Vacatures

The Mental Health and Neuroscience Research Institute (MHeNs) at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), Maastricht University, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher for a two-year position to contribute to our neuromonitoring project in the Intensive Care Unit of Maastricht University Medical Center+ (MUMC+). This research aims to advance real-time brain monitoring and cerebral perfusion management in critically ill patients, improving neurological outcomes in intensive care settings. The position is funded by the Dutch Brain Battle charity foundation (www.hersenstrijd.org). We invite applications from candidates with a background in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or related fields who are passionate about translational research in critical care neurology.

 

Job Description
Brain injury is a common and significant challenge in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Some patients are admitted with severe primary brain injuries, such as traumatic brain injury (TBI), while others develop secondary brain injury due to systemic complications, including hypotension, hypoxia, and inflammation. At Maastricht University Medical Center+ (MUMC+), we have extensively studied brain physiology and dysfunction in critically ill patients and developed strategies to support cerebral  physiology. For example, we recently completed a feasibility and safety study on individualized cerebral perfusion targets in severe TBI patients, demonstrating the potential for personalized neuromonitoring approaches. Building on these findings, we are expanding our research to offer advanced neuromonitoring to all critically ill patients, exploring non-invasive monitoring techniques and closedloop vasopressor systems.

 

The overarching aim of this project is to further investigate and refine (non-invasive) brain monitoring applications, assess serum biomarkers of neuronal injury, and develop individualized therapeutic strategies to minimize brain injury and improve patient outcomes.

 

Research Environment
The research team is a multidisciplinary collaboration of:

• Neuro-intensivists;
• Neurosurgeons;
• Neurologists;
• PhD students;
• Internship students (Biomedical Sciences, Technical Medicine, General Medicine);
• The ICU student monitoring team.

 

Your Role
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will play a key role in this project. You will be expected to:

• Work as part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise and mentor students and junior researchers.
• Contribute to technical and clinical research focused on brain function, human physiology, and neuromonitoring signals.

 

We are seeking a highly motivated researcher with a strong interest in brain physiology, neurocritical care, and translational research. The post-holder will have the opportunity to develop their own research program while also contributing to the broader strategic objectives of our neuromonitoring projects. This includes activities such as preparing joint funding applications and actively participating in the supervision of PhD candidates.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct internationally leading research using our extensive high-frequency neuromonitoring database, which includes traumatic brain injury (TBI), subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) patients, linked to clinical outcome data.
• Contribute to the expansion and development of jointly curated data repositories and analytical pipelines in collaboration with international partners (e.g., UK, USA, Poland, Canada) specializing in cerebral autoregulation estimation.
• Design and implement a (non-invasive) neuromonitoring setup tailored to disease- or patientspecific needs, incorporating validation methods and integration with therapeutic interventions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to our ICU student monitoring team, including the active involvement of nursing staff in research initiatives.
• Prepare applications for personal grants and fellowships, such as the Marie Curie and NWO Talent programs.

 

Requirements
The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and team player who meets the following criteria:

• A PhD in biomedical sciences, technical medicine, biomedical or electrical engineering, data science, or a related field.
• Proficiency in the Dutch languag.
• Able to work with critically ill patients in the dynamic environment of an intensive care unit.
• Strong expertise in high-frequency physiological signal analysis and statistical evaluation.
• Proficiency in computational techniques or programming (e.g., MATLAB, R, or Python).
• Willingness to conduct measurements outside regular office hours or on weekends.
• Experience in an acute care setting and familiarity with neuromonitoring signals are advantageous.

 

What we offer
As a postdoctoral researcher at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 11 according to UFO profile Researcher, function level 3 with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €4537,00 and €6209,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE, with the option of a one-year extension.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model. 
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'. 
   

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.

Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

Click here for more information about UM. 

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
At the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), everything revolves around healthy living. Our research and education are not solely focused on recovery, but place a strong emphasis on prevention, health preservation, and health promotion. Our aim is to use our knowledge and expertise to genuinely contribute to the well-being of individual people as well as society in total. 

In, research, and healthcare, FHML is closely collaborating with the academic hospital in Maastricht, together forming the Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+).  FHML is strongly connected in education, research, and care with the Maastricht academic hospital, together with which it forms the Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+). 

