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The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) is an independent
body that advises the Dutch government on matters related to scientific
research, promotes international scientific co-operation, assesses the
quality of scientific research and is responsible for managing and defining
the policy for 17 research institutes in the life sciences, humanities and
social sciences. The Academy employs approximately 1,300 staff. The VKS is a
new five year research programme of the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts
and Sciences. It aims to support researchers in the humanities and social
sciences in the Netherlands in the creation of new scholarly practices using
state of the art information and communication technologies. The Studio also
aims to analyse these new practices and the development of e-research in a
variety of disciplines. A core feature of the Virtual Knowledge Studio is
the integration of design and analysis in a close co-operation between
social scientists, humanities researchers, information technology experts
and information scientists. The VKS has three research themes: data &
digital information, communication & collaboration, and virtual
institutions. The VKS develops three new methodologies: virtual ethnography,
simulation & modelling in the humanities & social sciences, and Web
Archiving for research. The working language of the VKS is English. The VKS
will start on January 1, 2006 and will be evaluated in the course of 2010,
after which the KNAW will decide whether and in which form the VKS will be
continued. To realise this exciting interdisciplinary programme, the VKS is
currently seeking: one senior research fellow (38 hours a weekvacancy
number: PZ277) two senior researchers ( 38 hours a weekvacancy number: PZ
298) one management assistant (30,4 hours a weekvacancy number: PZ 279)
The Senior Research Fellow will play an important role in leading and
contributing to the empirical and theoretical development of the VKS
research portfolio. The Senior Research Fellow will be a member of the VKS
management team, and will be responsible for a theme as well as a
methodological collaboratory. AppointmentThis position involves a tenure
track appointment beginning with a temporary appointment for a maximum of 2
years. Given proven suitability for the job, the position will become
permanent. Forms of secondment ('detachering') for candidates having
tenured positions at a Dutch university can be considered. Candidates from
the humanities and social sciences in the Netherlands are particularly
encouraged to apply. SalaryDepending on education and work experience, the
maximum gross monthly salary with a full-time appointment will amount to EUR
4.996,--, scale 13, Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities
(CAO-Nederlandse Universiteiten), excluding 8% holiday pay and a year-end
bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits. Work
locationAmsterdam, the Netherlands. The two Senior Researchers will play an
important role in the empirical and theoretical development of the VKS
research portfolio. Beside developing their own research and acquiring
external funding in one of the VKS themes or methodological foci, they will
have specific responsibilities within the team. One senior researcher will
be responsible for the peer review process of the VKS, the other senior
researcher will organise one of the VKS collaboratories. AppointmentThis
position involves a tenure track appointment beginning with a temporary
appointment for a maximum of 2 years. Given proven suitability for the job,
the position will become permanent. Forms of secondment ('detachering') for
candidates having tenured positions at a Dutch university can be considered.
Candidates from the humanities and social sciences in the Netherlands are
particularly encouraged to apply. SalaryDepending on education and work
experience, the maximum gross monthly salary coming with a full-time
appointment will amount to EUR 4.605,--, scale 12, Collective Agreement for
Dutch Universities (CAO-Nederlandse Universiteiten), excluding 8% holiday
pay and a year-end bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits.
Work locationAmsterdam, the Netherlands. All candidates for these research
positions should- be strongly focused on ground-breaking basic
research in one of the relevant fields in humanities and social sciences-
have a PhD in either humanities or social sciences- have a strong
international orientation in their research- have expertise in, or
willingness to develop, the use of digital tools in research- have,
or be willing to develop, expertise in the methodological innovations
necessary for the specific tasks within the VKS- enjoy theoretical
plurality and be able to engage with, and contribute to diverse theoretical
perspectives based on empirical research- have excellent
organisational skills- have a strong research track record, as
demonstrated by an excellent publication list and acquired funding for
research projects- be proficient in English. Applicants who are not
proficient in Dutch are expected to acquire a sufficient level of Dutch
language skills within two years.
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__________ The Management Assistant will have a central role in the
organisation of the VKS. He/she will perform all administrative and
secretarial duties and be responsible for the planning of meetings. The
Management Assistant will organise VKS lectures, seminars and scientific
conferences. He/she will also be responsible for the production of the VKS
Website, newsletter and for the VKS information services. Candidates for the
Management Assistant position:- should have outstanding
organisational and administrative skills- will be excellent
communicators in both English and Dutch- will be used to working in
innovative work environments and taking the initiative will come naturally
to them- should have expertise in project management or be willing
to acquire these skills in a short time. AppointmentThis position involves a
permanent appointment, beginning with a temporary appointment for a maximum
of 2 years. Given proven suitability for the job, the appointment will then
be converted into a permanent appointment. SalaryThe position is part-time
(4 days a week). Depending on education and work experience, the maximum
gross monthly salary coming with a full-time appointment will amount to EUR
2.796,--, scale 8, Collective Agreement for Dutch Universities
(CAO-Nederlandse Universiteiten), excluding 8% holiday pay and a year-end
bonus. We offer an extensive package of fringe benefits. Work
locationAmsterdam, the Netherlands.
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__________ InformationInformation about the VKS programme can be obtained
from the VKS Website www.virtualknowledgestudio.nl. Questions about the
programme can be sent to the programme leader Paul Wouters,
[log in to unmask] ApplicationYou may send your application,
consisting of a letter of motivation, copies of two publications, and
curriculum vitae, to the VKS to the attention of Lianne Heuschen, Postbus
95110, 1090 HC Amsterdam, the Netherlands by 15 January 2006 at the
latest.You may also email your application by forwarding a Word document to
[log in to unmask] stating the vacancy reference. Any acquisition
further to this advertisement will not be appreciated. Paul Wouters
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Dr. P. F. Wouters
Programme Leader The Virtual Knowledge Studio
for the Humanities and Social Sciences (VKS);
Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences
Amsterdam, NLMail Address:
PO Box 95110
1090 HC Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Visiting address:
Joan Muyskenweg 25
1096 CJ Amsterdam, NL
T 3120 4628654
F 3120 6658013
http://www.virtualknowledgestudio.nl
http://www.darenet.nl/en/page/language.view/keur.page
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