At the Faculty of Science of Utrecht University, we are passionate about understanding how the world works. We encourage you to exchange ideas and insights with our researchers, lecturers and students to address global challenges in science.

Do you get a thrill out of advancing fundamental knowledge? Then come and work in one our departments: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Information and Computing Sciences, or Pharmaceutical Sciences. No matter how tough the questions, colleagues and professional support are always near, as well as our world-class infrastructure. With interdisciplinary research and inspiring education you bring future innovations closer. In 2023 we welcomed 26 new colleagues because of our growth. Will you join us this year?

Take a look at our current job openings

How we are working towards a better world

  • Aukje Mantel-Teeuwisse, Wim Goettsch, Francine Brinkhuis, Lourens Bloem

    Lack proof of added benefit many oncology drugs

    41 Percent of the 458 evaluations were negative, indicating that no added benefit was (or could be) determined. This seemed particularly the case for medicines that were approved through special regulations called expedited pathways.
    Research about added benefit fast-tracked drugs
  • Potential to reduce methane emissions European energy industry

    The oil industry in Romania has an enormous potential for reducing methane emissions. In 2019, the amount of methane emitted by the Romanian oil industry was equal to the amount of methane emitted by all other European oil industries combined.
    What gas sources can be repaired
  • NPEC-opening Universiteit Utrecht

    Cutting-edge plant research lab NPEC open

    Researchers at this lab can automatically monitor the growth and development of thousands of plants. Simultaneously, they can precisely map the impact of pathogens, beneficial microorganisms, and other factors.
    NPEC: collaboration Utrecht and Wageningen
  • Minister Paul knipt de Möbiusband door om het Expertisepunt te openen

    Network function central to new Expertise Point for Mathematics

    With an allocation of 2.9 million euros for a period of five years, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science is sending a clear signal about the importance of strengthening mathematics education for students at all school levels in the Netherlands.
    Strengthening mathematics education

Research infrastructure

The renewed Electron Microscopy Centre (EMC) of Utrecht University was officially opened. Robbert Dijkgraaf, Minister of Education, Culture and Science, and Isabel Arends, Dean of the Faculty of Science, did so with the symbolic push of a button. The centre, which houses electron microscopes that are among the most advanced in the world, brings together a wide variety of scientific disciplines, both in life sciences and material sciences.

Our people

Are you interested in a career at the Faculty of Science? We are convinced that colleagues with different skills and perspectives make our teams stronger.