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VACANCY: PhD student 'Healthy ageing among older community-dwelling immigrants in the Netherlands' (FT)

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PhD student 'Healthy ageing among older community-dwelling immigrants in the Netherlands' (FT)

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Function types	PhD positions
Scientific fields	Health
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Education	University Graduate
Job number	iBMG/05/09/2013
Translations	en

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Job description

The number of older people is rising rapidly; in the Netherlands, it is expected to increase more among immigrants than among natives. Poor health, chronic diseases, and functional limitations are much more prevalent among these immigrant populations than among natives. Sociocultural differences make it especially difficult for healthcare organisations to reach older immigrants effectively. Immigrant-sensitive healthcare interventions are needed, requiring insight into underlying sociocultural mechanisms explaining differences in health and health behaviour between older natives and immigrants. To improve (preventive) healthcare delivery quality and effectiveness for older immigrants, and to deliver care tailored to their needs, research on the sociocultural mechanisms leading to their poorer health and health behaviours is needed. Therefore, Prof.dr Anna Nieboer, Dr. Jane Cramm and Dr. Marleen Foets from the Socio-Medical Sciences (SMW) group within the institute of Health Policy and Management (iBMG) study the interplay between the influences of perceptions of ageing and the social environment on health and health behaviours among older Dutch natives and immigrants.
In 2014 pilot studies (focus groups and quantitative research) will be conducted among older natives, Turks, Surinamese, and Moroccans in the Netherlands. Using the national population register, a sample of Dutch, Turks, Surinamese, Moroccans independently living older adults (age > 70 years) residing in Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and The Hague will be identified for inclusion in our study. These people will be surveyed in 2015 and 2016.
For this study, we are searching for a PhD student. As a PhD student you contribute to literature review, gathering and analysing data. In addition, you will be involved in teaching activities within the bachelor Health, Policy & Management and in the master Health Care Management.

Requirements

The successful applicant for this position is expected to have a master’s degree in a relevant field, such as Health Sciences or other humanities like sociology. Furthermore, he or she should have good writing skills in Dutch and English and a strong motivation for doing scholarly research in the field of health care. We prefer candidates with great skills and hands-on experience with doing empirical research, quantitative research methods and data analysis. A firm grasp of Dutch is required.

Conditions of employment

A PhD student will initially receive a temporary contract for 1.5 years in order to assess his compatibility. When you prove to be an asset, you will receive a second temporary contract for 2.5 years. Remuneration will be in accordance with the PhD scale set by the CAO NU. Fulltime work will pay € 2.042.- before taxes in the first year, going up to € 2.612.- in the fourth and final year. In addition, there’s a set end-of-year bonus of 8.3% and there are generous opportunities for taking time off. Fulltime is considered to be 38 hours per week.

Contract type: Temporary,

Organisation

Erasmus University Rotterdam

The expertise of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is concentrated in the fields of  Business Administration,  Economics, Medicine and Health Sciences, Law, Social Sciences, History, Culture and Communication, and Philosophy. In addition to the initial degree programmes and scientific research, the University offers specific postgraduate study programmes and courses. Erasmus University has around 25,000 students and some 2,500 staff members.

Department

The Institute of Health Policy & Management (iBMG)

The Institute of Health Policy & Management (iBMG) is part of the Erasmus University Rotterdam and linked with Erasmus MC and is responsible for several education programmes on policy and management in health care, which serve 750 students. In addition, research is being done on three major research themes: ‘competition and regulation in health care’, ‘quality and efficiency in health care’ and ‘health care management’. iBMG has about 175 employees

More information about employer Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) on AcademicTransfer. Direct link to this job opening: www.academictransfer.com/19931

Vacancy: LEGAL OFFICER at Japanese Bicycle company in Nunspeet the Netherlands

Shimano Inc. Japan is the well-known and leading manufacturer of bicycle components, fishing tackle and other sporting goods. Our products are sold worldwide through an extensive network of distributors and sales offices.

Shimano Europe Holding BV, Shimano's European headquarters located in Nunspeet (the Netherlands), currently provides support to 14 sales offices throughout Europe. At present, the Shimano Europe Group has more than 450 employees all across Europe. At the European headquarters the legal department provides legal support to domestic and international sales offices in all relevant legal areas, including intellectual property, labor law, antitrust, product liability law, insurance law, mergers and acquisitions and business law in a wide variety of issues. Due to the continuous (international) growth of our company, we are looking for a full-time:

LEGAL OFFICER
(Min. 5 years of experience)

The job
You will advise and support the organization in legal matters and issues, both on request and proactively. You will contribute to creating and monitoring an optimal legal position of the organization. Your main tasks will include:
• Providing information and support on a day-to-day basis to all levels of the organization in all relevant legal areas;
• Negotiating and drafting various (international) contracts, including distributor, purchase and sponsor agreements;
• Advising on EU trade and competition law;
• Mergers and acquisitions;
• Advising on and managing intellectual property;
• Further legal professionalising the organisation, amongst others by implementing procedures and by giving legal training and seminars to the organisation;
• Advising on employment conflicts and litigation;
• Advising on product liability (including corrective actions).
You will report to the Deputy Director Corporate Services. It concerns a full-time position, but a 32-hour week is negotiable.

