Sunday 27 July 2014

Vacancy: IT Young Professional for non Dutch speaker

Got IT? Prove to bol.com that you're agile enough to merit a position in one of our 20 (!) Scrum teams!
Watch our YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJiZjCrBnIM&feature=youtu.be

The award for best web shop isn't handed out arbitrarily; it has to be earned. At bol.com we have done just that, repeatedly, by virtue of our customer oriented strategy and a healthy drive to innovate. Innovation is in our DNA. We recently launched several attractive new web stores – we are currently going for gold in the sporting goods category – and we are constantly investing in our IT landscape. What other organizations dream about is what we do before lunch. Big data? Hadoop? Automated testing? Been there, done that. Do you want to work on tomorrow's IT solutions today? And do you combine hardcore IT talent with communicative skills and a healthy measure of performance-driven attitude? Prove to bol.com that you're agile enough to merit a position in one of our 24 (!)  Scrum teams!

As Young IT Professional you conceive, develop and implement intelligent IT solutions that put a smile on 4+ million faces. You're not on your own, because you can count on the support of enthusiastic team members – the Messis and Van Persies of the IT developer's community – as well as an experienced coach. After a brief meet & greet phase, you will join one of our Scrum teams and master the finesses of agile while bringing a measurable improvement to the success of our web store. Sometimes in the spotlight, when you implement web platform optimizations, and sometimes behind the scenes, for example when you fine tune recommendations or logistics software. We will rotate you to different Scrum teams so that you experience the breath of bol.com and fully develop your potential, and we will even place you with a business unit during the program. There you will be challenged to analyze complex business requirements and come up with effective, scalable solutions. The exposure to all facets of bol.com will help you grow as an IT professional. And of course you will also spend a lot of time in the ‘training field', because we take all aspects of your personal and professional development seriously. All of this in a challenging big data environment where we are working on the perfect shopping experience of tomorrow, today.


Job Requirements
What you bring to the table

You are an enthusiastic and strongly results-driven budding IT professional with the drive and ambition to make your mark in an innovative organization. You have recently completed your Masters degree (Computer Science, Mathematical IT or comparable) – preferably with distinction – and you combine up to date IT knowledge with excellent communicative skills. Previous experience as a developer, for example from part time work, is welcome but not required. What is required, is a sharp analytical mind, an understanding of the business, and the realization that – as great as information technology is – functionality is the ‘star player'. In addition to this:
  • Mix of IT knowledge and people skills
  • Completed Master's degree: Computer Science, Mathematical CS, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Science or comparable
  • Focus on efficient solutions
  • Passion for latest tools and techniques
  • Interest in, and drive to further develop bol.com as a leading store
  • Desire to learn from and work with distinguished IT professionals


Salary and Benefits
What we offer

Bol.com offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the success of the most acclaimed web store in the Netherlands. As Young Professional you take full part in Scrum teams and rapidly gain knowledge of future-proof IT solutions in a complex, big data environment. An environment that aims to bring 4+ million customers – including your family, friends and acquaintances – a great online shopping experience 365 days per year. And where we continue to meet our ambitious growth targets, even in an adverse economic climate.

Apply here: https://banen.bol.com/solliciteren/660281/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=vacatureplaatsing&utm_campaign=knollenstein

University Lectureship in Christianity in the Modern World (1.0 fte) Vacancy

The tThe Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University Center for the Study of Religion, vacancy 14-200

The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a:

University Lectureship in Christianity in the Modern World (1.0 fte)
Vacancynumber: 14-200

We welcome applications by scholars of religion whose work reflects sensitivity to historical and socio-cultural contexts and the ability to position Christianity in local and global configurations, with attention to its interactions with other cultures and communities. Appointment will be fixed-term from January 2015 through December 2016, with the possibility of extensions of up to four years, and of a permanent position thereafter. Leiden University is committed to diversity, inclusiveness, and equal opportunities.

Since its founding in 1575, Leiden University has built an internationally recognized record of excellence in teaching and research. A founding member of the League of European Research Universities ( LERU ), the University currently has about 23,000 students and 4,000 staff. The Faculty of Humanities consists of subdivisions for the Arts in Society, Creative & Performing Arts, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, Area Studies, and the Study of Religion. It has about 4,500 students and 900 staff. Staff and students come from all over the world. The Faculty offers some 30 BA programs and 45 MA programs. Its Graduate School annually awards about 70 PhD degrees.

