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Put your expertise to work in advancing scientific excellence, outstanding education and innovation at the Department of Medical Biology at Amsterdam UMC. Head of Department of Medical Biology Questions? Copy Link € 8.394 - € 10.851 Beide locaties Amsterdam UMC indefinite period React until: 19 November 2026 De functie As Head of the Department of Medical Biology, you will lead a dynamic and internationally visible department comprising more than 100 staff, including visiting researchers. The department consists of eight research groups, an experienced Anatomy Education section including the dissection room team, the central Microscopy & Cytometry Core Facility (MCCF-AMC), and a broad base of supporting staff.
Together with the department's staff, you are jointly responsible for the strategic development of the department, in alignment with the ambitions of Amsterdam UMC. You foster an inspiring and inclusive working environment where excellent research, high-quality education, and societal impact go hand in hand. The department is diverse in both expertise and its range of activities; effective, connecting and future-oriented leadership is key. The department is strongly committed to continuous talent and career development. Research is a core activity. You will lead an environment that enables internationally prominent research, ranging from cardiovascular to neurological diseases.
Publishing high-impact papers and increasing scientific visibility and impact are top priorities. The research groups actively contribute to (inter)national consortia and maintain a strong track record in scientific output and collaboration. In the coming years, the aim is to further strength...