Vacancy: Researcher in Informatics / Geoinformatics

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Enschede
Function types	Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fields	Natural Sciences
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 2403 - € 2542
Education	University Graduate
Job number	568396

Job description

For the faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC), University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands we are looking for 1 researcher to work on the:
Development of data analysis modules within a Web-based Spatial Decision Support System (SDSS).
This is one of the 5 researcher positions for 18 months, financed by the European Community, that are available within the European Marie Curie Initial Training Network “CHANGES” . For more information on the other 4 positions see www.changes-itn.eu. The CHANGES network will develop an advanced understanding of how global changes (related to environmental and climate change as well as socio-economical change) will affect the temporal and spatial patterns of hydro-meteorological hazards and associated risks in Europe; how these changes can be assessed, modelled, and incorporated in sustainable risk management strategies, focusing on spatial planning, emergency preparedness and risk communication.
One of the main components of the project is the development of a Web-based Spatial Decision Support System  (SDSS)to analyze the effect of risk reduction planning alternatives on reducing the risk now and in the future, and support decision makers in selecting the best alternatives.

Requirements

- MSc in informatics/ computer sciences/ geoinformatics
- Good programming skills
- Less than 4 years research experience after receiving MSc
- Willingness to travel as the selected researchers will be meeting frequently and will spend about 30% of their time with one of the other project partners in Europe.
- Able to work in a team, as the development of the SDSS is a team-effort.
- Strong object oriented programming background (e.g. C++, Python)
- Strong experience in working with open source GIS software and their built-in functionalities
- Experiences in working with relational database such as Postgres and PostGIS with SQL.
- Good knowledge in risk assessment and web programming

Tasks:
- Responsible for the development of data analysis modules which would finally lead to Risk Assessment (RA) module of the SDSS (most probably to be based on Open Source GIS software ILWIS)
- Development of interactive real-time components for risk calculation and generation of vulnerability curves
- Explore the GIS processing modules of ILWIS (most probably to link and run on the web)
- Development of the interface for RA module
- Need to closely work together with other ESRs in development team

For information on the Marie Curie Initial Training Network Programme and Early Stage Researchers you can consult the website: ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/index_en.htm.

For detailed information on the position you can consult: Dr. C.J. van Westen, mailto: c.j.vanwesten@utwente.nl or mrs. dr. M.F.  Noomen, mailto: m.f.noomen@utwente.nl.
For information about University Twente, faculty ITC see www.itc.nl.

Conditions of employment

Employment: The duration for the position is from 1 July 2013 until 31 December 2014. The appointment will be given under Dutch law and in reference to the UT regulations. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements of the Dutch Universities.

Location: The work is carried out in the University of Twente in Enschede.

Organisation

The University of Twente. We stand for life sciences and technology. High tech and human touch. Education and research that matter. New technology which drives change, innovation and progress in society. The University of Twente is the only campus university in the Netherlands; divided over six faculties we provide more than fifty educational programmes. The University of Twente has a strong focus on personal development and talented researchers are given scope for carrying out pioneering research.
The Faculty of Geo-Information Science and Earth Observation (ITC) of the University of Twente provides international postgraduate education, research and project services in the field of geo-information science and earth observation using remote sensing and GIS. The aim of ITC's activities is the international exchange of knowledge, focusing on capacity building and institutional development in developing countries and emerging economies.

More information and original publication here: http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UT/vacancy/17841/lang/en/

Dutch Modern Migration Policy Act and the he Highly Skilled Migrant Program (interview with Marcel Reurs)

Marcel Reurs, Attorney-at-law, Partner, Everaert Advocaten, one of the oldest and largest independent Dutch immigration law firm's, talks to Connect about the Modern Migration Policy Act & its implications for India expats and highlights the opportunities for Indian businesses in the Netherlands.

Q1. Has the modern migration policy been fully implemented & how will it impact the entry of skilled workers from India into the Netherlands?

The Modern Migration Policy Act has been implemented and will take effect in less than 3 months, on June 1, 2013. It will simplify the immigration procedures for skilled expats. On the other hand, it will place additional responsibilities on employers of highly skilled migrants, in their new capacity of “authorized sponsor”. Employers will need to become fully aware of these responsibilities and must ensure their global mobility policies are compliant. Should they neglect this, then as of June 1, they will be at risk of penalties and, ultimately, having their status as authorized sponsor being revoked, which means they are banned from the Highly Skilled Migrant Program (HSMP) for a period up to 5 years. This means, that they will be disqualified from sponsoring new workers under the HSMP and from continuing the sponsoring of their current HSMP population.

