VACANCY: PhD researcher Microdynamics of gendered (hetero) sexuality (1.0 fte)

PhD researcher Microdynamics of gendered (hetero) sexuality (1.0 fte)

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University
Function types	PhD positions
Scientific fields	Behaviour and Society
Hours	40.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 2042 - € 2612
Education	University Graduate
Job number	432174
Translations	en

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Job description

The heterosexual double standard (the divergent set of rules regarding sexual conduct for women versus men) is put into practice unevenly among young people today. Stereotypically gendered (hetero)sexuality is typically a ‘now you see it now you don’t phenomenon’. This project explores enactment of the double standard by adolescents and young adults. It specifically investigates the conditions under which (hetero)sexual or sexually tainted (hetero)social interaction is more or less likely to be typically (i.e. traditionally) gendered. Insight into the conditions shaping gendered sexual behaviour is important considering its complex relation to gender equity and (sexual and mental) health. This project aims to add to this body of knowledge by particularly focussing on equity and health relevant behaviours such as sexual autonomy, assertiveness and aggression. The study focuses on the microdynamics of these behaviours by looking at micro-level sociosexual interactional processes such as norm sending, social tuning and expectancy confirmation. Main research questions address the influence of proximal situational factors (notably the salience of gender and sexuality stereotypes) and partner related factors (notably partner’s gender typedness) on outcomes related to sexual agency (activity, autonomy, assertiveness) and sexual aggression in subjects. Subject related variables will be studied as moderators of context and partner effects. Methods are (secondary) analyses of cross-sectional survey data, a field-experimental vignette study and laboratory experiments.

The PhD student will be responsible for the (survey and laboratory) study set up and data gathering, analysis and report. He/she will write at least 5 papers on the data, resulting in a doctoral dissertation.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:

• holds a Research Master degree in (Social, Experimental and/or Developmental) Psychology;
• is interested in and has some knowledge of sexology and gender dynamics;
• has good methodological (and statistical) skills and experience, preferably in relation to
  laboratory studies;
• has good command of the English language;
• speaks Dutch well enough to conduct and supervise data-collection procedures.

Conditions of employment

We offer a temporary fulltime appointment for one year. After a positive evaluation the appointment will be extended to a total of four years maximum. Your gross salary starts at € 2,042.- and increases to € 2,612.- gross per month in the fourth year of the appointment. The salary is supplemented with an annual holiday pay of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8,3% per year. Other secondary conditions include e.g. a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible employment conditions.

More information on our terms of employment.

Organisation

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences carries out relevant scientific research of a very high quality and provides challenging academic teaching in the fields of human behaviour and society. The faculty’s research and teaching contributes to a critical reflection on society, human behaviour and their interconnection. More than 5,600 students follow a broad range of undergraduate and graduate (academic and research) programmes, set up by a collaboration of two departments: Behavioural Sciences and Social Sciences. As a result of the faculty’s wide variety of programmes and innovative and groundbreaking research, some 850 staff members have ample opportunity to benefit from each other’s knowledge and expertise.

Additional information

For information about the position or a description of the project and proposal, please contact Prof. Dr. Ine Vanwesenbeeck, telephone: +31 30 253 4780, e-mail: W.M.A.Vanwesenbeeck@uu.nl or telephone: +31 30 231 3431.

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VACANCY: PhD students for research in medical image analysis for personalised breast screening

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Nijmegen
Function types	PhD positions
Scientific fields	Health, Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or Biomedical Sciences or similar
Hours	36.0 hours per week
Education	University Graduate
Translations	en

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Job description

Currently, breast screening is almost exclusively performed with mammography, even though it is known that some women are at a much higher risk to develop breast cancer or have dense breasts, in which sensitivity of mammography for detecting cancer is low (<60%). The aim of this project is to develop methods to personalise breast cancer screening. Firstly, reproducible quantitative markers characterizing breast density patterns in mammograms will be investigated and these will be related to the risk of developing breast cancer and the risk of missing a cancer with mammography. Secondly, techniques will be developed to increase feasibility of automated breast ultrasound imaging in women with dense breasts. These will include automated image analysis methods for computer aided decision support and advanced visualisation tools to combine ultrasound and mammography, or to compare screening exams over time. Research will be carried out in a large EU funded consortium in which ten partners cooperate.

Requirements

• You should be a creative and enthusiastic researcher with an MSc degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering or Biomedical Sciences or similar
• Interest in medical imaging and affinity with biomedical research
• Excellent communication skills in English, both writing and speech
• Expertise in software development, preferably in C++

Conditions of employment

• Schale 10A: max € 38090 gross per year at full employment
• Closing 15-08-2012

You will be appointed as a PhD student at the Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen, department of Radiology, with the standard salary and secondary conditions for PhD students in the Netherlands. Your performance will be evaluated after 1 year. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 3 years. The research should result in a PhD thesis.

Organisation

Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre (RUN MC)

Nijmegen www.umcn.nl/ UMC St Radboud
Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre (RUN MC) is a leading academic centre for medical science, education and health care. Knowledge forms the heart of our organisation, connecting research, education and patient care. Over 10,000 staff and 3,500 students are committed and ambitious to contribute to the future of health care and medical science.
Driven by knowledge, empowered by people.

