The
Flow Chemistry Group headed by Prof. Timothy Noel is looking for a new postdoc with chemical engineering skills to strengthen the RoboChem project, which aims to develop robotic platforms that can assist chemists in optimizing chemical reactions. This specific topic is in collaboration with a pharmaceutical company.
What are you going to do You are going to be part of a multidisciplinary team of chemists, chemical engineers and data engineers. Your specific role will gravitate around the chemical engineering aspectis of self-driving labs, including programming, machine learning and automation of chemical processes.
You will/tasks: - Programming in Python to automate the hardware (syringe pumps, reactors, liquid handlers);
- Analyzing the data generated using machine learning algorithms;
- Assembling the hardware and combining it with software (optimization algorithms) to build up the self-driving lab;
- Function in a small interdisciplinary team.
What do we require A recent PhD degree in Chemical Engineering or related with strong programming and machine learning skills.
Your experience and profile: - PhD in chemical engineering;
- Strong communication skills;
- Team player;
- Strong problem solving skills.
Our offer A temporary contract for 38 hours per week, preferably starting as soon as possible, but latest on November 1st, 2024, for the duration of 12 months. Based on performance and available funding the contract can be extended up to 12 months.
The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between €3,345 - € 5,278 (scale 10). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Researcher 4 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;
- 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;
Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here.
About us The
Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) is one of eight institutes of the
University of Amsterdam (UvA)
Faculty of Science. HIMS performs internationally recognized chemistry and molecular research, curiosity driven as well as application driven. This is done in close cooperation with the chemical, flavor & food, medical and high-tech industries. Research is organized into four themes:
Analytical Chemistry,
Computational Chemistry,
Synthesis & Catalysis and
Molecular Photonics.
The Flow Chemistry Group’s mission is to expand the available chemical space by embracing technology to the fullest extent. The aim of the Flow Chemistry group (a.k.a. the Noël Research Group) is to build bridges between chemical engineering and organic synthetic chemistry. Consequently, long-standing problems in synthetic chemistry can be overcome, which includes scalability, gas-liquid reactions, photochemistry, electrochemistry and the generation and use of hazardous reagents. This allows us to effectively expand the available chemical space by bringing overlooked or avoided reagents into play.
The University of Amsterdam is the Netherlands' largest university, offering the widest range of academic programmes. At the UvA, 30,000 students, 6,000 staff members and 3,000 PhD candidates study and work in a diverse range of fields, connected by a culture of curiosity.
The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain.
To work at the University of Amsterdam is to work in a discerning, independent, creative, innovative and international climate characterized by an open atmosphere and a genuine engagement with the city of Amsterdam and society.
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Job application The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.
Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application by
15 October, 2024 at latest. You may apply online by using the link below.
Applications in .pdf should include:
- a curriculum vitae including the list of publications (please put in the months and not just years when referring to your education and work experience;
- a short overview (max 2 pages A4) of specific past research contributions
- a letter of motivation (max 2 pages A4);
- a reference (email, phone number) to the direct supervisor in the previous academic position.
We will recruit until the position is filled and close the position when a suitable candidate is found.
The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.No agencies please.