University of Amsterdam
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Els Koffeman Postdoctoral Fellowship in Experimental and Theoretical Physics at University of Amsterdam University of Amsterdam in Netherlands
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Experimental Physics
Funding
Temporary employment contract for 36 months at 38 hours per week. Gross monthly salary ranges from €3,706 to €5,760 (Scale 10), excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end allowance. A 30% tax ruling may apply to non-Dutch applicants.
Deadline
Oct 18, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
University of Amsterdam
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The Institute of Physics at the University of Amsterdam is offering the Els Koffeman Postdoctoral Fellowship for excellent researchers from underrepresented groups in experimental physics and theoretical physics.
This is a prestigious personal grant for an independent postdoctoral researcher to conduct high-quality research in a physics topic of their choice. Fellows are embedded in one of the IoP subgroups, with the freedom to pursue their own research priorities and connect across the institute. The post also includes opportunities to contribute to the supervision of PhD, Master’s, and Bachelor’s students.
Research areas: applied physics, quantum mechanics, and broader physics/astronomy topics within the IoP research environment.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a PhD in Physics or a closely related field and have a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and academic books. The fellowship is intended for candidates likely to be underrepresented at faculty level, including minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
Funding: 36-month temporary employment contract, 38 hours/week, gross monthly salary €3,706–€5,760 (Scale 10), plus holiday allowance and year-end allowance. A 30% ruling may apply to non-Dutch applicants.
How to apply: submit a CV, motivation letter, publication list, research statement (max 2 pages), diversity statement (max 2 pages), and three referees’ names and email addresses. The research statement should name up to three IoP faculty members you would like to work with.
Deadline: 18 October 2026, 23:59 CEST.
Funding details
Temporary employment contract for 36 months at 38 hours per week. Gross monthly salary ranges from €3,706 to €5,760 (Scale 10), excluding 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end allowance. A 30% tax ruling may apply to non-Dutch applicants.
What's required
PhD in Physics or a closely related field; demonstrated research record with publications in international peer-reviewed academic journals, conference proceedings, and academic books; applicants should be from underrepresented groups at faculty level, including minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTQI+ people, and women. Applicants should include up to three IoP faculty members they would like to work with, plus a research statement and diversity statement.
How to apply
Apply online via the application button on the AcademicTransfer/Euraxess posting. Submit a CV, motivation letter, publication list, research statement, diversity statement, and the names and email addresses of three referees. Applications are accepted until 18 October 2026 at 23:59 CEST.
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