FHML, which is the largest faculty of Maastricht University, is formed by an (inter)national community of employees and students. The faculty offers a wide range of Dutch and English-taught bachelor's and master's programs in innovative educational concepts in which the emphasis is always on building bridges to practice.
 

The multidisciplinary research of the FHML focuses on a number of carefully chosen topical current themes. In addition to research aimed at gaining new insights, it also concerns research whose results can be directly translated into concrete applications and innovations. The implementation of the various research programs is organized in our six graduate schools and two institutes.

 

Intensive Care Maastricht in MUMC+
Dr. Marcel Aries is a neurologist-intensivist, whose main scientific and clinical interests have been cerebral autoregulation, perfusion and blood pressure management in stroke, traumatic brain injury (TBI) and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) patients. Monitoring of the vulnerable brain during intensive care admission is a key theme and performed together with the Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Neurology and Neurosurgery of the MUMC+. Dr. Aries is involved in national and international projects involving optimizing cerebral perfusion pressure in critically ill patients using continuous (invasive and non-invasive) neuromonitoring signals and autoregulation information. He is the founder of the BrainBattle foundation (HersenStrijd fonds) of University Maastricht that raises awareness and financial support for severe brain injury research.

 

Monitoring Equipment
A vast array of neuromonitoring modalities and equipment is available for critically ill patients on the intensive care including intracranial pressure (ICP), cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP), near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), electro-encephalography (EEG), ultrasound optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) and transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound monitoring. Research-based software options are bedside ‘intense care monitoring’ (ICM+, Cambridge Enterprise, Cambridge, UK), LabVIEW (National Instruments, USA) customized cerebral perfusion and autoregulation software.

Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Dr. Marcel Aries, neuro-intensivist and principal investigator at MHeNs at marcel.aries@mumc.nl for more information. 

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Postdoctoral Researcher on the intensive care? Apply now, no later than 21st of April 2025, for this position.

 

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.

 

 

Are you interested in joining an interdisciplinary team to study transnational mobilities and wellbeing in Asia? Passionate about ethnographic research? Self-motivated and ready to learn new research skills? 
 

Job Description
The Department of Society Studies is looking for a PhD candidate to undertake in-depth ethnographic research on transnational labour mobilities in the wellness and hospitality sector in Singapore. You will be part of a new European Research Council-funded project entitled ‘WELL-ASIA: The Pursuit of Wellness in Southeast Asia: New Encounters and Inequalities in an Emerging Industry’. 

 

WELL-ASIA investigates the expanding and lucrative wellness industry in Southeast Asia, and the transnational mobilities and inequalities associated with it. The region has long been a crossroads of multiple healing traditions and practices. These practices are being increasingly commercialized in a global post-pandemic context as people around the world seek experiences to improve their physical and emotional wellbeing through practices such as yoga, meditation, spa therapies, and sound healing. WELL-ASIA adopts a multi-dimensional focus on the uneven interactions between those who labour in the industry, those who seek and consume wellness experiences, and the local communities impacted. 

 

The PhD will focus on migrant workers employed within Singapore’s expanding wellness and wellness tourism sector (e.g. as masseuses, spa workers, those training and working in hotels and resorts). There is room, within this framework, to shape the PhD project in line with your own interests. You will be part of a team conducting fieldwork on the transnational encounters and inequalities in the wellness industry in Singapore, Ubud (Indonesia), and Chiang Mai (Thailand). The team consists of the Principal Investigator (PI), Dr. Megha Amrith, two postdoctoral researchers, a project manager, and research assistants. The team will jointly address the project’s larger conceptual questions through reading groups, workshops, and collaborative writing projects. 

 

The tasks include: 

• Developing a research and fieldwork plan, taking into consideration ethics and data management procedures of the Faculty.
• Ethnographic fieldwork (including interviews and participant observation) in Singapore over a period of nine months.
• Archival research on healing labour and analysis of visual materials representing the wellness industry.
• Writing a doctoral dissertation and (co)authoring 1-2 publications (e.g. journal articles). 
• Participating in group meetings and contributing to the organization of events and workshops.
• Collaborating with a filmmaker on a documentary film (together with the project team) and working with visual and digital methods.
• Presenting work-in-progress at international workshops, conference panels, and to colleagues within the Faculty. 

