The Department of Mathematics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for a two-year lecturer position in applied mathematics. As a lecturer, you will teach courses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. You will take care of good teaching in accordance with our academic and departmental guidelines. You teach in (some of) the areas of business analytics, operations research, statistics, and applied mathematics. Teaching is within the programmes of the Mathematics department, as well as in programmes of other departments. Furthermore, you supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and other research projects by students. We are an inclusive, interdisciplinary group, and diversity and internationalism are at the heart of our research principles, as well as our teaching practice.
The preferred starting date is 01.09.2025
Applications from all groups currently under-represented in academic posts are especially encouraged. We particularly welcome applications from women and people with an ethnic minority background.
Your duties
teaching courses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
ensuring high-quality teaching in accordance with academic and departmental guidelines
teaching in one or more of the following areas: business analytics, operations research, statistics, and applied mathematics
contributing to teaching within the Mathematics department as well as in programmes of other departments
supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and other student research projects
a PhD (or close to completing one) in applied mathematics or a related discipline
a clear potential for excellence in teaching
possession of a University Teaching Qualification or willing to obtain such a qualification
ability to work independently and in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
team spirit and good communication skills in English
A rewarding position in a socially involved organization. On a full-time basis, the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3378 and a maximum of €5331. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 0.8-1.0 FTE.
The appointment will initially be for 2 years. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:
8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
contribution to commuting expenses
optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
good paid parental leave scheme
The Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics strives for excellence in research. The department balances pure mathematical research with mathematical research motivated by applications. Researchers in the department are on one hand active at a fundamental and theoretical level, and, on the other hand, work on applications with links to business, the sciences, and societal issues. The department has a strong international research staff with expertise in dynamical systems, topology, geometry and algebra, as well as in stochastics (statistics, data analytics, probability).
Faculty of Science
Researchers and students at VU Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science tackle fundamental and complex scientific problems to help pave the way for a sustainable and healthy future. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to malnutrition, and from molecules to the moon: we cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. Our teaching and research have a strong experimentally technical, computational and interdisciplinary nature.
We work on new solutions guided by value-driven, interdisciplinary methodologies. We are committed to research, valorisation and training socially engaged citizens of the world who will make valuable contributions to a sustainable, healthy future.
Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Science? You will join undergraduate students, PhD candidates and researchers at the biggest sciences faculty in the Netherlands. You will combine a professional focus with a broad view of the world. We are proud of our collegial working climate, characterised by committed staff, a pragmatic attitude and engagement in the larger whole. The faculty is home to over 11,000 students enrolled in 40 study programmes. It employs over 1,600 professionals spread across 10 academic departments.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research.
We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 5,500 staff work at the VU and over 30,000 students attend academic education.
Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of the VU. The VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.
We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services. Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button by 25.05.2025 and upload: cover letter in which you describe your motivation, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references.
Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.
The Department of Mathematics of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam welcomes applications for a two-year lecturer position in applied mathematics. As a lecturer, you will teach courses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. You will take care of good teaching in accordance with our academic and departmental guidelines. You teach in (some of) the areas of business analytics, operations research, statistics, and applied mathematics. Teaching is within the programmes of the Mathematics department, as well as in programmes of other departments. Furthermore, you supervise Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and other research projects by students. We are an inclusive, interdisciplinary group, and diversity and internationalism are at the heart of our research principles, as well as our teaching practice.
The preferred starting date is 01.09.2025
Applications from all groups currently under-represented in academic posts are especially encouraged. We particularly welcome applications from women and people with an ethnic minority background.
Your duties
teaching courses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
ensuring high-quality teaching in accordance with academic and departmental guidelines
teaching in one or more of the following areas: business analytics, operations research, statistics, and applied mathematics
contributing to teaching within the Mathematics department as well as in programmes of other departments
supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and other student research projects
a PhD (or close to completing one) in applied mathematics or a related discipline
a clear potential for excellence in teaching
possession of a University Teaching Qualification or willing to obtain such a qualification
ability to work independently and in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment
team spirit and good communication skills in English
A rewarding position in a socially involved organization. On a full-time basis, the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3378 and a maximum of €5331. The job profile is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for 0.8-1.0 FTE.
The appointment will initially be for 2 years. Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:
8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
contribution to commuting expenses
optional model for designing a personalized benefits package
a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
good paid parental leave scheme
The Department of Mathematics
The Department of Mathematics strives for excellence in research. The department balances pure mathematical research with mathematical research motivated by applications. Researchers in the department are on one hand active at a fundamental and theoretical level, and, on the other hand, work on applications with links to business, the sciences, and societal issues. The department has a strong international research staff with expertise in dynamical systems, topology, geometry and algebra, as well as in stochastics (statistics, data analytics, probability).
Faculty of Science
Researchers and students at VU Amsterdam’s Faculty of Science tackle fundamental and complex scientific problems to help pave the way for a sustainable and healthy future. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to malnutrition, and from molecules to the moon: we cover the full spectrum of the natural sciences. Our teaching and research have a strong experimentally technical, computational and interdisciplinary nature.
We work on new solutions guided by value-driven, interdisciplinary methodologies. We are committed to research, valorisation and training socially engaged citizens of the world who will make valuable contributions to a sustainable, healthy future.
Are you interested in joining the Faculty of Science? You will join undergraduate students, PhD candidates and researchers at the biggest sciences faculty in the Netherlands. You will combine a professional focus with a broad view of the world. We are proud of our collegial working climate, characterised by committed staff, a pragmatic attitude and engagement in the larger whole. The faculty is home to over 11,000 students enrolled in 40 study programmes. It employs over 1,600 professionals spread across 10 academic departments.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research.
We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility. Over 5,500 staff work at the VU and over 30,000 students attend academic education.
Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of the VU. The VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.
We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services. Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button by 25.05.2025 and upload: cover letter in which you describe your motivation, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references.
Applications received by e-mail will not be considered.
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