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115 buitenlandse bedrijven naar hoofdstad

 AMSTERDAM -   Het afgelopen jaar hebben 115 nieuwe buitenlandse bedrijven zich gevestigd in de regio Amsterdam. De nieuwkomers waren gezamenlijk goed voor 1727 directe arbeidsplaatsen, liet de marketingorganisatie Amsterdam Inbusiness (aib) dinsdag weten

Read more here: http://www.telegraaf.nl/mijnbedrijf/22228178/__2013__115_bedrijven_A_dam__.html

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Job The National Museum of Art and History of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum - Head of the Paintings Conservation Studio

The Conservation Department of the National Museum of Art and History of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum is looking for a Head of the Paintings Conservation Studio, 36 hours per week

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Function types	Research, Development, Innovation, Managerial positions
Scientific fields	Natural Sciences, Language and Culture, Painting Conservation
Hours	36.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 3350 - € 4666
Education	Doctorate
Job number	AT Head Paintings Conservation Studio
Translations	en
Short link	www.academictransfer.com/21314

Apply for this job within 34 days

Job description

The Rijksmuseum is an institute where a great deal of scientific research is ongoing. In this context, a clear vision is expected from you regarding the development of the field of painting conservation and how you might envision accomplishing this goal. The Painting Conservation Studio is composed of painting conservators (6 permanent positions) and a frame conservator (1 permanent position), of which you are the Head. In addition, painting conservators are appointed regularly on contract for temporary projects (currently 10 positions). You have responsibility for all conservation projects and create, in close coordination with the curatorial Head of Fine Arts, the planning regarding the pictures to be restored, as well as determining the priorities of conserving the collection in storage in Lelystad. The location of the conservation studios of the Rijksmuseum is in the Atelier Building in Amsterdam, however minor conservation treatments can also be undertaken in the studio in the Lelystad storage facility. It is furthermore your task to help devise the ambitious conservation and research planning of the entire Conservation Department.
Beside your supervisory activities you are expected to:

• be known as a renowned and experienced (in theory and practice) painting conservator; 
• perform scientific research on the collection together with colleagues and/or scientists. The results of which will be documented in text and images and disseminated via the web, (contributions to) books or articles in scientific journals and at symposia;
• carefully document all undertaken treatments and to ensure and supervise the same by your colleagues in the studio;
• oversee the physical state of the collection so that (dangerous) deterioration is recognized on time and that proper measures are (can be) undertaken.

Requirements

• MA or MS in Painting Conservation at a recognized institution (in the Netherlands: the UvA or SRAL), preference may be given for a candidate with a PhD 
• experience performing complex conservation treatments and documentation of the results
• extensive knowledge of restoration methodology
• practical expertise in looking and understanding paintings and the ability to communicate
• an extensive network in the field of conservation and research
• a considerable number of publications from which the candidate’s enquiring attitude can clearly be discerned
• knowledge of new, advanced analytical methods for researching paintings or painted objects
• command of both spoken and written Dutch and English (in case Dutch is not in command, it is expected that the candidate aspires to it)
• strong social and communicative skills
• an analytical and problem-solving nature
• interest in further personal development in the field
• service oriented, flexible and stress-resistant
• proven supervisory capabilities in which the stimulation of colleagues plays a pivotal part

An assessment of these requirements will also be done by an external agency as part of the hiring process.

Conditions of employment

The Head of the Paintings Conservation Studio shall, just as for any contract with the Rijksmuseum, initially be appointed for one year. As the function concerns a permanent position, the contract can then become a permanent one.

Salary conditions:

The salary is commensurate with training and experience, minimally € 3.350,- and maximally € 4.666,- before taxes per month (scale 12), for a full-time week of 36 hours, excluding an 8% vacation bonus and an annual end-of-the-year bonus. The collective labour agreement (CAO) for independent national museums applies.

Contract type: Temporary, one year

Organisation

The National Museum of Art and History of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum

As the National Museum of Art and History of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum holds canonical collections of Netherlandish fine and applied arts and historical artefacts from the Middle Ages onwards, supplemented by important holdings of other European and Asian arts. Its principal function is to study, enhance and augment these collections and to present them for the enjoyment and benefit of a broad national and international audience. The Rijksmuseum, which is staffed by some 600 employees, was reopened on 13th April 2013 after an intensive refurbishment, and expects to attract over a million visitors per year. 

Department

Conservation Department

The Conservation Department is located in the Atelier Building which is shared with the scientific laboratories of the Cultural Heritage Agency (Rijksdienst Cultureel Erfgoed, RCE) and the Conservation Training Program of the University of Amsterdam. Within the Conservation Department, the following disciplines of conservation are represented: Books, Paper & Photography; Glass, Ceramics and Stone; Furniture; Metal; Paintings and Frames; and Textiles (34 permanent positions). In addition, there are 3 positions within its scientific department. The Atelier Building aspires to become a Center of Expertise and is an international meeting place in the field of conservation, restoration and conservation science.