Read the rest of the interview here:  http://indodutchconnect.com/articles/immigration-advice_837.html

VACANCY: How safe should donor blood be? - PhD project in public health ethics

Sanquin is looking for a PhD student, department of Blood-borne Infections, Amsterdam (36 hours). How safe should donor blood be? - PhD project in public health ethics

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Function types	Technical, Laboratory positions, PhD positions, Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fields	Natural Sciences, Health, Behaviour and Society
Hours	36.0 hours per week
Education	University Graduate
Job number	AT MK 05-13 EXTEW
Translations	en

Job description

How safe should donor blood be? - PhD project in public health ethics

Donated blood is screened for infectious agents to protect patients against infection. Such screening measures are effective in reducing risks to a minimum, but the quest for
safety comes at a cost. For example, the incremental cost-effectiveness of specific screening tests can be more than 1,000,000 euro/QALY, which is very high even compared to the most expensive medical treatments. How far should one go in preventing infection risks? This research project analyses this question from an ethical point of view. The project includes (a) clarification and review of the normative assumptions and arguments in current blood screening policies, (b) philosophical analysis of core concepts like precaution, safety, reasonable risk and responsibility, and (c) normative ethical analysis of obligations to maintain and promote blood safety. The study combines philosophical analysis with (focus group) interviews of stakeholders. The goal is to develop a sensible idea of obligatory and reasonable precautions against infection; and to define practical criteria for blood donor screening that are to be recommended to Sanquin.

Requirements

For this PhD research project we seek a graduated (MA level) philosopher/bioethicist with excellent skills in normative and conceptual analysis in practical ethics. The successful candidate will have a good mix of relevant skills and qualities, including:

• curiosity and passion for studying practical philosophical problems, notably in relation to public health
• excellence in academic writing
• good communicative skills, notably capability to discuss ethical issues and arguments with medical professionals and policy makers
• eagerness to work in a multidisciplinary context.

Preferably (s)he has knowledge of ethical discussions about risk and safety, and some experience with interviews and/or focus group studies.

Conditions of employment

• salary and conditions are conform CAO Sanquin;
• a 36-hour-week;
• reimbursement of travel expenses;
• a temporary appointment for a period of 1 year, if successful, will be extended to cover 4 years in total;
• working hours are fixed by mutual agreement;
• 8,33% year-end;
• by full-time employment 201 vacation hours;
• PhD training and supervision according to the regulations of the Netherlands School for Research in Philosophy (Onderzoekschool Wijsbegeerte);
• supervision by professor Hans Zaaijer (Sanquin and University of Amsterdam, Blood-borne Infections) and dr Marcel Verweij (as of May 1st 2013: professor of
• philosophy, Wageningen University);
• excellent conditions for research in public health ethics: lively debate, enthusiastic colleagues with an international focus, and a fruitful work environment at the Chair Group Philosophy at Wageningen University and at Sanquin (Amsterdam);

Contract type: Temporary, 1 year, if successful, will be extended to cover 4 years in total

Organisation

Sanquin

Sanquin performs basic, applied, and clinically oriented research in the field of blood and blood transfusion. Our research is focussed on haematology, blood coagulation, immunology, cellular therapies and donor studies. Sanquin offers an international, competitive, multidisciplinary research environment with state-of-the-art facilities.

With over 200 colleagues, our focus is on both fundamental and applied research. We are interested in meeting ambitious researchers with training in life sciences, cell biology, biochemistry, or health sciences.

Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation is responsible for the blood supply in the Netherlands, and is affiliated to the University of Amsterdam and other universities in the Netherlands.

Department

Blood-borne infections

At the department of Blood-borne infections, we study the epidemiology and detection of blood-transmittable agents. In addition we analyse decision-making and cost-effectiveness of preventive safety measures.

Additional information

For further information about the project itself you can contact Hans Zaaijer on email: h.zaaijer@sanquin.nl.
Canvassing in response to this advertisement is not welcome.

More information about employer Sanquin Blood Supply Foundation (Sanquin) on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/17523

Original found here: http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/Sanquin/vacancy/17523/lang/en/

Vacancy: Post-doctoral researcher on the development of physiological models of deep-sea organisms

Job NIOZ, the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research - Post-doctoral researcher on the development of physiological models of deep-sea organisms

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NIOZ, the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is looking for a Post-doctoral researcher (3 years) on the development of physiological models of deep-sea organisms

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Den Burg, Texel, The Netherlands
Function types	Technical, Laboratory positions, Postdoc positions, Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fields	Natural Sciences, Engineering
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Education	Doctorate
Job number	AT 2013-023

Job description

The human pressure on the deep sea has increased substantially in recent decades, as the fisheries and hydrocarbon industry are expanding their activities onto the continental shelf and beyond. Large-scale physical disturbance of the seafloor induced by these activities (i.e. trawling by fishing vessels and exploration drilling by the hydrocarbon industry) releases extensive sediment plumes into the water column that impacts nearby benthic communities. There is however a lack of assessment tools to determine the impacts of these plumes on deep-sea organisms.
Currently, we have two projects running in cooperation with Norwegian partners to assess the impacts of these sediment plumes on two key-groups of the deep-sea fauna, namely cold-water corals and sponges. Working in a team of scientists that has ample experience with experimentation and modeling of cold-water corals and sponges, you will develop physiological models, based on the Dynamic Energy Budget theory, to quantify the impacts of sediment deposition on these organisms.
In a first step, we will utilize existing data to develop a physiological model of cold-water corals and sponges, where the challenge is to incorporate group-specific metabolic activities and processes, like the formation of a carbonate skeleton by cold-water corals, into the model. Subsequently, data from disturbance experiments will be used to quantify the effects of sedimentation on important physiological processes, such as growth and reproduction. Experiments are conducted by scientists in Norway, but are designed in close collaboration with our modeling team to yield an optimal dataset for the model development.