Requirements
You have a degree in Dutch law (LL.M.) with a civil law or business law specialization. You are a generalist and based on your experience you can work independently. You have a minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience, preferably gained in a multinational company or international law firm. You have a pragmatic and proactive attitude. You are a multitasker with good business sense. You have experience in negotiating (international) contracts. Knowledge of European trade and competition law is a must. Knowledge of mergers and acquisitions is considered a plus. You have excellent communication and intercultural skills and a flexible attitude. An excellent understanding of the Dutch and English language, both spoken and written, is a must.

Shimano offers
A very pleasant working environment with enthusiastic colleagues. We work hard, but in an open and informal atmosphere. Next to good employment conditions Shimano offers you the opportunity to develop yourself within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment. For more information about our company we invite you to take a look at our website www.shimano.com.

Interested?
Please send your application and Curriculum Vitae, in English and with reference to vac.nr: 10-10-2, to HR@Shimano-eu.com or alternatively by post: Shimano Europe Holding B.V. attn. H.R. department, P.O. Box 180, 8070 AD Nunspeet (the Netherlands). For more information please contact Albert van Piekeren, phone number +31(0)341 272 340.


Apply here: http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/global_corp/en/us/index/jobs/europe/legal_officer0.html

VACANCY: Coordination and Planning Officer (P-2) at the OPCW (chemical weapons) in The Hague Holland

Knowledge and Skills Education:
Advanced university degree in international relations, political sciences, law, or equivalent. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience (minimum of 4 years) in these areas may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

 Skills and Abilities (key competencies):
Professionalism:
 • Excellent knowledge of and proven work experience in multilateral decision-making process;
 • Knowledge of and familiarity with international treaties, specifically of the Chemical Weapons Convention;
• Proven analytical skills with regard to analysing developments and trends and ability to conceive and apply original ideas;
 • Ability to make sound political judgement and integrity; • Ability to produce accurate work under time pressure. Planning and organising:
• Proven planning and organising skills;
 • Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritise and work within deadlines; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
 • Flexibility and excellent problem solving skills. Communication:
 • Excellent inter-personal skills;
 • Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to apply tact and accuracy and to present information clearly and logically both in writing and verbally. Leadership:
 • Serves as a role model that other people want to follow;
 • Empowers others to translate vision into results;
 • Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives;
 • Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions;
 • Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo;
 • Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Teamwork:
 • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
 • Proven ability in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds; Client orientation:
• Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Writing Skills:
 • Demonstrated ability (and experience with) writing formal statements and reports in a political context
• Proven ability to take and develop minutes.

Computer skills:
 • Good computer skills, and the ability to work with standard office software

 Experience Essential:
Minimum 2 years of professional experience in national administration and/or international environment, preferably in the area of disarmament and non-proliferation, with advanced degree, or 4 years of such experience with first level degree. Desirable: Experience in an organisation of the UN system. Languages Fluency in English is essential and a good working knowledge of one of the other official languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is desirable.

For info on the job itself have a look here:  https://apps.opcw.org/PHFOnline/viewVacancyProf.aspx?Qry=rxzh0SaxgqqiMQMg7dYg0g==

Senior Legal Officer (P-5) at Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Principal Functions
Under the supervision of the Legal Adviser, the incumbent performs the following duties in accordance with the OPCW Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity/Gender Equality:
1. Prepares and supervises the preparation of legal opinions on the interpretation and implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) for the policy-making organs of the OPCW, and provides oral or written advice to States Parties upon request and authorisation.
 2. Prepares and supervises the preparation of legal opinions for other organisational units of the Technical Secretariat, and advises on matters relating to: • the interpretation and implementation of the CWC, including its Annexes, and the decisions of the policy-making organs; • relations with the host country and the implementation of the Headquarters Agreement; • administrative law, including on the preparation, interpretation and implementation of the Staff Regulations and Rules, Financial Regulations and Rules, administrative directives and other administrative issuances and internal legislation.
 3. Reviews and advises (as requested) on reports of the Technical Secretariat for meetings of the policy-making organs.
 4. Supervises the Office’s input and, if requested, participates, in the preparation and negotiation of international agreements including Facility Agreements, Privileges and Immunities Agreements, relationship agreements and other agreements or arrangements.
5. Prepares and reviews the work of other legal officers on complaints against the Organisation filed by staff members before internal bodies and the ILO Administrative Tribunal. In particular, prepares or supervises the preparation of the Organisation’s written submissions to appellate bodies. Advises on any other litigation against the Organisation. Advises on the conduct of investigations.
 6. Represents the Office of the Legal Adviser on internal advisory bodies at the request of the Legal Adviser or the Director-General
 7. Assists the Legal Adviser in general management and administration of the Office, including in the preparation of the Programme and Budget of the Office, compliance with the financial and other reporting requirements, performance appraisal, recruitment of staff, etc. Organises and prioritizes the workload and provides general coordination and supervision of assignments of legal officers
. 8. In the absence of the Legal Adviser, serve as the Acting Legal Adviser. 9. Performs other duties as required.


