Student assistant 'Amsterdam School of Historical Studies'

University of Amsterdam; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% end-of-year allowance

Job summary

The Amsterdam School for Historical Studies (ASH) at the University of Amsterdam is seeking a part-time Research Master student to support coordination between thematic priorities and research groups. You will help plan and organize meetings and events, and assist with outreach to ASH members and partners.

The role requires strong communication in Dutch and English, an interest in academic research, and a hands-on approach to organising activities within the ASH team.

Qualifications

• We are looking for someone with an explicit interest in academic research and university structures.
• Good communication skills in Dutch and English are essential.
• A practical approach to tasks and organisational support is required.

Responsibilities

• Inventory relationships between UvA Thematic Research Priorities and research groups.
• Approach group leaders and members to support initiative development.
• Provide communication and logistical support for meetings and events.

Skills

Communication skills

Academic interest

Practical approach

Dutch/English fluency

Education

Master's student

Job description

Join us!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Research Master student at the UvA who is interested in knowing better how research in the historical humanities is organised.

This is what you will be doing

You will inventory where possible relations lie between the UvA Thematic Research Priorities and research groups, approach the leaders and members of these research groups and support these groups in developing and realising initiatives that further the exploration of these themes. Your main task will consist in communication and practical support in the organization of meetings and events.

This is what we ask of you

We are looking for someone with an explicit interest in academic research and university structures, with good communication skills as well as a practical approach.
Good communication skills (in Dutch and English) and affinity with the disciplines represented within the Research School are a must.

This is what else we offer you

• A student assistant position for the period of November-December 2026 for 15.2 hours per week.
• Depending on relevant experience, the salary at the start of the employment is between €3.230,- and €3.288,- gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week. In addition, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable.

This is where you will be working

You will be working in collaboration with the ASH team consisting of two directors, a coordinator and an office manager. You will also closely collaborate with researchers within ASH who coordinate research groups and organise a wide range of events within the school.

The Amsterdam School for Historical Studies (ASH) is looking for a part-time student assistant to work with its Centres and Research Groups and assist the ASH Team. The student assistant will support activities connecting ASH with Faculty and UvA Thematic Research Priorities and will assist ASH members with organisational activities such as drafting programmes, booking venues, publicity, co-ordination with partners.

Join us!

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Research Master student at the UvA who is interested in knowing better how research in the historical humanities is organised.

This is what you will be doing

You will inventory where possible relations lie between the UvA Thematic Research Priorities and research groups, approach the leaders and members of these research groups and support these groups in developing and realising initiatives that further the exploration of these themes. Your main task will consist in communication and practical support in the organisation of meetings and events.

This is what we ask of you

We are looking for someone with an explicit interest in academic research and university structures, with good communication skills as well as a practical approach.
Good communication skills (in Dutch and English) and affinity with the disciplines represented within the Research School are a must.

This is what else we offer you

• A student assistant position for the period of November-December 2026 for 15.2 hours per week.
• Depending on relevant experience, the salary at the start of the employment is between €3.230,- and €3.288,- gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week. In addition, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable.

This is where you will be working

You will be working in collaboration with the ASH team consisting of two directors, a coordinator and an office manager. You will also closely collaborate with researchers within ASH who coordinate research groups and organise a wide range of events within the school.

Questions?
For questions about the position or department, you can contact us during office hours at:

Dian Hulsebosch, [e-mail]
Coordinator Amsterdam School of Historical Studies

The vacancy closes on 25 October 2026. The first round of interviews will take place in late October.