Requirements

We are looking for a creative and highly motivated post-doc with an expertise in the development of physiological models, preferably Dynamic Energy Budget theory. A background and experience in linking experimental data with mathematical models is needed. Excellent communication skills are essential to optimize interaction with experimentalists and facilitate the knowledge transfer to potential end-users.

Conditions of employment

We offer a fulltime position for 3 years, a pension scheme, a yearly 8% vacation allowance, year-end bonus and flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Labour Agreement of Research Centers. The position will be located on Texel. Cost of relocation and help with housing is provided by NIOZ. 

Contract type: Temporary, 3 years

Organisation

NIOZ, the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research

NIOZ, the Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research is the Dutch national oceanographic institute and one of the leading oceanographic institutes in Europe. NIOZ has two locations, a Northern one on the island of Texel and a Southern one in Yerseke on the border of the Eastern Scheldt Estuary. We employ over 350 staff, research scientists, lab assistants, technicians, ship’s crew and auxiliary staff. This position is located in Yerseke.

Department

Ecosystem Studies

One of the departments in Yerseke is Ecosystem Studies. This department works at the interface between ecology and biogeochemistry in estuarine, coastal and deep sea environments. The department’s mission is to study how ecology influences biogeochemical cycles (the ecological perspective on marine biogeochemistry) as well as how organisms and ecological interactions are affected by the biogeochemistry of their environment (the biogeochemical perspective on marine ecosystem functioning). Key research topics are biogeochemical cycling in sediment ecosystems, benthic-pelagic coupling, and stable isotope food web research.

Additional information

Additional information about this project can be obtained from:
Dr. D. (Dick) van Oevelen, scientist,  tel. +31-113-577489, email: dick.van.oevelen@nioz.nlDr. ir. F. (Filip) Meysman, senior scientist, tel. +31-113-577450, email: filip.meysman@nioz.nl
Additional information about the procedure can be obtained from Sigrid Moerbeek, HR advisor, tel.+ 31-222-369330, email: sigrid.moerbeek@nioz.nl

More information about employer Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/17363

Bron: http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/NIOZ/vacancy/17363/lang/en/

VACANCY: Tactival procurement officer at Médecins Sans Frontières in Amsterdam

Artsen zonder Grenzen (Médecins Sans Frontières) is an independent, international organization, which offers humanitarian medical aid to victims of emergency and chronic crises and speaks out for their cause. The Logistics department plays a key role in ensuring logistic performance for the benefit of the programs conducted in the various project countries. The department consists of the Procurement Unit and the Field Support Unit.

The Procurement Unit is responsible for processing the orders from some 25 project countries and delivering a wide assortment of medical and non-medical goods to the projects within the required timeframe.

The Unit consists of a Coordinator, five Operational Procurement Officers, two Order Expeditors, three Tactical Procurement Officers, a Tactical Operational Procurement Officer, a Procurement Process Officer, a Procurement Administrator, a Stock Manager, a Pharmacist and a Medical Devices Specialist.

Due to parental leave Artsen zonder Grenzen has a temporary part-time vacancy for a

TACTICAL PROCUREMENT OFFICER (60%)

from the 15th of March 2013 till the 31^st of December 2013

based in Amsterdam

Position

Tactical Procurement is a group with challenging targets, the achievement of which are important improvements of the humanitarian supply chain. Project work alternates with tactical work involving the management of part of the (non-)medical assortment and the relevant suppliers and manufacturers, concluding and managing contracts and /or other written agreements, vendor-rating etc. Part of the workload involves the direct support to the daily requirements of the operational procurement process, the primary process (sourcing of non-standard articles, solving issues around constraint items, emergencies). The challenges the humanitarian supply line is faced with are on the increase and vision, curiosity and resourcefulness are required. The candidate should be prepared to take on operational tasks when requested; all this to meet the specific demands of our field projects.

Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated person with an HBO-level education in a logistical or commercial direction, preferably with a (medical) purchase background and / or (medical) supply chain management experience. In addition you have at least two years relevant working experience. Good communication skills and fluency in English (speaking and writing) are essential. You should be able to draw up unambiguous written agreements in English. Understanding the Dutch language is an asset. Your way of working is organised. You are a good team player, but can work independently as well and have a problem-solving attitude. You are furthermore service-oriented, accurate, demonstrate initiative and have a good follow-up attitude. The work environment is at times hectic and unpredictable, which make flexibility, thinking out-of-the-box and eagerness to learn important qualities. To do it well, you should be prepared to teach yourself everything that is relevant. You are furthermore prepared to occasionally work outside office hours, when required. Familiarity with automated order processing systems (we work with Oracle) is an asset.