Experience
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in international organisations and/or government service, in the areas of International Law, Disarmament or Administrative Law;
 • Knowledge of the legal aspects of the United Nations common system, including the case law of international administrative tribunals; • Experience in the UN common system or in the OPCW would be an asset. Languages
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. A good working knowledge of one other official language of the OPCW (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, and Spanish) is highly desirable.
 • Ability to conduct negotiations in English is essential. Ability to conduct negotiations in another official language of the OPCW would be an asset.

 More info here: https://apps.opcw.org/PHFOnline/viewVacancyProf.aspx?Qry=rxzh0SaxgqqXC7iJKlAUIA==

VACANCY: (Senior) Lecturer in Law, Governance and Development (1.0 fte)

Leiden Law School, vacancy 13-230

The van Vollenhoven Institute for Law

The Van Vollenhoven Institute for Law, Governance and Development (VVI) is part of the Leiden Law School, Leiden University. The Institute’s academic domain covers the formation and functioning of legal systems in the developing world and their effectiveness in contributing to good governance and development.
In its research and teaching, VVI uses a socio-legal approach. The institute carries out research projects in Asia (notably Indonesia), Africa and increasingly in the Middle East and the Muslim world at large. VVI staff teaches several thematic and regional courses to Dutch and foreign students. In addition, VVI provides advisory services and training courses to policy makers and practitioners.
The VVI seeks applicants for the position of:
(Senior) Lecturer in Law, Governance and Development (1.0 fte)
Vacancy number: 13-230

Duties and responsibilities

• Doing research in VVI’s academic domain, including field research.
  
• Developing research, and co-supervising PhD-research.
  
• Teaching and developing courses in VVI’s academic domain, for  the bachelors programs of the Leiden Law School and Leiden University College.
  
• Acquisition and management of research and teaching projects.

Requirements

• Relevant Masters degree in Law, and/or Social Sciences, and/or Humanities.
  
• Ph.D. degree directly relevant to VVI’s academic domain and approach.
  
• In depth knowledge of state, law and society of at least one developing country in preferably the Middle East-North Africa region, or Sub-Saharan Africa.
  
• Relevant experience in independent research, research development, project management.
  
• Adequate publications record.
  
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Dutch and of the language of the country of study will be considered a strong advantage.
  
• Teaching experience; proven record as good, inspiring teacher.
  
• Team player with strong proven organizational skills, and relevant networks.
  

What we offer

The starting salary, depending on experience, varies from scale 11 to 12 with a minimum of € 3259,- per month gross and a maximum of € 5.070,- per month gross, based on full time employment. Part time employment might be a possibility. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break. Appointment will be according to the terms of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten), for a period of one year initially (with a initial trial period of two months) with the possibility of extension (depending on performance). Information with respect to conditions of employment of the University can be found on http://staff.leiden.edu/. Starting date is set for 1 January 2014.

Further information

For information and inquiries regarding this position, please contact Mr. Dennis Janssen (e-mail: d.c.f.m.janssen@law.leidenuniv.nl. For more information about our activities, see www.vvi.leidenuniv.nl.

How to apply

To apply, please send a letter stating both your motivation and evidence of meeting the requirements for this position, a curriculum vitae in English, and the names of 3 referees, before 15 October 2013 to vollenhoven@law.leidenuniv.nl. Please mention the vacancy’s reference number and your last name in the subject of your email and your letter.

Found here:  http://www.werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/13-230-senior-lecturer-in-law-governance-and-development.html

VACANCY in HOLLAND: Pharmacovigilance Alliance Manager

Astellas Pharma - Leiden (The Hague Area, Netherlands)

Job Description

Pharmacovigilance Alliance Manager
Location: Leiden, The Netherlands
In this role:
You will be responsible for the execution of the outsourced activities in line with the GPV outsourcing strategy. You will be the key contact for day to day interaction with the vendor and oversee the in-house activities related to the outsourced function. You will ensure that all outsourced activities are executed according to contract, procedures and budget. You will oversee the compliance of the outsourced activities and will ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented and/or escalated in case of partner non-compliance. You will also manage operational interactions with License Partners.

The key pillars of this role are:
• Organization and planning
• Relationship management
• Audit/inspection readiness and response
• Quality and compliance management

Your personal qualifications:
• BS/MS degree in (Bio)medical or Life Sciences;
• At least 5 years of PV experience with Masters degree, or 7+ years experience with BS degree;
• Technical expert with in depth understanding of Pharmacovigilance and associated processes;
• In depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and strong industry perspective;
• Strong project management, negotiation and problem solving skills;
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbally and in writing.

