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At the Faculty of Science, a unique, interdisciplinary Master’s programme is being offered that will educate a new generation of scientific researchers and academic professionals who are excited to work at the frontier of physics, computer science and mathematics. MSc Quantum Computer Science is a two-year programme that equips students with advanced knowledge, skills, and insight in quantum information processing. Graduates will be able to actively contribute to the understanding of the position, role, and responsibility of quantum technologies in science and society.
The Junior Teacher supports the delivery of QuCS programme courses under the guidance of course coordinators. This role offers an excellent entry point into academic teaching, making it particularly well-suited for candidates seeking their first position in higher education.
You will develop valuable teaching experience and transferable skills, which provides a strong foundation for future career opportunities both within and beyond academia.
What does this job entail?
As a Junior Teacher, you will help in the preparation and organisation of seminars, computer labs, and projects for a range of courses in our programme. This will be done in consultation with the course coordinators who are responsible for the theoretical and course pedagogical implementation of a course. The tasks of a Junior Teacher consist of:
- Assisting in running seminars and practical sessions focused on theory-based assignments or programming;
- Supporting the training and guidance of Teaching Assistants (students) to ensure they are well prepared to supervise practical sessions, including through weekly meetings and clarification of course materials;
- Giving feedback on weekly assignments;
- Supporting with grading exams and assignments;
- Maintaining the digital learning environment (Canvas);
- Providing administrative support to course coordinators for lectures, practical sessions and projects;
- Staying informed about quantum computing needed to fulfil your role accordingly.
You will contribute to multiple courses concurrently. The programme director will consult with you on course assignments, considering both your interests and areas of expertise, as well as the specific needs of the programme.
What do you have to offer?
- You have a Master’s degree that is relevant to the field of quantum computing, for instance Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science;
- You can demonstrate academic excellence and mathematical maturity, for instance good grades for relevant courses;
- You can demonstrate that you are interested in quantum related topics, for instance by having taken several courses related to quantum theory;
- You have excellent English skills (verbal & written);
- You are eager to dive into the ins & outs of quantum computing to be able to assist with several courses within our programme;
- You work well independently and as part of a team.
Additionally, it would be a huge asset if you have prior experience as a teaching assistant.
What can we offer you?
We offer an employment contract for 4 years (with a 2-month probation period) for 38 hours per week, preferably starting on August 1, 2026.
The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between €3,546 to €5,538 (scale 10) .This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Docent 4 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.
Please note! It is not possible to offer this contract to candidates who currently, or in the past 6 months, have (had) employment with the University of Amsterdam, apart from Student Assistants and PhD students. Your possible application will not be eligible for consideration for this reason.
The Faculty of Science offers you a four-year contract, which includes 0.1 FTE dedicated to training and development. This combination of working as a Junior Teacher while following training is called the Lecturer Development Programme (Docent Ontwikkel Programma, DOP). The purpose of the DOP is to optimise your position on the job market (employability and career opportunities) once your temporary employment comes to an end. During your four-year contract, you will follow training modules together with other Junior Teachers; this will include the opportunity to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO). Together with your supervisor, you will draw up a Personal Development Plan (Persoonlijk Ontwikkelplan, POP) detailing the specifics of your customised programme.
You will work in this team
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.
The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain. The great strength of the Faculty of Science lies in the commitment and enthusiasm of its lecturers and students, combined with the scope for individual initiative, increasingly effective support as well as a modern, professional campus. The degree programmes have been designed according to the principle of 'uniformity where possible and differentiation where necessary', which means that the programmes decide what goals to achieve and how to reach such goals within generic frameworks. At our organisation, you will find a challenging work environment with diverse tasks as well as enough room for your own initiative and development. The atmosphere is open and there is scope for collaboration between colleagues.
In addition, we offer an extensive package of benefits, including a generous holiday scheme and year-end allowance, while it is also important to us that you continue your development and professionalisation. To this end, we can offer you excellent study and development possibilities.
Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.
Are you eager to take a leap into the future of quantum education? Would you like to join a dedicated team of lecturers to prepare students for complex research challenges in quantum computing and quantum information theory? Then continue reading here.
Join us!
At the Faculty of Science, a unique, interdisciplinary Master’s programme is being offered that will educate a new generation of scientific researchers and academic professionals who are excited to work at the frontier of physics, computer science and mathematics. MSc Quantum Computer Science is a two-year programme that equips students with advanced knowledge, skills, and insight in quantum information processing. Graduates will be able to actively contribute to the understanding of the position, role, and responsibility of quantum technologies in science and society.
