are seeking a new colleague who is passionate about scientific research and education. Our department is looking for a mathematician with a proven expertise in the broad area of Dynamical Systems. This may include, but is not restricted to, evolution equations, variational methods, pattern formation, rigorous numerics, random and stochastic dynamics, ergodic theory, computational methods and data-driven approaches, and their applications in neuroscience, mathematical biology, climate science, and networks. We are an inclusive, interdisciplinary group, and diversity and internationalism is at the heart of our research principles, as well as our teaching practice.

The preferred starting date is 1 September 2027 or earlier.

Applications from all groups currently under-represented in academic posts are especially encouraged. We particularly welcome applications from women and people with an ethnic minority background.

Your duties

• you develop an independent research line in Dynamical Systems
• you contribute to the teaching portfolio of the department, at both the undergraduate and graduate level
• you show academic leadership, nationally and internationally
• you participate in departmental activities and tasks, including writing grant proposals
• you have a PhD in mathematics with a few years of postdoctoral experience
• you have a strong research record, as witnessed by excellent publications, original research projects, and an international network
• you are an effective lecturer
• you have good communication and execution skills
• you are fluent in English
• you have a basic teaching qualification (‘BKO’), as required by Dutch universities, or equivalent. If not, you are willing to obtain this qualification

Additional Information

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. The appointment of Assistant Professor is initially for 18 months and leads into a permanent contract. After a positive evaluation at the end of the first year, based on transparent criteria, the initial contract will be converted to a permanent position. Furthermore, a 5-year career track from Assistant Professor 2 (scale 11; UD2) to Assistant Professor 1 (scale 12; UD1) is offered.

Based on full-time employment, and depending on experience, the gross monthly salary ranges from €4,925 to €7,573 in accordance with Dutch academic salary scales 11, or 12. The job profile (Assistant professor or “Universitair docent”) is based on the Dutch university job ranking system and the position is available for 0.8-1.0 FTE.

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• contribution to commuting expenses
• optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
• good paid parental leave scheme