Department

Radiology

The project will be carried out in the Diagnostic Image Analysis Group (DIAG) at the department of Radiology. DIAG investigates and develops computer aided diagnosis methods to support clinicians in a broad range of medical imaging applications. Research topics include image analysis, image segmentation, machine learning, and the design of decision support systems. Application areas include breast, prostate, and lung imaging. Key to the success of the group is close cooperation with clinical partners and a disease oriented approach. Currently the group consists of 35 researchers, including 20 PhD students.

Additional information

For further information please contact Prof. Nico Karssemeijer (n.karssemeijer@rad.umcn.nl) or Dr. Bram Platel (b.platel@rad.umcn.nl). Use these email adresses only for information, for application use the apply button.

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Vacancy: Tenure Track Assistant Professor in International Economics/Open Macroeconomics f/m 1.0 fte School of Business and Economics 1

The department of Economics of Maastricht University is offering a tenure track Assistant Professorship in International Economics/Open Macroeconomics.

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Universiteit Maastricht Tongersestraat 53 6211 LM Maastricht
Function types	Professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers
Scientific fields	Economics
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 3195 - € 4374
Education	Doctorate
Job number	AT2012.111
Translations	en

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Job description

High quality research in the field of International Economics/Open Macroeconomics, in cooperation with the existing group.
Teaching (in English) in the area of international economics and macroeconomics in bachelor and in master programmes. Education is performed within small groups according to the Problem Based Learning principle. We strive to excel in teaching and in innovative teaching methods.

Requirements

The applicant is expected to hold a PhD from a recognized institution, and to be motivated by a dynamic team. Additional knowledge in quantitative methods and teaching experience would constitute an asset. Potential candidates should already have proved research abilities by publishing one or two papers in well established journals.

Conditions of employment

The terms of employment of MaastrichtUniversityare 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/ , A-Z Terms of Employment.
We offer an initial contract for a three-year period and subject to a positive evaluation, followed by a tenured position.
Salary is competitive, depending on qualification and work experience, up to the maximum of € 4.374,- per month (12 monthly payments) for a fulltime job. On top of this, there is an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end of year allowance. Non-Dutch applicants could benefit of particular tax advantages.

Contract type: Temporary, 3 years, and subject to a positive evaluation, followed by a tenured position

Organisation

http://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 14,500 students and 3,800 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 Humanities and Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

Department

Department of Economics (AE2)

Additional information

INFORMATION:
Contact:       
Prof. dr. J. Muysken, Department of Economics, Maastricht University,
P.O. Box616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands
Tel: + 31 43 3883808
 E-mail: j.muysken@maastrichtuniversity.nl

Applications should be sent before 15 September 2012.

INTERVIEWS:
Selected applicants will be invited to have an interview in Maastricht.

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Traditional Dutch food: Boerenjongens (Brandied Sultanas)

Boerenjongens is a speciality from the Groningen province in the north of the Netherlands. It is made with sultanas (a type of raisin), brandy and spices. 

 It's traditionally served on special occasions, such as Christmas or country weddings. In fact, its popularity at old country weddings, where the bride would serve it to guests from a large silver, earthenware or glass vessel, earned it the name of bruidstranen ('bride's tears'). Boerenjongens are often enjoyed as a drink in a glass with a little fork or spoon to scoop out the brandy-soaked sultanas. Today, the sultanas are often scooped out and added to ice creams, desserts and cakes.
This recipe is more than just a Dutch version of rum raisins. In fact, the Dutch have been making and trading brandy for so long that the English word for brandy comes from the Dutch brandewijn ("burnt wine", which refers to the distillation process). The art of distillation can be traced back to the ancient civilizations, but by the Middle Ages the frugal Dutch used it as a means to preserve wine. The brandy itself was often used for fruit preservation.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: A few small jars.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups brown sugar (250 g)
• 1 cup water (250 ml)
• 1 lemon, zest only
• 3 1/3 cups sultana raisins (500 g)
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 clove
• 4 1/4 cups (1 quart) brandy (1 liter)

Preparation:

Add the sugar and water to a saucepan and cook over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. With a sharp knife, pare off two very thin strips of lemon peel (try not to get too much of the pith, which will add a bitter taste). Add the lemon zest to the saucepan, along with the sultanas, honey, vanilla and spices. Cook on a low heat until the fruit has swelled and softened. Bring to the boil, and then using a slotted spoon immediately scoop the sultanas into a couple of sterilized jam jars (see Tips below).
Now reduce the remaining liquid until it thickens. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Remove the lemon zest and spices. Pour the liquid over the sultanas. Add the brandy. Seal the jars tightly, shake and store in a cool, dark place for at least 6 weeks before consuming. They're even better after 3 months and will keep unopened for a year. Once opened, keep chilled.
Tips:
Sterilize jam jars and lids by washing them in warm, soapy water, rinsing thoroughly and then allowing them to dry in a warm oven (250 degrees F or 130 degrees C). I prefer using lots of small jars, instead of one large jar. This way, you can give away a jar or two as culinary gifts, or take advantage of both early and late 'vintages'.

