New Vacancy: Vice-Chairman/Secretary

Are you passionate about the position of PhD candidates in the Netherlands? Do you want to make an impact nationally and collaborate with enthusiastic PhD candidates from across the country? Then this position is for you!

Highlights

• Represent PhD candidates in discussions with politicians, universities and trade unions
• Make an impact on PhD policy, employment conditions, social security and more
• Build a valuable national network with PhD candidates and external partners
• Combine strategic and organizational management work
• Flexible administrative work alongside your PhD trajectory, with extension of your PhD trajectory via your university or UMC (in consultation)

Responsibilities:

As Vice-Chair/Secretary, you are a key figure within PNN. You:

• Supports the chair and participates with them in national consultations and discussions with, among others, the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, UNL and NWO
• Manages PNN's internal communications (including general mail and minutes of board and general member meetings)
• Coordinates ongoing projects and supports board members in their portfolios, with the opportunity to collaborate on projects. Examples include further professionalizing the organization, conducting a survey among international PhD candidates, organizing the members' day, or conducting short-term research on PhD performance.
• Acts as a connecting force within the board and towards external partners
• Maintains an overview of current developments regarding PhDs in the Netherlands and identifies opportunities and points of interest

What do we expect from you?

• You are a PhD candidate at a Dutch university or UMC
• You enjoy working together, but are also able to act proactively and independently.
• You have vision and drive when it comes to the Dutch academy and can translate that into policy.
• You are willing to dedicate an average of 16-20 hours per week to PNN for at least one year. If you have busy research or teaching periods, this time can be adjusted in consultation; your dissertation always takes precedence.
• You enjoy thinking about and committing to issues such as social safety and the position of various PhDs in Dutch academia.
• Because we often work with parties where Dutch is the working language, a good command of spoken and written Dutch is required for this position.

What do you get from us?

• Extension of your PhD trajectory via your university or UMC (in consultation)
• Collaboration in an enthusiastic and diverse national board
• An extensive network within and outside science
• Plenty of room for your own initiatives and ideas
• Travel allowance for meetings
• Training and coaching to grow in your role as vice-chairman/secretary
• The opportunity to gain policy and administrative experience that will help you further during and after your PhD

Interested?

Do you have questions or would you like to learn more? Feel free to contact the current vice-chair/secretary Ilse Visser at secretaris@hetpnn.nl . She'd be happy to tell you more about this position and how you can combine it with your PhD.

Please send your cover letter and CV to secretaris@hetpnn.nl . We look forward to receiving your application by October 1st . Interviews will be held online the following week, in consultation with you. The official inauguration will take place during the general members' meeting on Friday, November 28th. If you are unable to attend, please let us know, and we will try to find a solution.