Tenure Track Position in Scientific Computing

Job description
We are looking for a research scientist in scientific computing, with an expertise in modelling of physical, chemical or engineering problems on a micro- to mesoscopic scale, with time dependent partial differential equations and/or Monte Carlo methods. You should bring a strong expertise in computational methods, and be interested to contribute to research on sustainable energy supply which is now one of the five strategic themes at CWI and a top sector in Dutch science policy.

You will become member of the Multiscale Dynamics group who presently mostly focuses on modelling plasmas in thunderstorm related discharges as well as in high voltage engineering and applied nonequilibrium plasma physics, with some of these topics relevant to energy research. You will interact with the group on computational issues, and you can either join our plasma research or develop your own application field. This will also depend on the funding that can be found.
CWI presently has four research groups in the field of scientific computing, with a strong track record in atmospheric electricity and circulation, life sciences, plasma technology, fluid dynamics in the context of windmills and aviation, financial mathematics and image reconstruction.

Requirements: 

We expect a strong track record of innovative research and publications in leading international journals, and the ambition and potential to acquire personal research grants in the Netherlands or from the EU, as well as external funding for fundamental and applied research. Moreover, the candidate should be an independently working researcher with several or at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience and have excellent communication skills.

Terms and conditions: 

The position is for three or five years depending on knowledge and experience. At the end of a successful tenure track term a permanent scientific staff position will be offered. Criteria for evaluation comprise a track record of publications that is well above average, and the ability to acquire funding and to build up an (inter)national network and reputation.
The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres ("CAO-onderzoeksinstellingen"). Depending on relevant work experience, the gross monthly salary for an employee on a full time basis ranges from € 3,228 to € 5,473. Employees are also entitled to a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary and a year-end bonus of 8,33%.
CWI offers attractive working conditions, including flexible scheduling and help with housing for expat employees.

Information: 

Applicants with at least two years of postdoctoral experience, should send:
- a motivation letter;
- a curriculum vitae with a list of publications;
- a copy of their thesis or of their three most prominent publications;
- the names of at least three prominent scientists who can provide letters of recommendation;
- a research statement and a research plan for the coming years, including plans on how to acquire additional funding.

Please send your application before 19 May 2013 to:
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica
Personnel Department, ms. A. Schilder,
P.O. Box 94079
1090 GB Amsterdam
the Netherlands

or email your application to: apply@cwi.nl.

Additional information can be obtained from:
Prof. dr. U. Ebert
Tel. +31 (0) 20 592 4206
e-mail: Ute.Ebert@cwi.nl

For more information about CWI, please visit www.cwi.nl or watch our video “A Fundamental Difference” about working at CWI.
About Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica
Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) is the Dutch national research institute for mathematics and computer science and linked to the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO). The mission of CWI is to conduct pioneering research in mathematics and computer science, generating new knowledge in these fields and conveying it to trade, industry, and society at large.

CWI is an internationally oriented institute, with 160 scientists from approximately 27 countries. The facilities are first-rate and include excellent IT support, career planning, training, and courses.
CWI is located at Science Park Amsterdam that is presently developing into a major location of research in the natural sciences in The Netherlands, housing the sciences of the University of Amsterdam and of the Vrije Universiteit as well as several other national research institutes next to CWI.

Research group
For more information about CWI’s Multiscale Dynamics group, please check their internet page.