PhD Student Position BIOMINTEC Project, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Tasks

The PhD student will work on the molecular biology of biomineralization and on modelling biomineralization using methods from scientific computing.

Requirements

Candidates should have a master’s degree (or equivalent) in scientific computing or computational science, (computational) physics, chemistry, molecular biology or a comparable expertise. Candidates are expected to have expertise in modelling and scientific programming and an active interest in life science applications. One must have the ability to operate in an international research team. Fluency in oral and written English.

Further information

Further information can be obtained from: Dr J. A. Kaandorp, Informatics Institute, University of Amsterdam, Kruislaan 403, 1098 SJ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; tel. +31 20 525 7539; e-mail: J.A.Kaandorp@uva.nl; Prof. Dr. Dr. H.C Schröder, Johannes Gutenberg Universität, Mainz, Germany, e-mail hschroed@uni-mainz.de.

Appointment

This is a full-time appointment (38 hours a week) for a total of three years: an initial period of one year, followed by a further two years subject to a positive appraisal. It is expected to result in a PhD thesis. The salary will be in accordance with the University regulations for academic personnel, and will range from € 2.000,– to €2.558,– gross per month. The collective employment agreement of Dutch universities is applicable. Allowances will be paid in accordance with the rules for Marie Curie Initial Training Networks.

Job application

Applications should include a letter of motivation and a curriculum vitae. Please include the names and contact information of two references. Applications should be sent by e-mail to Mrs. J.C. Knaap-Cabi at application-science@uva.nl. The application period will remain open until the position is filled; however, review of applications will commence in November 2008, with the intent of filling the position as quickly as possible. Please mention the vacancy number and attach all relevant supporting documentation.
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Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the post is filled which is no later than 31 December 2008.