The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is a prestigious research university located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programmes across various disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and law. The ultimate mission of UvA is to advance knowledge and foster critical thinking through high-quality education and groundbreaking research. Their purpose is to contribute to societal progress and innovation by providing an intellectually stimulating environment that prepares students for leadership and professional success while addressing global challenges through academic excellence.


Education

University of Amsterdam

You must have a relevant PhD, strong publication record, funding ability, teaching skills, English proficiency, and willingness to obtain Dutch teaching certification and learn Dutch.

You will conduct research, publish findings, secure funding, supervise students, teach AI courses, and engage in outreach activities.

Science

Amsterdam

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     <p>MacGillavry Fellowship: Tenure Track Assistant Professor Responsible Advice-Giving Systems</p>
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     <b>Faculteit/Dienst: </b>Faculteit der Natuurw., Wiskunde &amp; Informatica
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     <b>Opleidingsniveau: </b>Gepromoveerd
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     <b>Functie type: </b>Wetenschappelijk Personeel
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     <b>Sluitingsdatum: </b>1 oktober 2024
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     <b>Vacaturenummer: </b>12152<br>
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      The Faculty of Science is organising a fourth round of our prestigious MacGillavry Fellowship programme in the coming academic year. We are asking female researchers who have a strong track record in Informatics and AI, and at the same time have the potential and ambition to obtain a leadership position as (associate/full) professor at the University of Amsterdam to apply.
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      For more detailed information see the webpage of the MacGillavry Fellowship programme.<br>
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      This is the application page for the theme <i>Responsible Advice-Giving Systems.</i>
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      <b>What are you going to do?</b>
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      <b>Tasks and responsibilities:</b><br> You will contribute to the development of the institute’s research profile by carrying out cutting-edge research in responsible advice giving systems, publish research results in international, peer-reviewed publications, acquire external funds for research projects from sources such as the Dutch national funding agency NWO, EU funding via Horizon Europe, via public-private partnerships, and other relevant organizations. Moreover, you will supervise student research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, teach courses within the bachelor and masters programs in AI (teaching is approximately 30% of the position’s total time), and engage in outreach activities.
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      <b>What do you have to offer?</b><br> <br> <b>Your experience and profile:</b><br> You should have a PhD in a relevant discipline, a strong publication record as evidenced by international peer-reviewed publications, proven ability to obtain research funding, excellent teaching skills as well as the ability to supervise students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Moreover, you have an excellent command of written and spoken English, the Dutch University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO) or willingness to acquire this within the first two years, and the willingness to learn Dutch.
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      <b>Our offer</b>
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      We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week with a tenure track agreement for the duration of 5 years, ending at the level of associate professor. The arrangement is such that after a maximum of three years and positive assessment and evaluation you will be offered a permanent position while the track continues towards the level of associate professor.
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      The preferred starting date is to be discussed.
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      The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 4,492 to € 6,986. This does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8,3% year-end allowance the UvA offers. The UFO profile Lecturer is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.
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      We also offer a startup package that includes a PhD position and sufficient bench fee as well as a dedicated leadership mentoring programme that includes:
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      <li>leadership training;</li>
      <li>meetings with senior leadership in our university (Rector and Dean of faculty of Science);</li>
      <li>meetings with senior female role models in academia and industry;</li>
      <li>support for participation in https://women.acm.org celebrations;</li>
      <li>and a female mentor of your own choosing.</li>
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      We are actively committed to creating a workplace where issues of equality, diversity and inclusion are at the forefront. In particular, the diversity committee is pursuing several initiatives designed to support early-stage academics, particularly female academics, in their career progression.
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      Finally, besides the salary, startup package, and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:
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      <li>232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;</li>
      <li>multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;</li>
      <li>multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;</li>
      <li>multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;</li>
      <li>7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;</li>
      <li>partly paid parental leave;</li>
      <li>the possibility to set up a workplace at home;</li>
      <li>a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;</li>
      <li>the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;</li>
      <li>help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad.</li>
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      <b>About us</b>
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      The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is the Netherlands' largest university, offering the widest range of academic programmes. At the UvA, 42,000 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.
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      The Faculty of Science (FNWI) 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.
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      The mission of the Informatics Institute (IvI) is to perform curiosity-driven and use-inspired fundamental research in Computer Science. The main research themes are Artificial Intelligence, Computational Science and Systems and Network Engineering. Our research involves complex information systems at large, with a focus on collaborative, data driven, computational and intelligent systems, all with a strong interactive component.
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      You will be embedded in the Information Retrieval Lab (IRLab), part of the Informatics Institute. IRLab focuses on bringing the right information to the right people in a fair and transparent way. We work on data-driven methods to understand content, to analyse and predict user behaviour and to make sense of context and information, all in the setting of search engines, recommender systems and conversational assistants. Applications are ubiquitous: tools to find documents on the web, recommend products, discover music and much more. IRLab positions itself in the AI and Data Science research themes of the Informatics Institute.
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      <b>Any questions?</b>
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      Do you have any questions, or do you require additional information? Please contact:
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      <li>E: l.m.j.fiers@uva.nl, Bedrijfsvoerder Instituut voor Informatica a.i.</li>
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      <b>Job application</b>
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      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 1 October 2024.
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      Applications should include the following information (all files apart from your CV should be submitted in one single pdf file):
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      <li>a motivation letter;</li>
      <li>a curriculum vitae, including list of publications and taught courses;</li>
      <li>a research statement (2 pages maximum);</li>
      <li>a teaching statement (1 page maximum);</li>
      <li>names, affiliations, and email addresses of three academic referees who can provide details about your academic profile in relation to this position (please do not include any reference letters in your application).</li>
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      <b>Please make sure to provide ALL requested documents mentioned above.</b><br> You can use the CV field to upload your resume as a separate pdf document. Use the Cover Letter field to upload the other requested documents, including the motivation letter, as one single pdf file.
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      A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure.<br> (for details: National knowledge security guidelines).
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      Only complete applications received within the response period will be considered.
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      We will invite potential candidates for interviews soon after the expiration of the vacancy.
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      <i>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.</i>
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      <i>If you encounter Error GBB451/ GBC451, please try using a VPN connection when outside of the European Union. Please reach out directly to our to our </i><i>HR Department</i><i> directly. They will gladly help you continue your application.</i>
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     MacGillavry Fellowship: Tenure Track Assistant Professor Responsible Advice-Giving Systems
    
