VACANCY / VACATURE: Instrument scientist (f/m) (Utrecht, Netherlands)

The expertise group Instrument Science has a vacancy for an

Instrument scientist (f/m)

Within the climate and air quality program of SRON, you will work on the development, manufacturing and testing of immersed diffraction gratings for several space missions. These optical components are key technology enabling a next generation of spaceborne spectrometers in the short wave infrared wavelength range for the detection of greenhouse gases and pollutants. These instruments are being developed for the European Space Agency by consortia of European industries and research institutes.
The candidate will perform the following tasks:

• Act as system engineer in flight hardware delivery projects;
• Act as assembly, integration and verification manager in flight hardware delivery projects;
• Analyze optical performance test results;
• Prepare documentation for reviews according to ECSS standard;
• Manage supplier contacts.

Functie-eisen

• At least master of science level, a Ph.D. degree in applied Physics is preferred;
• Experience in research and development;
• Experience in microfabrication;
• Experience in design or use of optical systems;
• Experience with or interest in project management;
• Experience with working in an industrial environment;
• Go-getter, self-starter, communicator.

We also encourage excellent MSc candidates who do not have obtained a Ph.D to apply.

Arbeidsvoorwaarden

Employment of this full-time position at SRON-Utrecht is by NWO (The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research) and will be for a period of 2 years with possible extension. The salary will be in accordance with the salary scales of NWO with a maximum of € 5204,- gross per month on a full-time basis (highly depending on education and experience).
NWO has good secondary employment conditions such as:

• An end of year bonus of 8,33% of the gross yearly salary;
• 42 days of vacation leave a year on full-time basis;
• An excellent pension scheme;
• Options for (additional) personal development;
• Excellent facilities for parental leave;
• A holiday allowance of 8% of the gross yearly salary.

Organisatie

SRON

SRON's mission is to bring about breakthroughs in international space research. Therefore the institute develops pioneering technology and advanced space instruments, and uses them to pursue fundamental astrophysical research, Earth science and exoplanetary research. As national expertise institute SRON gives counsel to the Dutch government and coordinates national contributions to international space missions. SRON stimulates the implementation of space science in our society.

Additionele informatie

For further information about the position, please contact dr. A. van Amerongen, Section manager within the expertise group Instrument Science, telephone +31-(0)88-777 5885. Information about SRON can be found at www.sron.nl.
If you wish to apply you can send a motivation letter with CV to jobs@sron.nl. Please state the vacancy number 1167 in the subject of your mail. Applications will be accepted until 8 June 2015.

More: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/NWO/vacancy/28208/lang/nl/

Vacancy in The Netherlands: Reservations Representative at Eurail - Utrecht

Are you service-minded, flexible, independent and organized? Do you feel at home in an international environment? Then apply for:

Reservations Representative
Utrecht

Who is Eurail.com?

Eurail.com is a fast growing e-commerce company based in the Netherlands. We sell rail passes to travelers who want to discover Europe the best way possible: by train. We sell the Interrail pass to European residents and the Eurail pass to non-European residents. We have a global reach with customers from every country imaginable ordering their pass from us. Our main market is the US, UK, Canada and Down Under. But we also have many customers from South-America, Asia and Europe.

Eurail.com offers the best of both worlds: We are in the top largest Internet companies in the Netherlands with an estimated annual turnover of over €75 million. At the same time we are a small company in terms of our team; we’re currently 70 people at the headquarters and a lot of temporary employees. Eurail.com is owned by 32 European railway and boat companies.

Job purpose

From our headquarters in Utrecht we are offering train reservations to our customers. For this service we are looking for reservations representatives.

In this role you will be responsible for booking train reservations.

We are looking for people who enjoy assisting our customers and help them making their European train journey go as smoothly as possible. Are you proactive, enthusiastic and do you know your languages, then we’re looking for you.

