The Graduate School of Business and Economics (GSBE) is SBE’s central authority on academic research and administers SBE’s PhD programme and research master’s programmes. The graduate school also stimulates research in various ways, provides incentives for new research initiatives, and oversees quality and productivity. The GSBE office advises and supports the GSBE Management Team among on topics like quality monitoring and quality assurance, generating management information and translating relevant developments into policy. The office is responsible for the administration and support of the PhD and Research Masters, and provides funding and project support to researchers and research groups. The principle of continuous improvement is leading for all matters within the scope of the Graduate School.

Job Description

As a research policy officer you will:

• Provide policy advice, draft memos on new or changing (administrative) processes and specific projects as required.

• Prepare GSBE decisions for MT (for instance related to the PhD pool and other policies);

• Actively signal relevant developments and or needs and propose policy changes

• Actively contribute to the development of policies for the Graduate School regarding impact, quality of research, PhD trajectories, open science, visibility, research integrity, etc.

• Implement research related policies (incl. activities to create awareness, workshops, info sessions, training etc.)

• Develop and implement a tool for measuring (societal) impact

• Participate in relevant UM, national and international (Policy and Graduate School) networks

• Be the Official secretary to the GSBE MT: on-time and correct provision of information, agenda management, monitoring follow-up of action points, communicating decisions.

• Be the main contact for RM and PhD Students

Job requirements and competencies

You have:

• A University degree and/or relevant experience in a similar role

• Analytical capacity and performance

• Previous experience in relevant policy areas is considered a strong asset

• Excellent oral and written communication in Dutch and English

• Affinity with academic research 

You are:

• Pro-active, result oriented, efficient, strong planning skills and a structured approach

• Ability to maintain an overview of various responsibilities

• Integrity, a diplomatic attitude and a high level of personal effectiveness

• Team player, good collaboration skills and organisational sensitivity

Fixed-term contract: One year.

We offer a 0.8 appointment for one year. In case of good performance and equal prospects for the faculty, extension of the appointment can be offered.

Within the framework of the university job structure, the position of policy officer is in the category Policy Officer 4 (Beleidsmedewerker 4). Compensation will be according to standard salary levels, depending on education and relevant work experience, between minimum a salary of € 2.640,- gross a month and maximum a salary of € 4.166,- gross a month, based on scale level 10  (based on a full-time appointment). The gross yearly salary, according to standard salary levels, depending on education and relevant work experience, is between minimum € 36.843,84 and maximum € 58.140,70 (based on a full-time appointment).

If you do not already live in Maastricht (or its direct surroundings) you will be eligible for an allowance for relocation costs.

Leave hours amount to 186 hours for a full year.

Starting date: As soon as possible

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at the UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. The university has around 16,300 students and 4,300 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a sizable number of students and staff is from abroad. The university hosts six faculties: the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, the Faculty of Law, the School of Business and Economics, the Faculty of Humanities and Sciences, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience.

http://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/

School of Business and Economics (SBE)

SBE is the youngest economics and business faculty in the Netherlands with a distinctively international profile. It belongs to the 1% of business schools worldwide to be triple-crown accredited (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). SBE strongly believes in close connections with its academic partners and societal stakeholders, with its students and alumni, and with businesses and organisations in the Limburg Euregion, the Netherlands, Europe and the rest of the world. SBE is committed to increasing the gender diversity of its academic community and wants to stimulate the creation of a more diverse and inclusive community. See also: www.mysbe.nl/elinor-ostrom-research-grant-programme/