The Rijksmuseum has a collection of around 6000 paintings with an emphasis on the Dutch 17th century “Golden Age”. The highlights are undoubtedly the works of Rembrandt, Hals, Vermeer and Steen, however there are numerous other masterpieces in the collection by, for example, Goya, and Tintoretto. The Conservation Department focusses on reaching an internationally acclaimed position in the museum field in which conservation, restoration and scientific research as performed by conservators and conservation scientists forms an essential part. 

Additional information

For further information you can contact Dr. Robert van Langh, Head of the Department of Conservation & Restoration, tel. 31-20-6747233. For questions related to the application procedure please contact Bart Schindeler, Personnel Advisor, tel. 31-20-6747324.
Agency calls not appreciated.

Keywords: Paintings conservator, Works of Art, Researcher.
ID: SUJmFFT2

Found here: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/Rijksmuseum-Amsterdam/vacancy/21314/lang/en/?utm_source=home&utm_medium=portlet&utm_campaign=featuredjob-Rijksmuseum-21314

Vacancy: Technical Support Representative English Spoken (in Nieuwegein, Netherlands)

Bedrijf:	Creyf's Uitzendbureau Utrecht Biltstraat
Geplaatst op:	vrijdag 10 januari 2014
Standplaats:	Nieuwegein

Functieomschrijving
As a technical support representative you will be providing support to our customers and users. The users of our service are typically software developers, administrator, and system integrators. You will be helping these users access and use our service and must be comfortable working with a variety of operating systems, software applications, and network technologies. Ervery support request is unique without using scripts or canned responses. Our products are used worldwide so provide 24x7x365.

Functie-eisen
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills (Dutch is not required) A talent and passion for problem solving Be very comfortable learning, using, and explaining new software Have strong technical background and experience Experience with imaging software, such as Ghost, is a plus Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware is a plus Administrative experience with Windows and Linux Understanding of Windows and Linux networking Be very organized and have an attention to detail Prior technical support experience is a big plus Only successful applicants will be notified Technical, Educated, Organisation, Support, Software, English, Utrecht area.

Wat wij bieden
A challlenging position for a talented technical/software professional


Bedrijfsprofiel
A California-based software company that has been providing software and services tot the enterprise training market since 1992. The software is used by companies to deliver online and classroom training around the world.


Contactinformatie
<br />Interesse in deze functie? Klik op "direct solliciteren" om direct te reageren of neem voor meer informatie contact op met Utrecht Biltstr. op telefoonnummer: 030 2307150.


More info here: http://www.nationalevacaturebank.nl/vacature/3036713/Technical+Support+Representative+English+Spoken/14

Vacancy: Temporary English Customer Service Representative

Bedrijf:

Unique Multilingual Services

Geplaatst op:

donderdag 09 januari 2014

Standplaats:

Naarden

Functieomschrijving

In a team consisting of ten colleagues you will be responsible for all order support and processing for Europe. You will be contribute to the success of one of the main players in their field. Count on a position in an challenging, always demanding environment where you will never be bored! Be aware that this is not a position in a call center or product inquiry desk and there are no dealings with huge amount of retail orders. Furthermore, the department is not strongly automated or standardized, so creativity is appreciated. The position offers many challenges and opportunities!

Functie-eisen

• Fluent in English and/or any other European language.
• At least 3 years experience in Customer Service environment with complex products and processes.
• Experience with order handling, data entry and logistics
• Bachelor thinking and working level
• Very good knowledge and experience of SAP is a must!
• Flexible candidate (work hours are between 8-18 hours, shifts within the team).
• Absolute full-time availability from January until the end of April.

This vacancy can also be found under: English, client services representative, Customer account management, Customer Relationship Management, Noord Holland, Order Management, Logistics Please note that only candidates living in The Netherlands will be considered for this role.

Aanbod

At first you will be starting working via Unique Multilingual, in case of strong perofrmance the position will be permanent. Salary indication: € 2750,-

Bedrijfsprofiel

The company is located in Naarden. Applicants living more than 40 km from Naarden will not be considered. 

 

More info here: http://www.nationalevacaturebank.nl/vacature/3035561/Temporary+English+Customer+Service+Representitave/13

Vacancy: Head of Programme, Policy & Research (The Hague - cultural heritage)

Are you into the semantic web and copyright issues? Are you passionate about culture? Do you understand the importance of the interoperability of data between our museums, libraries, archives and audiovisual collections? Can you negotiate your way through copyright needs and multilingual challenges for cultural heritage data? Are you organised? Can you work to deadlines? Are you driven by results? Can you recognise when to coach and when to drive an individual or team? Would you like to travel across Europe and work in an English-speaking international team? Then come and join Europeana.
Europeana is a catalyst for change for cultural heritage and Europe’s digital economy. We have been transformative in opening up data and access to culture. Through Europeana today, anyone can explore 30 million digitised objects including books, paintings, films and audio.
Our office is based in the National Library of the Netherlands in The Hague. You will work on a wide variety of European projects together with a network of cultural institutions, research organizations and creative industries from all over Europe to provide new forms of access to culture.