 

In this role you will learn to synthesize ethnographic, visual, and archival research, while developing your writing and teamwork skills. Further trainings will be provided through the university Graduate School. 

Requirements
We are looking for someone who is excited and motivated to do a PhD project based on ethnographic fieldwork in Asia, and in a team context. The position requires residence in Maastricht or the surrounding region (except for the fieldwork periods).

 

Specifically, we are looking for someone who has:

• A completed Master’s degree in Anthropology, Geography, Sociology or in related interdisciplinary fields such as migration studies.
• Demonstrable experience with and passion for qualitative research methods, particularly ethnographic fieldwork. 
• Strong analytical and writing skills. 
• Advanced English language competency (speaking and writing for academic contexts).
• Excellent organizational skills and motivation to meet project milestones/deadlines.
• Enthusiasm to contribute to a collaborative team environment and to shared goals.
• Experience and/or interest in learning and working with visual, creative, and multimodal methods. 
• (desirable, not required) Working knowledge of a relevant Asian language (e.g. Chinese, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai, Tagalog, or other regional language). In the absence of regional linguistic expertise, the PhD will work with research assistants in the field.

 

What we offer
As PhD candidate in Transnational Labour Mobilities in Southeast Asia at Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded according to UFO profile PhD, with corresponding salary from €2901,00 in the first year and €3707,00 gross per month in the fourth year (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1,0 FTE. Upon a positive evaluation, an extension of 3 years will follow. 
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model. 
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'. 
   

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.

Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

Click here for more information about UM. 

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences FASoS is a close-knit community of approximately 250 staff members and 2100 students. During breaks and before meetings, you can often find us at our favourite local coffee spot Bandito Espresso.  
 

Communication lines within our faculty are short and colleagues are always ready to assist each other. FASoS consists of a highly international student population and a significant part of our staff comes from abroad. Our faculty offers four bachelor programs, eight masters programs and two research master programs that are all characterized by their interdisciplinary approach.
 

Our research institute studies societies and cultures as they have developed in the modern and contemporary periods. We adopt a radically interdisciplinary approach, analysing the interconnections between Europeanization, globalization, scientific and technological advancement, political change, and cultural innovation. 
 

In addition to teaching and research, our colleagues enjoy expressing themselves creatively. They create podcasts, write poetry as well as fiction. 
 

Working at FASoS means working in a challenging yet informal environment. We believe in crafting your own career path and are always ready to help you in making the most of your job. For more information about FASoS, you can visit our website FASoS
 

Department
The PhD will be embedded in the Department of Society Studies at FASoS. This Department brings together scholars with knowledge and expertise in the interdisciplinary fields of Science, Technology and Society studies (STS) and Globalisation, Transnationalism and Development research. The PhD will also be a member of the Globalisation, Transnationalism, and Development (GTD) research group. Researchers in the GTD research programme work on topics such as the transnational production and circulation of knowledge, and transnational migration and mobilities. In both spaces, there is strong expertise in ethnographic methodologies and opportunities for cross-disciplinary exchange in a lively and supportive environment. 

Curious?

Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Megha Amrith at megha.amrith@maastrichtuniversity.nl  for more information. Do you have any questions regarding the procedure, please contact Manon Souren-Huppertz (Recruiter) at manon.souren@maastrichtuniversity.nl. 

Applying?

Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new PhD candidate in Transnational Labour Mobilities in Southeast Asia? Apply now, no later than 16 April 2025 for this position. 

 

Please upload/provide:

• Your CV (max. 2 pages)
• Motivation letter (max. 2 pages) clearly addressing the following questions: 
  1. What are your motivations for doing a PhD?
  2. How does this PhD position fit in with your previous experience and your aspirations?
  3. How would you tailor the PhD theme (migrant labour in Singapore’s wellness sector)  to your specific interests, networks, and skills? 
• A writing sample (e.g. chapter from the Master’s thesis) 
• Contact information of 2 referees (e.g. Master’s supervisor) 

 

The first interviews will preferably take place around mid-late May 2025. The second interviews (if necessary) will preferably be held around two to three weeks later. 

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit a research proposal (1000 words) before the interview outlining a preliminary idea for a PhD project. A reference check will be part of the application procedure. 

 

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.
 