Key tasks and responsibilities

    Making train reservations;
    Customer contact by email and phone;
    Administrative work;
    Optimizing workflow: recommending improvements to procedures;
    Teamwork.

Who are we looking for?

        You are available to work for 16-40 hours per week from mid March until August 1 st 2015;
        Your English is perfect, both spoken and written;
        Spanish and Dutch language skills, both spoken and written, is a plus;
        You have affinity with computers and experience with Word, Outlook, Excel;
        You quickly get acquainted with new systems;
        You have an EU passport or a permit to work in the Netherlands;
        You live in Utrecht or nearby Utrecht.

Competences

    You work independently and proactively;
    You are accurate, with a keen eye for detail;
    You have a sense of humor and team spirit;
    You are a strong communicator, both written and spoken;
    You are looking for a service-focused job in a young, compact organization;
    You have a flexible attitude towards work schedules;
    You surprise customers with your perfect preparation: you engage and anticipate customers’ needs.

What do we offer?

    Product and engagement trainings;
    A young, growing organization;
    The opportunity to contribute to our company achievements in a concrete and directly visible way;
    A truly international environment;
    A €10,- gross hourly wage; no travel expenses;
    Due to the seasonal character of our products, the workload varies per week. This means that work schedules also change.

Interested?

Do you recognize yourself in this vacancy and do you also have relevant experience? Email us your CV and cover letter in English. Applications can be sent before January 31 2015 to: jobs@eurail.com , Attn. Recruiter Claudia Hagenaars, mentioning the vacancy Reservations Representative. Qualified candidates will be invited to do an at home language test and potentially a recruitment day. Recruitment days will be held on February 19 th 2015 and February 26 th 2015. You must be available on one of these 2 days if you’re interested in this vacancy.

Questions?

Questions about this vacancy can be sent to jobs@eurail.com . You will be contacted soon.

Vacancy in The Netherlands: Accountant (Payroll Department) - Utrecht area

Accountant (Payroll Department) - Utrecht area

Responsibilities:

The Staff Accountant Payroll is responsible for:

- Timely and accurate accounting and reporting of payroll costs in compliance with US GAAP;

- Performing month end accruals for vacation, time for time and other payroll related accruals.

Furthermore the Staff Accountant assists in analysing payroll costs compared to previous periods and solves any discrepancies where necessary. This person works independently and provides advice within the area of expertise to functional or operational area managers. Further in this role the incumbent is expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting the solution through the application of acquired technical experience.

Main Tasks:

    Prepare month end payroll journals based on information received from payroll vendors. Liaise with payroll vendor or payroll ops in case information is inaccurate or insufficient
    Perform month-end and year-end closing activities including calculation of payroll accruals (vacation, time for time, pension, wage and employer taxes etc)
    Process payroll bank account transactions
    Prepare monthly account reconciliations and resolve issues with payroll ops, banking or other departments
    Assist in monthly payroll analysis
    Review payroll wires and perform verification of bank payments
    Support a variety of ad hoc projects as required

Requirements:

    HBO / Bachelors degree in Accounting or country equivalent education
    At least 2 to 3 years related work experience
    Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required
    Excellent analysing skills
    People Soft (HRMS and Finance) experience is a plus
    Clear and effective communications skills
    Fluent in English (verbal & written)
    General understanding of payslips/ payroll process is advantageous
    Team player with service-oriented attitude
    Proactive, well organized with hard working mentality
    Able to handle tight deadlines

Company profile

International retail company.
Location
NL - Utrecht
Publication date
31-12-2014

http://www.togetherabroad.nl/jobs/job-accountant-payroll-department-utrecht-area-nl-utrecht-508838-31.html

Job - PhD Researcher "The receptor approach and public international law" (1,0 fte)

PhD Researcher "The receptor approach and public international law" (1,0 fte)

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance
Function types	PhD positions, Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fields	Law
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 2062 - € 2638
Education	University Graduate
Job number	581874
Translations	en

