Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Simulations of Protein-DNA Complexes

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Job Type: Temporary
Deadline: 08 Aug 2022

Scientific staff

We offer a temporary employment contract for 38,00 hours per week for a period of 12 months. The preferred starting date is October 2022, but can be discussed. The appointment is full time (38 hours per week), but part-time employment (0,6-0,8 FTE) implicating a longer extension as compensation is negotiable.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 2,846 to € 4,490 (scale 10). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Onderzoeker 3 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the '30% ruling', may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:

  • 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
  • multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
  • a complete educational program for PhD students;
  • multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
  • multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
  • 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
  • partly paid parental leave;
  • the possibility to set up a workplace at home;
  • a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
  • the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;
  • help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you're moving from abroad.

Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here .


If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the button below. We accept applications until and including 8 August 2022.

Applications should include the following information (maximum pdf files):

  • a detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience; including a list of publications; the names and email addresses of two references who can provide letters of recommendation.
  • a letter of motivation;

Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.

The interviews will be held in the course of Summer 2022.



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