We offer:
• A challenging and diversified job;
• Good career opportunities;
• Inspiring work climate;
• Attractive remuneration;
• Attractive relocation package.

About Astellas:
Astellas is an international pharmaceutical company employing over 16,000 people worldwide and with combined global sales of over 7 billion euro. The company’s European headquarters are based in London, with affiliates throughout Europe working in production, sales & marketing, and research & development. With almost 4,000 employees, Europe is an important and growing Astellas region, having key strengths in the therapy areas of Urology, Dermatology, Transplantation, Anti Infectives, Pain Management and Oncology.

The Mirai House, located in Leiden Bio Science Park (the Netherlands) is home to the European R&D organization focusing on the development of medicines in the areas of Pain, Urology and Diabetes/Metabolic diseases.
An R&D investment budget of 15-20% is evidence of the company’s commitment to improving the health of people worldwide through the provision of innovative and reliable products. The Mirai House is also hosting Astellas Pharma Netherlands (the Dutch affiliate) and Astellas Pharma International. Astellas Pharma International is present in the Near & Middle East, Africa and some other selected countries.

Within the Pharmacovigilance Operations section of our Global Pharmacovigilance department (GPV) we are in search of a Pharmacovigilance Alliance Manager.

Interested?
For more information about this position you can contact Cherr van Dormolen, 31 (0)6 2277 5467.

If you are interested in this position please send us your application by using the link (copy and paste the link in your internetbrowser):
http://astellas.heeft-vacatures.nl/P/14158/V89/solliciteren

Or use the 'Apply on Company Website' button.

Agency calls not appreciated.
Keywords: Drug Safety, Pharmacovigilance, Alliance Management, Vendor Management

VACANCY: Lecturer in Russian Studies (UD)

The Faculty of Humanities, vacancy 13-194

Institute for History

The Faculty of Humanities of Leiden University invites applicants for the position of a:
Lecturer in Russian Studies (UD) (19 hours per week)
Vacancy number: 13-194 
Starting date September 1, 2013
The BA in Russian Studies and the MA in Russian and Eurasian Studies target the study of the Russian Federation in its historical and contemporary context. The programme consists of two main elements: language and culture, and history, politics and economy. The BA is mostly taught and examined in Dutch, the MA exclusively in English.

Duties and Responsibilities

• The lecturer will be expected to play an active role in the development and teaching of the programmes in Russian Studies (BA) and Russian and Eurasian Studies (MA).
  
• His / her main responsibility will be to teach Russian domestic and foreign policies, with a focus on the post-communist era.
  
• The candidate will also participate in the BA programme in International Studies.
  
• Additionally, the candidate is expected to mark and assess student assignments and exams, supervise student papers and theses.
  

Requirements

• MA in either Russian Studies, International Relations or other relevant disciplines, plus recent Ph.D. in hand or a confirmed final examination (viva, oral defense) date before the start of the appointment (for the position of university lecturer).
  
• MA in either Russian Studies, International Relations or other relevant disciplines (for the position of lecturer).
  
• Preferable experience in teaching and supervision concerning Russian foreign policy and international relations.
  
• Native of near-native speaker of English.
  
• Active and passive command of the Russian language.
  
• Leiden University requires staff to obtain the Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO). In case the successful applicant does not possess this qualification or its equivalent, the Institute will offer support in obtaining it.
  

Terms of Employment

The appointment is for 19 hours per week in temporary employment for three years. The position corresponds to the position of (Universitair) Docent in the University system of job profiles (UFO).
The salary is in accordance with the collective salary agreement of the Association of Dutch universities (CAO) and depending on qualifications and experience. The salary will be between the gross minimum of € 2.427,- (scale 10) and gross maximum of €  4.462,- (scale 11) for a full working week. Leiden University also offers an annual holiday premium of 8% and an end-of-year premium of 8,3%. The successful candidate is expected to commence employment on 1 September 2013.

Information

Further information regarding this position can be obtained from Prof. André Gerrits: a.w.m.gerrits@hum.leidenuniv.nl 
More information on the BA / MA in Russian Studies can be found at http://hum.leidenuniv.nl/russischestudies/over-de-opleiding/geschiedenis.html (in Dutch), http://www.mastersinleiden.nl/programmes/russian-and-eurasian-studies/en/introduction/. Information on the Faculty of Humanities can be found at http://www.hum.leidenuniv.nl/.

Applications

Applications should be in English, and can be submitted until July 28, 2013 to vacaturesgeschiedenis@hum.leidenuniv.nl.

Applications should include the following items in the order listed below and in a single PDF document named ‘FAMILY NAME / POSITION Russian Studies’:

• Letter of motivation which show clear affinity with and specific knowledge of Russian foreign policy and international relations (max. 1 page).
  
• Curriculum vitae that includes educational qualifications, employment history, publications, courses taught, grants and awards, languages with indication of proficiency.
  
• Sample description for an MA course on the International Relations of Russia and Eurasia (max. 2 pages).
  
• Teaching evaluations.
  
• Names, positions and email addresses of two referees (no reference letters).
  