Apply for this job within 20 days

Job description

SIM will be appointing three PhD researchers to engage in research on the so-called ‘receptor approach to human rights’. The receptor approach identifies the social institutions which are already in place in a given country to meet international human rights requirements, and it indicates how these institutions may be improved if they fall short of those requirements. By relying as much as possible on home-grown remedies, the receptor approach sets out to do justice to local culture and, at the same time, to enhance international human rights protection, especially in areas where such enhancement is most needed (see Tom Zwart, Using Local Culture to Further the Implementation of International Human Rights: The Receptor Approach, 34 (2012) Human Rights Quarterly, pp. 546-569). The project is being funded by the Dutch Foreign Office. The following topic will be researched:

The receptor approach and public international law
The PhD researcher covering this topic will look into the question if and how the receptor approach matches the requirements set by public international law regarding human rights. Thus, the receptor approach assumes that human rights may be implemented through non-legal means like culture and social institutions; that countries may retain their own – traditional – value system when they become signatories to human rights treaties; that the individual-versus-the-state paradigm is one but certainly not the only way to bring human rights to fruition; that the state can discharge its responsibility for implementing human rights obligations by leaving it mainly to non-state actors like the family and the community to realise human rights. The question is whether and how these elements of the receptor approach can be fitted into public international law regarding human rights.

Requirements

Applicants for this position are expected to have a master's degree, profound knowledge of public international law regarding human rights, exemplified by having completed an LLM in this area. Having working experience within an international institution governed by public international law and being familiar with TWAIL and other critical approaches to international are considered assets in this regard.

The researchers for all three topics are expected to write a PhD thesis in a timely fashion under the supervision of the director of the Receptor Project, Prof. Tom Zwart; to participate in and contribute to the activities of the School; to enroll in the School’s PhD training program; and to prepare papers for submission to peer-reviewed journals. Approximately 80% of the time will be devoted to researching and writing the thesis, while 20% will be spent on other activities, including taking courses.

Conditions of employment

We offer a PhD position with a gross monthly salary starting at € 2,062 in the first year to € 2,638 in the fourth year of employment. The successful candidates will be offered an initial contract as a PhD student for 18 months. Upon positive evaluation of the PhD students’ performance the contract will be extended by 2,5 years. We offer a pension scheme, a holiday allowance of 8% per year and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch Universities.

The starting date will be September 1st, 2013. The PhD researchers will be based at the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance of Utrecht University.

Organisation

Utrecht University has great ambitions for its teaching quality and study success rates. This also applies to its clear research profiles which are centred around four themes: Sustainability, Life Sciences, Youth & Identity, and Institutions. Utrecht University plays a prominent role in our society and contributes to finding the answers to topical and future societal issues.
With 4000 students and 500 employees the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance is one of the largest faculties of Utrecht University. It is also one of the oldest and is housed in some 10 historical buildings in the centre of the city of Utrecht. Thanks to a broad range of departments, renowned research institutes and an outstandingly equipped library, the organisation is an active part of society.
The Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM), the Utrecht branch of the Netherlands School of Human Rights Research, is a research institute of the School of Law. Through its research program on Human Rights in a World of Conflict and Diversity, SIM participates in the focus area Conflicts and Human Rights. SIM is the Utrecht member of the Netherlands School of Human Rights Research, a consortium of six Dutch universities and the T.M.C. Asser Institute, which have pooled their resources in the area of human rights research. The School focuses in particular on multidisciplinary research on human rights in Asia and Africa, which is exemplified by the Receptor Project.

Additional information

Questions about the Receptor Project and the vacancies can be addressed to Tom Zwart, by email and phone +316 2705 2580.

