Vakdidacticus Arabisch (& Hebreeuws)

Draag bij aan vakbekwame leraren Arabisch (en Hebreeuws)
Als vakdidacticus is het je kerntaak om het vakdidactisch onderwijs te verzorgen voor studenten die de Lerarenopleiding volgen. Als vakdidacticus geef je les aan de studenten en begeleid je ze (samen met de onderwijskundige collega’s) tot start bekwame docenten voor het schoolvak Arabisch (en Hebreeuws). Daarnaast ben je lid van een opleidingsteam en fungeer je als mentor van de studenten.

Dit ga je doen

• Je ontwikkelt en doceert vakdidactiekcolleges voor het schoolvak Arabisch (en Hebreeuws);
• je ontwikkelt en doceert werkcolleges van het vak Educatief Ontwerpen voor het schoolvak Arabisch (en Hebreeuws);
• je begeleidt studenten bij het doen van (vak)didactisch onderzoek;
• je onderhoudt contact met de collega’s van de opleiding Arabisch en Midden-Oostenstudies van de Faculteit der Geesteswetenschappen en met andere relevante partners;
• je verzorgt lesbezoeken en onderhoudt contact met de stagescholen.

Dit vragen we van jou
Je bent:

• een gedreven docent/vakdidacticus Arabisch met interesse in vernieuwingen in het voortgezet onderwijs;
• bij voorkeur gepromoveerd (op vakdidactisch terrein);
• een teamplayer die graag initiatieven neemt;
• iemand die goed kan inspelen op de behoeften van de verschillende studenten;
• zelfstandig en resultaatgericht;
• iemand met uitstekende sociale vaardigheden.

Je hebt:

• bij voorkeur een eerstegraads onderwijsbevoegdheid;
• leservaring in het voortgezet onderwijs in onder- en bovenbouw in het schoolvak Arabisch;
• bij voorkeur ervaring in het begeleiden en opleiden van leraren (in opleiding) in het voorgezet onderwijs;
• uitstekende kennis van recente ontwikkelingen op het gebied van vakdidactiek Arabisch;
• affiniteit en ervaring met praktijkgericht onderzoek;
• gedegen kennis van (actuele ontwikkelingen in) het voortgezet onderwijs;
• interesse in vakoverstijgende didactiek.

Dit bieden we jou nog meer
Gezien de variabele instroom bij de schoolvakken Arabisch en Hebreeuws zoeken we bij voorkeur iemand die flexibel is, en soms wat meer of minder kan werken. Een omvang van 0,1-0,2 fte per jaar is een indicatie.

De vorm van de aanstelling is bespreekbaar. Een detacheringsconstructie vanuit een andere instelling of een andere afdeling van de UvA is een goede optie.

Vanwege de aanstaande pensioendatum van onze huidige vakdidacticus is de beoogde startdatum 15 augustus 2026. Op dit moment verwachten we twee studenten die in september starten met de lerarenopleiding voor het schoolvak Arabisch en mogelijk één voor Hebreeuws.

Het UFO-profiel Docent 3 is van toepassing.

NB Het curriculair onderwijs op de ILO vindt doorgaans plaats op dinsdag en donderdag.

Hier ga je werken
De Interfacultaire Lerarenopleidingen (ILO) verzorgt binnen de Universiteit van Amsterdam de eerstegraads en tweedegraads lerarenopleidingen in 24 schoolvakken ten behoeve van het voortgezet onderwijs. De ILO maakt deel uit van de Graduate School of Child Development and Education en is onderdeel van de Afdeling Pedagogische en Onderwijswetenschappen. Op die manier wordt geborgd dat het aangeboden lerarenonderwijs wetenschappelijk is onderbouwd en goed verankerd is in relevant fundamenteel onderzoek.

Binnen het talenteam van de ILO, waar de schoolvakken Arabisch en Hebreeuws onderdeel van zijn, wordt veel samengewerkt en uitgewisseld. Er is een goede collegiale sfeer, met veel energie om samen goede leraren op te leiden. Als vakdidacticus geef je les aan studenten en zijinstromers en begeleid je ze (samen met de onderwijskundige collega’s) tot startbekwame docenten.

Communication Student Assistant

Join Us!
The Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) is looking for an innovative Communication Student Assistant to help us showcase our research, labs, community and impact. This job is ideal for someone who is a storyteller that can turn complex research into compelling narratives. If you have a passion for communication and content creation, we are looking for a creative mind who thrives on crafting high-quality stories, articles, and visuals that bring our mission and goal to life across all of our digital platforms.