   
  
 
 
  
   
    
     Faculteit/Dienst: Faculteit der Natuurw., Wiskunde & Informatica
    
   
  
 
 
  
   
    
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      The Faculty of Science is organising a fourth round of our prestigious MacGillavry Fellowship programme in the coming academic year. We are asking female researchers who have a strong track record in Informatics and AI, and at the same time have the potential and ambition to obtain a leadership position as (associate/full) professor at the University of Amsterdam to apply.
     
     
      For more detailed information see the webpage of the MacGillavry Fellowship programme.
     
     
      This is the application page for the theme Responsible Advice-Giving Systems.
     
     
     
      What are you going to do?
     
     
     
      Tasks and responsibilities: You will contribute to the development of the institute’s research profile by carrying out cutting-edge research in responsible advice giving systems, publish research results in international, peer-reviewed publications, acquire external funds for research projects from sources such as the Dutch national funding agency NWO, EU funding via Horizon Europe, via public-private partnerships, and other relevant organizations. Moreover, you will supervise student research at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, teach courses within the bachelor and masters programs in AI (teaching is approximately 30% of the position’s total time), and engage in outreach activities.
     
     
     
      What do you have to offer?  Your experience and profile: You should have a PhD in a relevant discipline, a strong publication record as evidenced by international peer-reviewed publications, proven ability to obtain research funding, excellent teaching skills as well as the ability to supervise students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Moreover, you have an excellent command of written and spoken English, the Dutch University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO) or willingness to acquire this within the first two years, and the willingness to learn Dutch.
     
     
     
      Our offer
     
     
     
      We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week with a tenure track agreement for the duration of 5 years, ending at the level of associate professor. The arrangement is such that after a maximum of three years and positive assessment and evaluation you will be offered a permanent position while the track continues towards the level of associate professor.
     
     
     
      The preferred starting date is to be discussed.
     
     
     
      The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 4,492 to € 6,986. This does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8,3% year-end allowance the UvA offers. The UFO profile Lecturer is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.
     
     
     
      We also offer a startup package that includes a PhD position and sufficient bench fee as well as a dedicated leadership mentoring programme that includes:
     
     
      leadership training;
      meetings with senior leadership in our university (Rector and Dean of faculty of Science);
      meetings with senior female role models in academia and industry;
      support for participation in https://women.acm.org celebrations;
      and a female mentor of your own choosing.
     
