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Universiteit Utrecht

<div><p>Migrants&rsquo; social networks are often understood as important sources of support and are often researched as protective safety nets alongside formal welfare-state institutions.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your job</b></h2><p>
This PhD project takes a different perspective. It starts from the idea that social networks can be supportive and, at the same time, generate social deficits: pressures, stigma, and misinformation (Offer 2021) that may undermine migrants&rsquo; economic prospects. Welfare states can play an important role by providing formal protection (Koning 2021), thus decreasing migrants&rsquo; dependency on social networks that produce social deficits (Bilecen &amp; Barglowski 2015). Yet, little is known about the relationship between welfare states and social deficits. This project therefore asks: under what welfare-state conditions do migrants&rsquo; social networks become sources of support or deficit, and under what conditions do they reinforce economic vulnerability?</p><p>
The PhD project combines comparative secondary analysis with original cross-national data collection. First, you will link data from the European Social Survey with MIPEX indicators to examine whether cross-national variation in migrant welfare rights is associated with migrants&rsquo; exposure to deficit-related economic outcomes.<br>
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Second, you will contribute to the development of a new two-wave survey in several countries. This survey will directly measure social network deficits across multiple migrant groups and enable systematic migrant-group comparisons.</p><p><b>
Supervision Team</b><br>
The project will be supervised by Verena Seibel and Tobias Stark at Utrecht University. The project is embedded in the Department of Interdisciplinary Social Science and is part of the ERC Starting Grant project &ldquo;The shadow of migrants&rsquo; social networks: Towards a new theory of how social networks can increase migrants&rsquo; economic vulnerability.&rdquo;</p><p><b>
Your tasks</b></p><ul><li>
Together with your supervisory team, you will design and conduct novel empirical studies;</li><li>
You will integrate new insights across disciplines, including sociology, political science, and economics;</li><li>
You will contribute to the theoretical development of the concept of social network deficits;</li><li>
With our support, you will be in charge of all aspects of data collection (from recruiting participants to the design and implementation of a new two-wave cross-national survey);</li><li>
You will use advanced statistical methods to process and analyze data;</li><li>
You will write international peer-reviewed scientific papers;</li><li>
You will work in a collaborative environment that seeks to improve one another&rsquo;s research;</li><li>
You will present your work at international conferences for academics, policy makers, and educators.</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Your qualities</b></h2><ul><li>
You hold a master&rsquo;s degree in sociology, political science, or an associated field, or you will obtain such a degree this academic year;</li><li>
You have experience with conducting quantitative research;</li><li>
You are motivated to design and conduct your own quantitative research;</li><li>
You have excellent English writing and presentation skills;</li><li>
You have great organizational skills.</li></ul><p></p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
Our offer</b></h2><ul><li>
a job for 1 year with an extension to a total of four years upon successful assessment</li><li>
a working week of 36 - 40 hours and a gross monthly salary between &euro;3,059 and &euro;3,881 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU);</li><li>
8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;</li><li>
a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.</li></ul><p>
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About us</b></h2><p>
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.</p><p>
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is one of the leading faculties in Europe providing research and academic teaching in cultural anthropology, educational sciences, interdisciplinary social science, pedagogical sciences, psychology, and sociology. Almost 7,000 students are enrolled in a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programmes. The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences has some 1,100 faculty and staff members, all providing their individual contribution to the training and education of young talent and to the research into and finding solutions for scientific and societal issues.</p><p>
The faculty is located at Utrecht Science Park near the historical city centre of Utrecht.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
More information</b></h2><p>
For more information, please contact Verena Seibel (v.m.k.seibel@uu.nl).</p><p>
Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Apply now</b></h2><p>
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.</p><p>
Knowledge security screening can be part of the selection procedures of academic staff. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology.</p><div>
To apply, please send via the &lsquo;apply&rsquo; button:<br>
<ul><li>your curriculum vitae;</li><li>a letter of motivation (in English) where you explain why you are interested in this position and where you refer to the qualities listed above;</li><li>the contact information of two referees;</li><li>an overview of the courses you took and the grades you received during your master programme.</li></ul></div><p>
Interviews will take place on August, 24th, 2026. Our preferred start date is September 15th, 2026 (negotiable).</p></div>