What will be the core responsibilities of this job?
As Head of Programmes, Policy & Research you will be responsible for:

• Facilitating, managing and coaching the work of the experts in Project Coordination, R&D, IPR and Knowledge Management, by supporting their roles and ensuring that their results are properly integrated into other areas of the business.
• Creating proposals under European funding frameworks to run projects that push the boundaries on multilingualism, interoperability, re-use of digital objects and access to cultural heritage across borders.
• Manage the programme of projects and subcontracts that fund Europeana ensuring that duties are understood and deadlines are met within the organisation.
• Hosting project meetings and making sure that the Europeana Professional website meets user knowledge and communication requirements.
• Working with policy-makers, at national and EU levels, on the environmental changes needed to create easy and open access to our cultural and scientific heritage.
• Facilitating the work of Europeana’s Aggregation and Distribution/Engagement teams and contributing partners by driving forward solutions in data modeling, multilingualism, rights etc.

What set of skills and knowledge should you bring?

• Strong, coaching-based management skills
• Good lateral thinker
• Rigorous organisational and process capability
• Broad knowledge of the cultural and scientific heritage landscape
• Ability to motivate people and to communicate and engage with different stakeholders
• Fluency in English, both oral and written
• Creativity and ability to work well under pressure
• A minimum of 5 years work experience
• Previous experience in an international and complex environment is a plus
• Previous experience in the sector of cultural heritage is a plus

What are the benefits?
Depending on your experience and skills, your monthly gross salary will be between EURO 3,228 - 5,048 (scale 11-12), in line with the Collective Labour agreement for Research Institutes. Furthermore you will have: 42 days holiday per year, a holiday allowance (around 8%) and an annual bonus (around 8%).
It’s also important to know that we are based in the National Library of the Netherlands in The Hague, close to Central Station.
How to apply?
Send us your CV (in English) with a covering letter outlining what interests you about this position to: jobs@europeana.eu
Should you have any additional questions or require more information before deciding to apply, please send us an email.
You should respond before January 13, 2014
More about us
For more information see: http://pro.europeana.eu/web/guest/about/

Vacancy: Lectureship in Modern Chinese History at Leiden University

Function types	Professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers
Scientific fields	Language and Culture
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Education	Doctorate
Job number	13-377
Translations	en
About employer	Leiden University
Short link	www.academictransfer.com/21153

Job description

Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University Institute for Area Studies

 The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime University Lectureship in modern Chinese history in its (East‑)Asian contexts, from late Qing to the present day. Specialization is open, but we are particularly interested in scholars whose areas of interest include religion, socio-economic history, or intellectual history. Appointment will be fixed-term from August 2014 through July 2016, with the possibility of extensions of up to four 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, the Arts in Society, Creative & Performing Arts, 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).

University Lectureship in modern Chinese historyVacancy number 13-377

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).
• A research and publication record that is commensurate with career stage.
• Commitment to high-quality teaching practice, and wide teaching scope in terms of content.
• Disciplinary expertise in a relevant field, specialist knowledge of modern Chinese history in its (East‑)Asian contexts, and the ability to work from interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives.
• An excellent command of modern Chinese and of premodern 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.

Conditions 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 € 3.259,- to € 4.462,- 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.

Organisation

Leiden University

Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the Netherlands (1575). The University permeates the local surroundings; University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.
Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia.

Additional information

Review of applications will commence by 20 January 2013 and continue until the position is filled or this call is closed. Campus interviews are tentatively planned for early March. 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 Modern Chinese History 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 – 13-377:

• 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: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/LEI/vacancy/21153/lang/en/

Vacancy: Lecturer in Turkish at Leiden University

Location	Leiden
Function types	Professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers
Scientific fields	Language and Culture
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Education	University Graduate
Job number	13-372
Translations	en
About employer	Leiden University
Short link	www.academictransfer.com/21146

Apply for this job within 71 days

Job description

Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University Institute for Area Studies

The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime position as Lecturer in Turkish. Appointment will be fixed-term from August 2014 through July 2016, with the possibility of extensions of up to four 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).  It 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 approximately 4,500 students and 900 staff. Staff and students come from all over the world. The Faculty offers 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. The Lecturer will teach in Middle-Eastern Studies, International Studies, and other programs and courses as required. There are excellent opportunities for synergy with lecturers in other languages.

Current staff in Middle-Eastern Studies have expertise in the fields of Anthropology, Archeology, Art & Visual Studies, Economics, Film Studies, History, International Relations, Language Pedagogy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Material Culture Studies, Performance Studies, Philology, Philosophy, Political Studies, and Religious Studies.

Lecturer in Turkish (1.0 fte)Vacancy number: 13-372

Duties and responsibilities

• Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, in all modalities;
• A central role in curriculum development;
• Acquisition of external project funding;
• Co-supervision of BA and MA theses, and of PhD research, if applicable;
• Administrative duties;
• Representation of the field to external audiences and media.