Found here: http://dutchfood.about.com/od/drinks/r/Boerenjongens-Recipe-Brandied-Sultanas.htm

VACANCY: IT Security Analyst EMEA

Magenta Technology Consultants Heliumstraat 32 2718SL ZOETERMEER www.magentatc.com Over the years MTC has built up a great deal of experience in the IT/ICT branch and use a professional recruiting system for matching employer vacancies with just the right candidates. We offer professional advice to make your CV a winning one and to assure you that we only approach you with vacancies that suit your ambitions and skills. We are currently recruiting for some of the largest organisations in The Netherlands. Not only do we bring you challenging positions but MTC, as part of the service for Clients and Candidates, offer all the help and assistance necessary to make the employment process as simple as possible. Cisco Pix/ASA, IPV4 prefer IPV6. Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Our international client is looking for an experienced IT security analyst to take take ownership of firewall configuration, VPNs, remote access and intrusion detection and other security tools, reporting to Regional and Global Security managers. You should be certified for at least one of the following - CISSP, CISM, CCNA. Excellent benefits package. Fluency in English required, another european language(preferably Dutch) would be a big plus. Worklocation is Rotterdam Contactperson: John Warburton, 079 3301111, mail@magentatc.com Reference number: 2984170 Vacature number : 6295jw Found on: www.werk.nl

VACANCY: PhD Student at the Institute for Biology

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Gorlaeus laboratories Einsteinweg 55 2333 CC Leiden
Function types	PhD positions
Scientific fields	Natural Sciences, Health
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Salary	maximum € 2612
Education	University Graduate
Job number	12-169
Translations	en

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Job description

Tumors often display altered metabolic characteristics that are exclusive to the cancer cells and thus, can be targeted for efficient treatment.
The zebrafish is emerging as a valid model to study processes underlying cancer and provides an ideal setting to conduct chemical genetic screens for synthetic lethal interactions in the intact organism.
The tumor suppressor LKB1 is mutated in a familial cancer-predisposition syndrome and in over 30% of lung adenocarcinomas, one of the most common human tumors with a very poor prognosis. LKB1 is a serine-threonine kinase that phosphorylates the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), a key energy checkpoint in the cell. AMPK activation leads to growth suppression through several pathways including inhibition of the mTOR pathway. Human tumors with LKB1 mutations exhibit fast metabolic rate, increased invasiveness and poor prognosis. We have recently shown that Lkb1 is critical to maintain energy homeostasis in zebrafish. lkb1 zebrafish mutants are embryonic-viable (in contrast to mice), exhibit deregulated metabolism and fast metabolic rate, a characteristic of tumors cells.
We will use our lkb1 zebrafish model as a discovery platform in chemical genetic synthetic-lethal screens and to resolve the LKB1 network in control of metabolism.

Requirements

You must be a motivated enthusiastic researcher with a degree (drs./MSc) in the domain of Biomedical Sciences and/or related subject and have a strong interest in the fields of Developmental biology, cancer biology, molecular genetics. You have demonstrated a strong interest in an academic career through your publication record and prior engagement in collaborative research and teaching. Furthermore you have excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal and are expected to master the Dutch language sufficiently.

Conditions of employment

We offer a vibrant environment to develop on-the-job the skills and networks that a successful academic needs.
Appointment will be according to the terms of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten), for a period of one year with an extension of three years after positive evaluation of capabilities and compatibility. Ultimately the appointment must lead to a completion of a PhD thesis. During your appointment you will be supervised by Dr. Anna-Pavlina Haramis as your co-promotor.
The gross monthly salary is set on € 2042,- in the first year up to € 2612,- in year four. An appointment with Leiden University includes a pension build-up and facilitates other benefits such as an annual holiday premium of 8% and an end-of-year premium of 8.3%.
All our PhD students are embedded in the Leiden University Graduate School of Science www.graduateschools.leidenuniv.nl and the Research School Functional Ecology. Our graduate school offers several PhD training courses at three levels: professional courses, skills training and personal effectiveness. In addition, advanced courses to deepen scientific knowledge are offered by the research school.

Organisation

Leiden University

Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the Netherlands (1575). The University permeates the local surroundings; University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.
Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia.

Additional information

The Faculty of Science of Leiden University focuses on excellent research and education in all its different disciplines. The overall theme of our faculty is our motto ‘Life Meets Science’. We stimulate multidisciplinary collaboration in the area of Bio-Sciences and are thus closely connected to the LUMC and Delft University of Technology. The Leiden University Faculty of Science is an inspiring place for state-of –the-art research and top quality education. Ambition, team spirit and dedication are at the heart of our success.
The Institute for Biology Leiden (IBL)
The Institute of Biology (IBL) is part of the Faculty of Science. It is located at the Leiden Bioscience Park in the recently completely refurbished Sylvius building, providing state-of-the-art facilities for biological research. It collaborates with neighboring institutes such as the Leiden University Medical Centre, the National Centre for Biodiversity Naturalis, the Centre for Environmental Sciences and the Leiden Institute of Chemistry. The IBL unites two research clusters with staff focusing on the Molecular Biosciences and Evolutionary Biosciences, respectively. The Institute has a long tradition of excellence in fundamental research in a broad range of biological subjects. It fosters an international atmosphere with strong interactions among the various groups as well as with other departments from the Faculty of Science and other partners. The IBL contributes to the Faculty priority area ‘Bioscience: the Science Base of Health’. To strengthen its profile in this area, the Institute invites applicants that can contribute to the Institute’s theme: ‘Healthy Lives in a Changing Environment’.
For more information, please contact Dr. Anna-Pavlina Haramis:
Telephone: +31-(0)71 5274782,  email: a.haramis@biology.leidenuniv.nl.
Additionally, you can visit the websites of the Faculty of Science and IBL: www.science.leidenuniv.nl and www.science.leidenuniv.nl/index.php/ibl/haramis.
More information about employment at Leiden University can be found via: www.leiden.edu.

