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Rosalind Franklin Fellowships in Mathematics & Natural Sciences, Groningen (The Netherlands), Deadline: 31 Jan 2017

Rosalind Franklin Fellowships at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural 
Sciences, University of Groningen (216337-41 RFF)

Organisation

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is home to a kaleidoscopic 
range of disciplines and research strengths. Our teaching and research 
programmes range from nanomaterials to engineering, from pharmacy to 
ecology, and from computer science to astronomy. Our researchers 
investigate fundamental key questions while collaborating with partners 
from industry, the medical world and other social sectors. Frontline 
research groups explore new fields such as synthetic biology and 
sustainable energy use.

The Faculty place a high priority on the international dimension of 
teaching and research and has a long history of stimulating, initiating 
and carrying out multidisciplinary and internationally oriented research. 
The Faculty has 40 Bachelor?s and Master?s degree programmes, 35 of which 
are English-taught, attracting students from all over the world.

Job description

The University of Groningen initiated the prestigious Rosalind Franklin 
Fellowship programme to promote the advancement of talented international 
researchers at the highest levels of the institution. The ambitious 
programme has been running at the Groningen Faculty of Mathematics and 
Natural Sciences since 2002 and at the University as a whole since 2007.

The Rosalind Franklin Fellowship programme is aimed at women in industry, 
academia or research institutes who have a PhD and would like a career as 
full professor in a European top research university. The Fellowship is 
only awarded to outstanding researchers.

Successful candidates will be expected to establish an independent, 
largely externally funded research programme in collaboration with 
colleagues at our Faculty and elsewhere. They will also be expected to 
participate in and contribute to the development of the teaching programme 
of their discipline.

The University of Groningen has 13 tenure track positions available in 
this programme, currently co-funded by the European Union. We invite 
ambitious female academics to apply for these positions. Under European 
jurisdiction it is lawful to specifically recruit underrepresented groups.

Five RFF positions

In the next round of Rosalind Franklin Fellowships, the Faculty of 
Mathematics and Natural Sciences has five Rosalind Franklin Fellowships to 
offer in the disciplines:

· Fundamental Computer Science (Data Management, Theory of Computing, 
Algorithms, Networks, Security)

· Fundamental Mathematics (Algebra, Geometry, Analysis), Mathematical Data 
Analysis, Complex Systems

· Mechanical Engineering (field of dynamics and vibrations, 
optomechatronics, or other fields relevant for advanced instrumentation)

· Artificial Intelligence (logic, neuromorphic computing, cognitive 
modelling or robotics)

· Bioinformatics (complex biological systems, genome analyses, 
metagenomics and microbiology, host-microbe biology, new computational 
algorithms and methods).

Qualifications

? PhD degree for at least 3 years on reference date 1 February 2017

? exemplary research record demonstrated by publications in international 
top journals and/or in peer-reviewed books

? proof of independence and international recognition

? experience in various working environments in different countries

? successful in acquiring external funding for research projects

? teaching experience or proven inclination for teaching demonstrated by 
tutoring/mentoring of individuals or small groups

? demonstrable organizational qualities and communication skills

? a well-founded and motivated application with an innovative research 
plan for the first five years and a challenging outlook for the future 
which takes into account the international research landscape in their 
field of specialization

? must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, 
etc.) in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the 3 years 
immediately prior to the reference date of 1 February 2017.

Please check whether you are eligible to apply by doing the eligibility 
check: 
https://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/rff/requirements-application/

Additional requirements

In addition to the University?s general requirements for the fellowships, 
the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has the following 
additional requirements:

? at least two years of postdoctoral experience, preferably in various 
research institutions (Dutch applicants should have at least two years of 
postdoctoral experience outside The Netherlands)

? experience in supervising research projects

? the candidate must have the potential to develop into a leader who 
guides and inspires

? the proposed research should be complementary and of added value to the 
research areas currently represented within the Faculty.

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers a starting salary for the Rosalind 
Franklin Fellow/assistant professor, dependent on qualifications and 
relevant work experience, of a minimum of ? 3,427 gross per month (salary 
scale 11 Dutch Universities) up to a maximum of ? 5,330 gross per month 
(salary scale 12) for a fulltime position. The salaries include an 8% 
holiday allowance, an 8.3% end-of-year bonus and participation in an 
employee pension scheme. The conditions of employment comply with the 
Collective Labour Agreement for the University of Groningen. The 
appointment of a Rosalind Franklin Fellow/assistant professor will be on a 
temporary basis for a maximum of 6 years. After 5 years of employment, 
there will be an assessment of performance based on established criteria 
including research and teaching qualifications. If the outcome of the 
assessment is positive, the assistant professor will be promoted to the 
rank of associate professor with tenure. At the end of a further 4-7 year 
period, there will be another assessment aimed at promotion to full 
professor.

Please visit our webpage for more information about conditions of 
employment: 
https://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/rff/requirements-application/conditions-of-employment

Application You may apply for this position until 31 January / before 1 
February 2017 Dutch local time by means of the application form (click on 
"Apply" below on the advertisement on the university website).

Applicants should submit:

1. A full curriculum vitae including a complete list of publications (file 
1)

2. A letter of motivation (file 2)

3. A 3-5 page statement of research accomplishments and future research 
goals (file 3)

4. A list of five selected ?best papers? (preferably including copies) 
(file 4)

5. the names and contact information (including email address) of 3 
referees (file 5).

The application files should be sent electronically in PDF format. 
Applications with missing credentials will not be taken into 
consideration.

Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact:

·       Ms Dr Y.E.F.M. Jeuken, y.e.f.m.jeuken@rug.nl
(please do not use for applications)

Additional information

·       Please check whether you are eligible to apply by doing the eligibility check
·       Please visit our webpage for more information about conditions of employment
Apply

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