Interviews are scheduled for mid-August.  A trial lecture may be part of the procedure.

 Found here: http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/13-194-ud-russian-studies.html

VACANCY Lectureship in Chinese Economy Leiden University - The Hague Area, Netherlands

The Faculty of Humanities, vacancy 13-190

Leiden University Institute for Area Studies

Lectureship in Chinese economy  (38 hours per week)
Vacancy number 13-190
The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applicants for a fulltime Lectureship in Chinese economy, including economic history and political economy, with special attention to its historical, social, political, and cultural contexts, on the transnational (Asian and East-Asian) and global as well as the national level. Appointment will be fixed-term from January 2014 through December 2016, with the possibility of extensions of up to three years, and of tenure thereafter. Leiden University aims to employ more women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore especially invited to apply.
Since its founding in 1575, Leiden University has built an internationally recognized record of excellence in teaching and research.  Leiden University is a founding member of the League of European Research Universities (LERU). Currently, the University has about 17,000 students and 4,000 staff. The Faculty of Humanities consists of the Institutes for Area Studies, Creative & Performing Arts, Cultural Disciplines, History, Linguistics, Philosophy, and Religious Studies. It has about 4,500 students and 900 staff. Staff and students come from all over the world. The Faculty offers some 30 BA programs and 45 MA programs. Its Graduate School annually awards about 70 PhD degrees.
The lecturer will hold a position in the Leiden University Institute for Area Studies (LIAS). LIAS is committed to the integration of disciplinary and regional-historical perspectives, on a solid foundation of excellent language skills, and comprises a School of Asian Studies and a School of Middle-Eastern Studies. S/he will teach in Chinese Studies, Asian Studies, International Studies, and other programs and courses as required, including courses on issues, theories, and methods in Area Studies, on undergraduate and graduate levels.
Current staff in Asian Studies have expertise in the fields of Anthropology, Archeology, Art & Visual Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Film Studies, History, International Relations, Language Pedagogy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Material Culture Studies, Media Studies, Performance Studies, Philology, Philosophy, Political Studies, Religious Studies, and Sociology. The local research environment includes an excellent library, and is enhanced by the Leiden University Asian Modernities and Traditions key research area (AMT), the Modern East Asia Research Center (MEARC), the Kern Institute, the International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS), the Royal Netherlands Institute for Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV), and the National Museum of Ethnography (MV).

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• A PhD degree in a relevant field (candidates near completion of the degree will be considered).
  
• Research experience in situ.
  

• A publication record that is commensurate with career stage.
  
• Demonstrable commitment to high-quality teaching practice, and wide teaching scope in terms of content.
  
• Demonstrable disciplinary expertise in a relevant field, specialist knowledge of Chinese economy in its historical, social, political, and cultural contexts, on the transnational (Asian and East-Asian) and global as well as the national level, and the ability to work from interdisciplinary, transnational, and comparative perspectives.
  
• An excellent command of Chinese. Proficiency in other (East-)Asian languages is an advantage.
  
• An excellent command of English. Most MA programs at Leiden University are taught in English, and English may be used in BA teaching as well.
  
• If the successful applicant is not Dutch-speaking, s/he is expected to acquire a good command of Dutch within two years from taking up duty. LIAS will fund her/his Dutch training at the University’s Academic Language Center.
  
• Upon appointment, depending on experience and formal qualifications to date, the lecturer may be required to enter a nationally standardized tertiary teaching skills certification trajectory (BKO or Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs), successful completion of which is a condition for extensions and tenure.
  

Terms of Employment

The position of University Lecturer (Universitair Docent) is roughly equivalent to that of Assistant Professor in North-American terms. Salary range from gross € 3259,- to gross € 4462,- per month (pay scale 11), commensurate with qualifications, with additional holiday and end-of-year bonuses. Depending on qualifications, the appointee may start at the appropriate step in scale 10 until s/he fully meets the requirements for scale 11 as specified by the Faculty of Humanities, particularly with regard to teaching skills certification and the number of years of relevant work experience. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

Applications

Review of applications will commence by 2 September 2013 and continue until the position is filled or this call is closed.
Queries to Maghiel van Crevel
(m.van.crevel@hum.leidenuniv.nl), with cc to Frank Pieke (f.n.pieke@hum.leidenuniv.nl).
Applications should be in English, and be submitted to the Chinese Economy Search Committee at vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl, with the items listed below included in this order in *one* PDF document named ‘FAMILY NAME – Given name –13-190’:
• A CV including education and employment history, publications, and courses taught.
• A letter of motivation including a personal vision of Chinese Studies and Asian Studies.
• A research agenda with clear potential for applications to funding bodies such as NWO and ERC (max 2 pages).
• A teaching statement (1 page).
• Two sample course descriptions.
• Names, positions and email addresses of three referees (no reference letters).

