Management/Office Assistant

Management/Office Assistant Maastricht School of Management

• Our goal: Ensure the smooth daily operation of MSM by providing professional, proactive, and reliable support to our management team and colleagues.
• Your colleagues: A small, international and dynamic team at the Maastricht School of Management. Together, we create an environment where collaboration, structure and hospitality go hand in hand. You’ll work closely with the Management Team, the finance department and colleagues across the organisation.

As Management / Office Assistant, you are the organisational heart of MSM. You make sure processes run smoothly, meetings are well prepared, and visitors feel welcome. You handle a wide variety of administrative, planning, and light financial tasks with accuracy and care – ensuring that colleagues can focus on their core work.

What you do

• Providing secretarial and administrative support to the Management Team, including agenda management, meeting preparation, and follow-up on action points.
• Coordinating internal meetings and events, such as staff meetings, business lunches, and team gatherings – from logistics to hospitality.
• Managing communication channels, including phone calls, emails and correspondence.
• Welcoming and assisting guests and partners, coordinating itineraries and ensuring a smooth visit experience.
• Coordinating internal processes, such as room reservations, catering, supplies, and internal registration of consultants or lecturers.
• Supporting financial administration, checking invoices and expense claims, identifying discrepancies and coordinating with the finance team.
• Acting as backup for the Travel Office, arranging travel bookings, visa applications and travel schedules.
• Handling various administrative tasks to keep the office running efficiently.

In short: you’re the go-to person who connects people, plans and processes — with an eye for detail and a warm, professional approach.

Are you ready to help shape the future of executive education? Then we’d love to meet you.

What you bring
It’s not about ticking boxes, but about who you are and how you work. Do you recognise yourself in this?

• Organised and proactive – You plan ahead, prioritise effectively, and spot what needs attention before others do.
• Structured and accurate – You keep an overview, work precisely, and enjoy making things run efficiently.
• Friendly and confident – You combine a positive, approachable attitude with professionalism and reliability.
• Flexible and independent – You handle variety well and are comfortable taking initiative.
• Collaborative – You enjoy working with others and contribute to a pleasant, supportive atmosphere.
• Quick learner with humour and perspective – You pick things up easily and bring a sense of balance to busy moments.

You also bring:

• An MBO+/HBO level of education with an administrative or organisational background.
• Relevant work experience in a comparable position.
• Excellent command of English and Dutch, both spoken and written.
• Strong skills in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• An affinity with financial administration, including a basic understanding of accounting processes.
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential information.

You bring structure, energy and hospitality — and that’s exactly what we value.

Assistant professor - Department of Macro, International and Labour Economics (MILE)

• Our goal: Strengthen our research and education in empirical macroeconomics, international trade, and labour markets – shaping knowledge that helps us understand and improve how economies and societies function.
• Your colleagues: You will join the vibrant academic community within the MILE department and the School of Business and Economics. At MILE, we explore the economic issues that matter for policy today. Our research spans labour and education economics, international economics, and macroeconomics, covering the themes inequality dynamics, technology and economic growth, resilience and climate change, expectations, cognitive and non-cognitive skills, with a special focus on emerging markets and Europe

As an Assistant Professor, you will contribute to both research and education in macroeconomics, international economics, or labour economics.
Your research will focus on empirical questions that align with MILE’s broad interests, such as macroeconomic policy, international trade, labour markets, or education. You are expected to strengthen the department’s research profile, publish in high-quality journals, and engage in external collaborations. MILE is open to applicants with a creative and promising independent research agenda, also if it does not fall within the standard and mainstream domains of macroeconomic policy, international economics, and labour/education economics.

You will actively contribute to our academic community through teaching, supervision, and participation in seminars, workshops, and research networks. MILE maintains strong links with other institutes and departments at Maastricht University and with leading international partners – offering you ample opportunity to collaborate and grow.

What you bring
We are interested in who you are and what you bring. Do you recognise yourself in this profile?

• Academic background – You hold a PhD in Economics or a related discipline, preferably complemented by postdoctoral experience.
• Empirical expertise – Your research focuses on empirical work within macroeconomics, international economics, or labour/education economics.
• Strong research record – You have a solid academic background, possibly evidenced by publications in highly ranked, peer-reviewed journals.
• Funding potential – You can demonstrate the ability to secure external research funding.
• Teaching experience – You have experience in teaching at the university level, for example as a course coordinator or teaching assistant.
• Collaborative mindset – You value teamwork and collegiality, and you enjoy contributing to a positive, inclusive academic environment. You have the ability to create meaningful synergies and positive externalities within both the department and the School of Business and Economics.