More information about employer Utrecht University on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/18618

VACANCY: Full Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging

Full Professor of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (1,0 fte)

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	University Utrecht, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Function types	Professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers
Scientific fields	Natural Sciences, Health
Hours	40.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 4904 - € 7142
Education	Doctorate
Job number	480344
Translations	en

Apply for this job within 19 days

Job description

You will lead and work within the division of Diagnostic Imaging. The division performs diagnostics on patients of the departments of 'Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals' and 'Equine Sciences', on external clients from practitioners and on experimental animals. The division currently comprises 8 staff members and 11 technical support. The division has state-of-the-art facilities. The services of the division cover the entire broadness of the field.
The full professor is responsible for the overall quality of the work and the associated research and teaching programmes in both areas regardless of her or his primary expertise

Your primary tasks are:

• organizing and directing the diagnostic services in close collaboration with the clinical directors;
• innovating diagnostic imaging in veterinary practice in close collaboration with the medical imaging department of the University Medical Centre Utrecht (UMCU);
• coordinating and co-developing the innovation and educational activities of the division;
• directing the research programme of the division in the context of the faculty-wide programme;
• distributing scientific results via publications in high-ranking scientific journals and to other stakeholders;
• acquiring extramural research funds;
• contributing to the faculty organization and the well-being of the scientific community  by participation in management and faculty committees.

Requirements

We are searching for a colleague who:

• has a DVM and PhD degree and has broad experience with veterinary diagnostic imaging in an academic clinical setting, and is a diplomate of the European or American College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging;
• is internationally recognized as an outstanding expert in the field of diagnostic imaging;
• has a clear vision on the development of the field of diagnostic imaging;
• has excellent teaching skills and is familiar with veterinary curricula;
• has an excellent track record of publishing in high-ranking international scientific (bio)medical and veterinary journals on a regular basis and is regularly invited for keynote lectures at international conferences;
• has a proven track record in acquisition of funds;
• has a ‘senior-level academic teaching and/or research qualification’ or equivalent;
• has excellent communication and proven management skills and inspires co-workers to achieve excellence;
• is able to speak the English language fluently and is willing to learn and speak the Dutch language; 

Conditions of employment

We offer a full-time permanent position.

The gross salary varies, depending on previous qualifications and experience, and will amount between € 4.904,- and € 7.142,- gross per month (full time appointment in scale H2 of the Collective Labour Agreement of the Dutch Universities).
Salaries are supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8 % and a year-end bonus of 8.3 % per year. In addition, there are outstanding secondary benefits such as a minimum of 29 days holiday per year, study facilities, and a pension plan. More information on our terms of employment.

Organisation

Utrecht University’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UUFVM) is the only Veterinary School in the Netherlands and belongs to the international top in education, research and veterinary medical patient care. UUFVM is one of the few European veterinary schools accredited by the American and Canadian Veterinary Medical Associations and the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education.
The faculty employs approximately 1000 veterinarians, scientists and support staff and counts 1500 students. To facilitate coherence and the attainment of ‘critical mass’, its research functions are coordinated by the Institute of Veterinary Sciences and the Graduate School of Life Sciences. Further information about UUFVM and Utrecht University is available via the website www.uu.nl
 

Additional information

Informal inquiries should be directed to Prof dr. J.Rothuizen, phone: + 31 30 253 1692; j.rothuizen@uu.nl.
Candidates may be invited for an assessment procedure.
Utrecht University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. It welcomes nominations of and applications from women and members of minority groups.

More information about employer Utrecht University on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/15227

Bron: http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UU/vacancy/15227/lang/en/

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

Apply for this job within 46 days

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.