Requirements

• MA degree in teaching Turkish as a foreign language (TTFL) or equivalent, e.g. Applied Linguistics and Language Pedagogy with specialization in Turkish. The Lecturer will be expected to critically monitor and use developments in research on TTFL and language pedagogy at large.
• Native proficiency in Turkish. Proficiency in Ottoman Turkish may be an advantage.
• Commitment to and expertise in high-quality, multi-media, multi-mode teaching practice. Work experience at institutions located outside Turkey is an advantage.
• While the position has no research component, a PhD degree in a relevant field may be an advantage.
• While primary duties will lie in language acquisition classes, the ability to teach content courses in Middle-Eastern Studies (culture, history, linguistics, modern society, etc) may be 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, primarily for administrative purposes. LIAS will fund her/his enrolment in 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.

Conditions of employment

The position has a salary range from gross € 3.259 to € 4.462 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.

Organisation

Leiden University

Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the Netherlands (1575). The University permeates the local surroundings; University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.
Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia.

Additional information

Review of applications will commence by 27 January 2014 and continue until the position is filled or this call is closed. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for March or April 2014. Queries to Maghiel van Crevel (m.van.crevel@hum.leidenuniv.nl), with cc to Erik-Jan Zürcher (e.j.zurcher@hum.leienuniv.nl). Applications should be in English, and be submitted to the Turkish Language Search Committee at vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl, with the items listed below included in this order in a single PDF document named ‘FAMILY NAME – Given name – 13-372’:

• A CV including education and employment history, publications, courses taught, grants and awards, and languages with indication of proficiency
• A letter of motivation including a personal vision of TTFL and its international development, including reflection on the place of TTFL in different programs, e.g. Middle-Eastern Studies and International Studies
• A teaching statement (1 page)
• Two sample course descriptions
• Names, positions and email addresses of three referees (no reference letters).

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Found here: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/LEI/vacancy/21146/lang/en/

Vacancy: Lecturer in Arabic

Location	Leiden
Function types	Professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers
Scientific fields	Language and Culture
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Education	University Graduate
Job number	13-371
Translations	en
About employer	Leiden University
Short link	www.academictransfer.com/21145

Job description

The Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University Institute for Area Studies

The Faculty of Humanities at Leiden University invites applications for a fulltime position as Lecturer in Arabic. Appointment will be fixed-term from August 2014 through July 2016, with the possibility of extensions of up to four 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 approximately 4,500 students and 900 staff. Staff and students come from all over the world. The Faculty offers 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. The Lecturer will teach in Middle-Eastern Studies, International Studies, and other programs and courses as required. There are excellent opportunities for synergy with lecturers in other languages.

Current staff in Middle-Eastern Studies have expertise in the fields of Anthropology, Archeology, Art & Visual Studies, Economics, Film Studies, History, International Relations, Language Pedagogy, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Material Culture Studies, Performance Studies, Philology, Philosophy, Political Studies, and Religious Studies.

Lecturer in ArabicVacancy number 13-371

Duties

• Teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels, in all modalities;
• A central role in curriculum development;
• Acquisition of external project funding;
• Co-supervision of BA and MA theses, and of PhD research, if applicable;
• Administrative duties;
• Representation of the field to external audiences and media.

Requirements

• MA degree in teaching Arabic as a foreign language (TAFL) or equivalent, e.g. Applied Linguistics and Language Pedagogy with specialization in Arabic. The Lecturer will be expected to critically monitor and use developments in research on TAFL and language pedagogy at large.
• Native or near native proficiency in one or more dialects of spoken Arabic and fluency in Modern Standard Arabic. Proficiency in Classical Arabic is an advantage.
• Commitment to and expertise in high-quality, multi-media, multi-mode teaching practice. Work experience at institutions located outside the Arabic world is an advantage.
• While the position has no research component, a PhD degree in a relevant field may be an advantage.
• While primary duties will lie in language acquisition classes, demonstrable ability to teach content courses in Middle-Eastern Studies (culture, history, linguistics, modern society, etc) may be 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, primarily for administrative purposes. LIAS will fund her/his enrolment in 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.

Conditions of employment

The position has a salary range from gross € 3259 to € 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.

Organisation

Leiden University

Leiden is a typical university city, hosting the oldest university in the Netherlands (1575). The University permeates the local surroundings; University premises are scattered throughout the city, and the students who live and study in Leiden give the city its relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere.
Leiden University is one of Europe's foremost research universities. This prominent position gives our graduates a leading edge in applying for academic posts and for functions outside academia.

Additional information

Review of applications will commence by 3 February January 2014 and continue until the position is filled or this call is closed. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for March or April 2014. Queries to Maghiel van Crevel (m.van.crevel@hum.leidenuniv.nl), with cc to Petra Sijpesteijn (p.m.sijpesteijn@hum.leidenuniv.nl) Applications should be in English, and be submitted to the Arabic Language Search Committee at vacatureslias@hum.leidenuniv.nl, with the items listed below included in this order in a single PDF document named ‘FAMILY NAME – Given name – 13-371’:

• A CV including education and employment history, publications, courses taught, grants and awards, and languages with indication of proficiency
• A letter of motivation including a personal vision of TAFL and its international development, including reflection on the place of TAFL in different programs, e.g. Middle-Eastern Studies and International Studies
• A teaching statement (1 page)
• Two sample course descriptions
• Names, positions and email addresses of three referees (no reference letters).