Found here: http://werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/13-190-lectureship-in-chinese-economy.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

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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: Postdoc “Novel Anticancer Targets for Killing Drug Resistant Breast Tumor Cells”

Faculteit der Wiskunde en Natuurwetenschappen

Leiden Academic Center for Drug Research

The Leiden Academic Center for Drug Research (LACDR) is part of the Faculty of Science. The LACDR is a leading institute, which performs fundamental and strategic scientific research in the field of innovative drug research.
The division of Toxicology is part of the LACDR. The mission of the division is to understand the signal transduction networks in cancer development, progression and treatment with the ultimate aim to develop better and safer anticancer therapies. A focus of the division is on understanding the mechanisms that underlie drug resistance in breast cancer using synthetic lethality screening approaches.
The division of Toxicology is looking for a;
Postdoc “Novel Anticancer Targets for Killing Drug Resistant Breast Tumor Cells” (38 hours per week) Vacancynumber 13-132
Project Description
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive subtype of breast cancer that has a poor disease prognosis. These tumors lack estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PgR) and epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), and lack all receptors for which there are currently in breast cancer targeted agents available. Patients with TNBC are still treated with non-specific toxic chemotherapeutic drugs such as anthracycline and/or taxane-based chemotherapy. Newly developed targeted (combination) therapies are urgently needed for this heterogeneous subgroup of breast cancer patients. Genomics analysis of TNBC has identified various gene products that are associated with poor disease prognosis, yet their role in drug resistance is unclear. This project will involve a systematic RNA interference-based knock down screen of candidate modulators of drug resistance. We will use a small representative panel of human TNBC cell lines for synthetic lethality screens to identify novel drugable targets that can sensitize TNBC to common anticancer drugs. High content imaging-based approaches will be used. The role and mechanism of candidate genes will be studied in further detail in relation to DNA damage responses and/or mechanisms of cell death using molecular cell biology approaches. This project is a direct collaboration with the department of Medical Oncology at the Erasmus MC supporting the translation of the in vitro findings to the patient.

Requirements

We seek a talented and highly motivated candidate with proven experience in cell and molecular biology, cell signalling and cellular imaging. The candidate should have a PhD degree in the area of Oncology or Molecular Cell Biology and have demonstrated experience with screening and (breast) cancer. Experience or affinity with bioinformatics and cellular imaging is highly recommended.

We offer

The candidate will work within the Leiden Cell Observatory using state-of-the-art high content screening equipment. We are situated in the Gorlaeus Laboratories on the Science Park Leiden. Currently, 25 researchers including technicians, PhD students, and Postdocs work in the Division of Toxicology. The candidate will become part of a young and dynamic team with a strong expertise in cancer research and signal transduction. We offer a vibrant, research-driven work environment with emphasis on team spirit, excellence, and skills development.
Appointment will be according to the terms of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten), for the duration of one year. An extension of two years after positive evaluation is possible. The function is validated in the University Function Ordening system (UFO) under the profile “Onderzoeker 4”. The salary will be set, depending on education and work experience, between the gross minimum of € 2403,- and gross maximum of € 3793,- per month, based on fulltime employment (salary scale: 10). Leiden University offers an attractive benefits package which includes an end-of-year premium of 8.3%, opportunities for personal development and possibilities for ‘personalized’ benefits via our Cafeteria model. More information about employment at Leiden University can be found at: www.leidenuniv.edu.

Information

For more information, please contact Prof.dr. Bob van de Water; telephone: +31-(0)71 527 6223; email: water_b@lacdr.leidenuniv.nl
Additionally, you can visit the websites of the Division of Toxicology, the Faculty of Science, and the LACDR: toxicol.lacdr.gorlaeus.net; www.science.leidenuniv.nl; www.lacdr.nl.

Applications

Do you identify with the profile above and aspire a career in bioscience? Please apply by sending your written application, full Curriculum Vitae and two letters of reference before May 13th, 2013 to the attention of Prof. dr. Bob van de Water.
Please follow this link to our application site; http://jobs.lacdr.leidenuniv.nl/2013/lacdrpd1

Found here: http://www.werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/13-132-postdoc-novel-anticancer-targets-for-killing-drug-resistant-breast-tumor-cells-.html 

VACANCY: Lecturer in the History of European Integration

The Faculty of Humanities, vacancy 13-144

Institute for History

Lecturer in the History of European Integration ( 38 hours per week)
Vacancy number: 13-144
Starting date August 1, 2013
The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime lectureship in the History of European Integration. Teaching duties will lie primarily in the MA program in European Union Studies. Initial appointment will be fixed-term from August 2013 through July 2015, with the possibility of extensions of four years thereafter. Leiden University aims to employ more women in areas where they are underrepresented. Women are therefore especially invited to apply.
The MA European Union Studies is a one-year programme which covers the EU’s broad geographical sweep from an interdisciplinary perspective. The programme covers economics, history, law and political science and concentrates on the issue areas that form the core concerns of the European integration.  European Union Studies is offered by an academic staff internationally renowned in their fields, many of whom can draw upon practical experience in politics, government, advisory bodies and think tanks.
The candidate will be expected to teach the history of European integration / the European Union. Contemporary historians and specialists in International Relations or Comparative Politics with relevant experience in European integration are invited to apply. The MA European Union Studies is a dynamic programme, which offers its staff ample opportunity to give substance to their teaching.
The lecturer will hold a position in the Institute for History.

