Professor of Europe in a Global Context

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Context of the chair
This professorship in European Studies focuses on Europe and its relations in a global context. This chair will strengthen the interdisciplinary profile of European Studies in the Faculty of Humanities by focusing on Europe's connections, interdependence and post-colonial legacies with other world regions. In doing so, it will also study the long-term changes in global dynamics and their political, cultural and social consequences for Europe’s position in the global world. Possible research themes could be (though are not limited to): security; environmental issues; transnational mobility (such as migration or transatlantic trade); EU foreign policy; European institutions and legacies of imperial structures; Europe as a global actor in the field of cultural developments and social movements. Expertise in the impact and interactions between the European continent and other continents is an explicit requirement of this professorship. Teaching and research of this professorship involve both European and non-European perspectives on the possible themes listed above, critically (re)assessing and contributing to an understanding of Europe’s interests, interdependencies and conflicts with other world regions. The candidate is expected to take a leading, proactive role within their interdisciplinary chair group, the department and the research school, and in research priority areas of the Faculty.

Teaching

The professor is an engaging teacher who participates in the bilingually-taught (English and Dutch) teaching programme of the BA European Studies/Europese Studies and the English taught MA European Studies, consisting of the three tracks: European Policy, Identity & Integration, and East European Studies.
The professor is able to further develop these educational BA and MA programmes in collaboration with colleagues, and to design and teach courses that focus on how Europe and the European Union engage and reflect upon other world regions and how they respond to global challenges. The chair is expected to further shape the expertise of Europe in a global context and to transfer this agenda into the teaching programmes.
Importantly, the candidate has a vision on how to make the European Studies curriculum more diverse and inclusive, specifically in a global context. More details can be found at: European Studies - University of Amsterdam

Research

The professor is part of the Amsterdam School for Regional, Transnational and European Studies (ARTES) and initiates, stimulates and develops research that addresses Europe in a global context, specifically on the shifting power balance between Europe, former colonies and other world regions and its political, cultural and/or social consequences. As a chair in the multidisciplinary research environment of ARTES, a school of area studies, the successful candidate demonstrates a proven track record of multi- or interdisciplinary collaboration with the social sciences and/or law, as well as an interest in interdisciplinary methods. Firmly embedded in the Faculty of Humanities, the chair presupposes a strong affinity with linguistic and cultural diversity, and is expected to contribute to a diverse and inclusive community of scholars.

The professor plays an active role in identifying and supervising potential PhD candidates and ensuring that candidates with a disadvantaged or non-traditional background receive appropriate support in the process.
Of particular importance is the professor's ability to attract research funding and to encourage and guide others in successfully applying for external funding. In addition, we are looking for candidates who can strengthen collaborations with key academic, cultural and/or policy stakeholders in the Netherlands and Europe, and who have a keen interest in public outreach.

Leadership

We are looking for a dedicated team leader who can support and motivate colleagues and create a nurturing environment in which others can thrive. You will lead the group Europe in a Global Context (an interdisciplinary team of approx. 10-15 lecturers with expertise in the Humanities and Social Sciences) in terms of human resource management (career development, professionalisation, coordination) and offer mentorship. The group is part of the European Studies/Europese Studies capacity group and the larger Department of History, European Studies, Religious Studies and Hermetic Philosophy, and Latin American Studies (approx. 115 FTE). You are willing and able to take on additional administrative responsibilities at departmental and/or faculty level (such as head of department, teaching director, research director).

This is what you will be doing

• Teaching in the field of Europe in a global context from transnational and global perspectives, including supervising Bachelor and Master theses;
• Supervising PhD candidates;
• contributing to innovation and improvement of the curriculum in the field of European Studies, specifically Europe’s connections to other world regions;
• Addressing research themes and projects within the chair group and relevant research clusters in ARTES;
• Actively pursuing external funding for research, notably funding from research councils, national as well as European;
• Carrying out HR-responsibilities within the chair group European Studies/Europese Studies;
• Carrying out administrative and management tasks within the Department and Faculty.

This is what we ask of you
Successful candidates for the position are expected to meet the following requirements.