Hoofd Skillslab

Hoofd Skillslab

Ons doel: Het Skillslab van FHML is onderdeel van de opleiding Geneeskunde in het opleiden van bekwame, communicatief sterke basisartsen, conform de competenties uit het Raamplan Artsenopleiding (2020). Hier krijgen studenten begeleiding in het ontwikkelen van ieders klinische vaardigheden, consultvoering en reflectie (CORE).

Jouw collega’s: Het Skillslab bestaat uit een enthousiast team van 32 docenten (ongeveer 19 fte) en 9 ondersteunende medewerkers. De afdeling valt beheersmatig onder het Onderwijsinstituut FHML en inhoudelijk onder het Management Team Geneeskunde.

Wat jij doet
Als Hoofd Skillslab geef je, samen met het Skillslab managementteam, richting aan de inhoudelijke en onderwijskundige ontwikkeling van het vaardigheidsonderwijs en zorg je voor een goede aansluiting binnen het curriculum Geneeskunde. Als Hoofd Skillslab werk je nauw samen met het managementteam Geneeskunde en met partners binnen FHML en MUMC+. Je bent verantwoordelijk voor zowel de onderwijskwaliteit als de bedrijfsvoering en het afdelings- en personeelsmanagement.

Je stuurt een betrokken team aan dat studenten helpt hun klinische en communicatieve vaardigheden te ontwikkelen. In afstemming met de betrokken (programma)coördinatoren wordt dit onderwijs op geïntegreerde wijze aangeboden in aansluiting op de onderwijskundige principes die het uitgangspunt vormen voor het onderwijs aan de UM/FHML. In een moderne leeromgeving werken studenten actief aan hun professionele groei. Ons enthousiaste docententeam begeleidt hen met toewijding én plezier.

Het Skillslab is een inspirerende plek om te werken, waar docenten samen werken aan de doorlopende verbetering van het onderwijs. Studenten waarderen onze aanpak en beoordelen het onderwijs structureel positief. Jouw verantwoordelijkheden zijn:

• Onderwijsuitvoering: zorgen voor actueel, hoogwaardig vaardigheidsonderwijs en toetsing, afgestemd op het Raamplan Geneeskunde.
• Onderwijsontwikkeling en innovatie: stimuleren van onderwijsvernieuwing, digitalisering en professionele ontwikkeling van docenten.
• Afdelings- en personeelsmanagement: leiden van een deskundig en gemotiveerd team, inclusief werving, ontwikkel- en beoordelingsgesprekken, begrotingsbeheer en planning.
• Samenwerking: onderhouden van contacten binnen FHML, MUMC+, TRISIM, SHE en landelijke netwerken (zoals NVMO en DSSH) om kennisdeling en innovatie te bevorderen.

Ben jij klaar om koers te zetten voor de komende jaren? Dan ontmoeten we je graag.

Wat jij meebrengt
Je bent een verbindende en inspirerende leider die onderwijs, zorg en innovatie weet te combineren. Je herkent jezelf in het volgende:

• Afgeronde opleiding tot zorgverlener, bij voorkeur arts, met enkele jaren praktijkervaring.
• Inzicht in actuele ontwikkelingen in de zorg en het medisch onderwijs.
• Ruime relevante ervaring met leidinggeven aan en begeleiden van professionals met uiteenlopende achtergronden.
• Sterke communicatieve en sociale vaardigheden – een echte bruggenbouwer.
• Ervaring met coördinerende taken en bedrijfsvoering in een complexe en uitdagende organisatie.
• Affiniteit met de onderwijskundige uitgangspunten van de UM en het curriculum Geneeskunde, inclusief programmatisch toetsen.
• Ervaring met of belangstelling voor onderzoek op het gebied van het medisch (vaardigheids-)onderwijs
• Vermogen om innovatie te stimuleren en duurzaam te verankeren.
• In het bezit van tenminste een Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs (BKO) of bereidheid deze te behalen. Bereidheid om zich verder te ontwikkelen op het gebied van onderwijs of leiderschap.

Assistant Professor Sustainable Polymer Synthesis and Digitization

Assistant Professor Sustainable Polymer Synthesis and Digitization

Job description
The Assistant Professor position is available in the Sustainable Polymer Synthesis group of the Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM), which is part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at Maastricht University. The Sustainable Polymer Synthesis group focusses on the synthesis and design of polymer materials with tunable properties and recyclability exploiting the functionality of biobased building blocks.

