Key responsibilities
Are you an academic in plant molecular (and cell) biology ready to strengthen and advance the plant research and teaching at the IBL? Join us as a assistant/Associate or Full professor, contribute to cutting-edge plant research, and inspire the next generation of plant biologists in a collaborative environment with colleagues that carry out fundamental and applied research in plant molecular biology, physiology, (bio)chemistry, ecology, anatomy and biodiversity.
As plant molecular (and cell) biologist, you expand your own research line, contribute to further increasing the (inter)national visibility of the Plant Sciences Cluster, successfully compete for national and international funding, and lead your own research group. You enjoy to collaborate with other researchers in the cluster and IBL and are interested in fundamental research but also in interdisciplinary and impact focused approaches. You play an active role in shaping both plant research and education at BSc and MSc level.
The Institute for Biology
The Faculty of Science is a world-class faculty where staff and students work together in a dynamic international environment. It is a faculty where personal and academic development are top priorities. Our people are committed to expand fundamental knowledge by curiosity and to look beyond the borders of their own discipline; their aim is to benefit science, and to make a contribution to addressing the major societal challenges of the future.
The research carried out at the Faculty of Science is very diverse, ranging from mathematics, information science, astronomy, physics, chemistry and bio-pharmaceutical sciences to biology and environmental sciences. The research activities are organised in eight institutes. These institutes offer eight bachelor’s and twelve master’s programmes. The faculty has grown strongly in recent years and now has more than 2300 staff and almost 5000 students. We are located at the heart of Leiden’s Bio Science Park, one of Europe’s biggest science parks, where university and business life come together.
For more information, see www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/science and http://workingat.leiden.edu/
Curiosity and passion for science are what connect our people: the desire to know, understand, interpret, explain and create. Our mission is to provide excellent teaching and research across the full breadth of the sciences, contributing to solutions for major societal challenges. Our eight institutes, ranging from mathematics, computer science, astronomy, physics, chemistry, and biopharmaceutical sciences to biology and environmental sciences, along with the Lorentz Center and the Hortus botanicus, form the backbone of our faculty and have a strong mutual interconnectedness.
Selection Criteria (depend on the level of the position for which you apply)
- PhD in plant molecular (and cell) biology or a related field with a strong publication record
- A visionary (future) leader in the field, with an independent research line with scientific and societal impact
- Evidence for successful team building and collaboration with companies and other end-users or stakeholders
- Successful in securing external research funding
- Experienced in supervision of PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers and mentoring junior staff members (For Associate/Full professor level)
- Active participation in and/or affinity with management and organizational tasks
- Clear vision on teaching plant molecular (and cell) biology
- University Teaching Qualification or willingness to obtain this certificate within five years
- A good command of the Dutch language, or prepared to learn the Dutch language
Terms and conditions
We offer a full-time, one year term position, with the possibility of fixed term post. Salary range from € 4.728,- to € 10.441,- gross per month (pay scale 11-16) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities), depending on experience.
Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses (8.3 %), training and career development and sabbatical leave. Our individual choices model gives you some freedom to assemble your own set of terms and conditions. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.
Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.
Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If the successful applicant does not already possess this qualification or its equivalent, he/ she must be willing to obtain this Qualification within two years. There’s a language proficiency of minimum level Cl required for staff who will teach in English.
Promoting an inclusive community is central to Leiden University’s values and vision. We strive to be an open community in which all students and staff members feel valued and respected, and are able to fully develop themselves. We consider an inclusive academic environment, where students and staff can share their experiences and viewpoints, to be essential for the development of talent.
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Applications
Applications for this vacancy can be submitted via the blue button of our online system. Please ensure that you upload the following additional documents quoting the vacancy number:
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Contact details of 3 references
Only applications received before 7 June 2026 can be considered.
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