This is what you will do
In this role, you will act as a creative bridge between complex AI research and the public. You are expected to translate technical lab outcomes into impact-driven, human-centric narratives that showcase real-world value. You will use your creativity to design visuals and manage our social media presence, ensuring our community stays engaged and informed.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Content & Storytelling - Draft initial versions of articles, event wrap-ups, and assist in gathering data from research labs to help create impact stories that explain complex topics in simple terms.
• Social Media - Design and create visuals, schedule posts according to the content calendar; monitor engagement and compile monthly reports.
• Newsletter Coordination - Collect content blocks, assist with template formatting, and perform final link checks and test-sends before distribution.
• Website Maintenance - Update existing pages, upload approved news articles/ event agenda overviews.
• Technical & SEO Support - Conduct website health checks for broken links, implement minor design tweaks (buttons/forms), and apply basic SEO checklists.
• Event & Community Logistics - Provide on-site and offline support (registration, badges, speakers and attendees communication) and assist with community contact lists and promotional materials.

What we ask of you
We are looking for a student who proactively takes ownership of their creative tasks and remains organized when coordinating with research labs or assisting at events. You keep your cool when it gets busy and maintain a sharp eye for detail when performing technical website updates or final newsletter checks.

You also are:

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Communications, Marketing, Media).
• Experienced in communication and content creation.
• Experienced in graphic design tools (e.g. Photoshop, Premier Pro, Illustrator, Canva, etc.).
• A team player and able to support events and community activities.
• Solution-oriented with an excellent command of English (oral and writing).

This is what we offer you
We offer a temporary employment contract for max 16 hours per week for a period of 12 months. If proven suitable, an extension is possible. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on how far advanced you are in your study, ranges between € 3,084 to € 3,141 (scale SA). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Student Assistant is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.

Curious about our extensive secondary benefits package? You can read more about it here.

You will work in this team
We are a small team of 7 members working daily to support and coordinate activities within ICAI, the Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence, which brings together knowledge institutes, industry, and governmental and societal partners in the Netherlands to develop talent and technology in the area of artificial intelligence. You will have a lot of responsibility within the team and the opportunity to contribute directly to impactful projects in a dynamic environment

AI Student Assistant - Building ICAI Community & AI Event Programs

Join Us!
At ICAI, we connect academia, industry, and society to drive meaningful AI innovation. In this role, you will help map and strengthen this network by working on community mapping and identifying key people, themes, and opportunities within the ICAI ecosystem. You will also contribute to designing high-quality, content-driven event programs that reflect the latest developments in AI.

This is a unique opportunity to gain insight into the Dutch AI landscape, collaborate with leading researchers and partners, and play an active role in how ICAI brings people and ideas together.

This is what you will do
In this role at ICAI, you contribute to the coordination and content of community initiatives, with a focus on community mapping and event program development.

You assist in creating a clear overview of the ICAI ecosystem by helping to map key stakeholders, research themes, and ongoing initiatives. As part of this, you actively support the process of interviewing key stakeholders within the network. You help translate these conversations into structured insights, identifying needs, opportunities, and relevant themes for the community.

Based on these insights, you support the development of high-quality event programs and take an active role in organizing the monthly ICAI seminar, ensuring it is relevant, well-coordinated, and valuable for the community.

You work closely with the Program Manager, who guides and supports you in your tasks, while giving you room to contribute ideas and take initiative. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in community building, stakeholder engagement, and AI-driven program development.

What we ask of you
You work in a structured way to keep an overview of multiple ongoing activities, even when priorities shift or new input comes in. You are comfortable reaching out to people in the network to ask questions, gather input, and follow up on conversations. You translate information from different sources into clear notes, insights, and concrete actions for program development.

You follow developments in AI and actively look for relevant themes, ideas, and examples that could be translated into event content. You think along with the Program Manager on how to turn input from the network into engaging and relevant seminar and event programs. When organizing activities such as the monthly ICAI seminar, you keep track of details, timelines, and coordination steps.

You work in collaboration with others, ask for clarification when needed, and help ensure that agreements and actions are followed up.

Your experience and profile

• You are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree in AI or a related field
• You have an interest in AI developments, research, and/or innovation ecosystems
• You have experience with organizing activities or coordinating small projects (e.g. study, student work, volunteering)
• You have strong written and spoken English communication skills

This is what we offer you
We offer a temporary employment contract for max 8 hours per week for a period of 12 months. If proven suitable, an extension is possible. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week and dependent on how far advanced you are in your study, ranges between € 3,084 to € 3,141 (scale SA). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Student Assistant is applicable. A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.

Curious about our extensive secondary benefits package? You can read more about it here.