You should be a keen negotiator and able to expand your market knowledge effectively. In the framework of cooperation with the other operational MSF sections, you will occasionally attend international meetings on procurement and products.

We offer

• A contract for 9.5 months. If found suitable, preference will be given to candidates able to start on the date required.
• The Tactical Procurement Officer is in scale 6 with a gross monthly salary between € 2,582.-- and € 3,689.-- depending upon relevant professional experience and based upon a 40-hour working week.
• A premium free pension and 30 holidays per year based on a 40-hour work week.
• A challenging position in a stimulating, professional an international working environment.

Information and application

For more information about this position, please contact Roel Zaat, Co-ordinator Procurement Unit on phone 020-5208016.

If you are interested in this position and believe that you fit the profile, please email your letter of application and Curriculum Vitae before 25 February 2013 in English for the attention of Miriam Heman (Personnel Officer) to officejobs@amsterdam.msf.org. Please mention “Tactical Procurement Officer” in the subject line and also inform us where you read about this vacancy.

Bron: http://www.artsenzondergrenzen.nl/werk-voor-ons/vacatures/tactical-procurement-officer.aspx

Vacancy: Cook (Indonesian cuisine) in Apeldoorn

I saw an add on twitter for an Indonesian cook in Apeldoorn. This lady @Liever_Lief knows more in case you are interested.

VACANCY: Structural and functional imaging Ph.D. candidate

Structural and functional imaging Ph.D. candidate m/f, vacancy number 2012/0603

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Utrecht, provincie Utrecht
Function types	Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fields	Health, Behaviour and Society
Hours	36.0 hours per week
Education	University Graduate
Job number	2012/0603
Translations	en

Apply for this job within 41 days

Job description

ALS is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by both lower as well as upper motor neuron degeneration. Recent advances in MR imaging have made it feasible to examine in ever increasing detail the upper motor neuron effects in ALS, enabling the in vivo examination of neurodegenerative effects on both the structure as well as the connectivity architecture of the brain. This project concerns investigating the integrity of the motor network in ALS using MR imaging. You will acquire multiple forms of morphological and connectivity data in ALS patients and healthy controls, covering high-field structural and functional connectivity data (3T, 7T, T1, Spectroscopy, Diffusion Weighted Imaging, rs-fMRI) and analyze this data with graph analytical tools, examining the effects of structural damage to the brain’s functional dynamics. Your research should result in scientific papers in international journals, and a dissertation.

Requirements

We are looking for motivated candidate, who is enthusiastic about brain (dys)connectivity.  You should have a M.Sc. degree in a relevant discipline, such as neuroscience, artificial intelligence, informatics, physics, or medicine. You should also have a wide interest in medical science and an open view to novel methodology. Experience with MRI is a plus. You must have programming experience (e.g. C, matlab, R) and excellent writing skills.

Conditions of employment

For this full-time post, the salary will be according to the scale for Ph.D. internships. This will be a temporary appointment for 4 years.  

Contract type: Temporary, 4 years

Department

the department of Neurology of the University Medical Center Utrecht

The research will be carried out under Professor Leonard van den Berg at the department of Neurology of the University Medical Center Utrecht (part of the Rudolf Magnus Institute of Neuroscience). You will be part of an energetic and highly multidisciplinary team, including people with backgrounds in clinical trials, epidemiology, neuroinformatics, mathematics, physics, genetics, and medicine. The team conducts research into motor neuron disorders, including ALS.

More information about employer University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/16887

original here: http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UMCU/vacancy/16887/lang/en/

VACANCY: 2 PhD students 'Cosmic Lightning'

Job Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut - 2 PhD students 'Cosmic Lightning'

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut (KVI) - Groningen Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica (CWI) - Amsterdam
Function types	PhD positions
Scientific fields	Natural Sciences
Hours	40.0 hours per week
Salary	maximum € 2636
Education	University Graduate
Job number	AT-211490
Translations	en

Job description

Cosmic particles with energies of up to 1020 eV pose a challenge as their source is a complete mystery; they are currently investigated at the international Pierre Auger Observatory, located in Argentina. The particle measurements can be strongly disturbed by thunderstorms, because the electric fields in a thunderstorm can accelerate shower particles and create ionization avalanches — but how large is the effect for a given electric field, or for a given proximity of a storm? A complementary question arises for thunderstorms, one of the most energetic and least understood processes in our atmosphere. Could cosmic-particle showers play a role in lightning inception? Which physical mechanisms are precisely at work when cosmic particle showers impact a cloud? Which particle energies make a significant impact, and is their number density sufficient?
To answer these questions, we now seek to hire 2 PhD students within the project 'Cosmic Lightning'. One student will work on the interface between observations and simulations and be based at the Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut (KVI) in Groningen, and one will mainly develop models and be based at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica in Amsterdam (CWI) within the group on Multiscale Dynamics.