VACANCY PhD students in Big Data Analytics

PhD students in Big Data Analytics for CWI (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica). The research group "Database Architectures" in the cluster "Information Systems" has vacancies for three talented PhD students.

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Function types	PhD positions
Scientific fields	Economics, Mathematics
Hours	40.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 2057 - € 2636
Education	University Graduate
Job number	AT PhD Big Data Analytics
Translations	nl en

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Job description

The research group "Database Architectures" in the cluster "Information Systems" has vacancies for three talented PhD students in Big Data Analytics.
The positions are in the broad area of big data analytics to enable robust and scalable big data analytics. Research topics are in novel query processing, (adaptive) indexing and optimization techniques, and bridging the gap between application programming and big data storage.
One of these vacancies is in the context of a collaboration project with Actian Vectorwise, while the other two are related to the Dutch national research program COMMIT.
An internship at one of the partnering database research labs world-wide is considered part of the PhD track.

Requirements

Candidates are required to have a master degree in computer science (or a five year diploma). Specialization is needed in databases, distributed systems, software engineering mathematics, or related fields. Preferable qualifications for candidates include proven research talent, system programming skills (C/C++), practical experience with using and implementing database systems, and software development in a team.
Candidates are expected to have an excellent command of English, and good academic writing and presentation skills.

Conditions of employment

The terms of employment are in accordance with the Dutch Collective Labor Agreement for Research Institutes ("CAO-onderzoeksinstellingen"). Moreover CWI offers attractive working conditions, including flexible scheduling and help with housing for expat employees. CWI also offers excellent and flexible terms of employment, including an employee pension fund.
The gross monthly salary, for an employee on a full time basis, is €2,057 during the first year and increases to €2,636 over the four year period.

Contract type: Temporary, 4 years.

Organisation

Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI)

Founded in 1946, CWI is the national research center for mathematics and computer science in the Netherlands. More than 170 full professors have come from CWI, of whom 120 still are active. CWI's strength is the discovery and development of new ideas, and the transfer of knowledge to academia and to Dutch and European industry. This results in importance for our economy, from payment systems and cryptography to telecommunication and the stock market, from public transport and internet to water management and meteorology.
An international network
With its 55 permanent research staff, 40 postdocs and 65 PhD students, CWI lies at the heart of European research in mathematics and computer science. Researchers at CWI are able to fully concentrate their efforts on their scientific work, and to build an international network of peers. More than half of the permanent research staff maintains close contact with universities as part-time professors. The personal and institutional research networks strengthen CWI's positions and serve as a magnet for attracting talent. The CWI researchers come from more than 25 countries world-wide.

Department

Database Architectures

The Database Architectures group at CWI is one of the world-wide leading groups in system-oriented database research. Among other honours, it received the 10-year best paper award at VLDB 2009 for their pioneering research on hardware-aware database technology and the column-store model, both the 2011 ACM SIGMOD Jim Gray Dissertation award and 2011 ERCIM Cor Baayen award for the database cracking work, as well as the VLDB 2011 Challenges & Visions Track best paper award for their visionary work on innovative database architectures to support big data analytics and data-intensive scientific discovery.
The group has a unique methodology that combines fundamental database research with active participation of all group members in database engineering, centred around the open-source analytical database system MonetDB.  

Additional information

Additional information can be obtained from Dr. Stefan Manegold, email stefan.manegold@cwi.nl.
Please send your application before 15 July 2012.

Applications should include a detailed CV, a motivation letter, a list of your M.SC. courses and grades, a copy of your master thesis, and preferably a list of publications.
Additional information about working at the CWI can be seen at the video “A Fundamental Difference”: www.cwi.nl/general/movies-about-cwi

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The possibility to get a Dutch residence permit as a researcher from outside of the EU

A scientific researcher is someone who has obtained a certificate of higher education which must give the holder access to a Master’s programme. In addition, the scientific researcher must have been selected by a research institution, to implement a project for which the certificate in question is required.

An employer will need to hire you and apply for a residence permit for you.

So a employer you have to fit the following conditions:

Conditions

Both you and the scientific researcher will be expected to comply with a number of conditions.
As a research institution, you must:

• register with the IND as a research institution. See the following registration form: "Request for recognition in the context of the admission of scientific researchers in the sense of Directive 2005/71/EC"; and 
• have been admitted to the procedure for scientific researchers in the sense of Directive 2005/71/EC by the IND.
    

The scientific researcher must:

• have a valid passport; 
• have medical insurance with coverage in the Netherlands; 
• be going to do a research project. This project must have been approved by the research institution;
• have an appropriate qualification for the research to be done; 
• have entered into a guest agreement with you as a research institution; 
• have independent means of support; for example: stipends, grants, sponsorship, periodic payments, an appointment decision or a contract of employment. The relevant premiums and taxes must have been paid on the above; 
• have sustainable means of support. The means will be sustainable, provided they are available throughout the duration of the project; 
• not pose a danger to public order.
    