Found here: https://www.academictransfer.com/employer/LEI/vacancy/21145/lang/en/

Vacancy: Assistant Professor in International, Comparative and EU law

Location	Leiden
Function types	Professors, associate professors, assistant professors and lecturers
Scientific fields	Law
Hours	38.0 hours per week
Education	Doctorate
Job number	13-348
Translations	en
About employer	Leiden University
Short link	www.academictransfer.com/20796

Job description

Leiden University College (LUC) The Hague is the international honours college of Leiden University in the Netherlands. LUC is an English language institution, which provides a three-year Liberal Arts & Sciences BA or BSc programme themed on ‘Global Challenges’ for a select group of excellent and highly motivated students from around the world. LUC’s teaching is entirely in small groups of no more than 20 students per class. In addition to its core academic staff, leading scholars from Leiden-based Faculties contribute to LUC’s teaching programme. LUC staff take full advantage of being part of Leiden University while also contributing actively to the lively, stimulating and vital atmosphere of our college community in The Hague. As of August 2013 LUC is located in an impressive new facility in the city center of The Hague.
Leiden University College has a position for an: 

Assistant Professor in International, Comparative and EU Law (1.0 fte)Vacancy number: 13-348 

LUC provides a demanding and enriching academic education and prepares students for competitive graduate programs and prominent positions in international society. Academic staff should be unusually dynamic and motivated by the idea of excellence in Higher Education. A core international faculty delivers research-led teaching in five interdisciplinary majors: (1) Global Justice, (2) World Politics, (3) Comparative History, Philosophy and Literature, (4) Earth, Energy, and Sustainability, and (5) Governance, Economics and Development. LUC seeks to expand its science profile within sustainability by appointment of an assistant professor with teaching and research expertise in energy and environmental change.
Duties and responsibilities

• Teach and develop courses in one or more of the following specialized fields: comparative law, EU law, advocacy and litigation, jurisprudence, legal methodology and legal writing,
• Teach and develop courses in one or more of the following supporting fields of the BA: academic writing, history of thought, global challenges: justice, diversity and peace,
• Contribute to the BA programme through teaching and mentoring students across a range of majors,
• Serve as a liaison between LUC and the Law Faculty of Leiden University,
• Develop research projects that integrate undergraduate students, including supporting supervision of Capstone (honours thesis) projects,
• Contribute to LUC’s tutorial system of student mentoring,
• Participate and contribute to the social, administrative and academic life of LUC.

Requirements

• PhD degree or equivalent in international, comparative and/or EU law (with preference given to candidates with an interdisciplinary background).
• Demonstrable potential for excellence in research-led teaching.
• Demonstrable passion for undergraduate education, in and out of the classroom (experience with blended learning technologies is an advantage).
• Demonstrable enthusiasm for liberal arts and sciences in higher education.
• Demonstrable commitment to a close-knit, interdisciplinary, academic community.
• Outstanding research qualities manifest in an established or developing publication record.
• Superior command of English (familiarity with any of the other UN languages is desirable but not required).

Conditions of employment

LUC offers a full-time Assistant Professorship, starting as early as 1 March 2013 (or as soon as possible thereafter), in the dynamic and growing academic setting of Leiden University and The Hague.  LUC is located within the Faculty of Campus The Hague, Leiden’s second location in The Netherlands and a 12-minute train ride from the city of Leiden. The Faculty is growing rapidly and has seen the recent arrival of the Institute for Public Administration, the establishment of the School of Governance and the Centre for Innovation, and the introduction of new bachelors and masters programmes.  Established in 1575, Leiden University is the oldest university in The Netherlands and one of Europe's foremost research universities, which is now proud to host its own honours university college in The Hague.
After a probationary year, the appointment can be extended up to a period of three years. Contingent upon performance, this tenure-track position may lead to a permanent position. The appointment will proceed in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten).  The salary level ranges from € 3,259.00 (Salary Scale 11) to € 5,070.00 (Salary Scale 12) gross per month, commensurate with qualifications, with additional holiday and end-of-year bonuses. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may be eligible for a substantial tax reduction (30% rule).
All newly appointed academic staff at Leiden University are introduced to the Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO), an individually-tailored learning process to assess your level of teaching qualifications.  If needed, BKO facilitates further development of your teaching skills.

Additional information

For inquiries, please contact Dr. Freya Baetens, Director of Studies (BA): f.baetens@luc.leidenuniv.nl. Further information about LUC The Hague can be found on our website: www.lucthehague.nl/.