 

 

 

Klaar om je passie voor Kubernetes en Cloud Native technologie in te zetten voor een goed doel? Kom bij de Universiteit Maastricht en speel een sleutelrol in het bevorderen van Open Science. Zorg ervoor dat onderzoekssoftware voldoet aan de FAIR-principes (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) en maak impact in de wetenschappelijke wereld!

 

Functieomschrijving
De Data Science Research Infrastructure (DSRI) is een gedistribueerde en schaalbare infrastructuur voor het uitvoeren van Data Science-experimenten aan de Universiteit Maastricht. De DSRI is beschikbaar voor alle medewerkers en studenten.

Als Kubernetes/HPC Devops engineer ben je onderdeel van een multidisciplinair team van 6 collega’s die onderzoekers van alle faculteiten ondersteunen in het gebruik van HPC en CloudNative technologiën.  Naast het zorgdragen voor de ondersteuning van de onderzoekers en studenten is er ruimte om te pionieren en experimenteren met nieuwe technieken.

 

Verder ziet jouw takenpakket er als volgt uit: 

• De op Kubernetes (OKD/Openshift) gebaseerde infrastructuur onderhouden en ontwikkelen om te voldoen aan geplande en toekomstige behoeften, inclusief aspecten met betrekking tot systeemupgrades, beveiliging en resourcebewaking; 
• Ondersteunen en begeleiden van onderzoekers bij het gebruik van Docker en Kubernetes voor hun maatwerk projecten (meestal Python, R of Matlab); 
• Oplossingen implementeren om het gebruik van de op Kubernetes gebaseerde infrastructuur voor onderzoek te verbeteren: gedistribueerd rekenen, workflowkaders, planning, GPU's; 
• Leiden en/of deelnemen aan op de gebruiker gerichte community- en trainingsactiviteiten; 
• Monitoren en troubleshooten van infrastructuur- en prestatieproblemen en anticiperen daarop; 
• Bijdragen aan de algehele productvisie van het Research Computing Support team en verdere integratie van de DSRI binnen Universiteit Maastricht.

 

Functie-eisen 
We moedigen iedereen aan om te solliciteren, of je nu net klaar bent met je studie of al wat ervaring hebt. Passie voor Linux en Open Source en een flinke dosis motivatie zijn wel echt belangrijk! 

 

Daarnaast beschik je over:

• Kennis op het gebied van high performance computing of CloudNative technologie is een pré; 
• Ervaring met één of meerdere moderne programmeertalen (python, typescript, golang, rust);
• Je beheerst de Engelse taal in woord –en geschrift; 
• Je kunt goed communiceren en effectief samenwerken met zowel het team, onderzoekers en studenten.

 

Wat biedt de UM?
Als Kubernetes / HPC Devops engineer bij ICT Service Centrum kom je in dienst bij de meest internationale universiteit van Nederland in het prachtige Maastricht. Verder bieden wij je:

• Goede arbeidsvoorwaarden. De functie is ingeschaald in schaal 10 conform UFO-profiel Beheerder ICT met bijbehorende salarisinschaling op basis van ervaring tussen €3378,00 en €5331,00 bruto per maand (op basis van een fulltime dienstverband van 38 uur per week). In aanvulling op het maandsalaris zijn een 8,0% vakantie-uitkering en een 8,3% eindejaarsuitkering van toepassing.
• Een arbeidsovereenkomst voor een periode van 12 maanden met een omvang van 0,8 - 1,0 FTE. Bij gebleken geschiktheid zal de arbeidsovereenkomst omgezet worden in een dienstverband voor onbepaalde tijd.
• Bij de Universiteit Maastricht staat het welzijn van onze medewerkers hoog in het vaandel, zo hanteren we flexibele werktijden en de mogelijkheid om deels vanuit huis te werken indien de aard van je functie dit toelaat. Hiervoor ontvang je maandelijks een thuiswerk- en internetvergoeding. Kom je fulltime bij ons werken, dan heb je jaarlijks recht op 29 vakantiedagen en 4 extra feestdagen, te weten carnavals maandag, -dinsdag, Goede Vrijdag en Bevrijdingsdag. Maak je gebruik van de mogelijkheid om compensatie-uren op te bouwen, dan komen hier nog eens 12 dagen bij. Daarnaast kun jij jouw arbeidsvoorwaarden personaliseren aan de hand van een cao-keuzemodel.  
• Als Universiteit Maastricht hebben we diverse andere mooie secundaire arbeidsvoorwaarden, hierbij kun je denken aan een goede pensioenregeling bij het ABP en kun je als UM-medewerker meedoen aan bedrijfsfitness en gebruik maken van het zeer uitgebreide sportaanbod dat wij ook aan onze studenten aanbieden.  
• Tot slot maar zeker niet onbelangrijk de ruimte en faciliteiten om jezelf te ontwikkelen: persoonlijk en in jouw vakgebied. Dit faciliteren we door het bieden van een ruim opleidingsaanbod en ondersteunen we door diverse breed gedragen initiatieven zoals ‘erkennen en waarderen’.  