In the observations the interplay between ultra-high-energy cosmic particles and thunderstorm activity in the atmosphere is investigated using radio-detection techniques at the major international infrastructures LOFAR and Pierre Auger Observatory. The theoretical student will join the particle shower models (roughly for particle energies of 1020 to 106 eV) available at KVI with gas discharge models (roughly for electron energies from 106 to 10-2 eV) available at CWI into one joint model and use it for estimates and predictions.

The KVI is an interfaculty institute for atomic and subatomic physics of the University of Groningen (RUG) and its staff members are employed partly by the university and partly by the NWO Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM). CWI is the national research institute of The Netherlands for applied mathematics and computer science, directly supported by NWO. It is located at Science Park Amsterdam.

Requirements

We are looking for two highly motivated students with a strong interest in theoretical, computational, and experimental physics.
The PhD candidates are required to have a master's degree in (applied) mathematics, atmosphere-ocean science, (theoretical) physics, or a related field. Ideally, the candidate has a good knowledge of stochastics, numerical methods, (geophysical) fluid dynamics, and statistics, as well as experience with scientific programming. Candidates are expected to have an excellent command of English, and good academic writing and presentation skills.

Conditions of employment

When fulfilling a PhD position at the FOM foundation, you will get the status of junior scientist. You will have an employee status and can participate in all the employee benefits FOM offers. You will get a contract for 4 years. Your salary will be up to a maximum of 2,636 euro gross per month.The salary is supplemented with a holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8,33%. You are supposed to have a thesis finished at the end of your four year term with FOM. A training programme is part of the agreement. You and your supervisor will make up a plan for the additional education and supervising that you specifically need. At KVI, this plan can include teaching activities for up to 10% of your working time. The conditions of mployment of the FOM-foundation are laid down in the Collective Labour Agreement for Research Centres (Cao-Onderzoekinstellingen), more exclusive nformation is available at this website under Personeelsinformatie (in Dutch) or under Personnel (in English). General information about working at FOM can be found in the English part of this website under Personnel. The 'FOM job interview code' applies to this position.

Contract type: Temporary, 4 years

Organisation

Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut

One student will work on the interface between observations and simulations and be based at the Kernfysisch Versneller Instituut (KVI) in Groningen, and one will mainly develop models and be based at the Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica in Amsterdam (CWI) within the group on Multiscale Dynamics.

Additional information

Academic training In Groningen, the young researcher will receive a thorough training within the international research school FANTOM of the Groningen Graduate School of Science and be a member of the Pierre Auger Collaboration. Through the CWI-group in Amsterdam, the young researchers can participate in national and EU-regional schools and workshops on applied plasma physics as well as in computational science, and in the ESF-network TEA-IS on
lightning phenomena observed from space.

Overige informatie

More detailed information about the research projects can be obtained from Profs. Olaf Scholten, Ute Ebert, or Ad van den Berg.

More information about employer Foundation for Fundamental Research on Matter (FOM) on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/16898

original here: http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/FOM/vacancy/16898/lang/en/

Holland: 2013 Salary criteria for highly-skilled migrants

Highly-skilled migrants, key personnel and those holding a Blue Card must fulfil a salary criterion, which would be reviewed on an annual basis. On the 1st of January, 2013, the following gross annual wages will go into effect, including vacation pay:

• Highly-skilled migrants from 30 years €52,010.-
• Highly-skilled migrants younger than 30 years €38,141.-
• People who graduated in the Netherlands €27,336.-
• Corporate employees €52,010.-
• Blue Card €60,952.-

To whom do these new rates apply?
The new rates apply to everyone who submits a request to the IND for an MVV (multiple entry clearance visa), a residence permit or a Blue Card, on or after 1 January, 2013. If an application for an MVV is submitted before that date, the wage criterion for 2012 would apply, even if the accompanying residence permit application is not submitted until after 1 January, 2013.

Do I need to adjust the salaries of our highly-skilled migrants annually according to the new wage criterion?
No

When should I apply the new wage rates?
1. When you employ a highly skilled migrant, a corporate employee or a Blue Card holder, either from another country or from the Netherlands;
2. When a corporate employee from another country is transferred;
3. At the time a residence permit is extended.

Furthermore, you should be sure that during the term of his contract, the salary of your highly-skilled migrant, corporate employee or Blue Card holder does not drop under the salary limit that applied when the request for a residence permit or the Blue Card was submitted (e.g. due to part-time work).

Which highly-skilled migrant falls into which category?
Highly-skilled migrants, 30 years or older, who are beginning employment on or after 1 January, 2013, should meet the wage criterion of €52,010.-

Highly skilled migrants, 29 years old or younger who are beginning employment on or after 1 January, 2013, should meet the wage criterion of €38,141.-

For the highly-skilled migrants who did, or will turn 30 years old during the course of their employment contract, the lower wage criterion will apply as long as they continue working for the same “employer”.
The “employer” here means: the person or legal entity with whom the employee has entered into an employment contract.
For students who graduate in the Netherlands and find employment as highly-skilled migrants within a year of completing their studies, there is an extra low wage criterion, regardless of their age. This criterion is set at €27,336.- for 2013 and will remain valid even if they change employers.

