Two PhD positions in Experimental Quantum Physics at University of Amsterdam 2021 - Apex Scholarships

What do we require?

You hold a MSc. (or equivalent) in Physics, have done an experimental master project (or equivalent) in an optical, atomic or molecular physics lab. Other skills and documents that would benefit your application are:

• working knowledge of a programming language (matlab, C++ or equivalent);
• excellent English oral and written communication skills;
• scientific publications.

The ESRs shall at the date of recruitment be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and have not been awarded a doctoral degree. They must not have resided or carried out their main activity (e.g. work, studies) in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the three years immediately prior the recruitment date. Please take a look at the other open PhD positions on the Sr group website  if you do not fulfil these eligibility criteria.

To foster diversity in our research group, we will especially appreciate applications from groups underrepresented in science.

Our offer

We offer a temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (initial appointment will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it can be extended for a total duration of 4 years) which 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 salary, depending on relevant experience before the beginning of the employment contract, will be €2,395 to €3,061 (scale P) gross per month, based on a full-time contract of 38 hours a week. This is exclusive 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonu

s. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

For more information, click here:

https://www.uva.nl/en/content/vacancies/2021/03/21-186-two-phd-positions-in-experimental-quantum-physics.html?origin=bQIy3nanSbCX%2B5se9gLBoA&cb&cb