Postdoctoral Scientist Vision Science in Groningen

Postdoctoral Scientist Translational Vision Science and Ophthalmology

Education: WO
Hours: 32 - 36 hours a week
Salary: € 3.724 - € 5.867
Closing date: June 10

Are you an ambitious postdoctoral vision scientist with a strong interest in physiological optics, mobility, and eye-movement research, eager to make a real-world impact on independent living?

What will you do

We have an immediate position available for a postdoctoral translational vision scientist with an interest in physiological optics, mobility, and eye-movement research, as well as ophthalmic testing. We are seeking someone with a proven track record in one or more of the following: psychophysics, optics, computational modelling, eye-movement research, extended reality, and ophthalmic testing, including experience in developing stimuli and analyses (e.g., Matlab- or Python-based). You should be a self-driven team player with an interest in both applied and fundamental vision research and be able to communicate well with both clinical and industry partners.

The overall aim of the position is to conduct research into understanding the role of vision in enabling healthy and independent living. Your main tasks and responsibilities will include performing research related to mobility using VR, as well as eye-movement-based perimetric techniques. Part of your time will be available for you to develop and pursue your own research interests, in line with the overall aim.

You will be part of a team of highly motivated vision scientists and ophthalmologists, working on a variety of topics in the field of translational vision science and ophthalmology. You will closely collaborate with staff members of our department and industry partners, other postdocs, co-supervise PhD and master’s students, contribute to our teaching in perception, biomedical engineering, and visual neuroscience, and maintain and adhere to lab and institutional protocols, such as ethical guidelines and data management. This position will be funded primarily through industry grants.

Where will you work

The position is with the Laboratory of Experimental Ophthalmology of the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) in the Netherlands. The UMCG is one of the largest academic hospitals in the Netherlands. The RUG, to which UMCG belongs, ranks among the top-100 of research universities worldwide according to leading rankings. More than 10,000 employees provide patient care, are involved in medical education, and perform cutting-edge scientific research focused on the theme of enabling people to live more healthy and independently.

Through a long-running series of European training grants, the Laboratory of Experimental Ophthalmology collaborates with leading vision science and ophthalmology groups throughout Europe. In our mobility and rehabilitation research, we have a strong collaboration with Royal Dutch Visio, a leading rehabilitation center in the Netherlands. The position is based in Groningen, which is a lively and historic university city in a relatively quiet part of the Netherlands that facilitates a high quality of life.

Who we are looking for

You are an ideal candidate if you have:

• An interest in translational studies
• A PhD in a relevant field
• Experience in performing high-quality psychophysics research
• A deep knowledge of data analyses and statistics, ideally in R
• Experience in developing stimuli for mobility, eye-tracking, physiological optics, and virtual reality studies
• Good programming skills, ideally in Matlab and/or Python
• A computational attitude towards doing vision science
• An academic track record with first author papers

And:

• Can communicate clearly and enthusiastically about your science in English, both verbally and in writing
• An ability to communicate with research participants in Dutch will be considered an advantage, but is not an initial requirement
• Enjoy working in an international environment
• Are a team player who can work with professionals of various backgrounds
• Are available to start on a relatively short notice (ideally summer 2026)

What we offer

• A challenging postdoc position (32-36h/week)
• Embedding in an inspiring multidisciplinary research environment
• A stimulating academic environment with room for professional and social engagement
• An employment contract of 36 hours per week, initially for 2 years, with the intention to extend
• Intended start date as soon as possible
• A maximum gross monthly salary of € 5,867 (salary scale 10 from July 2026) depending on relevant scientific work experience
• Additionally, the UMCG offers an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus
• The conditions of employment comply with the Collective Labour Agreement for Medical Centres (CAO-UMC)

For questions about the position

Any questions? Do contact us.