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Job Description

Join this ASCA research project, 'The Future of Modernity and (Non) Modern Futures' and become part of an international team exploring how literature, film, and other art forms can help us to imagine alternative futures. We offer you a 12-month contract that will allow you to gain hands-on experience in research, event organisation, publication and digital project work, and help us create engaging content for our website and social media. Working at the UvA Imagine the future with us! We're looking for a student assistant for the Starting Grant project Future Modernities and Non-modern Futures, led by principal investigators Irene Villaescusa Illán and Elio Attilio Baldi. Please visit our website to know about the project, especially the conference we are organising in Amsterdam from 2 to 5 June when you will be needed full time. A good salary Your salary will be determined on the basis of your experience and seniority, in accordance with the Labour agreement. Your grading and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on full employment of 38 hours per week. 232 vacation hours We also offer parental leave, partner leave and social engagement leave. Through the Employment Conditions Menu Card, there are opportunities for even more vacation hours. Financial arrangements On top of your salary, you receive holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You build up a good pension with ABP. And in addition, we offer many other allowances and schemes. Career development and room for growth The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalise through training courses and open UvA lectures. Family matters Relocating to the Netherlands with your family? Find out about daycare, schooling, health insurance or employment options and support for your partner or spouse. Including the IDCN-network which provides support for your spouse through various training sessions, social activities, and networking events. All About This Vacancy This is what you will be doing Provide administrative support for the project conference and other workshops/seminars associated with the project to be held in the Netherlands and abroad (including communication with speakers and other participants, booking of accommodations, venues and catering). Maintain project website (with WordPress). Assist team members with the gathering of research materials. Assist team members with the preparation of publications (e.g. formatting, adjusting reference systems, compiling bibliographies, making index term lists). Assist team leaders with general administration of the project, including Dropbox maintenance and archiving. This Is What We Ask Of You You are an MA student at the University of Amsterdam until at least November of 2027. You have experience with organizational and administrative work, as well as strong social skills and the ability to work in a team. You have excellent English writing and speaking skills; Dutch, Spanish or Italian in writing and speaking skills are a plus. You are well-organized and have experience with website maintenance. You have a background or demonstrable interest in literary, cultural or media studies; interest in and knowledge of speculative fiction is a plus. You are allowed to work in the Netherlands. This Is What We Offer You Depending on relevant experience, the salary at the start of the employment is between €3,230 to €3,288 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. Your place at the UvA This is where you will be working You will be able to work from home but you can also use a flex desk on the 4th Floor of the PC Hoofthuis one of the UvA buildings located on the Spuistraat, no. 134, in the centre of Amsterdam. Please also read more information about the working location. About The Faculty Of Humanities From modern and classical languages, history, arts and culture, archaeology, religious studies and philosophy to new media, digital humanities, and conservation and restoration, the Faculty of Humanities encompasses a broad spectrum of innovative teaching and research. Based in the historic heart of Amsterdam, it maintains close ties with many partners in the cultural sector, society and the business community. In doing so, it forms part of a humanities hub of international standing. Important to know Your application & contact For questions about the position or department, you can contact us during office hours at: Irene Villaescusa Illán, [email protected] one of the project’s leaders If you recognise yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application. The vacancy closes on 24 October 2026. Interviews will take place on 2 November, 2026. Please include in your application the following information: A letter of motivation (max. 1 A4). An up-to-date CV including all relevant experience. A copy of your BA diploma, including list of grades. Name and contact details of one referee. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture. Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Core Responsibilities

Provide administrative and logistical support for the project’s conference, workshops, and seminars, including coordinating with participants and arranging venues, accommodation, and catering. Maintain the project website, gather research materials, assist with publication preparation, and support general project administration, file maintenance, and archiving.

Requirements

Applicants must be University of Amsterdam MA students through at least November 2027, be legally allowed to work in the Netherlands, and have organizational and administrative experience, strong social skills, and the ability to work in a team. Excellent spoken and written English, website maintenance experience, and a background or demonstrable interest in literary, cultural, or media studies are required; Dutch, Spanish, or Italian and knowledge of speculative fiction are advantages.

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance
• Year-End Allowance
• Pension
• Training Courses
• Parental Leave
• Partner Leave
• Social Engagement Leave
• Vacation Leave