Scientific researchers and doctors in training to be specialists
Scientific researchers and doctors in training to be specialists may start employment as highly-skilled migrants but do not have to meet a wage criterion other than the general subsistence requirement from the Immigration Act. The social assistance benefits for a single person in 2013 will be €1100.89 per month (exclusive of vacation pay).

Corporate employees
When “start employment” and “employer” are mentioned above, what is also meant is: a company that receives a highly-skilled migrant within the confines of a corporate transfer and for that reason is regarded to be a sponsor by the IND.
Applicable to corporate employees who come to work in the Netherlands with a work permit (TWV) on or after 1 January 2013, there is a wage criterion of €52,010.-, which applies to the entire duration of the work permit.

Advice
If an employer does not meet the salary criterion, the Inspector from the Ministry of Social Affairs can impose a fine of €12,000.- per highly-skilled migrant, corporate employee or Blue Card holder. An employer, as a sponsor of highly-skilled migrants, is also required to report any changes in salaries to the IND.

For further information, please contact Marcel Reurs or Ted Badoux.

Original found here: http://www.everaert.nl/en/news/13-bedrijven/161-looncriteria-kennismigranten-2013

Vacancy Editor at "I am Expat"

Job title: Editor
Location: Amsterdam
Category: Editing / Translation
Posted: 12 Dec 2012

Description
- News research, writing and editing
- Editorial planning
- Proofreading
- Article writing and editing
- Other duties and projects as assigned

More info

- Type: Internship or Part time
(depends on experience and qualifications)
- Starting date: February 1, 2013

- Commitment: 20 - 28 hours per week
- Compensation / Salary: Depends on experience and qualifications

Requirements
- Fluency in English (speaking & writing) to native level or equivalent
- Good command of Dutch is a plus
- Research skills
- Bachelor's or master's degree in journalism or related field, and / or experience as a writer or editor is appreciated
- Affinity with social media and viral marketing
- Solid computer skills. Basic knowledge of Word and Excel. Experience with CMS (Content Management System) also a plus.


About You
- Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, international environment
- Demonstrate respect and an appreciation for diverse communities
- Self-responsible, team-oriented and enthusiastic

About the company
IamExpat.nl is one of the most popular information and communication platforms for the English-speaking community in the Netherlands; an online resource platform particularly designed to cover expats’ local needs as well as engage conversation and facilitate interaction.

About Us
- Young internationals with background on entrepreneurship, online business models, marketing and finance
- Dutch university post-graduates
- Hard working, easy-going and casual

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted / notified.

- Projekt 45 is an equal opportunity employer -

Source: http://www.iamexpat.nl/career/jobs-netherlands/editing-translation/editor

VACANCY: Assistant Professor in International Relations with expertise on Middle-East politics

Job Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences - Assistant Professor in International Relations with expertise on Middle-East politics

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Amsterdam
Function types	Professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers
Scientific fields	Behaviour and Society
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 3195 - € 4970
Education	Doctorate
Job number	12-253
Translations	en

Job description

• Developing, conducting, and supervising high quality academic research on the international and transnational relations of the Middle East;
• Teaching general and specialist courses in Political Science, more in particular International Relations at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels, and involvement in post-graduate supervision;
• (Participation in) the acquisition of external research funding;
• Contributing to the research programme of the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research and to the development of the field through scholarly publications and participation in national and international research networks and educational initiatives.

Requirements

• A completed doctoral thesis in Political Science or other relevant field in the social sciences;
• An ongoing programme of research and publications, focused on internationally ranked, ‘peer reviewed’ journals and/or books published by internationally recognized academic presses;
• Broad general knowledge in International Relations;
• Ability to help lead to student exchange programmes, such as the University's Zeytun programme;
• Mastery of appropriate social science research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative);
• Ability to provide excellent and inspiring teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in English as well as (eventually) Dutch;
• Strong passive and adequate active knowledge of Dutch, or the ability and willingness to acquire such within a period of three years;
• The basic qualification at Dutch universities in higher education (Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs; BKO) certificate, or a willingness to acquire such.

Conditions of employment

Depending on experience, pay will be based on assistant professor scale 1 or 2 (i.e. a gross monthly salary ranging from a minimum of €3195 to a maximum of € 4970 for full-time work, based on the January 2009 salary scale). Holiday pay is 8% of the gross annual salary, while the year-end bonus is 8.3% of the gross annual salary. According to our employment policies, you will be offered a temporary contract for three years, with conditions for tenured position thereafter agreed upon appointment.
Under exceptional circumstances the Department will also consider appointment at the Associate Professor level.