Duties

• Original research and regular dissemination of the results through appropriate channels.
  
• Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels in European Union Studies and in other programmes and courses as required, on undergraduate and graduate levels, supervision of MA and BA theses; and contributions to curriculum development.
  
• Co-supervision of PhD research.
  
• Acquisition of project funding (NWO, ERC, etc).
  
• Administrative duties, commensurate with career stage.
  
• Representation of the field to external audiences and media.
  

Requirements

• A PhD degree in a relevant field, and a publication record that is commensurate with career stage.
  
• Demonstrable commitment to relevant high-quality teaching practice.
  
• An excellent command of English.
  
• If the successful applicant is not Dutch-speaking, s/he is expected to acquire a good command of Dutch within two years from taking up duty, through tuition at the University’s Academic Language Center (funded by the employer).
  
• Upon appointment, depending on experience and formal qualifications to date, the lecturer may be required to enter a nationally standardized tertiary teaching skills certification trajectory (BKO or Basis Kwalificatie Onderwijs), successful completion of which is a condition for extensions and tenure.
  

We offer

The appointment is for 38 hours per week in temporary employment for two years, with the possibility of extension for four years thereafter. The rank of lecturer (Universitair Docent) corresponds roughly to that of assistant professor in North-American terms. The gross salary ranges from € 3.227,- to € 4.418,- per month (scale 11) for a full working week in accordance with the collective salary agreement of the Associations of Dutch universities (CAO) and depending on qualifications and experience. Leiden University also offers an annual holiday premium of 8% and an end-of-year premium of 8.3%.
Depending on qualifications, the appointee may start at the appropriate step in scale 10 until s/he fully meets the requirements for scale 11 as specified by the Faculty of Humanities, particularly with regard to teaching skills certification and the number of years of relevant work experience. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax break.

Information

Further information regarding this position can be obtained from the chair of the programme: Prof. André W.M. Gerrits (a.w.m.gerrits@hum.leidenuniv.nl).
More information on the Institute of History

Applications

Applications should be in English, and be submitted to the European Union Studies Search Committee at vacaturesgeschiedenis@hum.leidenuniv.nl, with the items listed below in a single PDF document named ‘FAMILY NAME / Position MAEUS’:
• Cover letter.
• Curriculum Vitae including education and employment history, publications, and courses taught (course evaluations included).
• Letter of motivation, which shows clear affinity with and specific knowledge of the area of European Union Studies (max. 1 page).
• Research agenda with clear potential for grant applications to funding agencies such as NWO and ERC.
• Two sample course descriptions (max. 1 page each).
• Names, positions and email addresses of two referees (no reference letters).
The deadline for the submission of applications is June 3, 2013. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for mid-June.

Source: http://www.werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/13-144-lecturer-in-the-hisory-of-european-integration.html

VACANCY: PhD positions Theology and Religious Studies

PhD positions Theology and Religious Studies (2,7 fte) (213053-55)

Organisation

Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has established itself as an international community of scholars and students who work and study at the forefront of knowledge. Its Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies has a strong international reputation and is renowned for its study into the relation between religion and culture.

For more information on the faculty, see http://www.rug.nl/ggw

The graduate school of the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies of the University of Groningen (The Netherlands) has available 3 PhD positions (0,9 fte).

Job description

The aim of the PhD programme of the Graduate School is to turn out highly qualified researchers. For this purpose, the Graduate School offers PhD positions to excellent candidates who recently graduated. The PhD programme takes three years and leads to a PhD degree. These three years are primarily spent on the PhD thesis.
The PhD programme is embedded in the research institute ThRS with three excellent research programmes, namely:
1. Jewish, Christian and Islamic Origins
2. Comparative, and Historical Study of Religion
3. Christianity, Philosophy, and Culture.

Applicants are encouraged to develop their own research plans and should submit a proposal that outlines their main research interest.
Two positions are eligible for any topic within the research scope of one of the three research programmes of the Faculty. Interested candidates are advised to contact their potential supervisors: http://www.rug.nl/research/gradschool-theology-and-religious-studies/organization/academic-staff.
A third position is eligible for a topic within the endowed chair programme Religious Studies (Prof. C.K.M. von Stuckrad, http://www.vonstuckrad.com). Possible themes for doctoral research are therefore linked to the overall topic of "Transformation of the religious field since the eighteenth century."

Qualifications

The successful candidate is ambitious, highly motivated and wishes to make a career in research. He or she has a thorough training in research skills, speaks and writes fluently English and has obtained excellent results in the master phase. The proposed research outline is closely related to one of the research programmes of the Graduate school.