De arbeidsvoorwaarden van de Universiteit Maastricht zijn grotendeels vastgelegd in de CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten. Daarnaast gelden lokale bepalingen, specifiek voor de UM. Voor meer informatie klik hier.

Universiteit Maastricht
Waarom werken aan de Universiteit Maastricht? 

Aan de Universiteit Maastricht (UM) draait alles om de toekomst.  Die van onze studenten omdat we ze een stevige, brede basis geven voor de rest van hun leven. En die van ons allemaal door ons onderzoek naar oplossingen voor vraagstukken in de hele wereld. Met onze zes faculteiten zorgen we voor een veelomvattend aanbod aan onderwijs en onderzoek.  

In ons onderwijs werken we met de methode Probleemgestuurd Onderwijs (PGO). Dit betekent dat onze studenten in kleine groepen zélf op zoek gaan naar oplossingen voor problemen en vraagstukken. Ze discussiëren samen, trekken conclusies, formuleren een antwoord en presenteren dat aan de hele groep. Zo doen ze belangrijke vaardigheden op voor hun hele loopbaan. 

De UM heeft op dit moment meer dan 22.300 studenten en ruim 5.000 medewerkers uit alle windstreken. Dat zorgt voor een inspirerende en bruisende internationale gemeenschap.   

Spreekt deze internationale omgeving waarin de wetenschap centraal staat jou aan? En wil jij hier vanuit een wetenschappelijke of juist staffunctie een steentje aan bijdragen? Dan ben jij met jouw unieke bijdrage van harte welkom! Want als jonge Europese Universiteit van Maastricht bieden we perspectief dat we vertalen naar jouw talent. Je bent waardevol voor onze universiteit en de maatschappij en we inspireren je om met trots en plezier samen te groeien. 

Voor meer informatie over de UM klik hier. 

ICT Service Centre
Je komt binnen de UM te werken voor het ICT Service Centre. Zo’n 100 professionals van ICTS zorgen er dag in dag uit voor dat studenten en medewerkers zowel binnen de UM, thuis als ook onderweg aan de slag kunnen met innovatieve en gedegen systemen in een veilige omgeving. Dit doen we door altijd de volgende doelen na te streven:   
 

1. Meer toegevoegde waarde voor onderwijs, onderzoek en bedrijfsvoering.    

2. Meer efficiency en meer focus op innovatie.    

3. Voldoen aan regelgeving op gebied van security en privacy.   

4. Leveren van een kwalitatief hoogwaardige dienstverlening.   
 

Om dit te bereiken werken we volgens de Agile filosofie om snel en effectief in te kunnen spelen op veranderingen. Met een grote mate van zelfstandigheid en verantwoordelijkheid werken onze teams onderling en overstijgend samen in kleine ‘sprints’ aan één doel. Vervolgens leren we van de evaluatie en verbeteren we op die manier continue onze dienstverlening. Dit alles in een open cultuur waarin gelijkwaardigheid en plezier in het werk minimaal net zo belangrijk zijn.  
 

Wil jij meer weten over het werken binnen ICTS?
Onze collega’s vertellen je graag meer. 

Nieuwsgierig?
Ben jij geïnteresseerd geraakt in deze mooie functie maar heb je nog vragen? Neem dan gerust contact op met Chris Kuipers (Coördinator Research Computing Support) via chris.kuipers@maastrichtuniversity.nl of 06-38327810 voor meer informatie. Heb je vragen over het proces neem dan contact op met Doriënne Plum (Corporate Recruiter) via dorienne.plum@maastrichtuniversity.nl of 06-14856785. 