     
      We are actively committed to creating a workplace where issues of equality, diversity and inclusion are at the forefront. In particular, the diversity committee is pursuing several initiatives designed to support early-stage academics, particularly female academics, in their career progression.
     
     
     
      Finally, besides the salary, startup package, 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;
      help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad.
     
     
     
      About us
     
     
     
      The University of Amsterdam (UvA) is the Netherlands' largest university, offering the widest range of academic programmes. At the UvA, 42,000 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 (FNWI) 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.
     
     
     
      The mission of the Informatics Institute (IvI) is to perform curiosity-driven and use-inspired fundamental research in Computer Science. The main research themes are Artificial Intelligence, Computational Science and Systems and Network Engineering. Our research involves complex information systems at large, with a focus on collaborative, data driven, computational and intelligent systems, all with a strong interactive component.
     
     
     
      You will be embedded in the Information Retrieval Lab (IRLab), part of the Informatics Institute. IRLab focuses on bringing the right information to the right people in a fair and transparent way. We work on data-driven methods to understand content, to analyse and predict user behaviour and to make sense of context and information, all in the setting of search engines, recommender systems and conversational assistants. Applications are ubiquitous: tools to find documents on the web, recommend products, discover music and much more. IRLab positions itself in the AI and Data Science research themes of the Informatics Institute.
     
     
     
      Any questions?
     
     
     
      Do you have any questions, or do you require additional information? Please contact:
     
     
      E: l.m.j.fiers@uva.nl, Bedrijfsvoerder Instituut voor Informatica a.i.
     
     
     
     
      Job application
     
     
     
      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 1 October 2024.
     
     
     
      Applications should include the following information (all files apart from your CV should be submitted in one single pdf file):
     
     
      a motivation letter;
      a curriculum vitae, including list of publications and taught courses;
      a research statement (2 pages maximum);
      a teaching statement (1 page maximum);
      names, affiliations, and email addresses of three academic referees who can provide details about your academic profile in relation to this position (please do not include any reference letters in your application).
     
     
     
     
      Please make sure to provide ALL requested documents mentioned above. You can use the CV field to upload your resume as a separate pdf document. Use the Cover Letter field to upload the other requested documents, including the motivation letter, as one single pdf file.
     
     
     
      A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure. (for details: National knowledge security guidelines).
     
     
     
      Only complete applications received within the response period will be considered.
     
     
     
      We will invite potential candidates for interviews soon after the expiration of the vacancy.
     
     
     
      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.
     
     
     
      If you encounter Error GBB451/ GBC451, please try using a VPN connection when outside of the European Union. Please reach out directly to our to our HR Department directly. They will gladly help you continue your application.
     
     
     
      No agencies please.
     
    
   
  
 



MacGillavry Fellowship: Tenure Track Assistant Professor Responsible Advice-Giving Systems - University of Amsterdam

MacGillavry Fellowship: Tenure Track Assistant Professor Responsible Advice-Giving Systems

You must have a Master's in physics/optical engineering, be creative and curious, skilled in programming, and able to work independently and collaboratively, with previous lab experience preferred.

You will research light-matter interactions, design metasurfaces, conduct experiments, collaborate with teams, and supervise students in a cleanroom setting.

