PhD - Junior Lecturer position in Applied Mathematics

AMSTERDAM

0,8 - 1

The Department of Mathematics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for the position of a PhD student who also wants to contribute to the educational program of the department as a junior lecturer (and thus acquire teaching experience). The fully-funded position is for six years.

The preferred starting date is between 1 September and 1 December 2021. 

You will spend 50% of your time working on your PhD research. The research can be in any area of applied mathematics that falls within the expertise available in the department.
In your application you should indicate who you would like your PhD advisor to be (it is essential to contact her/him before applying), and mention the research topic you want to pursue.

The remainder of your time is devoted to educational activities (40%), such as lecturing, supervising internships, working with students to improve their academic skills, initiating and participating in innovation projects related to educational improvement, as well as coordination and organizational tasks (10%) related to the educational programs. The mathematics department hosts two state-of-the-art bachelor and master programs in Mathematics and Business Analytics. The precise tasks will be determined in consultation, taking into account your background and interests as well as the needs of the department. You will also acquire a basic qualification in teaching (‘BKO’). 

The department has a strong desire to hire more female colleagues. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply.

Your duties

• doing research towards writing a PhD thesis (50% of your time)
• teaching (40% of your time), as well as some organizational activities (10%)

• a (prospective) MSc. degree in Applied Mathematics or Business Analytics with a strong mathematical component (or an equivalent thereof) with excellent results
• some experience in teaching (e.g., as a TA)
• a desire to develop both your research and teaching skills
• strong communication skills in English

A challenging position in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of € 2,790 (at the start) and a maximum of € 3,491 (in the sixth year). The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant 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
• good paid parental leave scheme
• child daycare facilities available on campus
• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment

The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 26,000 students. We employ over 4,600 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.

Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.

The Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science inspires researchers and students to find sustainable solutions for complex societal issues. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to medicines and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research programmes cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. We share knowledge and experience with leading research institutes and industries, both here in the Netherlands and abroad.

Working at the Faculty of Science means working with students, PhD candidates and researchers, all with a clear focus on their field and a broad view of the world. We employ more than 1,250 staff members, and we are home to around 6,000 students.

The Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics strives for excellence in research. The department balances pure mathematical research with mathematical research motivated by applications. Researchers in the department are on one hand active at a fundamental and theoretical level, and, on the other hand, work on applications with links to business, the sciences, and societal issues. The department has a strong international research staff with expertise in dynamical systems, geometry and algebra, as well as in stochastics (statistics, data analytics, probability).  

The department offers bachelor and master programs in mathematics and in business analytics, as well as a master program in stochastics and financial mathematics. In addition, the department provides mathematics courses for other programs of the Faculty of Science, for programs of other faculties in the university, and for Amsterdam University College.

Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button by

 and upload: a cover letter, a CV, a brief teaching statement, a list of courses and grades at the MSc level, a (draft) MSc thesis if available, and the names and e-mail addresses of two references (e.g your MSc thesis advisor and someone who can say something about your teaching).

Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.

Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Sandjai Bhulai
Position: Professor of Mathematics
E-mail: [email protected]