Academic ConnectResearch Analyst Molecular Phytopathology
Faculty of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
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September 14, 2025
14336
€3,057 - €3,985
Would you like to be part of an enthusiastic and dynamic group investigating the molecular mechanisms underlying susceptibility and resistance in plants? Our group aims to generate new knowledge and insights that can be used to develop resilient crops. If you share our passion, you're the ideal candidate to join our multidisciplinary team! Working at the UvA
Come work with us!
The passion of themolecular phytopathology
The group's mission is to generate fundamental knowledge about the interactions between plants and their pathogens. To achieve this, we utilize cutting-edge molecular methods in genetics, plant biology, genomics, cell biology, biochemistry, microscopy, and microbiology. Together with the plant breeding industry, the agricultural and horticultural sectors, and other societal partners, we translate fundamental knowledge and new insights into solutions for societal problems.
Career development and room for growth
The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalize yourself through training and open UvA lectures.
Flexibility
You have the flexibility to combine work and private life, often with the option of working from home.
A good salary
Your salary will be determined based on your experience and seniority, in accordance with theCollective Labor Agreement for Universities
Your classification and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on a full-time employment contract of 38 hours per week.
232 vacation hours
We also offer parental leave, partner leave, and community service leave. Additional vacation hours are available through the Terms and Conditions Menu.
Financial arrangements
In addition to your salary, you'll receive holiday pay (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You'll build up a good pension with ABP. We also offer many other benefits and arrangements.
Career development and room for growth
The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalize yourself through training and open UvA lectures.
Flexibility
You have the flexibility to combine work and private life, often with the option of working from home.
A good salary
Your salary will be determined based on your experience and seniority, in accordance with theCollective Labor Agreement for Universities
Your classification and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on a full-time employment contract of 38 hours per week.
232 vacation hours
We also offer parental leave, partner leave, and community service leave. Additional vacation hours are available through the Terms and Conditions Menu.
Financial arrangements
In addition to your salary, you'll receive holiday pay (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You'll build up a good pension with ABP. We also offer many other benefits and arrangements.
Career development and room for growth
The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalize yourself through training and open UvA lectures.
What are you going to do?
As part of the group, you will be involved in supporting quality control of fungal cultures and developing new procedures and protocols. You will also contribute to experiments necessary for the completion of dissertations and publications. Furthermore, you will support the staff and lab managers and participate in scientific and other activities within the group, the cluster, and the institute.
The research group falls within theGreen Life Science cluster
(GLS) which is part of theSwammerdam Institute for Life Sciences
, one of the eight institutes of the Faculty of Science of the University of Amsterdam.
The University of Amsterdam is ambitious, creative, and engaged. Since 1632, it has been an inspiration to students, a pioneer in international science, and a partner in innovation.
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, offering the broadest range of programs. It's an intellectual hub with 44,000 students, 6,000 staff members, and 3,000 PhD candidates. Connected by a culture of curiosity.
Important to know
Your application & contact
Do you have any questions about this vacancy? Or would you like to learn more about our organization? Please contact Dr. Frank Takken , tel. +31 (0)20 525 7795 or email :flwtakken@uva.nl
Application
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application. Please submit all documents, in addition to your resume, in a single PDF file by September 14, 2025.
- A letter of motivation and CV, including an overview of completed courses and BSc/MSc projects/theses.
- A resume that shows education and relevant experience in months (not just years).
- Names and email addresses of at least two references.
The UvA is obligated under the Foreign Nationals Employment Act to recruit for non-academic positions within the EU. If you are not a member of an EU country (including Norway and Switzerland), there's no point in applying.
Only complete applications will be considered.