21 May 2025

In this position, you form a part of the Research Support Office at the Faculty of Humanities. You will assist the Research Data Manager and Data Steward in guiding and supporting researchers to plan and implement data management in their research projects. This will mainly involve reviewing data management plans, giving one-on-one support and advice on data management to (PhD) students and staff, and long-term archiving of datasets. You will be able to develop your skills and knowledge through workshops and trainings, both in- and outside the university.

Selection criteria

• Interest in research data management and Open Science.
• Currently and preferably studying at the Faculty of Humanities, but students from other faculties may apply.
• Currently enrolled in a BA3+MA programme, a 2 year MA programme, or a 2 year Research MA programme. Self-funded PhD students may also apply.
• Excellent command of English (preferably also Dutch, but this is not a requirement).
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both in writing and face-to-face.
• A supportive and problem-solving attitude.

Our Faculty

Since its founding in 1575, Leiden University has built an internationally recognized record of excellence in teaching and research. The Faculty of Humanities is an international centre for the study of languages, cultures, arts, and societies worldwide, in their historical contexts from prehistory to the present. We take culture broadly to include religions, philosophies, and worldviews as well as literature art, and technology. In research and teaching, we focus on Dynamics of Diversity, meaning the mobility of people, language, culture, ideas, art, and institutions in a globalizing world, and their interconnectivity through the ages. The Faculty is home to well over 8000 students and 1000 academics. It offers 26 BA programs and 27 MA programs. The Graduate School annually awards about 70 PhD degrees.

Terms and conditions

We offer a 0.4 FTE position (15,2 hours per week) starting a.s.a.p. until the end of 2025. A renewal will be possible every year, but is dependent on the student-status of the student and on the organizational developments in the Faculty. The standard salary table for a Student Assistant will be applied. The salary ranges from € 2.925.- to € 2.981 gross per month, based on fulltime employment, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (per 1-1-2025).

Diversity

Leiden University is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of underrepresented groups.

Information

For further information about the position contact Maarten Hijzelendoorn, p.m.hijzelendoorn@hum.leidenuniv.nl, Data manager, or Myrte Vos, m.t.vos@hum.leidenuniv.nl, Faculty Data Steward.

Application

To apply for this vacancy, please send an email to Maarten Hijzelendoorn. Please ensure that you attach the following documents as a single PDF file:

• A cover letter stating your motivation to apply for this position;
• A curriculum vitae.

The application deadline is June 10^th, 2025.