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Vacancy: Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) - Health Advisor

With this re-opening of this vacancy we are with immediate effect looking for a Health Advisor (100%). Based in Amsterdam

Specifications - (explanation)

Location	Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Function types	Technical, Laboratory positions, Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fields	Health
Hours	40.0 hours per week
Salary	€ 3469 - € 4954
Education	University Graduate
Job number	AT Health Advisor
Translations	en
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Job description

OBJECTIVE OF THE POST
The overall objective of the post is to provide medical and public health leadership in one portfolio of countries, to ensure MSF-OCA interventions effectively address the health needs of the populations we serve. This requires a close working relationship with the Operations Manager in order to develop, lead and ensure implementation of new strategies and interventions. The HA has a functional line directly to the medical coordinator for each country in the field. The Health Advisor works with support from a second Health Advisor in each portfolio.
KEY TASKS
The Health Advisor is responsible for leading the implementation, and assuring the quality of, health and medical programmes in his/her portfolio. This includes:

• Providing medical leadership to countries in his/her operational portfolio ( 3-5 countries), following the direction provided by the MSF-OCA Strategic Plan 2011-2014, annual plans and current MSF medical policies;
• Providing expert advice and support to the portfolio (Operations Manager, medical co-ordinators and country managers) in developing medical and health policies for his/her countries and translating them into effective operational strategies, including related advocacy and Access Campaign issues;
• Visiting each country/project to review programme direction, quality, and develop strategies, at least once a year;
• Coordinating the support from internal/external specialist advisors for specific countries;
• Reviewing/approving key HR appointments (Medco, Project Coordinators etc) for field projects, and (de)briefing of field staff;
• Directing and supporting medical co-ordinators and country managers in implementation of the country planning cycle: country policy, annual planning, and project proposals; 
• Stimulating awareness of emerging health problems in populations in countries and in ensuring an appropriate response;
• Ensuring that MSF-OCA field practice meets internationally agreed medical ethics, standards and laws (quality of medicines, treatment protocols, transport of biological and pharmaceutical materials), given contextual constraints;
• Monitoring the quality, outcomes and achievements of programmes.

In addition, the Health Advisor will contribute as requested by the Coordinator of Health Advisors to:

• The development and implementation of new health policies, operational strategies and protocols for MSF-OCA, including the development of pilot initiatives in the field;
• The development and implementation of operational research in MSF-OCA;
• Publication of relevant experience/research in medical and general media;
• Training and representation tasks as delegated by the Coordinator of Health Advisors.

Requirements

PROFILE AND QUALIFICATIONS
Required:

• Medical doctor, with broad knowledge and experience in the field of international Public Health and up to date clinical skills in tropical medicine;
• Relevant academic qualifications (minimum MD and Master of Public Health);
• Proven ability to provide strong leadership and vision in project/programme management;
• Proven strategic and analytical skills in medical programming;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills (oral and written);
• Knowledge and experience in the humanitarian world; commitment and passion for the goals and work of MSF;
• At least 3 years field experience with a medical-humanitarian organisation, preferably with MSF and in a medical coordinator role;
• Ability to provide emergency support to field programmes for up to six weeks per year at short notice (ie 48hrs);
• Flexibility to travel and support projects (up to 40% of the job will be spent on project visits);
• Fluency in English and preferably French is an advantage.

Preferred:

• Knowledge and experience in a specialist area, preferably epidemiology, health research, or a clinical specialty (e.g. tropical medicine, infectious diseases, paediatrics);
• Ability to motivate and coach professionals.

Conditions of employment

WE ARE OFFERING

• A full time appointment (based on a 40-hour work week) for a period of (preferably) three years;
• A gross salary of a minimum of € 3469 and a maximum of € 4954 per month (scale 8) depending on relevant work experience, for a full-time appointment;
• A challenging position within a stimulating, professional working environment in a major international organisation;
• Attractive secondary benefits (premium free pension, 30 holidays).

Contract type: Temporary, three years

Organisation

Médecins sans Frontières (MSF)

The overall purpose of Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) is to preserve life and alleviate suffering, while protecting human dignity and seeking to restore the ability of people to make their own decisions. MSF accomplishes this through the provision of medical aid and a personal commitment to act as witness to events surrounding populations in danger. This work is essentially performed in periods of crisis, when a situation is no longer held in balance and the very survival of a population may be threatened. The underlying basis for realising MSF’s objectives is respect for medical ethics, humanitarian principles, human rights and international humanitarian law.