PhD: ‘How Welfare States Create and Reinforce Social Deficits of Migrants’

<div><p>Cleaner air. Safer chemicals. Healthier neighbourhoods and workplaces: a climate that doesn&rsquo;t make us sick but keeps us healthy. At the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS), the One Health Chemical (OHC) research group studies how environmental and chemical exposures (i.e. the exposome) shape human, animal and planetary health &mdash; and how we can help reduce those risks. Our research is about more than understanding what&rsquo;s wrong &mdash; it&rsquo;s about figuring out what works, and helping that knowledge lands where it can change things. Are you the communicator who helps make that happen?</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Wat ga je doen?</b></h2><ul><li>
To design and deliver external messaging on our research and proposed solutions.</li><li>
Think creatively about new formats and channels to translate scientific findings into accessible stories and concrete messages to reach all audiences such as the public, stakeholders and policy makers.</li><li>
Proactively spot and act on visibility opportunities and work together with the researchers on visibility opportunities such as a publication worth amplifying: e.g. a board or stakeholder meeting in a living lab, a policy moment, a partnership milestone, a public debate where our voice belongs;</li><li>
Support media outreach: help colleagues prepare for interviews, draft press releases, and build relationships with journalists covering health, environment and science;</li><li>
Together with our project managers you work on the science-communication efforts across our projects (e.g. OBO-2, EXPANSE, EXPOSOME-NL, ESCALATION, EXPACT, LEXCES). For example you will design participant materials for our studies and living lab, develop and design welcome packages for new residents joining cohort studies, participate in recruitment campaigns, follow-up communications, etc.</li><li>
Act as contact point for the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine&rsquo;s Marketing, Communication &amp; Multimedia (MCM) department, Utrecht Life Sciences, central Utrecht University communications, partner institutes and freelance support;</li><li>
Develop and maintain our web presence and channels and help shape a recognisable identity for the OHC group.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Wat breng je mee?</b></h2><p>
You care about the world around you &mdash; about clean air, fair exposure, healthier work and living environments &mdash; and you want a job where that matters every day. You are early in your career or already a few years in. You enjoy translating complex science into something a neighbour or a politician or a social media viewer can understand, and you&rsquo;re excited to try formats that nobody at the institute has tried yet.</p><p>
Concretely, you have:</p><ul><li>
A Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in communication, science communication, journalism, environmental or health sciences, or a related field;</li><li>
Some hands-on experience in (science) communication, public engagement, journalism or marketing. You have and can show a small portfolio of things you have created and communicated;</li><li>
Full professional fluency in both Dutch and English, written and spoken &mdash; this is a hard requirement. Our communication audiences are bilingual: much of the research community works in English while many participants, Dutch media, policy makers and stakeholders work in Dutch, and you will be writing and speaking in both languages every week;</li><li>
A roll-up-the-sleeves mentality &mdash; you enjoy designing, writing, building and sharing, not only advising;</li><li>
A strong feel for stories and for tailoring them to different audiences.</li><li>
Comfort working across disciplines and with a wide range of stakeholders; you build warm, trusted relationships easily;</li><li>
Bonus points for skills in web/CMS, social media, basic design or video, event organisation, working with journalists, or experience with citizen-science and participatory research.</li></ul><p>
Could not tick every box? Apply anyway. We care more about creativity, drive and craft than about a perfect CV.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Wat bieden wij?</b></h2><ul><li>
A position of 0.6&ndash;1.0 FTE (flexible, depending on the candidate), initially for one year with the intention to extend;</li><li>
Salary scale 9-10 (CAO NU): a gross monthly salary between &euro; 3708 and &euro; 5057 based on full-time employment, depending on knowledge and experience;</li><li>
8% holiday pay and an 8.3% year-end bonus;</li><li>
A pension scheme, parental leave and flexible employment terms under the CAO NU;</li><li>
A personal development budget, access to UU&rsquo;s training, sports and cultural facilities, and the chance to take part in science-communication courses and networks;</li><li>
A varied, meaningful job at the heart of an internationally leading research group &mdash; with real freedom to shape the role, try new ideas, and grow into the kind of communicator you want to become.</li></ul><p>
More about benefits and our Terms of Employment Options Model: Working at Utrecht University</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Over ons</b></h2><p>
A better future for everyone. That ambition drives our scientists in their research and teaching. You will be based at IRAS, a world-leading, interfaculty institute spanning the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine and Medicine. It is organised around three core research domains: Toxicology, Environmental Epidemiology and Veterinary Public Health.</p><p>
