Assistant professor positions (tenure track) in Marine Geology (0.8 - 1 fte) and Sustainable Geoscience (0.8 - 1 fte)

• Sustainable geoscience:

The candidate will develop a new line of research within the field of sustainable geoscience focused on, for example, the energy transition (e.g. geothermal energy, hydro energy, wind energy), carbon capture and storage, and/or sustainable development or extraction of Earth’s resources (e.g. minerals, precious metals, water). The position involves teaching on topics concerned with sustainability from a geoscience perspective at the BSc and MSc level, and supervision of BSc and MSc research projects. For further information contact Prof. dr W.P. Schellart (w.p.schellart@vu.nl).

• Marine geology:

The candidate will further develop Marine Geology research in the Marine Geology & Climate Modeling group and build bridges with other lines of research within and outside of our Department. Research in this group is focussed on both modern and past physical/chemical processes and mechanisms that lead to deposition of marine sediments, with a strong emphasis on the reconstruction and understanding of changes of the past marine environment. Sediments, retrieved during sea-going expeditions, are analysed using a variety of physical, geochemical and (paleo)biological methods, generating a broad suite of proxies that are used to reconstruct paleoclimatic and paleo-oceanographic processes. See a more detailed description at  http://tinyurl.com/5musw796 and do not hesitate to contact Prof. dr D.M. Roche (didier.roche@vu.nl).

Please indicate clearly in your letter for which position you apply.

Gender balance and diversity is important to us: Female candidates and/or minorities are particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal suitability of candidates, preference will be given to female candidates/minorities.


Your duties

• carry out creative research by acquiring external funding and publishing your results in scientific journals
• make impact on the field as witnessed by a variety of indicators, for example, invited presentations at (international) meetings, media coverage, end user benefit, peer recognition
• translate your expertise into effective collaborations with partners in academia, governmental or non—governmental organisations, and/or industry
• build up a successful research group and supervise PhD students
• coordinate and teach courses offered in BSc and MSc Earth Science programs
• contribute to development of the teaching curriculum

Challenging positions in a socially involved organization. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,746 (scale 11)
and a maximum €5,127 (scale 11), depending on your education and experience. The job profiles are based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0,8 FTE.

We offer a tenure track position at the level of assistant professor 2, initially for the duration of 6 years. During this period, performance will be evaluated in terms of teaching, publication record, and acquisition of prestigious personal grants or equivalent project funding. After a successful evaluation based on a tenure track plan and well-defined criteria, permanent employment will be granted at the level of assistant professor 1 (scale 12).

Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

• a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• contribution to commuting expenses
• discounts on collective insurances (healthcare- and car insurance)
• good paid parental leave scheme
• child daycare facilities available on campus

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.
About the department
The Department of Earth Sciences has approximately 35 permanent staff members organized in twelve research groups. Research in the department is focused on two general areas: Geology & Geochemistry and Earth & Climate. The Department teaches in the Earth Sciences as well as in the Earth Sciences, Economics & Sustainability BSc programs, and in the MSc programs Earth Sciences and Hydrology. The Department’s excellence in teaching is underlined by its high scores in annual national student evaluations.
See https://vuweb.vu.nl/en/about-vu/faculties/faculty-of-science/departments/earth-sciences for further information.