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Chemistry & materials positions in Netherlands

8 open positions, aggregated daily from university career portals across Europe.

Chemistry and materials science positions span organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry, as well as materials engineering and nanotechnology. Strong European hubs include ETH Zurich, Max Planck institutes, and the Helmholtz centres. Industry connections in pharma and specialty chemicals are particularly strong in Switzerland and Germany.

•Salary scale: CAO NU (scale 10–11 for postdocs, ~€3,200–4,500/month gross)
•Working language: English is standard across STEM
•Primary funder: NWO (Dutch Research Council)
•30% tax ruling available for international researchers

Leiden University

PhD

PhD position: PFAS free membranes for use in electrolysers

Why apply? This multidisciplinary project integrates electrochemistry, metal–organic framework-based materials, and membrane chemistry to develop the next generation of high-performance membranes and unlock new possibilities for advanced molecular separation and transport. Can you design the membrane that powers the next generation of electrolysers? Electrolysis and electrocatalysis have a key role to play in creating a more sustainable chemical industry. At the heart of these technologies are membranes that control the transport of protons and other species—but today’s proton exchange…

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Leiden University

PhD

PhD position: PFAS free membranes for use in electrolysers

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Leiden University

Scientific staff

University Lecturer in Art and Material Culture of South and Southeast Asia

Teaser Text Leiden University invites applications for a University Lecturer in Art and Material Culture of South and Southeast Asia to begin August 2027. This position is situated in the Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS), which is committed to the integration of disciplinary and regional/historical perspectives, based on a solid foundation of linguistic and cultural knowledge. We understand South and Southeast Asia to comprise the Himalayan-Tibetan highlands, the South Asian subcontinent and associated islands, and the mainland and archipelagic zones of Southeast Asia. What…

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 30% ruling for researchers in the Netherlands?+

The 30% ruling is a Dutch tax benefit for international knowledge workers, including academic researchers. It allows employers to pay 30% of the salary tax-free as a reimbursement for extraterritorial costs, effectively reducing the tax burden for up to five years.

What is the CAO NU salary scale?+

CAO NU (Collectieve Arbeidsovereenkomst Nederlandse Universiteiten) is the collective labour agreement for Dutch universities. Postdocs typically fall in scale 10–11 (€3,200–4,500 gross/month), while PhD candidates follow a separate four-year salary progression from roughly €2,770 to €3,540.

Chemistry & materials positions in Netherlands

PhD position: PFAS free membranes for use in electrolysers

PhD position: PFAS free membranes for use in electrolysers

University Lecturer in Art and Material Culture of South and Southeast Asia

Frequently asked questions

University Lecturer in Art and Material Culture of South and Southeast Asia

PhD position: Bacterial packaging of biocatalytic nanofactories

PhD position: Bacterial packaging of biocatalytic nanofactories

4-year Postdoc position: 3D-printing of polymer foams for drones (resin formulation)

Bouwkundig Adviseur