Admission to the procedure

1. In order to be able to make use of the procedure for scientific researchers in the sense of Directive 2005/71/EC, complete the registration form requesting the admission of scientific researchers. See the registration form, "Request for the admission of scientific researchers"
2. Return the completed and signed registration form to the IND office for labour and highly skilled migrants.
3. When the IND receives your registration form, you will be sent a confirmation of receipt. If the IND needs additional information, you will be sent a letter to this effect. If everything is in order, you will be notified of this and the relevant application form will be made available to you.

Documents

The application form indicates which documents must be submitted for your application.
Official documents from abroad must usually be legalised and then translated by a sworn translator.


 For more information go to : http://english.ind.nl/residencewizard/verblijfwijzer_mijnsituatie.asp?proc=halen&procedure=Scientific%20researcher&procedurestapnaam=Residence%20permit&land=United+States&duur=1&lang=en

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Vacancy: English speaking Anglican Church Minister Required

St James Church, Voorschoten
Koninklijke Marinelaan 53
2251BA VOORSCHOTEN
http://www.stjames.nl

St. James, Voorschoten Can you walk on water? Neither can we! We’re not looking for a saint to fill this post (though potential saints are welcome) but a Priest eager to deal with the joys and challenges of a multi-cultural English-speaking church; willing to lead us towards fulfilment of our care-based healthy church programme and energized to seek out and seize opportunities to grow our church within the local and expatriate communities. You will have well developed pastoral and teaching skills and be comfortable in leading different worship styles. The staff team is currently a Youth Minister and a Reader. You must also have a minimum three years experience as an ordained Anglican minister A four bedroom house is provided. Voorschoten is situated to the north of The Hague with excellent transport links and a major international airport nearby. Closing date: Wednesday 16 May 2012 Interview: 15 June in London We are looking forward to welcoming you to lead our family so that we can journey and grow together in our relationship with God.  website: www. stjames.nl

VACANCY: English Speaking Child Care worker CompaNanny Oegstgeest

www.compananny.nl  CompaNanny is a young, dynamic organization within de daycare industry. Our aim is to provide the best quality for children, the right flexibility for their parents and the best development opportunities for our nannies. We are an open minded organization who praises initiative. As we always want to optimize our business, CompaNanny has an active and healthy work climate where employees get the opportunity to implement their own ideas.


For our location in Oegstgeest we are currently looking for a:

Flexible and English native speaking nanny (24-32 hrs/w)

 CompaNanny Daycare in Oegstgeest is looking for native/bilingual speaking Nannies (daycare) for our English group, 24 -32 per week. You're responsible for the care of a group of children in the age of 0-4 years old. Experience in required.

You work as a nanny in our daycare centre with a group of children in the age 0-4 years for whom you provide high quality care. Within your daily work you implement the pedagogic philosophy of CompaNanny.

What is CompaNanny offering you?

You work inside a beautifully decorated daycare where the focus lies on creating a good atmosphere for our ‘Nannies’. We organize excursions and fun trips for out team on a regular basis

You work in a team that strives for the best result

You will be trained and you will follow courses to keep developing yourself and to be the best nanny you can be

You will get support from a pedagogical coach during your daily work with the children Your salary is defined in accordance with the Dutch CAO (Collective Labour Agreement).

CompaNanny provides good secondary employment conditions, for instance discount when buying a bike, discount for the gym and an interesting bonus system. At CompaNanny your bonus can be 8% of your gross salary when functioning according to expectations

 At least 12 months of experience in daycare, with children in the age of 0-4 years. Experience in the Netherlands is preferred.

 What does CompaNanny expect from you?

You’re able start working this August at latest
You’re a native English speaker or bilingual (speaking Dutch as well is preferred)
You have experience in working with children and you qualify (have a diploma) to work in a daycare in the Netherlands. Your qualification is confirmed by the IDW (contact them via www.idw.nl)
You have at least one year of child care experience with children in the age of 0-4 years
You’re able to work in very flexible shifts (days and hours)
You’re a team player with strong communication skills
You know how to perfectly implement the pedagogic philosophy of CompaNanny
You have a strong drive and a positive attitude towards challenges

Naam contactpersoon :	Sanne Hooghuis
Afdeling :	Human Resources
Telefoonnummer :	020-4170117
E-mailadres :	vacature@compananny.nl

VACANCY: researcher at Amsterdam hospital

Job AMC - AMC Fellowship

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AMC Fellowship

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	AMSTERDAM
Function types	Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fields	Health
Hours	36.0 hours per week
Education	University Graduate
Job number	60015954-ACT-NL-060710
Translations	en

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Job description

We have the following expectations:
Only one prestigious AMC Fellowship is available to attract an outstanding, internationally recognised researcher, who is able to develop his/her own research line and to set up his/her own research group. The candidate must have the potential to advance to full professorship within eight years. The AMC Fellowship spans a five-year period with interim evaluation after three years. The fellowship consists of € 700,000 covering the salary of the fellow, the salary of a PhD student and their bench-fees. The fellowship might include a tenure track with the possibility to acquire a tenured position after 5 years. The AMC Tenure Track is a stimulating 5-year career and personal development trajectory in a challenging research environment.
The AMC provides Tenure Tracks for talented mid-career laureates. Applications are now open. See vacancy "AMC Tenure Track" for more information.