More information about employer Utrecht University on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/15051

Vacancy: lecturer for the study programme International Communication and Media

Enthusiastic lecturer and up to a new challenge? What do you think of teaching across borders, across cultures? And in English? Hogeschool Utrecht is looking for a Lecturer Cross media (0,5 - 0,8 fte)

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Utrecht, the Netherlands
Function types	Professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers, Research, Development, Innovation, Education
Scientific fields	Behaviour and Society, Language and Culture
Hours	20.0 - 32.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 2471 - € 370
Education	University Graduate
Job number	AT 279244
Translations	en

Apply for this job within 1 day

Job description

Crossmediality is the central theme of our faculty with state-of-the-art activities, both for education and research. For you being an enthusiastic expert this offers a great opportunity to inspire both students and fellow lecturers with your expertise.
Your work:
You teach and develop courses, in English, for the study programme International Communication and Media. This concerns both theory and the practice of crossmedia. For example, in courses such as Media Exploration, Campaign Plan and Corporate Image. You tutor students for projects, work placements and graduation assignments. It is also possible to carry out practice oriented research or to work for one of the other programmes of the faculty, participate  in faculty projects, especially when it concerns crossmedia and curriculum development. 

Requirements

You have a master's degree, preferably in communication or (cross)media. Didactic experience and the ability to use various didactic forms are preferred. Assessment and curriculum development have your particular interest. You gained experience in professional crossmedial and/or communication practice or you have experience with doing practice oriented research. Your English proficiency is excellent. Being competent in a culturally generic way, i.e. being good at dealing with differences, is essential for this job. The diversity of the ICM team will be enriched by your own background/history. You are a team player and you take initiative and responsibility for the tasks at hand.

Conditions of employment

You'll receive a contract for a year (D4) for a maximum of 0.8 fte. The gross salary for a full-time position is at least € 2471.- with a maximum of € 3740.- (scale 10). In addition you will receive, in accordance with the cao hbo (collective labour agreement of Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences), a holiday bonus of 8% and a thirteenth month. In addition, we have excellent opportunities for studying and development.

Contract type: Temporary, 1 year

Organisation

Hogeschool Utrecht

Department

Faculteit Communicatie & Journalistiek

Additional information

You can find more information about working at the Utrecht University of Applied Sciences at www.hu.nl, under "werken bij HU".
Would you like more information about this vacancy, then please contact Dr. Richard Versmissen, programme manager ICM, +31 (0) 88) 481 3439.
Please note that the interviews will be in English.

More information about employer HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/14368

See here: http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/Hogeschool-Utrecht--HU-/vacancy/14368/lang/en/

Vacancy: Ph.D. student Oncology

Ph.D. student m/f, vacancy number 2012/0224

Location	Utrecht, provincie Utrecht
Function types	PhD positions, Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fields	Health
Hours	36.0 hours per week
Salary	maximum € 2700
Education	University Graduate
Job number	2012/0224
Translations	en

Job description

You will be working in the Laboratory of Experimental Oncology in a group led by Dr. S.M.A. Lens. Research focuses on understanding how faithful chromosome segregation is normally ensured and why this segregation process is perturbed in cancer cells. The project encompasses biochemical, molecular biological, and cell-imaging techniques. You will also enroll in the CGDB Ph.D. program of Utrecht University’s Graduate School of Life Sciences.

Requirements

You are an enthusiastic, motivated Ph.D. student with a master’s degree in (medical) biology or (bio)chemistry. You must eventually be able to carry responsibility for your own research project and be a team player. You should also be able to communicate your work to an international scientific audience. Experience with cell culture, microscopy, safe microbiological techniques and radioactive isotopes would be an advantage.

Conditions of employment

For this 100% post the maximum salary will be € 2.700,- per month. This will be a temporary appointment for 4 years. 

Contract type: Temporary, 4 years

Department

Headed by Prof. E. Voest and Prof. G. Kops, the Laboratory of Experimental Oncology is a dynamic research lab in the Department of Medical Oncology. The lab hosts several research groups working on different cancer-related topics, including chemotherapy resistance, cancer genome sequencing, and causes and consequences of chromosomal instability. The lab is multidisciplinary and international, which ensures scientific quality and a good atmosphere.

More information about employer University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/13812

How to apply: see here:  http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UMCU/vacancy/13812/lang/en/