The position is in total for three years and will be based primarily at ASTRON in Dwingeloo, the Netherlands (with a guest appointment at the University of Amsterdam). The start date is negotiable in 2027.

• A full-time (38 hours/week) temporary appointment in the service of the Netherlands Foundation of Scientific Research Institutes (NWO-I) for the duration of three years (a standard 2+1 year Dutch contract). There is a possibility of a fourth year depending on how the funding situation evolves over the next 2 years.
• A gross monthly salary, on a full-time basis, in the range of €4,552 to €5,758 depending on relevant experience.
• A holiday allowance of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.33% of the gross annual salary.
• A solid pension scheme (ABP).
• 42 vacation days per year on a full-time basis.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Relocation support.
• Substantial support for conference travel and collaborative research visits.
• Access to ASTRON computing resources and radio-astronomy expertise.

ASTRON is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment. We particularly encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in astronomy.

Please apply by 6 November 2026, 23:59 CET.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter of no more than one page describing your motivation and fit for the position.
• A recent CV that includes a list of publications. Applicants are requested to highlight two key papers that they judge as their most important contributions to the literature and should justify their choice (with a limit of half a page for such information).
• A research statement that outlines your research background (half-page) and the research you plan to undertake if offered this position (not exceeding three pages in total, excluding references).
• The names and contact details (emails and telephone numbers) of three referees.

Reference letters will only be requested for candidates progressing in the selection process.

Online interviews are expected to take place in mid to late November 2026, with potential in-person interviews at ASTRON in January 2027. In accordance with AAS recommendations for the standard postdoctoral hiring cycle, candidates receiving an offer will not be required to respond before 15 February 2027.

For scientific questions about the position, please contact Dr. J. R. Callingham (callingham@astron.nl). For questions regarding employment conditions or the application procedure, please contact ASTRON HR (hrm@astron.nl).

More information about ASTRON can be found at www.astron.nl and www.werkenbijastron.nl.