Closing date: 4 November 2019
Level of education: University
Hours: 38 hours per week
Salary indication: €2,579 to €4,274 gross per month

Within the Synthesis and catalysis cluster of the Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS), the Homogeneous catalysis group is looking to strengthen their research with a new Lab manager. The relatively large group explores a variety of research topics, including catalysis with ligand design, organometallic chemistry, supramolecular chemistry, radical mediated catalysis, electrocatalysis, in situ spectroscopy and kinetic analysis, DFT calculations, and solar to fuel chemistry and devices.

We are looking for a Lan manager with proven experience in synthesis and catalysis, expertise in standard analytical techniques like GC, GCMS, IR, UV-VIS, VIS and affinity or expertise in one or more of the research topics. You should intensively collaborate with the research analists of the lab, as well as with the scientists that perform the daily research and communicate with the scientific staff members of the group. It is important that the you can translate scientific problems to the needs of the group, both in terms of infrastructure and in terms of laboratory research support, including safety aspects.

What are you going to do?

As a Lab manager you will lead the support staff of the homogeneous catalysis group. You will work within a team of motivated students and scientists at different stages of academic training to conduct both research, and contribute to maintainance of the equipment. You advise the scientific staff about equipment and processes, as well as about their implementation and ordering of consumables and instrument parts. In addition, you ensure a safe and clean work environment and organize and perform routine laboratory duties, including maintenance and responsibility for instrument scheduling and usage.

Furthermore you will propose and/or carry out new developments that improve the analytical and/or spectroscopic tools or develop synthesis routes and device construction/experiments, for the general benefit of our research. You will make observations, analyze/document experimental data, and interpret results. You will train students in lab skills, safety and the use of equipment. You will participate in research discussions, including student supervision. Next to these type of teaching duties, you may be active in outreach activies.

What do we require?

You:

• have a University degree in chemistry (MsC or a PhD) with expertise in synthesis and catalysis;
• have affinity for using and maintance of typical laboratory equipment;
• are able to cooperate with an international group of researchers on one hand, and various support services on the other;
• have experience in leading a small team;
• exhibit the highest degree of reliability and accuracy to assure the scientific quality;
• feel at home in group discussions and seminars and you are an effective sparring partner who provides creative support to young researchers in setting up experiments;
• have excellent communication skills in the English and Dutch language, or have the motivation to learn these languages;
• are self-motivated, willing to learn new skills and have very good time management skills.

Our offer

You will be offered an initial contract for one year, with a probationary period of 2 months, with the prospect of permanent employment. A possible extension will be awarded depending on performance. The probation period is 2 months.

Based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week) the gross monthly salary will range from €2,579 to €4,274 depending on level of education and experience. This is excl. 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% end of year bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

Are you curious about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits? Then find out more about working at the Faculty of Science.

Questions?

Do you have questions about this vacancy? Or do you want to know more about our organisation?

Please contact:

• Prof. J.N.H. (Joost) Reek

About the Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 6,500, as well as 1,600 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 Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) is located at the vibrant Amsterdam Science Park. HIMS is one of eight institutes of the Faculty of Science. With around 140 employees, HIMS carries out internationally high-quality chemical research and provides education within various university programs. This is done in close cooperation with the medical, biotech, chemical, flavour & food, and high-tech industries.

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.

You may send in your application using the link below.

Please upload the following information in a single PDF file (not zipped):

• cover letter/letter of motivation (at most 1 page);
• curriculum vitae;
• the names and contact details (email and telephone numbers) of two references.

We will recruit until the position is filled. The selection process commences immediately, but will close when a suitable candidate has been found, even if this is prior to the final date of the application window.

Any other correspondence in response to this advertisement will not be dealt with.

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