Solliciteren?

Of ben je al overtuigd en word jij onze nieuwe ervaren Kubernetes/HPC Devops engineer? Solliciteer dan nu, uiterlijk 6 april 2024, op deze functie. De sollicitatiegesprekken vinden bij voorkeur plaats in de week 18.

Het voorbereiden en maken van een case is onderdeel van deze procedure. 

De vacature staat open voor interne en externe kandidaten. Bij gelijke geschiktheid hebben interne kandidaten voorrang.  
Acquisitie naar aanleiding van deze vacature is niet gewenst. 

 

Universiteit Maastricht zet zich in voor het bevorderen en behouden van een diverse en inclusieve gemeenschap. Wij geloven dat diversiteit in onze medewerkers- en studentenpopulatie bijdraagt aan de kwaliteit van onderzoek en onderwijs aan de UM. Dit willen we mogelijk maken door middel van inclusief beleid en innovatieve projecten in samenwerking met studenten en medewerkers. We moedigen je aan om voor deze functie te solliciteren.
 

 

Ready to channel your passion for Kubernetes and Cloud Native technology into something meaningful? Join Maastricht University and play a key role in promoting Open Science. Ensure that research software adheres to FAIR principles (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and make an impact in the scientific community.

 

Job Description

The Data Science Research Infrastructure (DSRI) is a distributed and scalable infrastructure for conducting Data Science experiments at Maastricht University. The DSRI is available to all staff and students.

As a Kubernetes/HPC DevOps engineer, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team of 6 colleagues working with a variety of technologies to support all faculties of the university. In addition to supporting researchers and students, there is room to pioneer and experiment with new and upcoming technologies.

 

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Maintain and develop the Kubernetes (OKD/Openshift)-based infrastructure to meet  current and future needs, including aspects related to system upgrades, security, and resource monitoring;
• Support and guide researchers in the use of Docker and Kubernetes for their custom projects (mostly Python, R, or Matlab);
• Implement solutions to enhance the use of the Kubernetes-based infrastructure for research: distributed computing, workflow frameworks, scheduling, GPUs;
• Lead and/or participate in user-focused community and training activities;
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure and performance issues and proactively address them;
• Contribute to the overall product vision and further integration of DSRI within Maastricht University.

 

Requirements
We encourage everyone to apply, whether you're fresh out of school or have some experience. A passion for Linux and Open Source, along with a strong dose of motivation, are key!

Additionally, you should have: 

• Knowledge of high performance computing or CloudNative technology is a plus;
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD workflows; 
• Experience with one or more modern programming languages (Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust);
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English; 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the team, researchers, and students."

 

What we offer
As Kubernetes / HPC Devops engineer at ICT Service Centrum, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 10 according to UFO profile ICT Manager, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3378,00 and €5331,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 0,8 - 1,0 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract. 
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model. 
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'. 
   

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.

Maastricht University
Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

Click here for more information about UM. 

ICT Service Centre 
Would you like to join our ICT Service Centre? Around 100 ICTS professionals ensure day in and day out that students and staff can work with innovative and reliable systems in a secure environment, both within the UM, at home, and on the go. We achieve this by consistently pursuing the following goals:  
 

1. Adding more value to education, research, and operations.  

2. Increasing efficiency and focusing more on innovation.  

3. Complying with regulations regarding security and privacy.  

4. Delivering high-quality services.  

To accomplish this, we work according to the Agile philosophy, allowing us to respond to changes quickly and effectively. With a high degree of autonomy and responsibility, our teams collaborate both internally and across boundaries in small "sprints" towards our common goal. Subsequently, we learn from evaluations and continually enhance our service in this manner. All of this takes place within an open culture where equality and enjoyment in our work are equally important.  

Would you like to learn more about working within ICTS? Our colleagues would be happy to provide you with more information. 

Curious?

Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Chris Kuipers (Coordinator Research Computing Support) via chris.kuipers@maastrichtuniversity.nl or 0638327810 for more information. Do you have any questions regarding the procedure, please contact Doriënne Plum (Recruiter) at dorienne.plum@maastrichtuniversity.nl or 06 14856785.

Applying?

Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Kubernetes/HPC Devops engineer?  Apply now, no later than 6 April 2025 for this position. First Interviews will preferably take place in week 18.