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      Are you a highly motivated physicist with a strong interest in nanotechnology and photovoltaics? The 2D Nanophotonics group within the Institute of Physics is seeking an ambitious PhD candidate to perform fundamental research at the interface of nanophotonics and photovoltaic material physics for the project <i>High-efficiency metasurfaces for “designer” building-integrated PV</i>.
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      Integrating large-scale photovoltaics (PV) in densely populated areas poses an urgent need to integrate PV with existing buildings and infrastructure. However, large-scale building-integrated PV (BIPV) hinges on social acceptance, which is strongly improved if the visual appearance of the PV panels matches that of the surrounding structures. Optical coatings that alter the visual appearance provide a unique opportunity to manipulate the reflected spectrum of a solar panel using reflective filters or luminescent coatings. Initial demonstrations prove promising, but are typically inefficient, provide only partial colouring, or exhibit a strong angle-dependence.
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      Recently, nanophotonic metasurfaces have emerged as a unique tool to control the spectral, angular, and polarization state of optical wavefronts. By leveraging resonant light scattering in such local metasurfaces, the visual appearance of underlying PV modules can be manipulated.
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      In this project you will study the interplay of different resonant effects and use this to develop a design route for new metasurfaces that provide on-demand visual appearance for the underlying solar panels. The project will combine computer simulations, nanofabrication, optical experiments, as well as integration of the coatings on existing photovoltaic modules.
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      You will be joining an exciting team of researchers with a strong emphasis on collaboration. We expect you to be an active member of the research group and work closely with the other researchers on this project.
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      <b>What are you going to do?</b>
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      You will perform fundamental research on the light-matter interaction in nanopatterned optical coatings and apply these insights to improve building-integrated PV technology.
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      You will:
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      <li>use theory and computer simulations to design new metasurfaces;</li>
      <li>fabricate optical metasurfaces in the cleanroom of the AMOLF NanoLab Amsterdam (https://amolf.nl/nanolab);</li>
      <li>design and perform optical experiments;</li>
      <li>present your results in international workshops and conferences;</li>
      <li>collaborate with other members of the research group, other groups and partners within the SolarLab and SolarNL network, and (international) collaborators;</li>
      <li>take part in the teaching efforts of the group, including supervision of bachelor and master students.</li>
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      You have:
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      <li>a creative, curious and driven nature;</li>
      <li>a Master’s degree in physics or optical engineering;</li>
      <li>an eagerness to learn new techniques and to combine numerical simulations, theory and experiments;</li>
      <li>excellent written and oral communication skills in English.</li>
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      You are:
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      <li>able to work both independently and collaboratively.</li>
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      Other skills, experiences, and documents that would benefit your application:
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      <li>previous experience in an optics lab or cleanroom fabrication;</li>
      <li>demonstrated experience with programming and modelling software (matlab, python, Comsol, Lumerical);</li>
      <li>scientific publications.</li>
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      <b>Our offer</b>
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      A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of 4 years). This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students.
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      The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 2,872 to € 3,670 (scale P). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.
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      Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:
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      <li>232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;</li>
      <li>multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;</li>
      <li>a complete educational program for PhD students;</li>
      <li>multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;</li>
      <li>multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;</li>
      <li>7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;</li>
      <li>partly paid parental leave;</li>
      <li>the possibility to set up a workplace at home;</li>
      <li>a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;</li>
      <li>the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;</li>
      <li>help with housing for a studio or small apartment when you’re moving from abroad.</li>
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      <b>About us</b>
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      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.
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      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.
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      <b>This PhD project is funded by the national </b>SolarNL<b> program and embedded in the </b>SolarLab<b> scientific network. The project will be carried out in the </b>2D Nanophotonics lab<b> headed by Dr Jorik van de Groep within the</b> Van der Waals-Zeeman Institute (WZI)<b>, the experimental division of the </b>Institute of Physics<b> of the University of Amsterdam. Our laboratory focusses on photonic metasurfaces and 2D materials and benefits from an exceptional scientific environment in hard condensed matter, nanophotonics, and materials science. The Institute of Physics is part of the Faculty of Science.</b>
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      <b>Any questions?</b>
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      Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:
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      <li>Jorik van de Groep, Assistant Professor</li>
      <li>Tel: + 31 (0)20 525 5643</li>
      <li>Email: j.vandegroep@uva.nl</li>
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     PhD Position: Nanophotonic Metasurfaces for "Designer" Building-integrated PV Panels
    
   
  
 
 
  
   
    
     Faculteit/Dienst: Faculteit der Natuurw., Wiskunde & Informatica
    
   
  
 
 
  
   
    
     Opleidingsniveau: Master
    
   
  
 
 
  
   
    
     Functie type: Promotieplaats
    
   
  
 
 
  
   
    
     Sluitingsdatum: 30 September 2024
    
   
  
 
 
  
   
    
     Vacaturenummer: 13315
    
   
  
 
 
 
  
   
    
     
      Are you a highly motivated physicist with a strong interest in nanotechnology and photovoltaics? The 2D Nanophotonics group within the Institute of Physics is seeking an ambitious PhD candidate to perform fundamental research at the interface of nanophotonics and photovoltaic material physics for the project High-efficiency metasurfaces for “designer” building-integrated PV.
     
