Els Koffeman Postdoctoral Fellowship

EURAXESS Ireland; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Institute of Physics (IoP) at the University of Amsterdam invites applications for the Els Koffeman Postdoctoral Fellowship, aimed at researchers from underrepresented groups. This temporary 38-hour-per-week position supports independent research and mentorship of students within IoP, with a strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion.

The gross monthly salary ranges from €3,706 to €5,760 (Scale 10), plus 8% holiday and 8.3% year-end allowances.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or closely related field is required.
• Committed researcher with publications in international journals, conference proceedings, or books.
• Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply and supported.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent, high-quality research at IoP, University of Amsterdam.
• Mentor PhD, Master’s and Bachelor’s students where appropriate.
• Collaborate across IoP subgroups and engage with national/international partners.

Skills

Publications track record

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

PhD in Physics or closely related field

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Amsterdam (UvA) Research Field Physics » Applied physics Physics » Quantum mechanics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 18 Sep 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 38.0 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

Are you an excellent researcher from an underrepresented group in all fields of experimental and theoretical physics? Do you enjoy working in an interdisciplinary research setting? The Institute of Physics is looking for an ambitious Researcher.
Join Us!
The Els Koffeman Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to launch excellent researchers from underrepresented groups into faculty positions in the Netherlands or abroad. The fellowship is open to researchers in all fields of experimental and theoretical physics.
At the Institute of Physics (IoP) at the University of Amsterdam, we recognize diversity fosters creativity and innovation, both of which are essential to excellent physics research. We are committed to equality of opportunity, fairness, inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels they belong. The IoP Els Koffeman Postdoctoral Fellowship is intended for candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce at the faculty level.
We are looking for applicants from all subfields of experimental and theoretical physics. The research profile of the IoP is very broad, and covers almost all areas of physics and astronomy. In your application, please list the names of up to three IoP faculty members you would be interested in working with.
This is what you will do
The Els Koffeman Postdoctoral Fellowship is a prestigious personal grant aimed at supporting independent postdocs to conduct their own high-quality research at the Institute of Physics (IoP). As an Els Koffeman fellow, you will conduct independent and impactful research in a physics topic of your choice. You will be embedded in one of the subgroups of IoP but you are encouraged to have your own research priorities and seek connections throughout IoP. We highly value mentorship and collaboration, and you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the guidance and supervision of Ph.D., Master's, and/or Bachelor's students.
What we ask of you
Your experience and profile:

• PhD in Physics or closely related field;
• Committed researcher, demonstrated by publications in international peer-reviewed academic journals, conference proceedings, and academic books;
• The IoP Els Koffeman Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended for candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce at the faculty level. These include people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ people, and women.

This is what we offer you
We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 36 months. The preferred starting date is to be discussed.
The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 3,706 to € 5,760 (Scale 10).This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Researcher is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants.
The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.
You will work in this team
The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.
The Institute of Physics (IoP) of the University of Amsterdam is located in the center of the Amsterdam Science Park. The IoP – as part of the Faculty of Science –is housed in a modern building with excellent labs and technical facilities. Surrounded by several national research institutes and with our partners at the Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam, the institute is part of a strong physics center of international standing.
Do you want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.
Applications will be accepted until 23:59 CEST on 18 October 2026.
The first round of selections will be based on the submitted documents. In a second stage, letters of recommendation will be requested, and online interviews with short-listed candidates will be conducted between November 16 and 27.
If you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:

• Arghavan Safavi Naini ([e-mail] ), chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Council, for scientific questions;

The UvA attaches great importance to the contribution of female scientists in research and education/ We particularly encourage women and candidates from other under-represented groups to apply/ We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't meet every requirement.
A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure (for details: national knowledge security guidelines ).