NLA Graduate Fellowship for Boundary Correction

A Graduate Fellow is a recent graduate selected to participate in the Graduate Fellowship Programme and placed within NLA departments or district land offices to gain practical experience while contributing to boundary correction and related land administration functions.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Carry out assigned tasks responsibly, professionally, and in line with agreed work plans.
• Attend all required meetings, trainings, supervision sessions, and field activities.
• Produce and submit reports, technical outputs, and reflection notes within agreed timelines as required.
• Actively engage in learning, feedback, and reflection processes throughout the programme.
• Comply with NLA institutional procedures, codes of conduct, and reporting lines.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards in handling land records, spatial data, and sensitive information.

These responsibilities allow the fellows contribute to NLA’s operational work while developing technical, professional, and institutional competencies.

PhD position in Strategic Management: Aligning Purpose, Strategy , and Performance for Competitive

PhD Project: Aligning corporate purpose and strategy execution in established firms
A corporate purpose is the fundamental reason for a company’s existence beyond profit and describes how a company seeks to contribute to solving problems of people and planet. For firms that authentically integrate purpose, it acts as an organizational constitution that guides strategy, operations, and culture. While start-ups often begin with a clear purpose, larger and more complex organizations struggle to maintain clarity and focus. In an effort to navigate geopolitical tensions, regulatory shifts, technological disruption, and evolving stakeholder demands, large established firms are increasingly formulating a purpose-driven renewal strategy. Research suggests that purpose-driven firms may experience stronger employee engagement, competitive differentiation, innovation capacity, and long-term value creation. However, attaining such strategic benefits depends on how well the purpose is integrated in the firm’s core processes and endorsed by management and employees. For large established firms, which typically face significant inertial forces, this remains a persistent challenge. The goal of this research project, therefore, is to understand how firms go about implementing and measuring their purpose-driven renewal, and what are the consequences for competitiveness and longevity of the organiztion, as well as on the wellbeing of internal and external stakeholders.

This research effort is a collaboration between the Amsterdam Business School and the ZHAW School of Management and Law, linking a PhD from the Amsterdam Business School with an Innosuisse funded research project at the ZHAW School Management and Law (Switzerland). A consortium of four large, established, Swiss-based firms have committed to support as research context: Clariant (chemicals), Johnson & Johnson (healthcare), Bank Cler (financial), and Deloitte (management consulting and financial practice). The PhD project will perform an in-depth qualitative and quantitative research in, and with at least one of, these firms. Possible research questions with a high potential for scientific contributions as well as practical relevance include:

• What changes in business models, operations, and reporting systems do firms implement to align their organizations with a purpose-driven strategy? And what are the tensions that emerge in the process?
• How do firms go about systematically evaluating and measuring their purpose implementation and impact? Which stakeholders are involved in this process and to what extent does it lead to changes in the overall governance and culture of the firm?
• How has corporate communication about purpose evolved over time, and what determines whether top management can secure support and commitment for its purpose-driven renewal strategy from various levels of the organization?
• What determines a firm’s commitment to its purpose-driven strategy? And how is this impacted by adverse events such as financial losses, reputational damage, or the need for restructuring?

This is what you will be doing
You will be appointed by the Amsterdam Business School and your main task is to pursue and complete a PhD thesis within the appointed duration of four years.
Main duties and responsibilities:

• Follow PhD level coursework;
• Actively collaborate with the researchers from Amsterdam Business School and ZHAW School of Management and Law;
• Regular presence in Switzerland to organize and participate in workshops, collect and analyze data from consortia companies, coordinate research work streams, and support knowledge sharing and dissemination activities.
• Present research findings at international conferences;
• Submit your work to prestigious management science journals;
• Assist in teaching activities, such as tutorials and MSc thesis supervision.

This is what we ask of you
Formal requirements:

• Masters’ degree (preferably a Research Master´s) in Business Administration, Business Economics or a related field (also candidates with a degree in other relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply).

