Research technician Stratingh Institute for Chemistry
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The position we offer will be embedded in the Stratingh Institute for Chemistry, which focuses on research in molecular and supramolecular chemistry, with an overarching impact on biology, chemical engineering, and physics based on fundamental organic and inorganic chemistry. The Stratingh Institute has an (inter-)national excellent position in synthetic chemistry and catalysis in the Dutch chemical landscape.
Research technician Stratingh Institute for Chemistry
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What are you going to do?
- Installing and setting up small lab equipment.
- Purchase of small equipment and equipment parts and maintaining contacts with suppliers.
- Maintaining contact with the local facility and housing services.
- Know-how of lab equipment and being responsible for troubleshooting.
- Ensuring proper operation and regular maintenance of chemical equipment.
- Coordination and supervision of responsibilities regarding instruction for equipment.
- Onboarding of new coworkers regarding safety and lab protocols.
- Maintaining lab safety.
- Working in a team with the already present technician in analytical chemistry.
Who are you?
- Higher Professional Education (HBO/HBO+) degree in chemistry/chemical engineering.
- Proactive and independent mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and service mentality.
- Proficient in both Dutch and English.
What can you expect from us?
- In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.708 up to a maximum of € 5.057 (schaal 09) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Temporary placement (6 months) due to maternity leave as of April 1st until September 30, 2026.
Where will you be working?
At the University of Groningen (UG), you work at a broad top-class university that covers all fields of academia and technology. Support staff members offer a vital contribution to the effort made by lecturers and researchers toward the development of talent and a better, sustainable society. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.
The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) provides teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines, from physics and biology to artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, and pharmacy. In close collaboration with partners from industry, healthcare, and society, we contribute to the urgent challenges of our time, such as energy, sustainability, digitization, and medical technology. Our community is open and informal, with more than 7,000 students, 1,000 PhD students, and 1,400 staff members from all over the world. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Science and Engineering, visit rug.nl/fse.
The Stratingh Institute for Chemistry is a research Institute at the Faculty of Science and Engineering of the University of Groningen.
The mission of the Stratingh Institute of Chemistry is to perform excellent research and teaching in molecular research and teaching in molecular and supramolecular chemistry. Core activities in the chemical science such as bio-organic chemistry, organic chemistry, molecular inorganic chemistry and molecular materials chemistry are embedded in the Institute. The research programme is focused on synthesis, catalysis, functional materials, bio-organic chemistry/chemical biology and systems chemistry/complex molecular systems.
The Stratingh Institute for Chemistry is housed in two locations, this position is for the location Linnaeusborg (Nijenborgh 7). The laboratories housing the various research groups contain a variety of chemical laboratory equipment and experimental facilities in the field of organic synthesis, chemical biology, molecular materials and surfaces.
Application procedure
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.
We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
We may schedule a second interview with you. This interview can be complemented with an assessment. We may also ask for references at this point.
After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen! Curious about what the onboarding process at the University of Groningen looks like? On our information page for new employees, you can read what to expect.
Interested?
Does this vacancy appeal to you? If so, click on the button below and apply straightaway.
Please add the following documents to your application:
- CV.
- Cover letter.
Do you have any questions or need more information?
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Questions about the content of the job?
Adriaan Minnaard
Full Professor
A.J.Minnaard@rug.nl -
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Maaike Koornstra
Management/Office-assistant
m.e.koornstra@rug.nl
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