Research Support Staff

As a research assistant, you will perform preparatory, support, and operational tasks related to research and research communication. In doing so, you will contribute to the success of the Research Team, of which you are a member, and to Stichting Lezen as a whole.

You will actively contribute to research activities, including:

• Support in the development, supervision, and implementation of various studies related to reading (for example, you will contribute ideas on formulating relevant research questions and designing questionnaires)
• conducting small-scale evaluations of meetings and campaigns
• programming questionnaires in a digital survey tool
• collecting and processing reach figures for reading promotion campaigns and educational materials 
• keeping track of national and international scientific literature on reading and the promotion of reading.

You will also play an active role in organizational and/or administrative tasks, including:

• ·coordinating the publication process for research publications 
• editing and proofreading for the research section of the website (Leesmonitor)
• support in organizing conferences and other knowledge-sharing events 

What do you bring to the table?

• You have a relevant educational background (e.g., early childhood education, educational sciences, Dutch language and literature, literary studies) at the associate degree level or higher.
• You have experience with and an interest in (scientific) research and reading promotion
• You have knowledge of the scientific and social context of Stichting Lezen, or are willing to acquire it
• You have excellent communication and writing skills  
• You have an excellent command of spoken and written Dutch.

Skills

We expect our employees to be able to work well together and be supportive of their colleagues; to be able to easily apply new information; to be aware of the needs of others in the organization; and to be proactive.

For this position specifically, we also require that you be persuasive, have strong planning, organizational, and advisory skills, and be detail-oriented and committed to quality.

What we offer

• A pleasant and safe work environment where there is room for everyone.
• Flexible scheduling for certain holidays.
• The opportunity to further your professional development by taking courses.
• Competitive salary and benefits.

The salary range is between €2,950 and €3,150 gross per month, based on a 36-hour workweek. The exact salary will depend on age, education, and experience.

Interested in applying?

For more information, please visit lezen.nl. Or contact Alix Wassing at Stichting Lezen. Phone number: 020–623 05 66.

We look forward to receiving your application by June 26, 2024. Please email your application—including both your cover letter and resume as attachments—to info@lezen.nl, with the subject line “Application for Research Assistant.” Interviews will take place during the first week of July 2024.

As a team, we strive to reflect the diversity of society and operate in accordance with the principles of the Diversity & Inclusion Code. We warmly invite anyone who believes they meet the job requirements to apply, regardless of cultural background, gender, sex, sexual orientation, or physical or mental challenges.