Tenure-Track: Observational Exoplanet Science

Uva; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

PhD student funding

Leadership training

Dutch language courses

ABP pension contribution

Holiday allowance

Job summary

The Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) invites applications for an assistant professor in exoplanet science. We seek an observational astronomer who can strengthen API’s research with existing and future facilities, including ESO’s VLT/ELT and HARPS3.

You will conduct independent research, build and lead a group, pursue external funding, contribute to teaching and governance, supervise students, and engage in outreach; the appointment is 38 hours

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field; postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Outstanding observational exoplanet research record.
• Ability to lead a diverse research team and mentor students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in exoplanet science with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Build and lead a research group and pursue external funding.
• Develop national and international research networks.
• Contribute to governance and improvement of teaching programmes; engage in committees.
• Supervise students and postdocs; contribute to outreach efforts.

Skills

Observational exoplanet research

Lead a research group

Teaching at Bachelor/Master level

Academic administration

Outreach activities

English proficiency

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) invites applications for an assistant professor in exoplanet science. We seek an observational astronomer who can strengthen API’s research with existing and future facilities, including ESO’s VLT/ELT and HARPS3.

You will conduct independent research, build and lead a group, pursue external funding, contribute to teaching and governance, supervise students, and engage in outreach; the appointment is 38 hours