You will work within the One Health Chemical research line led by Professor Roel Vermeulen. OHC brings together several interconnected groups &mdash; Occupational Health, Environmental Health, Planetary Health, Data Science &amp; Exposome, and Exposure Science. Our scientific drive is to unravel how chemical, physical, social and lifestyle factors affect human and planetary health. We address today&rsquo;s major challenges that influence our health such as air pollution, pesticides, nitrogen emission and deposition, chemical exposure, and climate change. For example we work on Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease, linking the exposome to cancer and how chemical exposures at work influences our health. We operate through extensive population studies and living labs in communities and workplaces. Finally we aim to translate our knowledge into tools, interventions and policy. Our work frequently appears in the news, parliamentary discussions, and household conversations and importantly, our research outcomes inform national and European policy makers. Our international team comes from all over the world, and our work is anchored in national and European programmes such as EXPOSOME-NL, EXPANSE, ExpACT, OBO-2, LEXCES and the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network HER-CARE.</p><p>
In short: we have a lot of stories to tell &mdash; and evidence-based recommendations to put forward. We therefore are looking for a creative, hands-on colleague who can coordinate, design and execute external communication to a broad audience on national and international level.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Meer informatie</b></h2><p>
For questions about this position, please contact: Prof. dr. Roel Vermeulen via at r.c.h.vermeulen@uu.nl or Dr. Susan Peters at s.peters@uu.nl.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Sollicitatie</b></h2><p>
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities &mdash; including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age &mdash; and strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.</p><p>
Enthusiastic? Apply via the &ldquo;Apply now&rdquo; button and please include:</p><ul><li>
A short motivation letter (one page is plenty) telling us why this role excites you and how you would approach it &mdash; feel free to pitch one creative idea you would love to try here;</li><li>
Your curriculum vitae;</li><li>
Two or three concrete examples of communication or engagement work you have made (links or attachments &mdash; campaigns, articles, videos, events, social posts, materials etc.).</li></ul><p>
The selection process will consist of two interview rounds with future colleagues.</p><p>
If this opportunity isn&rsquo;t the right fit for you, please share it with someone in your network who might be.</p></div>

Science Communication & Public Engagement Specialist

<div><p>Join the Horizon-Europe project PAST TO FUTURE: TOWARDS FULLY PALEO-INFORMED FUTURE CLIMATE PROJECTIONS (P2F), a European multidisciplinary consortium uniting mathematicians, physicists, geologists, (palaeo)biologists, and archaeologists. We have joined forces to make the most optimal use of past climatic conditions to better understand Earth&rsquo;s climate response to different kinds of forcing, with a focus on potential abrupt climatic transitions and the crossing of tipping points.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your job</b></h2><p>
You will mainly work with long simulations (e.g. glacial-interglacial cycles and the Pliocene) using &ldquo;fast Earth System Models&rdquo; to investigate how climate sensitivity varies over time due to variable strength of feedbacks and whether extremes in climate sensitivity are associated with high probability of tipping events. The aim is to provide new estimates of climate response near tipping points, informing future environmental boundaries.<br>
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Additionally, you&rsquo;ll use the more complex Earth System Model CESM &ndash; informed by paleodata within P2F &ndash; to run future projections to understand the climate sensitivity in those models. This role aligns with the P2F scientific theme: &ldquo;Theory: analysis, validation and methods&rdquo; with links to &ldquo;Earth system model evaluation and improvement&rdquo;.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your qualities</b></h2><p>
We are looking for an ambitious and driven candidate who has:</p><ul><li>
A PhD in physics, applied mathematics, meteorology, geosciences or a related field.</li><li>
Strong scientific programming skills and expertise in numerical / statistical analysis of simulated and observed data.</li><li>
Experience with Earth System Modeling and climate model output analyses, in particular with Earth System Models of Intermediate Complexity.</li><li>
Experience with the CESM or another CMIP model.</li><li>
Experience with proxy data and palaeoclimate model-data comparison.</li><li>
Basic knowledge of (geophysical) fluid dynamics.</li><li>
Fluency in written and spoken English.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Our offer</b></h2><ul><li>
the opportunity to work in and with a team of leading experts within a large consortium;</li><li>
a position for 2 years;</li><li>
a full-time working week and a gross monthly salary between &euro; 3.546 and &euro;5.538 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));</li><li>
8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;</li><li>
a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.</li></ul><p>
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About us</b></h2><p>
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.<br>
