English speaking vacancies in Holland: Astronomy

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Saturday, 21 January 2012

PhD Student for Astronomy

Specificaties - (uitleg)

Locatie	Nijmegen
Functietypes	PhD positions
Wetenschappelijke discipline	Natural Sciences
Uren	38.0 uren per week
Salaris	maximaal € 2612
Werk-/denkniveau	University Graduate
Vacaturenummer	62.08.12
Vertalingen	en

Solliciteer binnen 32 dagen op deze vacature

Functiebeschrijving

The Department of Astrophysics invites applications for a PhD student position in the Galactic Magnetism group led by Dr Marijke Haverkorn.

As a PhD Student, you will use the innovative low-frequency telescope LOFAR to survey polarized synchrotron emission in our Milky Way. This synchrotron emission uniquely traces weak magnetic fields in the Milky Way gaseous halo, a relatively uncharted terrain. You will process LOFAR data, with which you will gain in-depth knowledge of radio interferometry and LOFAR. You will use this data to investigate the large-scale structure of the Milky Way magnetic field, and determine what this implies for the origin and evolution of Galactic magnetic fields.
You will be an active member of the international Magnetism Key Science Project consortium and participate in consortium meetings, conferences and working visits.

Functie-eisen

You should be an enthusiastic, independent, and highly qualified candidate interested in observational and/or theoretical/computational aspects of scientific research on galactic magnetic fields and interstellar gas.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

- you will be appointed for an initial period of 18 months, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by 2.5 years.
- the gross starting salary amounts to € 2,042 per month based on full-time employment, and will increase to € 2,612 per month in the fourth year;
Applicants of any nationality are eligible, and women and members of minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

Dienstverband: Temporary, 4 years.

Organisatie

Radboud University Nijmegen

Strategically located in Europe, Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic communities in the Netherlands. A place with a personal touch, where top-flight education and research take place on a beautiful green campus in modern buildings with state-of-art facilities.

Afdeling

Faculty of Science

The Department of Astrophysics is part of the Institute of Mathematics, Astrophysics and Particle Physics (IMAPP) of the Faculty of Science. We offer a pleasant work atmosphere, and a vibrant and supportive environment with strong expertise in frontline research areas such as astroparticle physics, black holes and AGN, compact binaries, gravitational waves, galactic astrophysics, and cosmic magnetism. The department is firmly embedded in the international astronomy and astroparticle physics community.

Radboud University hosts approximately 17,500 students and is located within easy cycling distance from the lively centre of Nijmegen, the oldest city in the Netherlands. The city is situated close to the German border and well connected to other major population centres in the Netherlands and Germany (e.g. Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam, the Ruhr area, Cologne).

No commercial propositions please.

Additionele informatie

dr. Marijke Haverkorn, assistant professor
+31 24 3652809
m.haverkorn@astro.ru.nl

www.astro.ru.nl/wiki/news

Radboud University Nijmegen

Found here: http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/RUN/vacancy/12654/lang/en/

Sunday, 11 December 2011

Business Developer Space (m/f) Deal maker - bridging the gap between technology and business in a global playing field.

Specificaties - (uitleg)

Locatie	Delft
Functietypes	Policy and staff positions,Marketing & Communications,Research, Development, Innovation, Managerial positions
Wetenschappelijke discipline	Natural Sciences,Engineering
Uren	40.0 uren per week
Werk-/denkniveau	University Graduate
Vacaturenummer	13798
Vertalingen	en

Solliciteer binnen 40 dagen op deze vacature

On behalf of TNO Space you will be responsible for developing the space market. By identifying future space projects and being involved in these projects at a commercial level, you will proactively contribute to the TNO Space strategy. You identify current and future customer needs and market opportunities.

The position encompasses two main task areas: optical mechanical instruments for science missions (for instance for ESA) and earth-based astronomy (for ESO and other organisations).

You are part of the Business Development Team Space (6 FTEs) which focuses on four themes - Earth Observation Instrumentation, Space Science Instrumentation, Mission Critical Components and Space Data Utilisation. You work in a technical/commercial matrix organisation and report to the Commercial Manager and the Business Line Manager Space.

More specifically, you will be responsible for:• Management of sales and tender processes (from initiation, contract negotiations and contract closing to after sales;
• Gaining position within various consortia / prime contractors;
• Proactive role as sparring partner with a view to achieving business objectives;
• Identifying the needs of the market and establishing networks within (new) markets;
• Identifying future space projects;
• Implementation of the TNO strategy in the space market;
• TNO positioning and recognition within the space industry;
• Development of and linking up with relevant Business Cases;
• Consolidation of, initiating and developing contacts with (new) customers and stakeholders in the areas of upstream and downstream space.

Profile

Preferably, you have a background and network in the space market. You have a proven understanding of complex business development processes and have experience as a sales manager, business developer or project manager, with a passion for technology. You are comfortable in both a technical/scientific and commercial environment.