• PhD in the Humanities or other related disciplines relevant for Europe in a Global Context;
• Excellent international academic reputation and publication profile, which match the research themes of ARTES;
• Proven track record of multi- or interdisciplinary collaboration with the Social and Political Sciences and/or Law, as well as a strong expertise or interest in working with interdisciplinary methods;
• Experienced and engaged teacher at all levels of academic training;
• Expertise in developing and renewing teaching programmes at Bachelor and Master levels;
• Track record of applying for/acquiring external research funding;
• Experience with attracting and supervising PhD projects and junior researchers;
• Proven management and leadership qualities and a dedicated administrator;
• Broad international network with academic and cultural institutions;
• Affinity with outreach and knowledge exchange beyond academic settings;
• A Dutch University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If you have not attained a Dutch UTQ you are required to start with the UTQ track upon commencement of your employment contract and obtain the qualification within three years of employment;*
• Good command of Dutch and English. If you are not fluent in Dutch, an active and passive command must be acquired within the first two years of employment and the state examination for Dutch as a Second Language programme II must be passed.*

(*) The Faculty will assist in this process.

Please go to the following webpage for more information on being a professor at the UvA.

This is what we offer you
We offer permanent employment upon appointment. The employment contract is for 38 hours per week. The expected starting date is 01 September 2027.

The gross monthly salary, based on 38 hours per week, is in accordance with professor salary scale 2, plus 8% holiday allowance and 8,3% year-end allowance). A favourable tax agreement, the ‘30% ruling’, may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities is applicable.

More information about working at the UvA can be found here.

What else do we offer?

• The opportunity to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams;
• Excellent opportunities for study and personal development;
• An inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
• The opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers at research institutes that - partly as a result of their interdisciplinary approach - are world-renowned.

More information for employees moving from abroad can be found here: Practical information for international employees | Work at the University of Amsterdam

This is where you will be working
The University of Amsterdam is the Netherlands' largest university, offering the widest range of academic programmes. At the UvA, 42,000 students, 6,000 staff members and 3,000 PhD candidates study and work in a diverse range of fields, connected by a culture of curiosity.

The Faculty of Humanities provides education and conducts research with a strong international profile in a large number of disciplines in de field of language and culture. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the faculty maintains close ties with many cultural institutes in the capital city. Research and teaching staff focus on interdisciplinary collaboration and are active in several teaching programmes.

Lecturer in New Media and Digital Culture

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Our lecturers are expected to be able to teach a wide range of subjects within the Bachelor’s programme in Media and Information, including courses in data journalism, media theory, digital practices, digital methods and information analytics, media history as well as contemporary themes in digital culture. Teaching duties include supervising Bachelor and Master thesis in New Media & Digital Culture.

This what you will be doing

• Under the supervision of the course coordinator, providing Bachelor's education within Media & Information and Media & Culture in the area of New Media & Digital Culture and in more general subjects of the programme.
• Coordinating practical matters around your own teaching working group (such as handling administrative matters and communicating with students);
• Marking (final) assignments, theses and papers, providing input on tests and test questions and entering marks;
• Supervising theses and providing other individual supervision to students (mentoring, coaching and supervising internships);
• Attending meetings and lectures, preparing for teaching, updating and translating course materials or assignments and selecting teaching methods, in consultation with colleagues and the course coordinator;
• Teaching seminar groups, attending lectures, marking assignments and supervising theses.

This is what we ask of you

• A PhD degree in Media Studies in the humanities or related discipline;
• Pedagogical and didactic competence (able to cater to students’ starting situation, to teach a curriculum that has already been developed, to supervise students and to make an active contribution in meetings with fellow lecturers);
• A University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) or, if this has not been acquired, then a willingness to begin the UTQ track upon commencement of your employment and obtain the certificate within three years of employment;
• You are able to teach in English and preferably in Dutch;
• If you do not speak Dutch, we offer the opportunity to take and pass the state examination for Dutch as a Second Language programme II;
• Team spirit and a willingness to take part in the team’s activities and to collaborate within and beyond the teaching team;
• Organisational, administrative and time-management skills.

This is what we offer you

• We offer temporary employment for a period of four years with a probationary period of two months. The preferred starting date is 01 September 2026.
• Excellent training and development opportunities, including participation in our Lecturer Development Programme and time reserved for professional development;
• Depending on relevant experience, the salary at the start of the employment is between EUR 3,546 until EUR 5,538 gross per month based on full-time employment for a 38-hour working week. In addition, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities is applicable;
• Attaining the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ);
• The opportunity to attain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) and/or to participate in the Dutch as a Second Language programme II.

