GDR MePhy

Dear colleague,

The Leiden Institute of Physics (LION) is searching for two faculty members in the area of experimental soft matter and biological physics. We are particularly interested in candidates with a focus on active matter (e.g. synthetic active fluids, self-propelled particles, collective cell behavior, tissues etc.) and/or with a unique approach that connect with our research lines in self-organization, mechanics and geometry.

Appointments at associate or full professor level may be consider for outstanding candidates.
Gender balance is an explicit aim of our institute, and we strongly encourage women to apply

For further information and to apply, please visit:
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vacancies/2019/q2/19-203-a-assistant-professor-exp-soft-matter
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/vacancies/2019/q2/19-203-b-assistant-professor-exp-physics-at-the-interface-of-soft-matter

Only applications received no later than July 31, 2019 can be considered.

Many thanks, Daniela Kraft, Luca Giomi and Martin van Hecke
(Kraft@physics.leidenuniv.nl, giomi@lorentz.leidenuniv.nl, mvhecke@gmail.com)

PS: Our tenure track system is similar to the US system, with a tenure decision after five years. The explicit purpose of the tenure track is to have successful candidates build their own independent group, after which they will grow out to full professors. Strong collaborations with neighboring groups are encouraged, and ideally, the candidate should fit and complement our activities. Finally, the funding system is particularly attractive for junior staff building up a new group, as there are a variety of funding options for both personal and collaborative research.