Do you like to work in an international environment? Do you have affinity with academic (social science) research? And do you have a helicopter view? Come and join our team! Job descriptionAs Programme Manager, you contribute to the organization of the PhD Programme. You will work closely with the Academic Director, the Programme Director and the other Programme Managers. The Academic Director of the Graduate School is responsible for the implementation of PhD policies. The Program Director is responsible for the content of the PhD training programme. You will have frequent contact with PhD candidates, supervisors, lecturers of our courses, and supporting and other staff in the Faculty of Social Sciences. Your duties Jointly with the other Programme Managers, you will perform the following tasks:
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Experience and qualifications
Knowledge and skills
About the Graduate SchoolOur aim is to provide a stimulating scientific environment in which young researchers, experienced staff and international scholars can mutually inspire one another. VU-GSSS focuses on some of the most pressing challenges to society, related to topics such as societal resilience, integration & diversity and security & conflict. More information: https://vu.nl/en/about-vu/more-about/the-graduate-school-of-social-sciences About Vrije Universiteit AmsterdamThe ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences. We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences. The Faculty of Social Sciences examines the major social problems of our time from multiple perspectives. From bullying at school to dealing with transnational immigration, from the rise of populist politicians to creating a self-reliant society. Only at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you will find all the academic disciplines needed to understand these 'wicked problems': alongside the traditional disciplines such as sociology, anthropology and politics, we also research and teach the new social sciences such as communication science and management & organization science. We do not settle for easy answers in our teaching and research. Our researchers and students are critical thinkers and doers who work together to devise surprising solutions to the problems of today. ApplicationAre you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter before 31 May 2023. Interviews will be held on 13, 14 and 15 June 2023.
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