NWO’s Women In Science Excel – Open for Applications

Our Gold Partner CWI is participating in the NWO’s WISE (Women In Science Excel) programme. The programme will provide four Tenure Track positions for talented female scientists, with an opportunity to develop or expand their own research group at one of the NWO’s institutes.

NWO believes in providing opportunities for all talented researchers to excel. As such, NWO is committed to improving the gender balance among its research staff. WISE contributes directly by attracting top female researchers and promoting their advancement. In five recruitment rounds, the NWO institutes will be offering a total of 20 WISE positions.

Deadline: 04 December 2018

More info on the CWI website HERE

On the NWO website HERE

 

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