Task-related requirements:

• Strong motivation and interest in the field of Corporate Purpose and Purpose-led strategies
• Excellent speaking and writing ability in English, ideally with some experience in academic writing;
• Proficiency in German
• Willingness and readiness to participate in project work on site in Switzerland.
• Experience with complex project management and management consulting is beneficial.
• Willingness and motivation to independently formulate research projects and carry them through to completion;
• Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods or a willingness to develop these skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with the various corporate partners of this project.

Additional requirements:

• Strong motivation to pursue an international career as a leading scholar;
• Ability to balance academic contributions, managerial relevance, and scientific integrity.
• Intellectual curiosity, eagerness to learn, and openness to feedback;

This is what we offer you

• A role in which your own initiative and input is strongly valued.
• An expert supervisory team with experience in supervising PhD students and publishing in top tier journals.
• A truly international context and participation in a project with high academic and business impact.
• An enthusiastic, welcoming, and supportive department of faculty and PhD students.
• A vibrant, international work environment in the centre of Amsterdam.

We offer full-time employment for the period of 4 years with a probationary period of 18 months, preferably starting from 01.09.2025 (in total, the contract will be for four years, fully funded). A substantial part of the research (40%) will be conducted at the ZHAW School of Management and Law, in collaboration with the participating companies of the Innosuisse research project. The UFO profile ‘Promovendus’ (PhD student) applies to this position. This position is classified in scale PR. This means a gross monthly salary between € 3,059 and € 3,881 for full-time employment (38 hours per week), excluding holiday allowance (8%) and year-end bonus (8.3%). The salary scale depends on competences and work experience.

The collective bargaining agreement of Dutch universities applies.The UvA has an extensive package of fringe benefits, including:

• 29 days' holiday with full employment & extra holidays between Christmas and the New Year;
• Excellent work (from home) facilities;
• reimbursement of commuting expenses;
• pension accrual with ABP;
• In addition, the UvA offers excellent study and development opportunities and encourages employees to continue their professional development;
• You may participate in the open UvA lectures with which you can earn up to 30 credits per year.

This is where you’ll be working
Education and research at UvA Economics and Business (EB) covers a wide range of fields that includes economics, data science, business administration, business analytics, accountancy, control, econometrics, finance and entrepreneurship. This is organised in 2 Schools: the Amsterdam Business School (ABS) and the Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE). Over 7,000 students are enrolled in our UvA Economics and Business programmes and around 500 employees provide education and support. At our Strategy & International Business section, managers in organisations are considered the central actors. Our areas of expertise in both research and education are sustainability, stakeholder management, digital transformation, and innovation strategy. The section is committed to providing high-quality education at all levels, from undergraduate (BSc) to PhD level and Executive Education.

PhD position in Catalysis Engineering Group-Shape the future of biomaterials from waste

Join the Catalysis Engineering Group of the University of Amsterdam!
The Catalysis Engineering Group, led by Dr. Shiju Raveendran, is seeking a PhD candidate motivated to shape the future of biomaterials from waste!

This position is part of the newly funded national NWA-ORC project, Ab-initio Biowaste Loop (ABEL), which is funded by NWO (Dutch Research Council).

To close material loops in the Dutch bioeconomy, ABEL brings together a large multidisciplinary consortium from industry, academia, policymakers, and societal partners to tackle one of the most pressing challenges of our time: making high-value, sustainable, and circular biomaterials from low-value waste streams that can compete and even outperform traditional alternatives. The target sectors for this project are agriculture sector, construction sector, asphalt paving sector, aviation sector, and household sector.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic research team with access to facilities for materials synthesis and parallel reactor testing. This position offers extensive training in sustainable chemistry and engineering.