This is where you will be working
The New Media & Digital Culture Team
You will be working within an enthusiastic team of 35 academic colleagues. The team delivers teaching on the Bachelor’s programmes in Media & Information and Media & Culture and the Master’s programme in New Media & Digital Culture. You will be given considerable freedom to structure the teaching (and its organisation) in line with proven insights. Within the team, you will be offered mentoring and guidance according to your experience and needs. In addition to the professionalization as a university teacher that you will gain from this position, you can also become an affiliated member of a research school and take part in reading groups, workshops, symposia, etc.

We prepare our students for a career as a researcher or as a critical professional capable of reflecting on professional practice and on their own role within that practice.

The Department of Media Studies
New Media & Digital Culture, together with five other teams, form the Department of Media Studies. It is one of the largest departments within the faculty, where PhD candidates, researchers, and academic and practice-based lecturers work closely together. Due to the department’s international character, the working language is a mix of Dutch and English.

About the Faculty of Humanities
The Faculty of Humanities encompasses a broad spectrum of progressive teaching and research. From the historic heart of Amsterdam, it maintains close links with numerous partners in the cultural, social and business sectors. As such, it forms part of a humanities hub of international standing.

Subsidieadviseur

Krijg je energie van het verbinden van mensen, het signaleren van kansen en het begeleiden van onderzoekers naar succesvolle subsidieaanvragen? Als subsidieadviseur ben je een belangrijke sparringpartner voor onderzoekers binnen de faculteit. Je volgt actief ontwikkelingen in het subsidielandschap en weet kansen te vertalen naar concrete mogelijkheden voor onderzoekers en onderzoeksteams.

Je houdt je onder andere bezig met:

• het signaleren en analyseren van subsidiemogelijkheden in Nederland, Europa en daarbuiten;
• het informeren van onderzoekers over relevante calls, trends en ontwikkelingen;
• het begeleiden van subsidieaanvragen, bijvoorbeeld voor NWO-, NRO- en EU-programma’s;
• het meedenken over onderzoeksvoorstellen en het versterken van de kwaliteit en positionering van aanvragen;
• het coördineren van interne ondersteuning en procedures bij grotere subsidieaanvragen.

Daarbij werk je nauw samen met collega’s van binnen en buiten het RSO zoals afdelings- en departementsmanagers, projectcontrollers en juristen. Geen dag is hetzelfde: de ene keer denk je strategisch mee over de onderzoeksstrategie, de andere keer begeleid je een individuele onderzoeker richting een succesvolle indiening.

Postdoc Tx/Rx Isolation Measurements of FMCW radar using a reverberation chamber (TRIM)

Continuous wave radar with frequency modulation (FMCW radar) has gained traction in automotive safety systems, such as adaptive cruise control and collision avoidance, and it is now a core sensor in self-driving cars. One of the key conditions for the proper functioning of an FMCW radar is guaranteeing sufficient isolation between the transmitting and receiving antenna. An accurate assessment of such isolation is thus of paramount importance in the radar design.

Reverberation chambers are a well-established testing approach both in the field of electromagnetic compatibility as well as for measuring integral radiation quantities of stand-alone antennas (antenna efficiency) and wireless devices (Total Radiated Power, Total Isotropic Sensitivity).

In addition to that, research on antenna radiation pattern measurements in reverberation chambers has started to draw attention. Most methods are based on the property that the line-of-sight component is constantly present in each of the measurements performed on the AUT, and that unwanted scattered components can be averaged out by randomizing the electromagnetic environment in a controllable manner.

Instead, measuring isolation between two arrays, or coupling between measurements inside an array is a completely unexplored area, which will require additional fundamental research.

Your objective in this research project is thus to develop a methodology for accurate and reliable measurement of coupling between antennas in reverberation chambers.

In this project you will cooperate with Robin Radar, a manufacturer of FMCW radar and potential end-user of the results, and with Antennex, a Dutch SME that develops reverberation chambers. Antennex has made fundamental extensions to measurement capabilities in reverberation chambers, for instance, noise figure, FMCW chirp quality and radiation pattern measurements. Enabling isolation measurements would offer a new use case for reverberation chambers, which might be more cost effective compared to the existing anechoic chamber approach.