You should be a strong experimental polymer chemist with a focus on sustainable polymer synthesis. Given the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in this field of research you should have demonstrated affinity with AI-driven approaches in the context of experimental polymer science/ sustainable polymer synthesis and prediction of structure–property relationships.

Your profile ideally combines experimental polymer science/sustainable polymer synthesis with AI-tools to accelerate design, discovery and synthesisof sustainable polymer materials. This emerging field plays a key role in the transition towards Industry 4.0, where digital technologies, automation, and intelligent systems are key to transform chemical manufacturing, moving away from a fossil-fuel based economy.

Depending on your specific experimental expertise, your research focuses on one of the following (non-limiting) or is complementary to the current activities within the Sustainable Polymer Synthesis group and other groups at AMIBM:

• High-throughput polymer synthesis or modification, for example via flow chemistry;
• Enzymes for polymerization and polymer modification, leveraging biocatalysis for green and selective synthesis of sustainable polymers;
• Functional polymer synthesis for energy, electronics, or catalysis, linking sustainable polymer synthesis with advanced functional applications.

You will set up and develop an independent, cutting-edge research line in line with the profile described. Within the Sustainable Polymer Synthesis group, you will contribute lab management in close collaboration with the prinicple investigator and you are interested in working closely with other research groups at AMIBM. You will benefit from our state-of-the-art research infrastructure and the technical support of our dedicated staff at the Brightlands Chemelot Campus in Geleen, the Netherlands, where our laboratories are located. You will spend part of your time teaching and contributing to the development of new courses. Lastly, you will contribute to the organization of the faculty and institute at large, for example by participating in committees or performing important administrative tasks.

Requirements
We encourage you to apply if you have:

• A PhD degree in polymer chemistry, materials science or closely related fields;
• Proven track record in polymer synthesis and affinity with digitization (artificial intelligence) in the field of polymer chemistry;
• 2 to 5 years (international) postdoctoral experience, preferably in another lab than where you received your PhD degree;
• Excellent research qualities, as shown by high-quality publications, presentations at renowned conferences, ability to acquire (personal) funding or obtaining awards;
• You are an excellent teacher, motivated to teach students both knowledge and skills, in line with UM’s educational vision;
• You have demonstrable leadership skills and management experience;
• Relevant international network;
• Excellent knowledge of scientific English is required as it is our working language. Knowledge of Dutch is not required at this stage, but candidates should be willing to learn Dutch.

And you are;

• Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration;
• A team player that can work well in international, diverse environments;
• Willing to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (Dutch: BKO) within 18 months;
• Able to acquire external competitive funding both for fundamental research and research in public/private partnerships.

Servicedesk Medewerker

Servicedesk Medewerker

Ons doel: Samen zorgen we voor betrouwbare en toegankelijke ICT-dienstverlening, zodat onderwijs en onderzoek altijd door kunnen gaan.

Jouw collega’s: Een skilled servicedeskteam van 10 enthousiaste professionals die samenwerken om gebruikers snel en goed te helpen.

Bij de ICTS Servicedesk is geen dag hetzelfde. Jij bent het eerste aanspreekpunt voor studenten en medewerkers van de Universiteit Maastricht. Je luistert, analyseert en lost zoveel mogelijk zelfstandig vragen en problemen op – telefonisch, per mail of via ons klantenportaal. Met jouw klantgerichte houding en kennis van ICT-technologie geef je gebruikers het vertrouwen dat hun vraag bij jou in goede handen is.

Ben jij klaar om koers te zetten voor de komende jaren? Dan ontmoeten we je graag.

Wat jij meebrengt
Het gaat ons niet om vinkjes, maar om wie jij bent en wat jij meebrengt. Herken jij jezelf hierin?

• Servicegericht en betrokken – Je helpt graag mensen en stelt je proactief op.
• Flexibel en stressbestendig – Je blijft rustig en oplossingsgericht, ook als het druk is.
• Analytisch en nieuwsgierig – Je zoekt graag naar de oorzaak van problemen en leert continu bij.
• Communicatief sterk – Je kunt helder uitleggen en werkt goed samen in een team.
• ICT-kennis en ervaring – Je hebt een afgeronde ICT-opleiding (MBO 4) en minimaal twee jaar relevante werkervaring.
• Technische basis – Je kent netwerken, MS365, Windows en MacOS, ITIL-processen en tools zoals TOPdesk.
• Taalvaardig – Je communiceert goed in Nederlands en Engels.