Department

Public Health Department (PHD)

The Health Advisor reports for all operational/medical activities to the Coordinator of Health Advisors. The respective Operations Manager will lead the cell and ensure day to day functioning of the cell. This will require close collaboration with the Coordinator of Health Advisors to ensure operational and departmental commitments are balanced.
In the Operations Centre Amsterdam (OCA) MSF-Holland, Germany and UK share ownership and responsibility for Operations in the field. This has resulted in programme portfolios managed by Operations Managers (OM) run out of Amsterdam (3-4 portfolios) and Berlin (1 portfolio), plus a medical unit (Manson Unit) in London. Each portfolio of countries is supported by a team of advisors (the cell) - including the Health Advisor- led by the Operations Manager.
The Public Health Department (PHD) of the OCA supports the overall purpose of MSF, providing medical and public health leadership for the organisation. The department is responsible for providing strategic direction and integrated advice on medical and public health issues to the field and headquarters (operational managers). The PHD plays a key role in developing and maintaining the medical humanitarian identity and image of MSF-OCA, and in continuing to develop and improve intervention strategies so as to be relevant and effective. The Health Advisor plays a critical role in this, translating medical and public health strategies into field operations. The department is made up of a group of generalist Health Advisors (based in Amsterdam and Germany working directly with operations managers and the field), and medical and public health specialists (nutrition, water and sanitation, mental health, Access campaign etc) so as to provide expert support in a range of fields.

Additional information

If you are interested in this job and would like additional information, please contact Mr Koert Ritmeijer (Coordinator of Health Advisers) phone: +31 (0) 20 520 8767.

If you have applied for this vacancy before your CV has been assessed and there’s no need to reapply.
Acquisition as a result of this vacancy is not appreciated.

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Vacancy: Senior Researcher at The Hague Institute for Global Justice

Duties and responsibilities:
- Conducting policy relevant original research on topics falling within the Rule of Law program and the regional focus areas;
- Contribution to the development and implementation of the substantive long-term program on Rule of Law;
- Coordination and management of projects and project staff;
- Publishing in academic and policy orientated journals and other outlets. (25-12-2013) top

More info: http://recht.nl/fwd/0000X00D5S0002Y3986

Vacancy: Publications Manager

The Hague Academy of International Law, founded in 1923, is a high level, post-academic institution for the study and dissemination of public and private international law. The Academy's well-known Summer Programme and its Centre for Studies and Research are held in the Peace Palace in The Hague (Netherlands) during the months of July, August and September.
The lectures, given either in French or in English, in the programme of the summer courses are published in the well-regarded Recueil des Cours/Collected Courses. Six to eight new volumes are published each year (approximately 3000-4000 pages) which also appear electronically. In addition, some of these courses are published as pocketbooks (approximately 1800 pages) and e-books. The Academy also produces reports and collections of papers prepared by the Directors of Research and participants in its Centre (approximately 1000 pages). Finally, the Academy publishes on an occasional basis papers from colloquia that it sponsors on selected topics in the field of international law, catalogues and specific works.
The Academy, as publisher, prepares and prints all of its publications under its own responsibility. The international distribution of the volumes in printed and electronic format is left in the hands of a commercial company, Martinus Nijhoff Publishers, an imprint of Brill.

Position
The Academy seeks to appoint a Publications Manager with copy-preparing/proof-reading responsibilities.
The appointee will take the position of the current Manager who retires on 30 June 2014.

Requirements and responsibilities

• Thorough knowledge of French so as to be able to correct at a high level manuscripts that are submitted in French, and active knowledge of English;
• Broad experience in professional publishing with strong preference for law;
• Training and experience in copy-preparing and supervision at all stages of production;
• Capability of working in goals-oriented environment to plan for and achieve enhanced production cost and efficiencies;
• Ability to:
  • direct an existing team of French and English language copy preparers/proof-readers;
  • evaluate and retain additions/replacements to the team; supervise final make-up of all the works;
  • propose lay-out for specific publications;
  • assume overall responsibility for the entire production process of all Academy publications, including liaison with typesetters and printers and a close collaboration with the authors; and
  • check all PDFs and sign the approval for the press run.

Role and Location
The Publications Manager will work under the guidance of the Joint Committee on Publications of the Academy and will co-ordinate on a regular basis with the Secretary General and the Treasurer of the Academy.
The Publications Manager need not be resident in The Hague provided that he or she can demonstrate the capacity to manage from his or her place of residence the responsibilities of the position including co-ordination with the Academy.
Contractual Arrangements
The Publications Manager will be engaged under a services contract with the Hague Academy that will be governed by Dutch law.
Competitive fees based on training and experience will be paid both for the copy-preparing and proof-reading and for the overall management.
Applications Deadline, Confidentiality and Schedule for Interviews, Selection
Applications made in the form of a letter accompanied by a complete Resume/Curriculum Vitae including references (with phone and e-mail contacts) to be sent to the Academy of International Law, att. Mr. Steven van Hoogstraten, Treasurer, Peace Palace, 2517 KJ The Hague, or by e-mail to svanhoogstraten@hagueacademy.nl before 10 January 2014.
All applications will be held in strict confidence. Names of applicants not selected will not be disclosed. Inquiries to references of applicants will occur only after receiving approval of the applicant.
Interviews with finalists for the position are expected to be scheduled from February 2014 with a view to the Academy's reaching a decision and completing contract arrangements during March/April 2014.

