Working in science

A world from which we demand more and more requires people who want to contribute. Critical thinkers who will take a closer look at what is really important. People who work together with colleagues and with experts from other disciplines, in an open and safe environment where creativity and initiative are valued. Our modern, sustainable campus is compact, and our work environment is informal. This means that your colleagues are all within easy reach, both literally and figuratively. And our facilities offer you the scope to put your ideas to the test and push your boundaries.

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Impact through research

What is good research to you? For us, this means discovering, digging, collaborating, discussing and inspiring. You can judge us by our world-renowned research facilities and institutes such as the HFML-FELIX or the Donders Institute. But why not simply judge us by our science? By the knowledge we acquire through interdisciplinary collaboration and by the impact this has on people and the world. Curious to see what that looks like in practice? Read how our research impacts the world around us on Radboud Recharge. Or explore our research themes.

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Impact through education

Through high-quality education, we train students to become academics with critical thinking skills. This prepares them for impactful positions in society. As a lecturer at Radboud University, you can optimally stimulate students' curiosity in our personal, open atmosphere. We give you the freedom to impart your knowledge in the way that suits you best. You also have significant input into the curriculum of your subject area. As a lecturer, we support your development as well. For example, visit the meeting lounge for teachers or attend one of the many training sessions and workshops.

Information for lecturers

The open and safe environment at Radboud University is extremely inspiring. I’ve felt totally at home here for over twenty years.
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Hans de Kroon Professor at the Faculty of Science Read Hans de Kroon's story
I quickly found my rhythm at Radboud University because of the great support, internationally friendly environment and likeminded people.
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Yuxuan Dai PhD Candidate at the Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging Read Yuxuan Dai's story

Feeling at home at Radboud University

As a new international staff member, you might want some help with your move to the Netherlands and with settling in at Radboud University. We have several services that address the needs of you and your family and help you feel at home quicker. 

Support for international staff

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Get your PhD at Radboud University

Fresh insights lead to scientific progress. This is why we attract about 350 young PhD candidates to our university every year. If you wish to obtain your PhD at our university, your employment contract will include a training and supervision plan. Radboud University has its own PhD policy, which classifies you as a regular staff member of the university.

Read more about doing a PhD

HR Excellence in Research

Radboud University believes in the importance of labour market transparency and strives to improve this for researchers through open recruitment, an accessible work environment and plenty of career opportunities.

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Create your own career

Radboud University gives you plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents, follow a training and realise your ambitions. We reimburse 50 to 100 percent of the costs of training courses as part of your career development. Read more about our possibilities for personal development

Our latest scientific vacancies

Postdoctoral Position at the Donders Centre for Cognition: Learning New Words (short term)

Do you want to discover how the brain supports how new words are learned and remembered and how that may change with age? This one-year postdoctoral position in language acquisition and developmental neuroscience will give you the opportunity to make…

PhD Position: Language Evolution using Swarm Robotics at the Donders Centre for Cognition

How and why did human language evolve? What are the social, cognitive, and environmental pressures that drive the emergence of language and shape its structure? As a PhD candidate, you will explore the ecological conditions under which…

Postdoc Position: Language Evolution Using Virtual Reality at the Donders Centre for Cognition

How and why did human language evolve? What are the social, cognitive and environmental pressures that drive the emergence of language and shape its structure? As a postdoctoral researcher, you will explore the ecological conditions under which…