2 postdoc positions in Automated and Data-Driven Chemistry

Join the dynamic and innovative team at the Nol Research Group where we focus on pioneering catalytic strategies and cutting-edge technologies for chemical synthesis.

Join us!

We currently have two one-year postdoctoral positions available centered on our RoboChem initiatives and data-driven reaction optimization.

This is what you are going to do

This research offers a unique opportunity for highly multidisciplinary exploration within a diverse and collaborative team environment. Were looking for colleagues who embrace challenges with enthusiasm and are team players. If youre passionate about pushing boundaries and contributing to groundbreaking research we encourage you to join us in shaping the future of innovative technologies.

This is what we ask of you

We are looking for candidates who hold a recent PhD degree in chemistry or chemical engineering. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative team environment and possess strong leadership skills to effectively guide a small subgroup of PhD and MSc students. While a robust publication record is valued we prioritize qualities such as high self-motivation drive and resilience over the quantity of publications. We seek individuals who are passionate about making meaningful contributions to the field of synthetic organic chemistry through technological innovation and are eager to tackle challenges with determination and enthusiasm.

• Working in a multidisciplinary team that aims to impact synthetic organic chemistry using technological innovations.
• Leading a small subgroup of PhD and MSc students.
• Writing papers relevant to the topic you will be working on.
• Collaborating closely with industry partners to translate research findings into practical applications.
• Presenting research findings at international conferences and seminars contributing to the dissemination of knowledge and fostering connections within the scientific community.

This is what we offer you

We offer a temporary employment contract for 3800 hours per week for a period of 12 months. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible.

The gross monthly salary based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience ranges between 3546 - 5538 (scale 10). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 83% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Researcher 4 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement the 30% ruling may apply to non-Dutch applicants. TheCollective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
• multiple courses on topics such as time management handling stress and an online learning platform with 100 different courses;
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
• partly paid parental leave;
• the possibility to set up a workplace at home;
• a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
• the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;

This is where you will work

Our mission is to develop novel tools that address challenges across various specialty applications including organic synthesis chemical biology and material science. By bridging the gap between chemical engineering and organic synthetic chemistry we tackle longstanding issues such as scalability gas-liquid reactions photochemistry electrochemistry and the handling of hazardous reagents. Through our work we expand the chemical space by harnessing overlooked and underutilized reagents driving forward impactful advancements in the field. Join us in shaping the future of chemistry and making a difference in the scientific community.

More information can be found via this website:

The Van t Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences(HIMS) is one of eight institutes of the University of Amsterdam (UvA)Faculty of Science. HIMS performs internationally recognized chemistry and molecular research curiosity driven as well as application driven. This is done in close cooperation with the chemical flavor & food medical and high-tech industries. Research is organized into four themes:Analytical ChemistryComputational ChemistrySynthesis & CatalysisandMolecular Photonics.

The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8000 as well as 1800 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.

If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. You can respond via the red button up to and including 1 October 2025.

Please include the following documents in your application (as PDF files):

• A motivation letter (max. 2 pages A4)
• Your CV including a list of publications
• Contact details of at least one academic reference

We will review applications on a rolling basis and continue recruiting until the position is the event of equal suitability preference will be given to the internal candidate.

A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure.(For details: national knowledge security guidelines)

For questions about the position please contact:

• Prof. dr. ing. T. (Timothy) Nol
• Tel.