PNN Vacancy: Board Member Finance & Organizational Development

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!

‼️ This vacancy has no fixed closing date. We'll close it as soon as we find a suitable candidate. So apply quickly if you're interested!

Highlights

• Have a direct influence on PNN's course by shaping its financial policy
• Play a key role in the implementation of an OCW subsidy with which PNN professionalizes
• Expand your network within and outside the academy and develop valuable management skills
• Flexible administrative work alongside your PhD trajectory, with time-for-time compensation

Activities

As a member of the PNN Finance and Organizational Development board, you will be responsible for the organization's financial affairs. You will also serve as the association's treasurer. You will also play an active role in implementing a grant from the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, which PNN receives jointly with PostdocNL. You will:

• Maintains PNN's financial records and makes payments on behalf of the organization
  
• Prepares the budget and prepares the annual financial report
  
• You are the co-contact person for the subsidy and contribute strategically to its implementation (including by helping to shape the changes to PNN's organization).

What do we ask of you?

• You are a PhD candidate at a Dutch university or UMC, or are pursuing your PhD elsewhere
• You are socially involved, have clear communication skills and enjoy working together
• You have an affinity for finance. You don't need experience as a treasurer; you'll learn on the job.
• You are available on average 8 to 12 hours per week (with flexibility during busy periods)
• You speak and write good English. You also understand enough Dutch to read official documents.

What do you get from us?

• 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
• Extension of your PhD program through your university or UMC. For PhD candidates outside of a university or UMC, we will discuss the possibilities.
• The opportunity to gain policy and administrative experience that will help you further during and after your PhD

Do you have any questions or would you like to know more? Feel free to contact the current treasurer, Sjuul Derkx, at penningmeester@hetpnn.nl . He'd be happy to have a cup of coffee with you (online or in person) to discuss this position and how it combines with your PhD.

You can apply by sending your motivation and CV to secretaris@hetpnn.nl.

The handover begins in September. You'll take over the work starting September 19th.

The official installation will take place on Friday, September 19th, during the general members' meeting. We'll also be hosting the handover weekend on September 19th and 20th, which we'd appreciate you attending. If you can't make it, please let us know, and we'll try to find a solution.