Come work at the UvA

At our University you will benefit from an international, creative and independent work environment, as well as excellent terms of employment. Take the next step in your career and join us as we engage with crucial global issues and with our city of Amsterdam.

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Terms of employment

A good pension scheme, career development opportunities and financial incentives, these are just some of the benefits of working at the UvA.
Work-life balance

See information about holiday leave, various allowances, commuting expenses and additional leave options.
Career development and professionalisation

The UvA offers its staff a number of resources and services that they can use for their professional development.
International staff

Moving to the Netherlands to work at the UvA? Find out about visas and immigration, staff housing and other practical matters.
UvA Staff Housing

UvA Staff Housing provides housing assistance to international PhDs, researchers and guests coming directly from abroad.

Find a PhD position

PhD research is at the heart of what we do as a University. We have around 2000 PhD candidates involved in research and education at the UvA. As a PhD researcher in the Netherlands, you are considered a university employee rather than a student, and most PhD vacancies are paid positions.

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