Tenure-track Faculty Position In Observational Exoplanet Science

ScholarLink Inc.; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API) at the University of Amsterdam invites applications for an assistant professor in exoplanet science. The appointee will conduct independent research, publish widely, and build a diverse research group.

Responsibilities include grant pursuit, teaching at bachelor/master levels, governance duties, supervision of students and postdocs, and public outreach. Strong collaboration and English proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• A relevant PhD degree and preferably postdoctoral experience.
• Outstanding observational exoplanet research skills with a strong publication record.
• Ability to lead a research group and mentor students of diverse backgrounds.
• Interest in facilities and outreach; willingness to engage in teaching.
• UTQ/BKO or willingness to acquire within first two years.
• Good command of English; willingness to learn Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent exoplanet research leading to publications in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Build and lead a research group; pursue external funding.
• Contribute to teaching programs and governance; participate in committees.
• Supervise students and postdocs; contribute to departmental administration.
• Engage in outreach and enhance societal visibility of research.

Skills

PhD in astronomy

Exoplanet observational

Research group leadership

Teaching ability

Academic management

English proficiency

Willingness to learn Dutch

UTQ/BKO qualification

Education

PhD in Astronomy

UTQ/BKO or willing to acquire

Job description

€ 4,925 - € 6,682 per month gross. The Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API) of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) is seeking to hire one assistant professor in the area of exoplanet science. We especially welcome applications from experts in observational astronomy who could further strengthen, complement or expand API’s research in connection to current and future observing facilities and instrumentation, in particular those available through our national and international partners (for example, ESO’s VLT and ELT, HARPS3, the instruments available through the OPTICON Alliance, etc.). What are you going to do: Conducting independent research in exoplanet science, resulting in academic publications in peer-reviewed international journals; Building and leading a research group, in the spirit of team science; Actively pursuing external funding; Actively contributing to the development of national and international research networks; Actively contributing to the governance and improvement of our broader teaching programmes; Taking part in committees and carrying out departmental administrative tasks; Supervising students of all levels and postdocs; Contributing to and actively seeking opportunities to increase the societal impact and visibility of research through media engagement, public lectures, or collaborative educational initiatives. What we ask of you: A relevant PhD degree and preferably postdoctoral experience; Outstanding research skills in observational exoplanet science, evidenced by a strong publication track record, and a clear vision for the advertised research profile; Proven ability or potential to lead a research group and mentor students across different academic levels and of diverse backgrounds; A strong interest in, and preferably experience with, science that complements the API’s strategic involvement in upcoming facilities; Potential in attracting external funding and resources; Affinity for teaching at Bachelor and Master level, evidenced by previous teaching efforts and/or a clearly articulated teaching philosophy; Management skills required for general academic administration and organisation, demonstrated through participation in committees, panels, working groups, etc.; Affinity for outreach activities, reflected in participation in previous initiatives and future plans; The Dutch University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO) or willingness to acquire this within the first two years; Good command of English and strong commit## Research Interests* Conduct independent exoplanet research* Lead a research group* Pursue external funding* Supervise students and postdocs* Contribute to teaching programmes* Perform departmental administration* Conduct public outreach## Required Skills & Qualifications* Relevant PhD* Observational exoplanet research skills* Research group leadership and mentoring* Teaching ability* Academic management skills* English proficiency* Willingness to learn Dutch* University Teaching Qualification or willingness to acquire it