     
     
      Integrating large-scale photovoltaics (PV) in densely populated areas poses an urgent need to integrate PV with existing buildings and infrastructure. However, large-scale building-integrated PV (BIPV) hinges on social acceptance, which is strongly improved if the visual appearance of the PV panels matches that of the surrounding structures. Optical coatings that alter the visual appearance provide a unique opportunity to manipulate the reflected spectrum of a solar panel using reflective filters or luminescent coatings. Initial demonstrations prove promising, but are typically inefficient, provide only partial colouring, or exhibit a strong angle-dependence.
     
     
     
      Recently, nanophotonic metasurfaces have emerged as a unique tool to control the spectral, angular, and polarization state of optical wavefronts. By leveraging resonant light scattering in such local metasurfaces, the visual appearance of underlying PV modules can be manipulated.
     
     
     
      In this project you will study the interplay of different resonant effects and use this to develop a design route for new metasurfaces that provide on-demand visual appearance for the underlying solar panels. The project will combine computer simulations, nanofabrication, optical experiments, as well as integration of the coatings on existing photovoltaic modules.
     
     
     
      You will be joining an exciting team of researchers with a strong emphasis on collaboration. We expect you to be an active member of the research group and work closely with the other researchers on this project.
     
     
     
      What are you going to do?
     
     
     
      You will perform fundamental research on the light-matter interaction in nanopatterned optical coatings and apply these insights to improve building-integrated PV technology.
     
     
     
      You will:
     
     
      use theory and computer simulations to design new metasurfaces;
      fabricate optical metasurfaces in the cleanroom of the AMOLF NanoLab Amsterdam (https://amolf.nl/nanolab);
      design and perform optical experiments;
      present your results in international workshops and conferences;
      collaborate with other members of the research group, other groups and partners within the SolarLab and SolarNL network, and (international) collaborators;
      take part in the teaching efforts of the group, including supervision of bachelor and master students.
     
     
     
     
      Your profile
     
     
     
      You have:
     
     
      a creative, curious and driven nature;
      a Master’s degree in physics or optical engineering;
      an eagerness to learn new techniques and to combine numerical simulations, theory and experiments;
      excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
     
     
      You are:
     
     
      able to work both independently and collaboratively.
     
     
     
     
      Other skills, experiences, and documents that would benefit your application:
     
     
      previous experience in an optics lab or cleanroom fabrication;
      demonstrated experience with programming and modelling software (matlab, python, Comsol, Lumerical);
      scientific publications.
     
     
     
     
      Our offer
     
     
     
      A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of 4 years). This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students.
     
     
     
      The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between € 2,872 to € 3,670 (scale P). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands 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.
     
     
     
      About us
     
     
     
      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.
     
     
     
      This PhD project is funded by the national SolarNL program and embedded in the SolarLab scientific network. The project will be carried out in the 2D Nanophotonics lab headed by Dr Jorik van de Groep within the Van der Waals-Zeeman Institute (WZI), the experimental division of the Institute of Physics of the University of Amsterdam. Our laboratory focusses on photonic metasurfaces and 2D materials and benefits from an exceptional scientific environment in hard condensed matter, nanophotonics, and materials science. The Institute of Physics is part of the Faculty of Science.
     
     
     
      Any questions?
     
     
     
      Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:
     
     
      Jorik van de Groep, Assistant Professor
      Tel: + 31 (0)20 525 5643
      Email: j.vandegroep@uva.nl
     
     
     
     
      Job application
     
     
     
      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 30 September 2024.
     
     
     
      Applications should include the following information (all files besides your cv should be submitted in one single pdf file):
     
     
     
      a detailed curriculum vitae;
     
     
      a motivation letter (max 1 page) that explains why you choose to apply for this position, including a statement of your research experience and interests;
      list of scientific publications, if applicable;
      the name and email address of at least two references, who will be asked for their recommendation letters when you are shortlisted.
     
     
       Applications without the motivation letter will not be taken into consideration. However, with this motivation letter your application will receive our full attention.
     
     
     
      A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure. (for details: national knowledge security guidelines)
     
     
     
      Als werkgever handhaaft de UvA een beleid van gelijke kansen. We vinden diversiteit belangrijk en zetten ons volledig in om een plek te zijn waar iedereen zich thuis voelt. We koesteren de onderzoekende geest en het doorzettingsvermogen en laten de ruimte om door te vragen. Bij ons vormen nieuwsgierigheid en creativiteit de heersende cultuur.
     
     
     
      Wij stellen acquisitie niet op prijs.
     
    
   
  
 



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