PhD positions in theoretical quantum chemistry/physics (2.0 FTE)

We are looking for candidates with:

- a master’s degree in chemistry or physics, with a specialization in theoretical chemistry/physics or related fields
- a strong interest in method and software development
- preferably, some programming experience in Fortran or C/C++
- English writing and presentation skills.

We offer you in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:

- a salary of € 2,770 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,539 gross per month in the fourth and final year, based on a full-time position (1.0 FTE)
- a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income
- an 8.3% year-end bonus
- a position for four years; Groningen: you will get a temporary position of one year with the option of renewal for another three years; prolongation of the contract is contingent on sufficient progress in the first year to indicate that a successful completion of the PhD thesis within the next three years is to be expected; Twente: you will receive a contract for four years but, in the second part of the first year, there will be an assessment of your performance and you will have to pass a so-called Qualifier interview
- a university PhD training programme is part of the agreement and the successful candidates will be enrolled in the Graduate School of Science and Engineering.

The starting date is flexible, but must be before July 2024

You may apply for this position until 29 February 11:59pm / before 1 March 2024 Dutch local time (CET) by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

- your CV
- a short motivation letter, in which you indicate in which position you are interested
- the names of 2 or more references.

Both the University of Groningen and the University of Twente strive to be a university in which students and staff are respected and feel at home, regardless of differences in background, experiences, perspectives, and identities. We believe that working on our core values of inclusion and equality are a joint responsibility and we are constructively working on creating a socially safe environment. Diversity among students and staff members enriches academic debate and contributes to the quality of our teaching and research. We therefore invite applicants from underrepresented groups in particular to apply. For more information, see also the diversity policy websites of the University of Groningen: https://www.rug.nl/about-ug/policy-and-strategy/diversity-and-inclusion… and the University of Twente:
https://www.utwente.nl/en/organisation/about/diversity/

Our selection procedure follows the guidelines of the Recruitment code (NVP): https://www.nvp-hrnetwerk.nl/nl/sollicitatiecode and European Commission's European Code of Conduct for recruitment of researchers:

https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/charter/code

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

Dr. Remco Havenith
r.w.a.havenith@rug.nl

Prof. dr. Claudia Filippi
c.filippi@utwente.nl