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Working at the Faculty of Science means bringing together inspiring people across disciplines and with a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. The Faculty has six departments: Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information &amp; Computing Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Together, we work on excellent research and inspiring education. We do so, driven by curiosity and supported by outstanding infrastructure. Visit us on LinkedIn and discover how you can become part of our community.<br>
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You will be working within the Oceans and Climate group at The Institute for Marine and Atmospheric Research Utrecht (IMAU) in a team of postdocs, PhD students and MSc students. Embedded within the Department of Physics,<b><i> </i></b>IMAU offers a unique research and teaching environment, in which the fundamentals of the climate system are studied. Research is organized in five themes: Atmospheric Dynamics, Atmospheric Physics and Chemistry, Coastal and Shelf Sea Dynamics, Ice and Climate and Oceans and Climate. In 2017, IMAU research quality and impact were qualified as 'world leading' by an international visitation committee. Currently, IMAU employs 18 faculty members and 12 support staff and about 24 Postdocs and 21 PhD students, and offers a friendly, open and international atmosphere.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
More information</b></h2><p>
For more information, please contact one of the members of the selection committee:<br>
Prof. Anna von der Heydt - A.S.vonderHeydt@uu.nl<br>
Prof. Henk Dijkstra - H.A.Dijkstra@uu.nl<br>
Dr. Michiel Baatsen M.L.J.Baatsen@uu.nl<br>
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Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment@uu.nl.<br>
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We aim to conduct interviews in August, with a preferred start date of 1 october.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Apply now</b></h2><p>
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.</p><p>
Knowledge security screening can be part of the selection procedures of academic staff. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology.<br>
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If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the &quot;Apply now&quot; button! Please enclose:</p><ul><li>
your letter of motivation;</li><li>
your Curriculum vitae;</li><li>
the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two references;</li><li>
a copy of your PhD certificate, or a letter from your university stating when your defence will take place.</li></ul><p>
If this specific opportunity isn&rsquo;t for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them.<br>
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Some connections are fundamental &ndash; Be one of them<br>
#FundamentalConnection</p></div>

Postdoc position in the field of palaeoclimate modelling

<div><p>Are you excited to use data and simulation models to design healthier, more active cities? Join the Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS) as a PhD candidate &ldquo;Designing for movement: modelling physical activity in urban environments using Agent-Based simulation&rdquo;! You will explore how urban environments shape physical activity and health.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your job</b></h2><p>
In collaboration with the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), you will develop agent-based models (ABM) to simulate how people move, make activity choices, and interact with their environment; ultimately helping to design equitable, active, and healthy urban spaces. Besides that, you will:</p><ul><li>
extend an existing spatial transport ABM by incorporating a physical activity module to study how urban design, environmental stressors (e.g. heat, air pollution, pollen), and social factors (e.g. safety, norms, networks) influence active lifestyles;</li><li>
develop and test physical activity and destination choice models, integrating data from sources such as sensors, surveys, Google Street View imagery, and microdata (e.g. CBS Lifestyle Monitor, ODIN);</li><li>
use computational and AI-based modelling approaches to simulate how urban interventions (such as green spaces, outdoor fitness equipment, or active transport policies) affect population health and health equity;</li><li>
conduct case studies in Dutch and possibly European cities to evaluate real-world applications and policy impacts;</li><li>
collaborate with interdisciplinary experts from IRAS, TNO, and partner institutions, including urban planners, data scientists, and public health researchers.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your qualities</b></h2><p>
You are a motivated and curious researcher with:</p><ul><li>
a Master&rsquo;s degree in Data Science, Urban Planning, Environmental Sciences, Geography, (Computational) Epidemiology, Behavior Sciences or a related field;</li><li>
experience with programming and modelling (e.g., Python, R, NetLogo, AnyLogic, or similar);</li><li>
a strong interest in urban health, physical activity, and environmental modelling;</li><li>
analytical and quantitative skills, and enthusiasm for working with complex spatial and behavioural data;</li><li>
excellent collaboration, writing, and presentation skills;</li><li>
proficiency in English (spoken and written).</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Our offer</b></h2><ul><li>
a position for one year, extended to four years upon a positive evaluation in the first year;</li><li>
a working week of 36 hours and a gross monthly salary between &euro;3,059 and &euro;3,881 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale P under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));</li><li>
8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;</li><li>
a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.</li></ul><p>
