Teaching / Research Officer, Netherlands Institute of Governance (NIG) (0,4 FTE)
- Salary
- €3.8K–€4.7K/mo
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- Netherlands
- Work type
- Hybrid
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Leiden University’s Institute of Public Administration is looking for a teaching / research assistant to support the activities of the Netherlands Institute of Governance (NIG). The NIG is a joint research school of 14 universities in the field of public administration and political science in the Netherlands and Flanders. It offers high-quality PhD education and a vibrant research network for junior and senior academics.
For more background: https://www.nigovernance.nl/
What you will do
As a research and teaching assistant, you support colleagues in the NIG team in organizing the ongoing education programme, the annual research conference, and other network activities for the academic community of public administration scholars and related disciplines in the Netherlands and Flanders.
Your tasks include:
- Support in organizing the education programme, such as keeping track of registrations, maintaining contact with participants and lecturers, and acting as the point of contact on-site during course days.
- External communication: such as maintaining the website, online conference tool, and handling marketing communication.
- Support in organizing events: you attend the annual conference and share responsibility for ensuring the days run smoothly. Work before and during the conference includes practical support such as communication, logistical preparation, and receiving and registering guests.
- Experience with or an affinity for positioning and further developing a small-scale but high-quality knowledge organization is a plus.
Where you will work
The NIG management team is a small, dedicated group of scholars who organize the PhD training programme and support an international network of junior and senior academics. The team is very committed to a positive team spirit and to support the professionalization and community-building of junior and senior academic colleagues across the Netherlands, Flanders and beyond. Alongside this work, NIG team members are active in their own academic research, teaching and outreach and are happy to involve the younger team members in their day-to-day activities.
The team is hosted by the Institute of Public Administration at Leiden University in The Hague, which offers not only a vibrant urban setting but also close proximity to key political and administrative institutions.
What you bring
- You have demonstrable affinity for public administration as a subject area and field of work.
- You have demonstrable experience with or an affinity for organizational strategy.
- You have experience with or an affinity for organizing activities and events.
- You have good social and communication skills, in English and preferably B2- C1 level of fluency in Dutch or a passive understanding of Dutch) .
- You enjoy the challenge of mastering new (digital) systems or platforms and contributing to streamlining work processes.
- You have a proactive attitude and are a team player
- You are available for 16-20 hours per week.
What we offer
- We offer an employment contract for an initial period of one year. Subject to satisfactory performance and unchanged organisational circumstances, the contract may be extended. The total duration of the temporary appointment will not exceed 36 months.
- A gross monthly salary of € 3837-€ 4673 (scale 8) or € 3873-€ 5264 (scale 9), based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week), depending on your experience and qualifications. For appointment in scale 9, candidates are expected to perform the role largely independently, take ownership of key operational processes, and make a substantive contribution to the development and positioning of the programme.
- A holiday allowance (8%), an end-of-year bonus (8,3%), and an attractive pension scheme at ABP;
- Full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs for home-to-work travel;
- Flexible working hours: as a standard, you are entitled to a minimum of 29 leave days on the basis of a full-time working week of 38 hours; you can also save for extra leave, for example by working 40 hours a week, and in this way accrue an extra 96 leave hours, or exchange 96 leave hours for a 36-hour week.
- Lots of options when it comes to secondary employment conditions; we can, for example, discuss options for a sabbatical or paid parental leave. Within our terms of employment individual choices model, you can exchange leave days and/or salary for benefits such as an advantageous sports subscription and bicycle scheme;
- If your work allows it, hybrid working is possible within the Netherlands;
- A home-working allowance (day and internet allowance) and attention for good workplaces. The University will also provide you with a laptop and a mobile telephone.
What we value
Promoting an inclusive community is central to Leiden University’s values and vision. We strive to be an open community in which all students and staff members feel valued and respected, and are able to fully develop themselves. We consider an inclusive academic environment, where students and staff can share their experiences and viewpoints, to be essential for the development of talent.
Want to apply or find out more?
If you want to apply straight away, click the application button.
In your application, please include your CV and a motivation letter.
If you would like more information about what the job entails, please contact either: Caelesta Braun (c.h.j.m.braun@fgga.leidenuniv.nl) (scientific director NIG) or Nadine Raaphorst (n.j.raaphorst@fgga.leidenuniv.nl) (managing director NIG).
You can apply until: 03-12-2026,
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Suitable candidates may be invited for an interview before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