The lecturer will hold a position in the Leiden University Center for the Study of Religion ( LUCSoR ), whose mission statement reflects the notion of ‘religion in the world,’ as a nutshell summary of the study of religion at Leiden University. Scholars in LUCSoR structurally work together with colleagues in the Leiden University Institute for Area Studies ( LIAS ). This collaboration is embodied in the Religion & Philosophy network . The lecturer will teach in the BA and MA program in Religious Studies, the BA program in International Studies, and other programs and courses as required. Current staff in the study of religion have expertise in various fields in the Humanities and the Social Sciences. The local research environment includes an excellent library, and is further strengthened by the Leiden University Center for the Study of Islam and Society ( LUCIS ).

Duties & responsibilities

  • Original research and regular dissemination of the results through appropriate channels;
  • Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of BA and MA theses, and contributions to curriculum development;
  • Supervision of PhD research;
  • Acquisition of project funding ( NWO , ERC , etc);
  • Administrative duties;
  • Representation of the field to external audiences and media.
Requirements

  • A PhD degree in a relevant field. Candidates near completion of the degree will be considered.
  • A research and publication record that is commensurate with career stage.
  • Commitment to high-quality teaching practice, and wide teaching scope in terms of content.
  • Disciplinary expertise in a relevant field; specialist knowledge of Christianity in the modern world, from the perspectives outlined above; a broad view of the study of religion, including theories, methods, and research history; the ability to work from interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives.
  • An excellent command of English. Most MA programs at Leiden University are offered in English, and English may be used in BA teaching as well.
  • If the successful applicant is not Dutch-speaking, s/he is expected to acquire a good command of Dutch for practical matters within two years from taking up duty. The University will fund her/his Dutch training at the Academic Language Center.
  • Upon appointment, depending on experience and formal qualifications to date, the lecturer may be required to enter a nationally standardized tertiary teaching skills certification trajectory (BKO or Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs ), successful completion of which is a condition for extensions and tenure.
Terms of emplyment

The rank of University Lecturer ( Universitair Docent ) is roughly equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in North-American terms. Salary range from € 3.259 to € 4.462 gross per month (pay scale 11), commensurate with qualifications, with substantial holiday and end-of-year bonuses. Depending on qualifications, the lecturer may start at the appropriate step in scale 10 until s/he fully meets the requirements for scale 11 as specified by the Faculty of Humanities, particularly with regard to teaching skills certification and the number of years of relevant work experience. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

Applications

Applications must be received by 1 September 2014. Campus interviews are tentatively planned for early October. Queries to Maghiel van Crevel ( m.van.crevel@hum.leidenuniv.nl ), with cc to Ernestine van der Wall ( e.g.e.van.der.wall@hum.leidenuniv.nl ). Applications should be in English, and be submitted to the Christianity Search Committee at vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl , with the items listed below included in this order in *one* PDF document named ‘FAMILY NAME – Given name – 14-200’:
  • A CV including education and employment history, publications, and courses taught;
  • A letter of motivation including a personal vision of the study of religion, and specifically of Christianity in the modern world;
  • A research agenda with clear potential for applications to funding bodies such as NWO and ERC (max 2 pages);
  • A teaching statement (1 page);
  • Two sample course descriptions;
  • Names, positions and email addresses of three referees (no reference letters).
http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/14-200-university-lectureship-in-christianity-in-the-modern-world-vacancy-leiden-university.html

Vacancy: Two full-time Assistant Professors (Universitair Docenten) Psychology at Leiden University

Faculty of Social Sciences, Institute of Psychology, The Social and Organizational Psychology Unit, vacancy 14-201

The Institute of Psychology at Leiden University comprises six units for teaching and research: Cognitive Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Health and Neuro Psychology, Methodology and Statistics, Developmental Psychology, and Social and Organizational Psychology.
The unit Social and Organizational Psychology has vacancies for:

Two full-time Assistant Professors (Universitair Docenten)
Vacancy number: 14-201

Responsibilities

  • The Assistant Professors will be involved in the teaching of different topics and curricula (at the Bachelor and Master level Master level (Social and Organizational Psychology and/or Economic and Consumer Psychology), offered by the section, and will supervise students at different stages of their education (first year tutorials, Bachelor research project, Master thesis, Professional internship).
  • The Assistant Professors will contribute to the research program of the section, which addresses different topics in social and economic decision making, group dynamics, and intergroup relations.
  • The Assistant Professors will participate in further development of the research program of the social and organizational psychology section, and will make an effort to acquire external research funds.
  • The Assistant Professors can be requested to participate in administrative and/or service activities, up to a maximum of 10% of their working hours.
Requirements

We seek accomplished university teachers, who have demonstrated excellence in teaching abilities, and have experience with various types of teaching and supervision of students at different stages of their education. They are able to (soon) meet the requirements set for a Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO).
Candidates should have demonstrated excellent research skills, evident from (among others) a completed PhD thesis, and (international) publications on topics in social or organizational psychology. Candidates will (soon) be able to meet the publication requirements set for Full Members of the national research network in social and organizational psychology, the Kurt Lewin Institute.