In addition, you have:
• Knowledge of technical and consultative sales processes;
• The ability to maintain contacts and advise customers at various levels, preferably on strategic space industry issues;
• Knowledge of (future) space programmes;
• A proven ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment;
• An academic technical background (such as astronomy, physics, nuclear physics, particle physics electronics, applied physics);
• A good command of the English language (knowledge of Dutch is preferred, but not required).

A challenging, international and commercial position at TNO; an organisation that has a competitive edge in bridging the gap between science, business development and space technology. A proactive role in promoting and improving TNO’s current and future presence in the space industry. Diversity of nationalities and cultures, strong brand and innovation are leading core values.

Contact at all levels within industry, European Commission, major projects and prestigious international space programmes. The opportunity to combine science and technology with strategic commercial objectives. Modern technologies in transforming markets. Competitive remuneration and relocation package.

TNO

TNO is a knowledge organisation that aims to create innovations that sustainably boost the competitive strength of industry and the welfare of society. With 4,100 professionals at its disposal, TNO focuses on 7 topical themes with 3 areas of expertise. Within the area of Technical Sciences, expert knowledge and innovative technology are applied to find practical solutions to a diversity of issues.

TNO Space (approx. 150 FTEs, € 20 million turnover) is a world-class player in the development of state of the art optomechanical instruments and mission critical components for earth observation and science. TNO Space also holds a strong position in earth-based astronomy and in the utilisation and processing of space data in the fields of climate, water, agriculture and security.

For more information, please contact Marc V. Sterel (Executive Consultant) or Carmen Adams (Recruiter) at Mercuri Urval, tel. +31 (0)33 4 50 14 00 . Further information can also be found at www.tno.nl.

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Keywords:Technology, Space, Research, Innovation, Science, Business Development, Master, Astronomy, Physics, Technical, WO, Academic, The Netherlands, Holland, Delft, Zuid Holland, Den Haag, Rotterdam, Job, Vacany, Vacature, Werk, Baan.

Found here: http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/Mercuri-Urval/vacancy/12270/lang/en/

Introduction of the ‘European Blue Card’

As from 19 June 2011 the Netherlands has a new purpose of stay: the European Blue Card. The European Blue Card is a separate purpose of stay in addition to the existing National Highly Skilled Migrant Programme. The EU Blue Card Council Directive is intended for highly skilled foreign nationals who do not have EU, EEA or Swiss nationality, and who wish to work in one of the member states of the EU. The Directive is also meant to make it easier to settle in another EU member state. A residence permit will always be required in that other member state, however. To obtain this residence permit the employee must comply with the conditions applicable in that member state.

The conditions for residence in the Netherlands as an EU Blue Card holder are stricter than those for residence as a Highly Skilled Migrant. The employee must have a contract for highly qualified employment for at least one year, earning at least EUR 60,000 gross (in 2011). The employee must have completed a course of higher education lasting at least three years. The employee must prove this by having his diploma assessed by Nuffic. For a regulated profession, a competent authority will take decisions about the admission to that profession.

Advantages
One of the advantages of the EU Blue Card is that it is easier for an EU Blue Card holder and his family members to settle in another EU member state at a later date. After eighteen months foreign nationals who have an EU Blue Card are exempted from the provisional residence permit (MVV) requirement, if they want to work in another EU member State. In this second member state the employee must submit an application for a residence permit as a holder of an EU Blue Card. Each member state may implement the directive in slightly different ways. If someone holds a Blue Card in the Netherlands, this does not mean that the requirements are also met in other member states.

Another advantage is that after having stayed lawfully with the EU Blue Card holder in the Netherlands for two years, the family members may apply for a residence permit for ‘continued residence’. For other purposes of stay this is only possible after having stayed lawfully in the Netherlands for three years. The family members must have resided legally and continuously within the territory of an EU member state for at least five years, however. An employee who has stayed legally in the Netherlands as an EU Blue Card holder for two years may apply for the status of ‘long-term resident as a non-EU member country national’. He must have resided legally and continuously within EU territory for five years and must comply with the other conditions for this purpose of stay.

Highly skilled migrants from outside of the EU

A highly skilled migrant is a migrant who comes to the Netherlands to be employed, and has a gross annual income of at least €47,565, or €34,881 if he/she is under thirty. This income requirement does not apply if the employee enters service for certain functions in an educational or research institution. For information on the specific functions to which this clause applies, you can inquire at the IND office for labour and highly skilled migrants. When a foreign national has been granted residence in the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant, the employer of the highly skilled migrant is not required to be in possession of a work permit for that foreign national.

Professional soccer players, ministers of religion, teachers of religion and prostitutes are not eligible for a residency as highly skilled migrant.

Important!
The amounts stated above will be indexed every year as of 1 January.