PhD-candidate Chiral Metabolomics

• We are seeking a highly motivated person with an excellent background in analytical chemistry, separation sciences, mass spectrometry-based metabolomics, or closely related areas;
• You enjoy communicating your work verbally and in writing;
• You like working in a team, your curiosity inspires progress and you have clear scientific communication skills including a pro-active scientific approach;
• We prefer applicants with strong English language proficiency, and given the collaboration with UNIGE, a basic level understanding of the French language would be considered an advantage;
• The applicant is willing to perform on a regular basis part of the research abroad (UNIGE);
• A scientific presentation can be part of the interview process. Candidates with peer-reviewed scientific publications as an (co-)author may have an advantage in the selection procedure.

Conditions

We offer a position for initially one year. After a positive evaluation of the progress of the thesis, personal capabilities and compatibility the appointment will be extended by a further three years. Salary ranges from €2,222 to €2,840 gross per month (pay scale P in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. More at https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/working-at/job-application-procedure-and-employment-conditions.

The appointment should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). A training & supervision plan will be drafted, including attendance of courses and (international) meetings. The PhD-student is also expected to assist in teaching undergraduates.

All our PhD students are embedded in the Leiden University Graduate School of Science. Our Graduate School offers several PhD training courses at three levels: professional courses, skills training and personal effectiveness. In addition, advanced courses to deepen scientific knowledge are offered by the research school.

Diversity
Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Additional information

If you are interested in this position, you can contact Dr. Rawi Ramautar, group leader Biomedical Microscale Analytics, Division of Systems Biomedicine and Pharmacology of the LACDR, email r.ramautar@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl.

Applications
Your application should be addressed to Dr. Rawi Ramautar, r.ramautar@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl and must include:

• A two-page personal motivation letter;
• A digital copy of your MSc diploma/qualification;
• A CV including the names and contact details of two recent references.

Only applications received no later than 31 August 2018 can be considered. Only complete applications will be considered.