The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS) has a job opening for a Research Policy Support Officer (0.8 fte).
The Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences is looking to hire a Research Policy Support Officer that is just as passionate about research in academia as we are! As research policy support officer, you support the Faculty Board in developing its policy on a variety of research-related topics and you provide them with information and/or advice that impacts the faculty’s research policy. You are part of a team that supports researchers at various levels and you act as the right hand of the Associate Dean of research. If this sounds appealing to you, you might be the person we are looking for!
You combine accurateness, flexibility and analytical skills, with a collegial mindset; we not only offer you a job in a challenging environment, working should be fun as well! You have good communication skills and your written work is ‘crisp and clear’ both in Dutch and English. You are someone who thinks along and intuitively responds to the styles of work and expectations of those you work with. In that context, you are pro-active in your tasks and are supportive of others. You have completed a Higher Education degree (HBO/WO), preferably in (but not limited to) the field of social sciences and/or humanities. If you have obtained a PhD, we kindly ask you not to hand in your application.
We offer a dynamic and challenging job in an internationally oriented organization where students receive an advanced education and scholars conduct exciting research. This position will offer you the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of interesting people. Under the condition of good performance, we offer a 0.8 fte fixed appointment after a temporary appointment for 2 years. In case of very good performance and equal prospects for the faculty, a fixed appointment will already be offered after one year. Remuneration will be according to standard salary levels, depending on education and relevant work experience. This implies a minimum of € 2.763,00 and a maximum of € 3.796,00 gross per month for a full-time appointment of 38 hours per week (salary scale 9, Dutch Universities Conditions of Employment). Each year the standard salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%. Other secondary conditions include e.g. partially paid parental leave. You have to be willing to move to (the vicinity of) Maastricht. If you do not already live in Maastricht (or its direct surroundings), you will be eligible for an allowance for moving costs and you might also be eligible for an allowance for alternative housing. Other secondary conditions include e.g. a pension scheme and partially paid parental leave. You will be provided with shared office space and a PC. Further information on the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is available on our website: http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fasos The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl
Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 16,300 students and 4,300 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS) has about 250 staff members, and about 1,600 students. More than 76% of the students are non-Dutch (64 different nationalities). All programmes are offered in English and some are also offered in Dutch. FASoS offers two 3-year bachelor’s programmes: Arts and Culture and European Studies. It also offers eight different 1-year Master’s programmes and two 2-year research master’s programmes. Research is organised around four programmes: Politics and Culture in Europe; Science, Technology and Society Studies; Arts, Media and Culture; and Globalisation, Transnationalism and Development. The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is housed in the historic city centre of Maastricht.
Candidates are invited to submit their application. Applicants should send: 1. A cover letter. 2. A CV. 3. A copy of (results of) relevant (professional) training. 4. Contact information of two references (including e-mail, phone number, mailing address, and relationship to the applicant). Any inquiries about the position may be addressed to dr. C. Streefland, director of FASoS, c.streefland@maastrichtuniversity.nl or +31(0)43 388 2033. The deadline for submitting your application is 21 February 2019. Informatie over de procedure Maastricht University is committed to nurturing an inclusive culture and a welcoming atmosphere. This inclusiveness strategy has resulted in a very diverse representation of nationalities and cultures. We strongly believe that diversity (including, but not limited to nationality, age and gender) of the staff and student population will increase the quality of UM education & research. Fostering diversity and inclusivity creates an academic community where individual talents thrive, and values and differences are cherished. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are qualified for this position. Please send your application electronically to the Secretariat of the Faculty Office: Pzfdcwvacatures@maastrichtuniversity.nl