** apologies for cross posting ** 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 € 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 € 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 € 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, paul.wouters@....
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 lianne.heuschen@... 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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