Research Assistant, Media & Environment (Eco-Islam Project)

Unist; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance 8%

End-of-year allowance 8.3%

Mentorship and close supervision

International research team

Workplace in Amsterdam

Job summary

University of Amsterdam (UvA) invites applications from motivated students to join the Eco-Islam in Indonesia project as a student assistant. You will work with an international team to support research activities, handle administration, and assist with outreach and transcription tasks in a dynamic academic environment.

The role offers a 7-month appointment starting February 2027 with a monthly salary of €3,230–€3,288 gross, plus holiday and year-end allowances, under the Dutch Universities

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Dutch university (Bachelor’s or Master’s).
• Strong interest in media, culture, environmental issues, Southeast Asia.
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia; excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organising academic workshops, events, and project activities.
• Provide administrative support and help with outreach and communications.
• Collect relevant academic and non-academic sources for research.
• Monitor news coverage, social media, films, and cultural materials related to the project.
• Assist with transcription and translation of research materials.
• Support management of research materials and data and help preparing publications.

Skills

Media studies

Cultural studies

Anthropology

Bahasa Indonesia

English proficiency

Organisational skills

Independent time management

Digital tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s programme

Job description

University of Amsterdam (UvA) invites applications from motivated students to join the Eco-Islam in Indonesia project as a student assistant. You will work with an international team to support research activities, handle administration, and assist with outreach and transcription tasks in a dynamic academic environment.

The role offers a 7-month appointment starting February 2027 with a monthly salary of €3,230–€3,288 gross, plus holiday and year-end allowances, under the Dutch Universities