Candidates should:

• have a MA degree, preferable of two years in Theology or Religious Studies, or other areas in the Humanities

In addition to a one year Master degree, applicants can prove that they have sufficient research-related experience and knowledge. Examples of such equivalence include: an Mphil degree from a well-reputed university; having obtained a second regular Master degree from a well-reputed university; or having completed a research-oriented Honours programme with a minimum of 30 EC.

• be fluent in English (written and spoken)
• have the abilities to finish the PhD thesis in three years, like planning, taking initiative, academic writing, desire to publish.

An assessment may be part of the procedure.

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers a salary of minimal € 2,062 gross a month in the first year to maximal € 2,638 a month in the final year based on a full-time position. In addition there are a 8% holiday allowance and a 8,3% end of year bonus. The 0,9 fte appointment is temporary for a period of three years, under the condition of a positive assessment in the end of the first year to evaluate the feasibility of successful completion of the PhD thesis within the next two years.

Starting date is 1 September 2013.

How to apply
Applications for the position should include:
1. a letter explaining your motivation, your interest in the project, and your competence in the research field
2. a curriculum vitae, including academic qualifications, grades, a list of publications (if applicable), two letters of academic recommendation from professors who can write knowledgeably about your personal and academic qualifications and your suitability for the chosen field of study, and an official university transcripts of grades
3. a proposal of max 4 pages describing how you intend to conduct the project you are applying for your M.A. thesis.

Please send your application before 1 June 2013 Dutch local time by means of the application form (click on "Apply" below on the advertisement on the universities website).

Acquisition is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact:

Prof. J.T.A.G.M. van Ruiten, Director of the Graduate School of Theology and Religious Studies,   J.T.A.G.M.van.Ruiten@rug.nl (please do not use for applications)

Found here: http://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/english-job-vacancies

To Apply go to that site and click the button APPLY

VACANCY: University Lecturer Public International Law

University Lecturer Public International Law (1,0 fte) (213118E)

Organisation

The Faculty of Law (http://www.rug.nl/rechten/) is a modern, internationally oriented institution with a four hundred-year-long tradition. The Faculty of Law has over 3700 students and almost 350 staff members and is thus one of the largest faculties of the University of Groningen. Its effective quality-control system ensures continuous improvement in the quality of teaching and research.

The Department of International and Constitutional Law (http://www.rug.nl/rechten/organization/vakgroepen/int/) offers a variety of courses within the field of international law as part of various bachelor and master programmes. To strengthen our teaching and research capacity, the Department has a vacancy for a university lecturer in Public International Law as of August 2013.

Job description

The prospective university lecturer will have the following primary responsibilities:

• teaching in the field of public international law in the bachelor and master programmes
• supervising bachelor and master theses
• coordinating teaching activities
• conducting research within the field of public international law, fitting within one of the research programmes of the faculty of law
• engaging in the development of research projects.

Qualifications

The following requirements apply to the post:

• demonstrable knowledge of public international law
• a PhD degree based on a thesis in public international law
• experience in teaching courses
• possession of a basic teaching qualification or preparedness to acquire this qualification within a reasonable timeframe
• excellent research skills, preferably some publications in top or very good, refereed journals in the area of Operations
• demonstrable organizational and communicative skills
• fluency in English
• knowledge of Dutch will be an advantage
• experience with the development of research projects will be an advantage.

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers depending on qualifications and experience a minimum salary of € 3,227 (scale 11) and a maximum salary of € 5,020 (scale 12) gross a month on a full-time basis (Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities). The post will initially be established, for now, for a fixed term period of two years.

Interviews for the position will take place in the week of 17 to 21 June 2013.

You can apply for this job up to and including Sunday 2 June 2013 by sending in your application online using the link at the bottom of this webpage.

Acquisition is not appreciated.

Information

For information you can contact:

Prof.Dr M.M.T.A. Brus, phone +31 50 3635706 / +31 6 38003768,   M.M.T.A.Brus@rug.nl (please do not use for applications)

Found here: http://www.rug.nl/about-us/work-with-us/job-opportunities/english-job-vacancies

Tijdelijke migrant blijvend fenomeen

Sinds de uitbreiding van de Europese Unie in 2007 is het aantal migranten in Nederland met 153.000 gegroeid tot bijna 600.000. Tijdelijke migranten doen het laaggeschoolde, zware werk, dat Nederlanders niet willen doen. Ze zijn essentieel voor de vergrijzende economie. De overheid zou dat moeten omarmen en faciliteren. Maar dat doet ze niet. Randvoorwaarden voor een goed migratiebeleid zijn goede informatie – in het land van herkomst én in het land van vestiging –, adequate systemen van registratie en afdoende wettelijke mogelijkheden om malafide praktijken tegen te gaan. Het is teleurstellend dat de overheid niet verder gaat dan losstaande initiatieven op het gebied van uitbuiting, schijnconstructies en adequate huisvesting. Er is geen geïntegreerd beleid. Een structurele aanpak ontbreekt. De schrijver beoogt een andere aanpak. Lees het uitvoerige artikel in zijn geheel hier: