Fully Funded PhD in Physical Chemistry at the University of Amsterdam 2026 with a Monthly Salary

The University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands is accepting applications for a fully funded PhD researcher position in Physical Chemistry and Time-Resolved Spectroscopy of Multichromophoric Systems as part of the NANOCONFINER research project.

This opportunity is one of the funded PhD programmes that provides the successful candidate with an employment contract and a competitive monthly salary throughout the duration of the programme, making it an excellent choice for students seeking to pursue a PhD in the Netherlands and advance their research career at one of Europe's leading universities.

The PhD researcher will investigate how light interacts with molecules and how nanoscale confinement influences photophysical processes. The project will focus on charge separation, charge transport, and energy transfer within multichromophoric molecular systems, with the goal of developing new organic materials for energy conversion and future photonic technologies. The successful candidate will work within an international research team at the University of Amsterdam, using state-of-the-art ultrafast spectroscopy techniques and advanced research laboratories.

• A fully funded four-year employment contract.
• A monthly salary ranging from €3,059 to €3,881, depending on the salary scale and annual progression.
• An 8% holiday allowance in addition to the annual salary.
• An 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
• 232 hours of paid annual leave.
• Participation in the Dutch pension scheme.
• Eligibility for the 30% tax ruling for qualified international researchers.
• Access to modern research laboratories at one of Europe's leading research universities.
• Academic supervision from experienced researchers and faculty members.
• Opportunities to attend international conferences and publish research in leading scientific journals.
• Award of a PhD degree from the University of Amsterdam upon successful completion of the programme.

Applicants must:

• Hold a master’s degree in physical chemistry, chemical physics, or a closely related field.
• Have a strong background in photochemistry, spectroscopy, or excited-state dynamics.
• Preferably have experience with time-resolved spectroscopy techniques.
• Possess strong scientific data analysis skills.
• Preferably be familiar with Python or MATLAB.
• Demonstrate excellent spoken and written English.
• Have strong research, communication, and teamwork skills.

Required Documents

• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Motivation letter.
• Contact details for at least one academic referee.
• List of scientific publications, if applicable.

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