Organisation

Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the social sciences in the Netherlands. The Faculty serves around 9,000 students in numerous Bachelor's and Master's programs in Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Communication Science, Psychology, Social Geography, Planning and International Development Studies, and Educational Sciences. The academic staff is employed in education as well as research. There are over 1,200 employees at the Faculty, which resides in a number of buildings in the centre of Amsterdam. 

Additional information

Additional information about the vacancy may be obtained from:

• Prof. Dr. Brian Burgoon

More information about employer University of Amsterdam (UvA) on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/16782

Found here: http://www.academictransfer.com/employer/UVA/vacancy/16782/lang/en/

Vacancy: Geophysicist (The Hague)

Geophysicist

We have the following vacancy in our Geosience department, based in The Hague
Geophysicist Your role is to
- Guarantee the proper utilization , integration and interpretation of geophysical data in the geoscience studies conducted in TEPNL, within the framework of exploration / delineation and development projects to contribute to and optimize growth and costs
- Contribute to the estimation of reserves and related uncertainties and to the definition of development plans and prospects
- Ensure the proper use and best practices of geophysical methodologies and geophysical techniques, to perform and deliver studies with high quality, within specified timeframes and budgets.
- Contribute with supervision and input to external contractors when needed
- Participate to the internal approval processes in TEPNL and HQ
- Judge the need for and make use of internal expertise when required
- Participate in partner meetings with technical presentations
- Supervise 1-2 staff members.
- Be accountable for the quality of seismic interpretation
- Be accountable for the proper integration of the geophysical interpretation with other disciplines
- Be accountable for adequate use of best practices in geophysics regarding methods and tools in interpretation


Your profile
- Master Degree or PhD in Geophysics
- Minumum 7 years of experience in seismic interpretation
- Good knowledge of geology
- Experience in regional structural interpretation as well as reservoir geophysics
- Good communication
- Capable of working in a multi cultural environment and work in integrated teams


Our offer
TOTAL E&P NEDERLAND B.V. is offering an attractive and varied job within our international organisation.
Our salaries are competitive and we have a wide range of secondary benefits, including profit-sharing, bonus scheme, etc. Linked to your professional development, we offer exciting career prospects within the Dutch organisation or internationally within the Total Group.
Information/Application
For more information about this position you can contact Mrs. H. van Zijl, Human Resources Coordinator, telephone number 070-5129428
You can send your written application, preferably in English, to Total E&P Nederland B.V., Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 93280, 2509 AG THE HAGUE, or send it by e-mail to OR send an e-mail to ep-nl.hrcd-recruitment@total.com

Source: http://www.ep.total.nl/careers.php?iid=41&aboutinfo=about#Geophysicist

Vacancy: Reservoir Engineer

Reservoir Engineer

We have the following vacancy in our Geoscience Division, with The Hague as place to work: Reservoir Engineer Your role
- ensure that the data necessary is acquired for an adequate reservoir description and understanding
- In development wells:
* establish the principle logging, testing and coring programme
* supervise logging operations and assist the Wells Section during the testing phase
- In producing wells:
* initiate monitoring operations, including pressure surveys and production logging, and establish their principle programmes
* ensure the follow-up of day-to-day production behaviour of the wells in consultation with the Field Operations Department
- responsible for interpreting all acquired raw data, such as logs and test interpretation, fluid analyses, petrophysical measurements, and for ensuring the interpretation and the reporting of the results
- plan, initiate, direct and carry out all necessary reservoir studies
- determine and propose the optimized development or complementary development scenario


Your profile
- MSc degree in petroleum engineering or similar
- Minimum of 5 years experience as Reservoir Engineer in Exploration & Production.
- Good knowledge (spoken and written) of English.


Our offer
TOTAL E&P NEDERLAND B.V. is offering an attractive and varied job within our international organisation.
Our salaries are competitive and we have a wide range of secondary benefits, including profit-sharing, bonus scheme, life-cycle contribution, etc. Linked to your professional development, we offer exciting career prospects within the Dutch organisation or internationally within the Total Group.

Information/Application
For more information about this position you can contact Mrs. H. van Zijl, Human Resources Coordinator, telephone number 070-5129428 You can send your written application, in English, to Total E&P Nederland B.V., Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 93280, 2509 AG THE HAGUE, or send it by e-mail to OR send an e-mail to ep-nl.hrcd-recruitment@total.com

Source: http://www.ep.total.nl/careers.php?iid=41&aboutinfo=about#SeniorPetroleum%2FDevelopmentEngineer

VACANCY: Operational HR Manager

Carlton Senior Appointments Ltd - The Hague Area, Netherlands

Job Description

You will report to the corporate Director for HR and act as an essential part of the core HR function.
Core Responsibilities:

• Act as the lead for the Back Office HR team, including Site Management and Reception staff
• Key support to all local HR processes including; Management of data quality and analysis of relevant HRIS and data
• Responsible for improvements in HR Operations and Facilities, including Handbooks, Policies, and Procedures
• Talent management processes / workforce management
• Performance management processes
• Salary Review process
• Employee Engagement surveys
• External Vendor Management
• Job grading
• Coordination and support of recruitment processes
• Contract management
• Coordination of all on & off boarding activities.