Found here:  https://www.hagueacademy.nl/vacancy-publications-manager/

Vacancy: University Lecturer eLaw

Leiden Law School, vacancy 13-359

Center for Law in the Information Society

With over 5000 students and 450 employees Leiden Law School is one of the largest faculties of the Netherlands. The Leiden Law School aims to provide all-round education and national and international research of high quality, by working with talented employees and by stimulating and supporting them in their professional and personal ambitions. The faculty is located in the renovated Kamerlingh Onnes Building in Leiden. Working for the Leiden Law School is working in an inspiring, scientific environment.
The Center for Law in the Information Society (eLaw) offers courses in the Bachelor’s Law Programme (minor Internet Law). In the near future, the Center intends to start an  Advanced LLM Programme on Law and Digital Technologies and participate in an Interdisciplinary Master Programme on Cybersecurity. The Center conducts research in the field of law and regulation of digital technologies, including internet governance, online privacy and identity, cybercrime and cybersecurity,  techno-regulation, online child safety, and public procurement & innovation.

The Center for Law in the Information Society has a vacancy for:
University Lecturer (1.0 fte)
Vacancy number: 13-359

Your profile

• Degree in law;
• A completed PhD in the field of law and digital technologies, with a particular focus on privacy and cybersecurity;
• Broad general knowledge of regulating the information society;
• Excellent research qualities, demonstrated by (international, peer-reviewed) publications;
• Specific research interests falling within one of the core areas of research of the eLaw Institute, preferably in the field of privacy law and legal aspects of cybersecurity. For more information see:http://law.leiden.edu/organisation/metajuridica/elaw/; 
• Extensive experience and affinity with teaching and coordinating courses;
• Excellent teaching qualities, demonstrated for example by excellent teaching evaluations;
• You have acquired the certificate ‘basiskwalificatie onderwijs’ (basic teaching qualification) or are prepared to achieve this;
• Excellent English, spoken and written; command of the Dutch language is an advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

• Giving lectures and holding tutorials within the various law programmes, as well as coordinating teaching in the Bachelor’s and (future) Master’s programmes;
  
• Independent performance of research in the field of Law in the Information Society and publication of the results;
  
• Preparation of subsidy applications to NWO and other such funding organisations, including EU projects;
  
• Assisting in management tasks within the section and faculty;
  
• Contributing towards research projects for external clients.
  

What we offer

• A position as a University Lecturer in the university function classification system;
  
• This is a full-time position;
  
• Initial period of employment in this position is for 1 year. This may be extended if the employee performs well;
  
• Salary scale in accordance with the CAO (Collective Labour Agreement) for Dutch universities. Gross monthly salary is minimum € 3.259,- and maximum € 5.070,- (scale 11 or 12). Salary scale depends on education and experience;
  
• Starting date: March/April 2014.
  

More information

Within our policy framework on quality, almost all academic staff at the Faculty of Law have a PhD and have met the requirement for the advanced research qualification. They also make a significant contribution to the faculty research programme. More information on the advanced research qualification and research programmes of the Graduate School of Legal Studies can be found here.  Leiden University. The university to discover. Discover: www.law.leidenuniv.nl.
Information on Leiden University employment conditions: http://www.staff.leiden.edu/.
Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor S. van der Hof, s.van.der.hof@law.leidenuniv.nl.

How to apply

Your application letter and CV can be sent before 10 January 2014, with reference to the vacancy number as indicated above, to T. Priester, t.priester@law.leidenuniv.nl.

Bron: http://www.werkenbij.leidenuniv.nl/vacatures/wetenschappelijke-functies/13-359-university-lecturer.html

VACANCY: Associate Director Patents (Europe) in Leiden (Netherlands)

The job:
In this role you will be working in a small team, advising Astellas in Europe in all patent-related matters, including patent litigation, assessment freedom-to-operate situation, due diligence, business development, parallel import, product patent situation, product exclusivity matters and life cycle management. The team is responsible for managing patent litigation, for instructing external local counsel (Astellas Europe cases) and assisting in patent litigation in Europe (Astellas Group cases). You will contribute to the realisation of an effective patent portfolio to safeguard rights for inventions made in or for Astellas and to protect Astellas products by an appropriate patent portfolio. International travel on a regular basis will be applicable.

Your personal qualifications:
• University degree in life sciences and preferably a PhD
• R&D background preferably in pharmaceutical industry
• European Patent Attorney
• At least 3 years post-qualification experience as an in-house patent attorney or a patent attorney in private practice, exposed to the full range of activities
• Keen on new developments in case law, R&D, Astellas’ intended product launches and disclosures of technical information in the public domain, changes in third parties’ patent position, time limits
• Accurate and able to set the right priorities
• Drafting skills and searching skills
• Analytical mind
• Good English language skills

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

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.
In the Netherlands around 850 professionals are active at 2 sites, based in Leiden and Meppel.
Our European patent groupis based in the Netherlands and forms part of our European HQ Legal Affairs organization in the United Kingdom. This particular vacancy is based in the Netherlands in Mirai House.
Locatie:
Sylviusweg 62
2333 BE
Leiden point of contact: Cherr van Dormolen (+31 (0)715455751)

More info: http://careers.astellas.eu/netherlands/nl/overview/vacancy/0/x17230/