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About us</b></h2><p>
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.</p><p>
At the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine we train the veterinarians and researchers of the future, provide care for animals and conduct leading and societal relevant research. That is what we are good at. We see that the health and welfare of animals, humans and the environment are interconnected. By sharing our knowledge and working together, we make positive impact, both nationally and internationally. Our 1,500 students and 950 staff members inspire and strengthen each other. Our engagement connects us. The drive to, from an integral perspective, make the world a better place.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
More information</b></h2><p>
For more information, please contact Professor Roel Vermeulen at r.c.h.vermeulen@uu.nl or Dr Kees de Hoogh at c.dehoogh@uu.nl.</p><p>
Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Apply now</b></h2><p>
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.</p><p>
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the &lsquo;apply now&rsquo; button.</p></div>

PhD Candidate in Agent-Based Modelling and Urban Health: Designing for Movement

<div><p>Join the FLEXI project &ndash; a collaborative EU initiative merging generative AI and digital twins to empower citizens and optimize energy flexibility markets. As part of the Software Production group, you'll lead the design and implementation of a scalable, cloud‑edge integration layer that orchestrates AI assistants, federated digital twins, and flexibility‑market services.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your job</b></h2><p>
In this postdoc role, you will work at the exciting intersection of cloud and edge computing, distributed systems, and the energy domain. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary consortium of 8 European partners (including academia, SMEs, and an energy aggregator) and with the project&rsquo;s international advisory board. Your work will contribute to open‑source software, high‑impact scientific publications, and real‑world lab validation. This is a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in performance management, autoscaling, and system scalability to a socially relevant clean‑energy transition. Additionally, you will be responsible for the end-to-end system integration and deployment of the FLEXI platform.<br>
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Your focus:</p><ul><li>
A PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field (e.g., distributed systems, cloud/edge computing);</li><li>
A strong background in cloud and edge computing, with hands-on experience in containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration of microservices;</li><li>
Research, design and implement a scalable cloud‑edge integration layer that enables seamless communication between AI‑driven energy assistants, federated digital twins, and flexibility trading services;</li><li>
Develop performance management and autoscaling mechanisms for both cloud and edge components, guaranteeing predictable response times and resource efficiency in dynamic energy scenarios;</li><li>
Benchmark and oversee the controlled validation of the integrated framework for project use cases;</li><li>
Contribute to open‑source software releases and publish research results in leading computing systems journals and conferences;</li><li>
Attend research meetings and contribute to co-authored papers.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your qualities</b></h2><p>
We are looking for a collaborative, technically curious, and proactive researcher with:</p><ul><li>
A PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field (e.g., distributed systems, cloud/edge computing).</li><li>
A strong background in cloud and edge computing, with hands-on experience in containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration of microservices.</li><li>
Expertise in performance management, autoscaling, and scalability &ndash; for example, through prior research work on auto‑scaling policies, load balancing, or resource optimisation in distributed environments.</li><li>
Excellent programming skills (e.g., in Java, Python, Rust or Go) and is comfortable with system integration, RESTful APIs, middleware and observability (e.g., eBPF) tools and technologies.</li><li>
A proven publication record in distributed computing journals and conferences.</li><li>
Fluency in written and spoken English and the ability to thrive in an international, multi‑partner project.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Our offer</b></h2><ul><li>
a position for one year (1.0 FTE), with an extension of one additional year upon a positive evaluation;</li><li>
the position is available immediately, with a preferred start as soon as possible. The position will end no later than November 30, 2028;</li><li>
a full-time working week and a gross monthly salary, depending on education and experience, between &euro; 3.546 and &euro;5.538 based on full-time employment (salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));</li><li>
8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;</li><li>
a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.</li></ul><p>
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About us</b></h2><p>
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.</p><p>
Working at the Faculty of Science means bringing together inspiring people across disciplines and with a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. The Faculty has six departments: Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information &amp; Computing Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Together, we work on excellent research and inspiring education. We do so, driven by curiosity and supported by outstanding infrastructure. Visit us on LinkedIn and discover how you can become part of our community.<br>
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You will join the Department of Information and Computing Sciences and become part of the Software Production group-an international research group focused on designing and developing methods and techniques that support the engineering and production of reliable and trustworthy software systems at scale.<br>
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As a member of this group, you will be part of dedicated team working on advancing large-scale hybrid distributed systems to foster a more efficient and responsive digital future. Led by Dr. Nishant Saurabh, the team is a compact, dynamic team of two to three PhD candidates and multiple MSc students, collaborating closely with the broader research community.<br>
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The team's research is centered on resource and data management, application scheduling and placement, performance modeling, optimization, and observability across the Cloud-Edge continuum. It also explores quantum middleware to bridge classical and quantum computing. The team stands out through its integrated performance observability, applying learning paradigms for causal performance attribution and prediction, and pioneering quantum-HPC-cloud middleware to shape the next generation of hybrid systems.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
More information</b></h2><p>
For more information, please contact Dr. Nishant Saurabh at n.saurabh@uu.nl.<br>
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Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment@uu.nl.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Apply now</b></h2><p>
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.</p><p>
Knowledge security screening can be part of the selection procedures of academic staff. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology.<br>
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If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the &quot;Apply now&quot; button! Please enclose:</p><ul><li>
your letter of motivation (no more than 2 page);</li><li>
your Curriculum vitae with list of publications;</li><li>
the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two references;</li><li>
A copy of your PhD certificate, or a letter from your university stating when your defence will take place.</li></ul><p>
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Postdoc Position in Cloud and Edge Systems

<div><p>Are you excited about the potential of high-throughput, quantitative assays like single-cell, single-molecule, and spatial genomics to reveal new biology? Are you eager to develop and apply computational tools that simplify the analysis if these datasets? Do you want to work with a friendly and welcoming team of researchers who are as excited as you on these topics? Then we are looking for you!</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your job</b></h2><p>
You will support our bioinformatic projects while helping other labs within the biology department adopt quantitative genomics methods into their research. You will be a member of the (future) quantitative genomics core unit (qGCu) of the biology department, embedded in the Bhardwaj lab and supported by the Bioinformatics (TBB) and Genome Biology (GBE) divisions. Your key responsibilities:</p><ul><li>
Contribute to the data and software engineering projects within the Bhardwaj lab focussed on single-cell regulatory genomics.</li><li>
Work alongside a (wet-lab) postdoc to help disseminate single-cell omics methods to the broader biology community by developing analysis workflows.</li><li>
Provide training and consultancy to research groups within the biology department interested in implementing single-cell genomics into their research.</li><li>
Maintain a network with other bioinformaticians working on single-cell, single-molecule, or spatial omics data across the Utrecht Science Park for knowledge and resource sharing.</li></ul><p>
This position offers dual possibility. By participating in our ongoing research projects, you have a possibility to co-author publications, progressing your career in academia. Additionally, by helping kickstart our genomics core unit, you&rsquo;ll learn how to work in a &ldquo;start-up&rdquo; environment. This could be a valuable experience in transitioning to another start-up/scale-up company, or spinning-off your own company in the future.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your qualities</b></h2><p>
You are excited about developing and adopting cutting-edge bioinformatics tools and workflows and have an interest in epigenetics, stem cells and biomedicine. You bring a problem-solving mindset and love to work in a collaborative environment.</p><p><b>
Required qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>
A master&rsquo;s degree in bioinformatics, biostatistics,computer science or engineering, with at least one year of work experience in bioinformatics.</li><li>
Experience with analysis of epigenomics (such as ATAC, CUTnTAG/CUTnRUN or BS-seq,) <b>and/or </b>single-cell, single-molecule, spatial-omics data.</li><li>
Ability to adapt and develop new bioinformatic workflows or software tools following good practices, evidenced via a publicly hosted code repository and/or publication.</li><li>
Strong team player and ability to work in a collaborative setting.</li><li>
Fluency in written and spoken English.</li></ul><p><b>
Additionally, one or more of the following is desirable:</b></p><ul><li>
Experience with machine learning/ML engineering or data science projects.</li><li>
Solid knowledge of regulatory genomics of animals.</li><li>
Experience in C/C++, Java or Rust</li><li>
Experience in full stack web development (particularly &ldquo;client side&rdquo; frameworks)</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Our offer</b></h2><ul><li>
access to strong computational infrastructure and expertise, along with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge bioinformatics projects in collaboration with other members of our lab;</li><li>
a position for one year (1.0 FTE), with an extension of two additional years upon a positive evaluation;</li><li>
a gross monthly salary, depending on qualifications and experience, between &euro; 3.382 and &euro;5.057 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 8,9 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));</li><li>
8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;</li><li>
a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.</li></ul><p>
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About us</b></h2><p>
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.</p><p>
Working at the Faculty of Science means bringing together inspiring people across disciplines and with a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. The Faculty has six departments: Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Information &amp; Computing Sciences, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Together, we work on excellent research and inspiring education. We do so, driven by curiosity and supported by outstanding infrastructure. Visit us on LinkedIn and discover how you can become part of our community.</p><p>
You will become a key member of our (future) quantitative genomics core unit (qGCu), part of the Bhardwaj lab within the Department of Biology. Our lab bridges the themes of Bioinformatics, Genome Biology and Epigenetics, and Developmental Biology. We adapt and combine cutting-edge single-cell and single-molecule technologies with new data science and bioinformatic methods to understand regulatory control of cell fate decisions. As an inter-divisional lab, we interact regularly with the Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics, Genome Biology and Epigenetics and Developmental Biology groups, offering you a wide range of expert input and support.</p><p>
Additionally, as a member of the qGCu, you will also frequently consult and collaborate with researchers across the Utrecht Science Park who are interested in applying single-cell and spatial-omics to their research and coordinate our efforts with facilities at the UMCU, Hubrecht and PMC where these methods are routinely performed.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
More information</b></h2><p>
For more information, please contact Dr. Vivek Bhardwaj at v.bhardwaj@uu.nl.</p><p>
Do you have a question about the application procedure? Please send an email to science.recruitment@uu.nl.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Apply now</b></h2><p>
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.</p><p>
A valid Certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required for this position. This will be requested as part of the application process.</p><p>
If you are enthusiastic about this position, just apply via the &quot;Apply now&quot; button! Please enclose:</p><ul><li>
your letter of motivation - outlining your relevant experience, expectations for your next position and your career aspirations;</li><li>
your Curriculum vitae;</li><li>
the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of at least two references;</li></ul><p>
If this specific opportunity isn&rsquo;t for you, but you know someone else who may be interested, please forward this vacancy to them.</p><p>
Some connections are fundamental &ndash; Be one of them<br>
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Bioinformatics Engineer Genome Technologies

<div><p>Join us as a Postdoc in the NWO Vidi project <i>With greater power must come great responsibility</i>. The project aims to identify who truly exercises power in today&rsquo;s web ecosystem and how responsibility under data protection law should be attributed accordingly. You will lead the empirical and HCI components of the project by conducting interviews and other user studies, analysing third-party tools and web platforms, and investigating how website owners navigate complex technological dependencies. Help shape future data protection regulation through interdisciplinary research.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your job</b></h2><p>
The School of Law of Utrecht University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher (2 years) within the NWO Vidi project &ldquo;<i>With greater power must come great responsibility: attributing data protection compliance to those with real control</i>.&rdquo; This interdisciplinary project explores who really holds power in today&rsquo;s web ecosystem, where website and app owners depend on powerful third-party tools, and how this should redefine responsibility under the General Data Protection Regulation, combining law, computer science, and empirical research.</p><p>
Millions of websites rely on third-party tools (for consent solutions, analytics, payment and other services) that collect and process personal data behind the scenes. Website owners are legally responsible under the General Data Protection Regulation, even when they don&rsquo;t control the technology, don&rsquo;t understand what data is being processed and can&rsquo;t realistically comply. At the same time, these tools operate within complex chains of dependency, influence, and manipulation: from technical infrastructures and information asymmetries to interface design choices that steer decisions. Responsibility is formally assigned to those who embed the tools but power is often exercised elsewhere.</p><p>
The postdoc is expected to carry out the following tasks:</p><ul><li><p>