 

An assignment will be part of the application procedure. 

 

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.
Acquisition following this vacancy is not desired.

 

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.
 

 

 

Elke schooldag verzorgen ruim 2.900 professionals voor ruim 23.500 jonge mensen onderwijs op een van de 25 scholen van Stichting Limburgs Voortgezet Onderwijs (LVO). LVO is een onderwijsorganisatie met scholen voor voortgezet onderwijs verspreid over heel Limburg, plus een school in Brabant, van vmbo tot en met het gymnasium. Wij hebben de ambitie om te zorgen voor het best denkbare onderwijs voor onze leerlingen. Op onze scholen ontdekt en ontwikkelt de leerling in een veilige omgeving zijn talenten, onder begeleiding van bevlogen docenten en ondersteunend personeel. Betrokken mensen die stáán voor het verzorgen van het best denkbare onderwijs en de ambitie hebben om ervoor te zorgen dat elke leerling een geweldige tijd heeft op school.   Docent Frans eerstegraads of tweedegraads (0,6 - 1,0 fte) (nr. 14.533)   Bonjour! Ben jij die docent Frans die op zoek is naar een school waar jij je kennis en passie voor de prachtige Franse taal en cultuur kunt delen met leerlingen? Heb jij een passie voor de Franse taal en spreek jij óók de taal van leerlingen? Laat dan zeker van je horen!

Wij zoeken een eerstegraads docent Frans of een tweedegraads docent Frans met de ambitie om op korte termijn een eerstegraadsbevoegdheid te behalen. Als docent Frans houd jij van Frankrijk. Als je aan Frankrijk denkt, denk je aan heerlijke croissants, baguettes maar ook de prachtige taal die vaak wordt geassocieerd met de liefde. En die liefde voor de taal heb jij als docent Frans zeker! Je bent verantwoordelijk voor het verzorgen van uitdagende lessen in het vak Frans aan onze leerlingen. Jij weet jouw leerlingen de grammaticaregels op een leuke en pakkende manier over te brengen en legt de verbinding tussen de lesstof en hun interesses. Jij weet een band op te bouwen met je leerlingen en bent zowel pedagogisch als didactisch onderlegd. Je bent op de hoogte van ontwikkelingen binnen jouw vakgebied (zowel vakinhoudelijk als didactisch en pedagogisch) en past nieuwe inzichten toe in de praktijk. Je ontwikkelt nieuwe lesplannen en levert op een proactieve wijze een bijdrage binnen onze sectie Frans.

Wij vragen
Je ziet het als een uitdaging om leerlingen te binden en te boeien voor de Franse taal

• Je hebt een passie voor de Franse taal en cultuur
• Je hebt ervaring in het geven van lessen in het vak Frans
• Je werkt graag met jonge mensen en weet hen door een oprechte nieuwsgierige houding te motiveren en te stimuleren om het beste uit zichzelf te halen
• Je hebt een eerstegraads onderwijsbevoegdheid in het vak Frans of een tweedegraads bevoegdheid met de ambitie om op korte termijn je eerstegraads te behalen.
• Je richt je op een brede samenwerking binnen de sectie Frans
• Je bent flexibel, zelfstandig en ondernemend.

Wij bieden
een uitstekend pakket aan arbeidsvoorwaarden binnen een prettige werkomgeving:

• een goed salaris, 8% vakantiegeld én een 13e maand
• 12 weken vakantieverlof per jaar
• een persoonlijkbudget, van 90 uren per jaar (op fulltime basis) voor het vergroten van de werkbalans
• de mogelijkheid om fiscaal voordelig een fiets, tablet, telefoon of fitnessabonnement te kopen
• volledige vergoeding van de premie voor gedeeltelijke arbeidsongeschiktheidsverzekering
• ruimte om jezelf te ontwikkelen door cursussen en trainingen met je professionaliseringsbudget

Een werkplek op één van onze mooie scholen, wat wil je nog meer?

Geïnteresseerd?
Herken je jezelf in bovenstaand profiel? Dan ontvangen wij graag je cv en motivatie. Dat kan heel eenvoudig en snel via de knop “Solliciteren”. Wanneer je eerst nog vragen hebt kun je contact opnemen met Robin Bollweg via e-mail r.bollweg@stichtinglvo.nl.