Desired Skills & Experience

Desired Profile:

• Bachelors Degree in Business / Human Resources (or HR relevant)with  2-4 years of strong work experience in the field of HR. This will ideally be within a multi/international organisation, with exposure to regional responsibilities.
• Experience with full recruitment cycles.
• Knowledge of Dutch labour and employment law is essential.
• Strong administration and process management skills.
• Provide key support and a link between back office processes and HR Business Partnering activities.
• Hands-on attitude, with high motivational drive.
• Fluent (verbal and written) in English (Dutch would be advantageous)

Company Description

Our client, a major international logistics company, requires an experienced manager for HR operations to be based in their international headquarters in the Hague. This position offers a great career step for an ambitious and highly performing generalist with a solid grounding in HR. 
If you are interested in a confidential discussion and finding out more, please send your CV through to hr@carltonseniorappointments.com or call 0044 207 078 0510.

Additional Information

Posted: December 18, 2012

Type:Full-time

Experience:Mid-Senior level

Functions:Human Resources 

Industries:Package/Freight Delivery, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad, Logistics and Supply Chain 

Job ID:441788

 

Application here: http://www.linkedin.com/jobs?viewJob=&jobId=4417889&trk=rj_em&ut=2uAnZ3ema2-Rw1 or contact  http://www.linkedin.com/company/carlton-senior-appointments-ltd?trk=top_nav_home

VACANCY: PhD Student Vertebrate palaeontology and systematics of early chondrichthyans

Starting 1 March 2013 (flexible), Naturalis has a position for a PhD Student Vertebrate palaeontology and systematics of early chondrichthyans

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Leiden, The Netherlands
Function types	Technical, Laboratory positions, PhD positions, Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fields	Natural Sciences, biology, geology, or palaeontology
Hours	36.0 hours per week
Education	University Graduate
Job number	AT PhD Student Vertebrate
Translations	en

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Job description

We seek to attract a PhD student who will be working on the project described below. You are a highly motivated candidate, ideally with a background in either the life or earth sciences, particularly in palaeontology, systematics, and/or anatomy. You are eager to join our new institute and to study the Naturalis natural history collections.
PhD project: Vertebrate palaeontology and systematics of early chondrichthyans
Chondrichthyans feature prominently in debates on the origin of jawed vertebrates, but remarkably little is known about the acquisition of their distinctive anatomical traits. The early fossil record of chondrichthyans is comprised mainly of isolated scales, teeth, and spines, while articulated skeletons are comparatively rare. The current project examines the morphology and phylogenetic relationships of three articulated chondrichthyan and chondrichthyan-like fossil fishes from the Devonian and Carboniferous periods.
The candidate will address several key questions regarding the characters of early chondrichthyans, how chondrichthyans are identified in the fossil record, and the implications for the timing and morphological evolution of both chondrichthyans and early jawed vertebrate fossils.
This project will provide training in phylogenetic techniques, as well as comparative morphological expertise, microscopic and histologic techniques, as well as potential for learning computed tomography techniques and possible fieldwork. Applications from candidates who submit their own project ideas in a related area are encouraged and will be considered.

Requirements

The successful candidate should have a Master's or Honour's bachelorate (or equivalent) degree in biology, geology, or palaeontology with experience in systematics/phylogenetics and preferably knowledge of anatomical or organismal biology. Previous experience in palaeontology preferred but not necessary. Excellent command of the English language (written and verbal) is required. He/she has a scientific and critical attitude, excellent time management and organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with a demonstrated capacity for multidisciplinary research.

Conditions of employment

A contract (36 hours per week) for a period of one year, to be extended with three years after succesful first year evaluation. A salary of circa € 33.000 per year. The candidate will also be affiliated with Leiden University.The appointment must lead to the completion of a PhD thesis.

Contract type: Temporary, one year, to be extended with three years after succesful first year evaluation

Organisation

Naturalis

The focus of Naturalis is biodiversity. Naturalis curates a collection of 37 million specimens; this is one of the world's largest natural history collections. We present the history of our planet and the diversity of life on Earth with permanent and temporary exhibitions, educational programmes and websites. Our research and education are maintained at a high academic level.
Naturalis is appealing to a wide audience, attracting over 250,000 visitors and 5 million hits to its website annually. Co-operation with international institutions, including three renowned Dutch universities, and the outstanding collections, are all factors that attract hundreds of visiting scientists every year.
Expectations and ambitions for the next few years are high. Naturalis will invest significantly in infrastructure for collections and research, including new buildings. In short, we are a developing, world-class institution, and present this exciting opportunity for you to help us achieve our ambitions and meet our challenges.

Additional information

During your appointment you will be supervised Martin Brazeau. Feel free to contact Dr. Martin Brazeau with questions about the position, martin.brazeau@naturalis.nl.