You will work in this team
We are a small team of 7 members working daily to support and coordinate activities within ICAI, the Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence, which brings together knowledge institutes, industry, and governmental and societal partners in the Netherlands to develop talent and technology in the area of artificial intelligence. You will have a lot of responsibility within the team and the opportunity to contribute directly to impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

PhD in Synchronization in soft autonomous machines

How can we harness dynamical behaviour—rather than suppress it—to achieve autonomy in soft robotics? In this PhD, you will explore how synchronization in self-oscillating soft tubes and other systems can give rise to collective, emergent behavior. Building on recent work that was inspired by the dynamics of inflatable sky dancers (see short movie about our publication in Science), you will investigate how mechanical interactions between self-oscillators can be designed to achieve robust, adaptive, and autonomous operation in soft machines.

Your role: You will design and study soft bodies with embedded pneumatic circuits that exhibit tunable oscillatory behavior. By shaping both material properties and fluidic network architectures, you will uncover how synchronization patterns emerge—and how they can be controlled to enable different modes of locomotion, manipulation, or sensing.

You will combine experiments and numerical simulations, with a strong emphasis on hands-on experimentation and data analysis. You will build and test physical systems by using rapid prototyping techniques, develop measurement and analysis tools, and use simulations to guide design and interpretation. This is a curiosity-driven project at the intersection of physics, soft robotics, and nonlinear dynamics, with the goal of redefining how we control compliant machines. Your work will help establish new design principles for soft robotic systems that can operate robustly in uncertain environments without complex control.

Research environment: You will work in Autonomous Matter & Machines Lab at TU/e (formerly Soft Robotic Matter at AMOLF), which is part of the Dynamics & Control Section in the Mechanical Engineering Department. You will be embedded in a collaborative and inclusive team that combines experimental physics, materials science, and robotics, with access to state-of-the-art fabrication and experimental facilities.

The Autonomous Matter & Machines Lab explores how to embody autonomous behaviour in soft machines and materials. We draw inspiration from seemingly simple mechanical and dynamical phenomena like the sputtering of a ketchup bottle, the flailing of a sky dancer, or the symmetry-breaking occurring upon the inflation of interconnected balloons, that turn out to originate from rich nonlinear behaviour. These tangible and often playful systems provide deep insights into mechanics and dynamics, while also offering a unique entry point for knowledge sharing in research and beyond.

Our aim is to leverage these fundamental insights directly into real-world applications. Similar to how autonomy can emerge in natural systems, we demonstrate the opportunity for finding embodied alternatives to centralised processes (such as AI) that originate from dynamic interaction and environmental feedback. Applications that we are working on in collaboration with various partners include the development of a soft robotic heart that can autonomously adapt to physiological changes, soft grippers that can sense and handle delicate fruits and vegetables, and sustainable architectural facades that adapt to environmental conditions without external power or control.

Communicatieadviseur Media en PR

De wereld verandert razendsnel. Polarisatie, politieke discussies over de waarde van wetenschap en stevige bezuinigingen zorgen ervoor dat organisaties als NWO zichtbaarder en duidelijker moeten laten zien waarom wetenschap onmisbaar is. En precies daar kom jij (m/v/x) in beeld. Bij NWO werken Concerncommunicatie en Public Affairs intensief samen aan een krachtige, toekomstbestendige positionering. We willen Nederland — van politiek tot publiek — laten zien hoe waardevol wetenschap is én welke rol NWO daarin speelt. Als Communicatieadviseur Media & PR ben jij een van de belangrijkste schakels in dat verhaal.

Jouw rol
Je ademt nieuwsgierigheid en hebt een scherp oog voor nieuws. Jij weet als geen ander hoe je wetenschap vertaalt naar verhalen die raken. Social media hebben geen geheimen voor je. Je bouwt en onderhoudt een sterk medianetwerk, zowel lokaal als nationaal en internationaal. Journalisten weten jou te vinden — en jij weet hen te verrassen met relevante, inspirerende en betrouwbare informatie. Je schrijft persberichten en nieuwsberichten die gelezen wíllen worden, denkt mee over mediaverzoeken en zorgt dat onze verhalen op de juiste plekken landen. Je draagt er zorg voor dat vertegenwoordigers van NWO in interviews duiding kunnen geven aan ontwikkelingen binnen de wetenschap en het belang daarvan voor Nederland. Dankzij jouw inzet groeit de zichtbaarheid van wetenschap én van NWO als onmisbare speler in het onderzoekslandschap. Met behulp van media‑monitoring houd je scherp in de gaten wat werkt, waar kansen liggen en hoe we onze impact verder vergroten.

Waarom dit jouw volgende stap is: omdat je hier écht impact hebt. Je werkt midden in het hart van de Nederlandse wetenschap en draagt bij aan het versterken van vertrouwen, zichtbaarheid en waardering. Je krijgt ruimte om te bouwen, te verbinden en te vernieuwen — samen met collega’s die net zo gedreven zijn als jij.