Requirements

• Prestigious personal grant laureate with:
- an (active) VIDI, ERC Starting/ Consolidator grant or an equivalent
or
- a (nearly) successful completion of a prestigious personal grant at junior postdoc level such as VENI or equivalent from foreign funding agencies
• Alignment of their research topic with AMC's thematic profile
• Excellent publication record
• Experience in research management
• Demonstrable affinity with education
• Experience abroad
There will be a strict selection procedure and an assessment might be part of the selection.

Conditions of employment

We offer ample opportunities for further training, for developing greater depth and breadth: a place to grow, in other words! Working at AMC means working in an inspiring and professional environment in which developing one's talents and skills is encouraged.
You are welcome to apply directly by using the button ‘solliciteren/apply' and send in the following documents:
• The AMC Fellowship form including your research plan, CV and planned position in the AMC. The form can be downloaded at www.amc.nl/[...]
• A nomination letter by an AMC department head addressed to the Executive Board of the AMC Research Council, prof. dr. T. van der Poll.
For more information about the AMC Fellowship you can contact dr. S.A.M. van Vliet, AMC Research Office, AMCfellowship@amc.nl, 020-5667806

Contract type: Temporary,

Organisation

AMC

The AMC is more than just a hospital. It is a world in which patient care, research and education are integrated, and in which people are always central. It is an academic world full of possibilities for talented individuals that are looking for a place where they can excel. Thinking big, daring to dream, cooperating internationally. And never letting yourself be put off by ‘It's not possible' or 'It won't work anyway'. That is the AMC mentality.

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VACANCY: Lecturer International Relations (0,6 fte)

Lecturer International Relations (0,6 fte)

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Groningen
Function types	Research, Development, Innovation
Hours	23.0 hours per week
Salary	maximum € 3755
Education	University Graduate
Job number	212134
Translations	en

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Job description

The position requires teaching at both bachelor and master level, but with an emphasis on the former. Candidates must be able to contribute to basic introductory courses in areas such as IR theory, political science, international organization, European integration, and social science research methodologies; as well as to support staff members in core modules and research seminars. The supervision of students will play an important part in the position.

Requirements

The candidate will work in an interdisciplinary department, mainly for the benefit of activities in the more general area of International Relations. The candidate ideally comes from an interdisciplinary background of which International Relations and social sciences are component parts. The candidate's qualities are demonstrated by:

- a completed Bachelor and Master
- preferable experience in (academic) teaching, at various levels and in various formats
- demonstrable oral and written skills in Dutch and English
- excellent social and communicative skills and immunity to stress.

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience starting from a minimum of € 2,379 gross per month to a maximum of € 3,755,- gross per month (salary scale 10) for a full-time position, excluding 8% holiday pay and 8,3% end-of-year gratification and participation in a pension scheme for employees. It's a temporary position for one year.

The starting date for this appointment is 1 September 2012.

Interviews for this position takes place 17 July 2012. The procedure may include a lecture or presentation.

The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

Contract type: 12 maanden

Organisation

Faculty of Arts

The Department of International Relations and International Organization (IRIO) at the Faculty of Arts of the University of Groningen offers a temporary position for Lecturer International Relations (0,6 fte, 1 year).

The Department of IRIO is committed to top tier research combined with high quality education. This commitment to excellence is apparent at both the undergraduate, graduate and PhD levels. IRIO, with over 30 staff members, provides interdisciplinary and international Bachelor and Master degree programmes. Students and staff are drawn to studying international relations and the role of international organization in an integrated manner from historical, political, economic and legal angles. The Department provides an international working environment for an increasing number of Dutch and non-Dutch students and research staff. Teaching is organized in cooperation with staff members from the Department of History, and the faculties of Law and Economics. The Bachelor and Master degree programmes are taught in Dutch and English. There are currently about 1,000 students registered for IRIO programmes. Additionally, the Department is responsible for the Erasmus Mundus 2-year Master degree programme in Humanitarian Action, coordinated by the Network on Humanitarian Action (NOHA). Research in the Department of IRIO is organized around four specializations, respectively in: International Security; International Political Economy; European Integration; and Global Governance.

Additional information

Dr A. van den Assem, Secretary to the board of International Relations
+31 50 3637254,
a.van.den.assem@rug.nl

Wim Slik, Coordinator of the Department
w.k.h.slik@rug.nl

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VACANCY: Postdocs PhDs: Computational Analysis of NGS data

06-21-2012

Vacancy number 21

PROJECT OUTLINE

Genomic alterations are major determinant of responses to (targeted) therapies in cancer. In fact, the best positive and negative predictors of responses to targeted therapies are alterations in kinases or their direct downstream effectors. To gain insight into resistance mechanisms to therapy and thus better tailor treatment, we are approaching this problem from two different angles. First we have transplanted tumors from mouse models of breast cancer and treated these tumors with a range of (targeted) therapies. Matched pre- and post treatment pairs of resistant and sensitive tumors have been full exon sequenced and are available for analysis. The goal is to detect genomic alterations associated with response to therapy. Second, we have acquired large panels of human tumors, on which we are currently performing kinase exon sequencing. More specifically, we are performing sequencing on 1) 400 samples from the NEO-ALTTO study to find alterations associated with resistance to HER2 targeted therapies; 2) at least 200 colorectal samples and 300 breast cancers (triple negatives and invasive lobular carcinomas) to detect alterations frequently occurring in these patient populations. A very strong feature of all these datasets is that matched controls are available to ensure high accuracy in variant calling. The successful candidates will work closely with the biological groups to develop computational approaches for the detection of mutations and copy number alterations associated with specific cancer subtypes as well as therapy response in human and mouse model-derived tumors.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS – EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

We are seeking highly motivated Postdoc and PhD candidates with a degree in bioinformatics or a mathematical discipline with a strong cancer biological interest. Applicants should either have strong modeling/applied statistics skills or strong documented experience in analyzing high-throughput sequencing data. In addition, we strongly value experience in one or more of the following: sequence analysis, machine learning, applied statistics and R, computer science and expression analysis. The candidate also needs to be proficient in a programming language such as Java, Perl or Python, and be comfortable with Linux systems. Fluency in spoken and written English is a strong requirement.