We offer

The successful candidates will be offered a temporary position for the duration of four years. The salary level depends on previous research and teaching experience, and ranges between € 3.295 (salary scale 11) and € 5.070 gross per month (salary scale 12).

Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the CAO for Dutch Universities with additional holiday (8%) and end-of-year bonuses(8.3%).

Information

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. E. van Dijk (telephone: +31 – 71 – 527 3709; email: Dijk@fsw.leidenuniv.nl ) or Prof. Dr. N. Ellemers (telephone: +31 – 71 – 527 3706; email: Ellemers@fsw.leidenuniv.nl ).

Applications

Applications (specifying the vacancy number), including a CV specifying teaching experience and a full publication list can be submitted – before September the 15th - to: vacature@fsw.leidenuniv.nl .
Receipt of your application will be confirmed by e-mail. If you have not received a confirmation within three days after submission, please contact us at +31 - 71 - 527 3427.

See: http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/14-201-two-full-time-assistant-professors-universitair-docenten-vacancy-leiden-university.html

Sunday 20 July 2014

Let me tell you something about myself


I am not a recruiter but an immigration lawyer. A few years ago I was discussing with a friend in the UK who was a recruiter that we in the Netherlands had so many vacancies in farmjobs and that employers were looking abroad for farmhands. At the same time I received feedback from former clients that people who had gotten a refugestatus in the Netherlands had trouble finding jobs due to our difficult language they had to master. So I decided to place jobs in English on a blogpage when I would stumble upon one. The FB page is also the result of that.
I am wondering who you all are and what is the reason you guys are following this page. Do you have special request like certain jobs you are interested in? Have you already applied on a job here and maybe even got one via this page? I am kind of curious what the impact of this page is. So please let me know

Sunday 13 July 2014

VACANCY- PhD Position in Migration and Entrepreneurship - TRANSMIC ITN Marie Curie project


Job description

In the framework of the TRANSMIC project, the Maastricht Graduate School of Governance (Maastricht University) and UNU-MERIT is recruiting a PhD researcher for a period of three years. You will work on a research project concerning Entrepreneurship and Migration. This project will explore the linkages between migration and entrepreneurism either in the immigrant destination country or in the origin country upon return. Supervisors for this project includeProf. Dr. Wim Naudé and Dr. Melissa Siegel. The PhD candidate will be enrolled in the PhD program in Economics and Governance www.merit.unu.edu/training/phd-programme-in-economics-and-governance/. The successful candidate will also participate in the research training sessions in the framework of the TRANSMIC ITN Marie Curie project.

Requirements

A master’s degree in economics, development studies, sociology or a related social science.
Proven track record working in the area of migration.
Field experience is an asset.
Strong qualitative and quantitative skills are an asset.
You should have an excellent command of English (Academic IELTS score of 7.5 or higher; or TOEFL Internet-based test score of 113 or higher).
Strong analytical capacity.
Good organisational skills.
Affinity with work in an interdisciplinary and highly international environment.
Willingness and proven ability to work in a team.
In light of the mobility requirements set by the European Commission for this project, you must NOT have lived in the Netherlands for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to taking up the position.
It is the policy of the TRANSMIC project to increase the number of women employed. Also members of ethnic minority groups and handicapped people are explicitly invited to apply.

More info: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UM/vacancy/23814/lang/en/

Thursday 10 July 2014

VACANCY: School Nurse The British School in The Netherlands - Den Haag

School Nurse
The British School in The Netherlands - Den Haag
We are looking for a part-time School Nurse to join our BSN team currently for a post at Junior School Diamanthorst. The responsibilities of a School Nurse include, amongst others, administering First Aid and advising parents and staff on matters of school health policy and health education.
Candidates must currently be a Registered Nurse (RN) and will ideally have experience of working with children of Primary school age (3-11 years). You should be able to demonstrate particular sensitivity for the health and safety issues affecting children under 11 and will ideally have previous experience in a school setting. The successful candidate would also be expected to actively contribute to the school's commitment to the promotion of a safe and healthy environment for pupils and staff.
This role will be part-time, two days per week (08:30 – 16:30), however some flexibility may be required to suit the needs of the school. Please note that one of the working days is likely to be a Wednesday.
For further details please see the Job Description attached to this advert on our website.
Location: Junior School Diamanthorst
Salary scale: €33,709.35 to €42,007.98 (pro-rata)
Starting date: 01/09/2014
Closing date: 11/07/2014
Interview date: 15/07/2014
Category: Non - Teaching
Job Type: Part time
Please apply for this position direct via The British School in The Netherlands website
http://www.britishschool.nl/page.cfm?p=666