The Junior Teacher supports the delivery of QuCS programme courses under the guidance of course coordinators. This role offers an excellent entry point into academic teaching, making it particularly well-suited for candidates seeking their first position in higher education.
You will develop valuable teaching experience and transferable skills, which provides a strong foundation for future career opportunities both within and beyond academia.
What does this job entail?
As a Junior Teacher, you will help in the preparation and organisation of seminars, computer labs, and projects for a range of courses in our programme. This will be done in consultation with the course coordinators who are responsible for the theoretical and course pedagogical implementation of a course. The tasks of a Junior Teacher consist of:
- Assisting in running seminars and practical sessions focused on theory-based assignments or programming;
- Supporting the training and guidance of Teaching Assistants (students) to ensure they are well prepared to supervise practical sessions, including through weekly meetings and clarification of course materials;
- Giving feedback on weekly assignments;
- Supporting with grading exams and assignments;
- Maintaining the digital learning environment (Canvas);
- Providing administrative support to course coordinators for lectures, practical sessions and projects;
- Staying informed about quantum computing needed to fulfil your role accordingly.
You will contribute to multiple courses concurrently. The programme director will consult with you on course assignments, considering both your interests and areas of expertise, as well as the specific needs of the programme.
What do you have to offer?
- You have a Master’s degree that is relevant to the field of quantum computing, for instance Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science;
- You can demonstrate academic excellence and mathematical maturity, for instance good grades for relevant courses;
- You can demonstrate that you are interested in quantum related topics, for instance by having taken several courses related to quantum theory;
- You have excellent English skills (verbal & written);
- You are eager to dive into the ins & outs of quantum computing to be able to assist with several courses within our programme;
- You work well independently and as part of a team.
Additionally, it would be a huge asset if you have prior experience as a teaching assistant.
What can we offer you?
We offer an employment contract for 4 years (with a 2-month probation period) for 38 hours per week, preferably starting on August 1, 2026.
The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on relevant experience, ranges between €3,546 to €5,538 (scale 10) .This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Docent 4 is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.
Please note! It is not possible to offer this contract to candidates who currently, or in the past 6 months, have (had) employment with the University of Amsterdam, apart from Student Assistants and PhD students. Your possible application will not be eligible for consideration for this reason.
The Faculty of Science offers you a four-year contract, which includes 0.1 FTE dedicated to training and development. This combination of working as a Junior Teacher while following training is called the Lecturer Development Programme (Docent Ontwikkel Programma, DOP). The purpose of the DOP is to optimise your position on the job market (employability and career opportunities) once your temporary employment comes to an end. During your four-year contract, you will follow training modules together with other Junior Teachers; this will include the opportunity to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ/BKO). Together with your supervisor, you will draw up a Personal Development Plan (Persoonlijk Ontwikkelplan, POP) detailing the specifics of your customised programme.
You will work in this team
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.
The Faculty of Science has a student body of around 8,000, as well as 1,800 members of staff working in education, research or support services. Researchers and students at the Faculty of Science are fascinated by every aspect of how the world works, be it elementary particles, the birth of the universe or the functioning of the brain. The great strength of the Faculty of Science lies in the commitment and enthusiasm of its lecturers and students, combined with the scope for individual initiative, increasingly effective support as well as a modern, professional campus. The degree programmes have been designed according to the principle of 'uniformity where possible and differentiation where necessary', which means that the programmes decide what goals to achieve and how to reach such goals within generic frameworks. At our organisation, you will find a challenging work environment with diverse tasks as well as enough room for your own initiative and development. The atmosphere is open and there is scope for collaboration between colleagues.
In addition, we offer an extensive package of benefits, including a generous holiday scheme and year-end allowance, while it is also important to us that you continue your development and professionalisation. To this end, we can offer you excellent study and development possibilities.
Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.
If you feel the profile fits you, and you are interested in the job, we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the button above. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
If you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:
- Dr. John van de Wetering. Assistant Professor Theoretical Computer Science, Programme Director MSc Quantum Computer Science via j.m.m.vandewetering@uva.nl
Applications should include the following information (all files besides your cv should be submitted in a .pdf file):
- a detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience;
- a letter of motivation.
A knowledge security check can be part of the selection procedure.
(for details: national knowledge security guidelines)
Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.