LOCATION

The project will employ the complementary expertise and tools of three groups participating in the Cancer Systems Biology Center (csbc.nki.nl) at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam: Rene Bernards (Molecular Carcinogenesis), Jos Jonkers (Mouse Models for Breast Cancer) and Lodewyk Wessels (Computational Biology). The positions are primarily embedded within the Bioinformatics and Statistics Group (Wessels) (bioinformatics.nki.nl) at the Netherlands Cancer Institute, Amsterdam.

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

The successful candidate will be employed by the Netherlands Cancer Institute. Postdocs will be appointed for a period of 3 years. The gross salary per month will be from € 3.200,- to € 4.095,- according to the FWG-function group 55 or 60, depending on proven qualities and previous experience. PhDs will be employed by the Netherlands Cancer Institute for a period of 4 years. The gross salary per month will be from € 2407,- to € 2964,- according to the PhD scales, depending on proven qualities and previous experience. The terms of employment will be in accordance with the CAO Ziekenhuizen (Collective Labour Agreement for Hospitals).

WANT MORE INFORMATION?

Please contact Dr. Lodewyk Wessels, tel. +31 20 512 7987 or e-mail: l.wessels@nki.nl. Also see bioinformatics.nki.nl and csbc.nki.nl for further information.

INTERESTED?

Your application letter (including your resume, a list of publications and the names and addresses of at least two persons that can be approached for references) can be attached before January 15, 2012 to the application form on our website (see link below). After dispatch of the form you will receive a reaction as soon as possible.

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VACANCY: Lecturer/PhD Researcher American Studies (1,0 fte) (212124)

VACANCY: Lecturer/PhD Researcher American Studies (1,0 fte) (212124)
Organisation

The American Studies Department is seeking a lecturer/PhD candidate to service a rapidly expanding undergraduate student body and boost its ambitious research agenda.
The University of Groningen is the only university in the Netherlands to offer a completely independent BA program in American Studies, as well as an MA program in North American Studies. The curriculum is unique in that it is truly interdisciplinary (no monodisciplinary courses) and designed exclusively for American Studies (no cross-listing with other programs). The curriculum is also unique in The Netherlands in that it is entirely delivered in English. The program offers extensive possibilities for doing (under)graduate work and internships in North America.
The Department of American Studies is the national powerhouse for the development of Early American Studies and Hemispheric American Studies in the Netherlands. Groningen's international and internationally renowned American Studies faculty has previously taught at Harvard, Brown, and Louisiana State University (US), University of Glasgow (UK), York University (Canada), Göttingen University (Germany). Our faculty has shaped the way in which American Studies teaching and research is carried out across The Netherlands and beyond. Our courses represent a comprehensive range of fully interdisciplinary theoretical, historical, socio-political, and cultural approaches to North America, with a special focus on three areas: Early American Studies; Hemispheric American Studies; and Media/Popular Culture Studies.
Potential candidates for the position of lecturer/PhD researcher are encouraged to develop and carry out a research project in one of these three areas of specialization.

Job description

This full-time position of lecturer/PhD researcher is a temporary appointment for five years. The successful candidate is expected to spend 40 percent of her/his time on teaching, and 60 percent on a PhD project in one of the research areas in American Studies mentioned above. For legal reasons (related to the different salary scales and job performance requirements pertaining to each position), there will formally be two separate appointments. After the first year of employment there will be an assessment of the appointee's teaching performance and research, on the basis of which it will be decided whether the appointment will be continued.

Candidates are expected to complete a PhD dissertation within the five-year period.

The candidates' eligibility for the position will be assessed on the basis of:

    their potential to carry out PhD research
    quality, originality and relevance of the research proposal
    relevance of the proposal to the Department's research program
    feasibility for the project to be completed within five years.


The successful candidate will be expected to teach within the BA program in American Studies program, for the most part in such areas as popular culture, cultural theory and rhetoric and composition.

The lecturer/PhD candidate will be enrolled in the research training program of the Graduate School of Humanities and will have to complete additional pedagogical training in order to qualify for a "BKO" teaching certificate.

Candidates should submit a research proposal (max. 1500 words, excl. bibliography) which directly relates to the profile of the department as described above.

Qualifications

    MA degree in American Studies, or a related discipline, preferably with honors
    strong motivation to complete a PhD dissertation in five years
    proven research potential
    proven ability to work across disciplines within an interdisciplinary curriculum
    experience with cultural theory, popular culture and rhetoric and composition
    excellent command of spoken and written English (at near-native level)
    demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collegial manner
    prior experience in teaching at university level is preferred.