This is what you are going to do

• Synthesize novel, heat-stable solid catalysts designed convert low-value waste streams to high-value, sustainable, and circular biomaterials.
• Conduct experiments flow/batch reactors for the conversion of waste streams.
• Characterize materials using different techniques, and link properties to performance.
• Optimize reaction conditions and explore scale-up potential.
• Document experiments systematically, publish results in relevant and reputed journals, and present findings at conferences.
• Collaborate with the Catalysis Engineering Group members and interdisciplinary teams/consortium partners to advance project goals.
• Help with educational and organisational activities, as needed by the group/institute.
• Participate in consortium meetings, workshops and meetings related to the project.
• Be up-to-date with the recent developments in the field by consulting with literature.
• Take own initiatives to plan the experiments creatively and safely as well as to meet the deadlines.

This is what we ask of you

• Masters degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related fields.
• Strong passion for scientific research and to contribute to society through innovative technologies.
• Good scientific writing and communication skills.
• Willingness to take initiative, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Experience in data-analysis and documentation tools such as Excel and Origin, and you use them to organize, analyze, and present experimental results effectively.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary research teams, and willingness to learn from others.
• Creative and critical problem-solving approach to research and technical challenges.
• Proactive approach to learn, seek input from colleagues and clearly communicate the experimental procedures and safety considerations.
• Research experience in heterogeneous catalysis or nanomaterials synthesis is desirable.
• Experience with material characterization techniques (e.g., XRD) is desirable.
• Experience in operating labscale batch/flow reactors is desirable.

This is what we offer you
A temporary contract for 38 hours per week for the duration of 4 years (the initial contract will be for a period of 18 months and after satisfactory evaluation it will be extended for a total duration of 4 years). The preferred starting date is ultimately April 1st, 2026. This should lead to a dissertation (PhD thesis). We will draft an educational plan that includes attendance of courses and (international) meetings. We also expect you to assist in teaching undergraduates and master students.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and ranges between €3,059 (1st year) to €3,881 (last year), scale P. This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Promovendus is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

Besides the salary and a vibrant and challenging environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
• multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with 100+ different courses;
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
• partly paid parental leave;
• the possibility to set up a workplace at home;
• a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
• the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;

Are you curious to read more about our extensive package of secondary employment benefits, take a look here.

This is where you will work
The candidate will work in the Catalysis Engineering group led by Dr. Shiju Raveendran in HIMS. The Catalysis Engineering Group aims to develop sustainable chemical processes/products. We combine knowledge from the fields of Materials Science and Chemical Science with expertise in the field of Reactor Engineering to achieve this target. We currently work on a number of societally relevant and industrially important topics such as chemical recycling of waste, CO2 conversion, sustainable fuels, renewable H2 etc.

The Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences (HIMS) is one of eight institutes of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) Faculty of Science. HIMS performs internationally recognized chemistry and molecular research, curiosity driven as well as application driven. This is done in close cooperation with the chemical, flavor & food, medical and high-tech industries. Research is organized into four themes: Analytical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Synthesis & Catalysis and Molecular Photonics.

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.

Postdoc position in Theoretical Modelling of Bright and Fast Radio Transients

Join us!
We are looking for a candidate to fill an open postdoctoral position in the group of Dr. Antonia Rowlinson, funded by the ERC Consolidator Grant “QuickBlitz”.

What are you going to do
The project is fully funded for 36 months, with a planned start date as soon as possible. The goal of this project is to conduct theoretical modelling and interpretation of bright and fast radio transients, as detected by low frequency radio telescopes such as LOFAR (the LOw Frequency ARray). We are finding increasing numbers of radio transients with durations from seconds to minutes, such as the recently identified population of Long Period Radio Transients (LPTs). Our group identified the first progenitor of one of these systems, a white dwarf and M dwarf binary system, though it remains unclear if this can explain the full population of LPTs. It also remains unclear what the emission mechanisms are for these radio transients. Given their brightness and short duration, the sources producing this emission are very likely coherent and/or highly relativistic. This position aims to push forward our understanding of these mysterious sources by developing novel theoretical models of different progenitor systems, such as binary systems containing at least one compact source.

