Working in science

A world from which we demand more and more requires people who want to contribute. Critical thinkers who will take a closer look at what is really important. People who work together with colleagues and with experts from other disciplines, in an open and safe environment where creativity and initiative are valued. Our modern, sustainable campus is compact, and our work environment is informal. This means that your colleagues are all within easy reach, both literally and figuratively. And our facilities offer you the scope to put your ideas to the test and push your boundaries.

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Impact through research

What is good research to you? For us, this means discovering, digging, collaborating, discussing and inspiring. You can judge us by our world-renowned research facilities and institutes such as the HFML-FELIX or the Donders Institute. But why not simply judge us by our science? By the knowledge we acquire through interdisciplinary collaboration and by the impact this has on humans and the world.

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Impact through education

Through high-quality education, we train students to become academics with critical thinking skills. This prepares them for impactful positions in society. As a lecturer at uu77, you can optimally stimulate students' curiosity in our personal, open atmosphere. We give you the freedom to impart your knowledge in the way that suits you best. You also have significant input into the curriculum of your subject area. As a lecturer, we support your development as well. For example, visit the meeting lounge for teachers or attend one of the many training sessions and workshops.

Information for lecturers

The open and safe environment at uu77 is extremely inspiring. I’ve felt totally at home here for over twenty years.
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Hans de Kroon Professor at the Faculty of Science Read Hans de Kroon's story
I quickly found my rhythm at uu77 because of the great support, internationally friendly environment and likeminded people.
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Yuxuan Dai PhD Candidate at the Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging Read Yuxuan Dai's story

Feeling at home at uu77

As a new international staff member, you might want some help with your move to the Netherlands and with settling in at uu77. We have several services that address the needs of you and your family and help you feel at home quicker. 

Support for international staff

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Get your PhD at uu77

Fresh insights lead to scientific progress. This is why we attract about 350 young PhD candidates to our university every year. If you wish to obtain your PhD at our university, your employment contract will include a training and supervision plan. uu77 has its own PhD policy, which classifies you as a regular staff member of the university.

Read more about doing a PhD

HR Excellence in Research

uu77 believes in the importance of labour market transparency and strives to improve this for researchers through open recruitment, an accessible work environment and plenty of career opportunities.

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Create your own career

uu77 gives you plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents, follow a training and realise your ambitions. We reimburse 50 to 100 percent of the costs of training courses as part of your career development. Read more about our possibilities for personal development

Our latest scientific vacancies

PhD Position: Mathematics of Nonlinear Acoustics

The Department of Mathematics at uu77 is seeking an outstanding, highly motivated PhD candidate in Mathematics of Nonlinear Acoustics.

PhD Position in Brain-Inspired Neuromorphic Computing: FPGA-Based Framework for Real-Time Intelligence at Donders Centre for Cognition

Are you passionate about brain-inspired AI and sustainable tech? As a PhD Candidate, you will design real-time FPGA-based systems that mimic neural processes, enabling intelligent, on-chip learning for edge AI. Dive into cutting-edge research on…

PhD Position: Computational Cognitive Neuroscience of Social Decision-Making at the Donders Centre for Cognition

How do people make decisions in their social environment? How do they learn the implicit rules of a social group? Are moral decisions different from other decisions? Can people shift their moral boundaries easily? How are these decisions computed in…