Conditions of employment

PhD part
The University of Groningen offers a salary of € 2,042 before taxes per month in the first year to € 2,612 before taxes per month from the fourth year for a full-time position, excluding 8% holiday pay and 8,3% end-of-year gratification and participation in a pension scheme for employees. After the first year of employment there will be an assessment of the candidate's research performance. Based on this, it will be decided whether the appointment will be continued.

Lecturer part
The University of Groningen offers a salary depending on prior qualifications and work experience starting from a minimum of € 2,379 before taxes per month to a maximum of € 3,755 before taxes per month (salary scale 11) for a full-time position, excluding 8% holiday pay and 8,3% end-of-year gratification and participation in a pension scheme for employees. After the first year there will be an assessment of the candidate's teaching performance. Based on this, it will be decided whether the appointment will be continued.

The starting date for this position is 1 September 2012.

The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

The selection procedure may include a guest lecture or presentation.

Application
Applications should consist of:
1. A letter of interest
2. A curriculum vitae (including date and place of birth, details of secondary school education, academic record, and-if applicable-publication details)
3. A copy of the applicant's passport
4. A certified copy of the applicant's university degree certificate (MA or equivalent), as well as a copy of his/her transcript
5. Names, email- and postal addresses of two academic references
6. A research project proposal of no more than four pages (c. 1500 words, excl. bibliography). The proposal should include:

    a short description of the project, its aims and objectives, and provisional thesis
    an analysis of the relevance of the project to the discipline of American Studies
    assessment of the innovative nature of the topic
    an indication of the methodological and theoretical framework and approach
    a proposed timetable for completion of the dissertation
    a working bibliography.


Applications should be sent before 13 July 2012 by means of the application form.

Information

For information you can contact:
Dr W.M. Verhoeven, Prof. of American Culture and Cultural Theory/Head of the American Studies Dept., +31 50 3635838,  w.m.verhoeven@rug.nl

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VACANCY: Postdoc Memory at War in contemporary Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian Literature

Postdoc Memory at War in contemporary Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian Literature

(212132)

Organisation

The Groningen Research Institute for the Study of Culture is one of the three official research institutes of the Faculty of Arts. Research at ICOG represents many periods and disciplines: history and theory of literature, film/TV, theatre, music, visual arts and architecture, research in artistic media and in history and theory of artistic policy-making and organisation, as well as journalism, political, socio-economic, cultural and intellectual history and international relations.
Research at ICOG is characterised by its interdisciplinary nature, which means that the research groups are organised in such a way as to encourage links - both synchronic and diachronic - between them. Within the ICOG there are three main research groups: Politics, Media and Nation-building, Cultures and Identity, and Society and the Arts.

Job description

This postdoc project applies and tests theories about the construction, representation and narrativization of traumatic histories in the context of the East-European memory of the Soviet imperial past(s). The project analyses the problematic assimilation and contamination of the memories of the imperial oppression, Soviet Terror, and the collapse of the Soviet Empire into collective narratives of self that are simultaneously coherent and disturbed. The working hypothesis is that literary texts in Poland, Russia, and Ukraine have played important but different roles in filling post-traumatic gaps and disseminating culturally shared memories. The description of these phenomena will benefit from critical analyses from the perspective of trauma theory. The one-year project will result in a series of publications in peer-reviewed journals in Slavonic studies and trauma studies.

The position is part of the research project "The Imperialism of Martyrdom: Suffering, Agency, and Memory in Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian Films and Novels", coordinated by dr Sander Brouwer of the Dept. of Slavic Languages and Cultures. It is part of the research project "Memory at War: Cultural Dynamics in Poland, Russia, and Ukraine", which has been made possible as a result of the award of a 2009 HERA JRP grant (Humanities in the European Research Area, Joint Research Program) in the category "Cultural Dynamics: Inheritance and Identity". The University of Cambridge is leading this project, it is furthermore accomplished in association with the Universities of Bergen, Helsinki, and Tartu.

Qualifications

• PhD in Slavic Studies or History
• competence in cultural trauma studies
• active knowledge of at least one, and passive knowledge of at least two of the languages involved
• excellent academic record (as shown by a list of examination marks); proven ability to plan and prioritize work and to work to and meet deadlines; strong commitment to excellence in research
• ability to develop creative approaches to problem solving; creativity, curiosity, and ambition; proactive attitude; ability to implement new methods and ideas
• excellent communication skills: effective paper writing skills (demonstrated by publications) and ample experience with delivering presentations
• excellent command of the English language (oral and written).

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers the postdoc a salary of € 3,088 (scale 10, step 6) gross per month for a full-time position. The position requires residence in Groningen. This position is defined according to the UFO function profile 'researcher'.

Employment basis: Temporary for specified period.
Duration of the contract: One year.
Maximum hours per week: 30-32 hours.
Starting date: as soon as possible.

Application deadline
You can apply for this job by sending your entire application in just 1 pdf-file + motivation letter in a separate file before 15 August 2012 by means of the application form. Incomplete dossiers will not be taken into consideration.

Please include
1. A letter of application
2. Your curriculum vitae
3. A list of publications
4. The names and e-mail addresses of two referees who are willing to provide letters of reference (upon request)
5. A short statement (no more than 1,000 words) about your motivation to apply for this project.

Information

For information you can contact:
Dr Sander Brouwer, +31 50 3636062,  sander.brouwer@rug.nl


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