Through the QuickBlitz team, we will detect more fast and bright transients using imaging observations conducted by LOFAR2.0, a significantly upgraded LOFAR. In addition to standard LOFAR2.0 observations, the QuickBlitz team are building a new instrument for LOFAR2.0, AARTFAAC2.0, that can produce whole visible sky images every second to search for the most extreme and rarest radio transients. You will work closely with the observers in our team to model and interpret our discoveries.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• You will develop novel models of coherent radio outbursts that can be tested by observational data.
• You will use your theoretical expertise to model and interpret radio transients detected by the QuickBlitz team.
• You will conduct research, communicate results via peer-reviewed publication and at conferences.
• You will be a proactive member of the research group and have the opportunity to co-advise projects of MSc and BSc students.
• You will contribute to creating an open, safe and inclusive working environment.

Your profile

• A PhD in physics, astronomy or a related field completed upon your arrival
• A committed researcher, demonstrated by previous research experience, publications and presentations at international conferences.
• Experience in theoretical modelling of coherent emission mechanisms.
• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.

Our offer
We offer a temporary employment contract for 38 hours per week for a period of 12 months, and the possibility to be extended for another 24 months upon satisfactory performance. The preferred starting date is flexible, but the latest in Autumn 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 Researcher 4 are applicable. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.

Besides the salary and a vibrant and stimulating environment at Science Park we offer you multiple fringe benefits:

• 232 holiday hours per year (based on fulltime) and extra holidays between Christmas and 1 January;
• multiple courses to follow from our Teaching and Learning Centre;
• multiple courses on topics such as leadership for academic staff;
• multiple courses on topics such as time management, handling stress and an online learning platform with100+ different courses;
• 7 weeks birth leave (partner leave) with 100% salary;
• partly paid parental leave;
• the possibility to set up a workplace at home;
• a pension at ABP for which UvA pays two third part of the contribution;
• the possibility to follow courses to learn Dutch;

Where you will work
The University of Amsterdam is the Netherlands' largest university, offering the widest range of academic programs. At the UvA, 30,000 students, 6,000 staff members and 3,000 PhD candidates study and work in a diverse range of fields, connected by a culture of curiosity. 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, from elementary particles to the birth of the universe to the functioning of the brain. The Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy (API) furthers research, teaching and public understanding of astronomy. It conducts astronomical research and trains astronomers from bachelor to postdoctoral level, aiming at world-leading levels and activities.

Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.

PhD Candidate Satellite-based characterisation and modelling of human influences on wildfire dynamics

Wildfires are powerful forces of nature that shape ecosystems, degrade air quality and influence climate. Human activities modify fire characteristics through land use change, intentional or accidental ignitions and by active fire management. However, the complex interactions between climate change, vegetation shifts, and human behaviour—and their consequences for wildfires—remain poorly understood.

Within the recently awarded project INFLAMES, we are looking for a motivated PhD Candidate to strengthen our team. The position aims to use Earth Observation data to improve understanding and modelling capabilities to provide more reliable projections of future fire dynamics and their effects on humans, and to provide recommendations for fire management. The study is focused on regions in East and Southern Africa.

Your tasks include characterisation of spatio-temporal patterns of fire dynamics in the target region from satellite data; the development of an empirical model linking land-use change and socio-economic developments to fire dynamics; the assessment of effects of landscape fires on urban air quality using satellite and model data; and the development of a conceptual model to support decisions regarding fire management in the focus region.

You will work closely together with the INFLAMES project team, which includes four other PhD Candidates, several MSc students and a postdoctoral researcher working at eight institutions throughout the Netherlands.

You will participate in numerous networking activities of the INFLAMES project, including three dedicated early-career events. Several visits to the study region are foreseen to interact with local stakeholders.