Design and conduct empirical studies (e.g., interviews, focus groups, or mixed-method approaches) to understand decision-making around third-party tool embedding;</p></li><li>
Study documentation of third-party tools (e.g., privacy policies, interfaces, terms of service);</li><li>
Analysis of third-party website building platforms for UI/UX assessment;</li><li>
Contributing to technical investigations (e.g., implementation of third-party tracking tools or network traffic analysis) is welcome.</li></ul><p>
Thus, the postdoc will primarily lead the HCI and empirical components of the project, working closely with legal and computer science collaborators.</p><p>
Your work will be central to the project&rsquo;s <i>empirical</i> contribution, including identifying and characterizing power asymmetries in the integration and use of third-party tools into websites, generating empirical evidence on how control is exercised, constrained, or obscured in practice; uncovering mechanisms such as information asymmetry, dependency, and interface design (e.g., dark patterns); translating findings into practical insights and tools to support more effective and realistic GDPR compliance.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Your qualities</b></h2><p><b>
Profile</b></p><ul><li>
PhD in Computer Science, HCI, Privacy or related field</li><li>
Strong background in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), with demonstrated experience in designing and conducting empirical user studies</li><li>
Experience or clear interest in privacy-focused HCI design, data protection and/or platform ecosystems</li><li>
Experience in collaborating across disciplines (e.g., with legal scholars or computer scientists) is highly desirable</li><li>
Demonstrable affinity with web implementation or web measurement is a plus, but not required</li></ul><p>
Interest in collaborating with societal stakeholders, such as regulators, market actors, and civil society.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Our offer</b></h2><ul><li>
a temporary position for 2 years.
</li><li>a working week of 36 - 40 hours and a gross monthly salary between &euro; 4.728 and &euro;6.433 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));</li><li>
8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;</li><li>
a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.</li></ul><p>
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
About us</b></h2><p>
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.</p><p>
The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance is a faculty at the heart of society, with a strong focus on social issues. Our subjects of Law, Economics and Governance give us a strong mix of academic disciplines that complement and enhance each other. This is a unique combination and a mark of our faculty's strength.</p><p><b>
UU School of Law</b></p><p>
The Utrecht University School of Law has provided quality research and education for more than 350 years. Constant innovation has enabled the School to maintain its leading position. Top-ranking research is conducted in all important legal fields: private law, criminal law, constitutional and administrative law, EU law, public international law. Researchers collaborate intensively with foreign partners, mainly from the angle of European and comparative law. The School of Law also conducts contract research and consultancy for other organisations. The extensive educational programme is based on academic research conducted within the faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. Students are trained to be highly qualified, internationally-oriented lawyers on the basis of modern didactical principles.</p><p></p><p><br>
Utrecht University&rsquo;s School of Law is embedded in a vibrant interdisciplinary network on Law &amp; Technology and empirical legal studies. The project benefits from close collaboration with international and local partners: empirical work will be supported by INRIA, providing expertise in Online privacy and Web measurements. Within Utrecht University, you will also engage with the Faculty of Science, which offers strong support in Human-Computer Interaction. Working at the intersection of HCI, law, and web infrastructure, the project team will publish in leading venues across law, HCI, and interdisciplinary domains.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
More information</b></h2><p>
For more information about this position, please contact dr. Cristiana Santos at c.teixeirasantos@uu.nl.</p><p>
Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.</p><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Apply now</b></h2><p>
As Utrecht University, we want to be a home for everyone. We value staff with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and identities, including cultural, religious or ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We strive to create a safe and inclusive environment in which everyone can flourish and contribute.</p><p>
Knowledge security screening can be part of the selection procedures of academic staff. We do this, among other things, to prevent the unwanted transfer of sensitive knowledge and technology.</p><p>
To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation, via the &lsquo;apply now&rsquo; button.</p><p><b>
Documents to apply:</b></p><ul><li><p>
curriculum vitae</p></li><li><p>
letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)</p></li><li><p>
one of your publications that you find most related to the topic of this position and/or chapter</p></li><li><p>
contact information of 3 references.</p></li></ul><p>
Interviews are expected to take place during July 2026.</p></div><p></p>

Postdoc Vidi project: With greater power must come great responsibility

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