Project Coordinator - GRID (ERC Project)

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Would you enjoy being the hub that keeps an international research team on track — in one focused day a week? A new ERC-funded project on government responses to displacement at the University of Amsterdam is looking for a part-time project coordinator to help it run well from the start Apply Project Coordinator - GRID (ERC Project) Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences 15407 higher vocational education/university €3,202 - €4,159 Closes on 31-08-2026 Apply Project Coordinator - GRID (ERC Project) Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences higher vocational education/university Closes on 31-08-2026 15407 €3,202 - €4,159 Are you an organised, proactive coordinator who likes making a complex project run smoothly? Would you enjoy being the hub that keeps an international research team on track — in one focused day a week? A new ERC-funded project on government responses to displacement at the University of Amsterdam is looking for a part-time project coordinator to help it run well from the start Apply Project Coordinator - GRID (ERC Project) Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences 15407 higher vocational education/university €3,202 - €4,159 Closes on 31-08-2026 Apply Working at the UvA Keep an international research project running — one day a week The GRID project (Government Responses to Internal Displacement), led by Dr. Abbey Steele and funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant (2026–2031), brings together PhD candidates, a postdoctoral researcher, research assistants across several countries, and international partners. As project coordinator (0.2 fte), you keep the machine running: tracking milestones and deliverables, organising meetings, coordinating logistics for the team and its fieldwork, and supporting reporting and dissemination. Your hours are concentrated into roughly one day a week, with some flexibility to do more during busy periods such as team onboarding or reporting deadlines. It is a role for someone exceptionally organised, who communicates clearly and works well independently. Working at the UvA Keep an international research project running — one day a week The GRID project (Government Responses to Internal Displacement), led by Dr. Abbey Steele and funded by an ERC Consolidator Grant (2026–2031), brings together PhD candidates, a postdoctoral researcher, research assistants across several countries, and international partners. As project coordinator (0.2 fte), you keep the machine running: tracking milestones and deliverables, organising meetings, coordinating logistics for the team and its fieldwork, and supporting reporting and dissemination. Your hours are concentrated into roughly one day a week, with some flexibility to do more during busy periods such as team onboarding or reporting deadlines. It is a role for someone exceptionally organised, who communicates clearly and works well independently. All about this vacancy What are you going to do •  Keep the project's milestone tracker and reporting log up to date, and help prepare the periodic reports. •  Organise team meetings — agendas, notes, and following up on action items. •  Coordinate logistics for the team and its fieldwork (travel, purchasing, scheduling) and liaise with the grants office. •  Support the onboarding of new team members and keep shared documents and the project website current. •  Be the organisational point of contact that keeps a dispersed team connected. What do you have to offer Two essential requirements (checked via the selection questions): • Experience coordinating projects or administration , ideally in a research or academic setting. • Excellent organisational skills and fluent English. We are also looking for someone who: •  Is proactive and keeps track of many moving parts without dropping any. •  Communicates clearly and warmly with people across cultures and time zones. •  Works independently and manages their time well within limited hours. •  Is comfortable with everyday digital tools (calendars, spreadsheets, task/project tools) Dutch is helpful but not required. Spanish is helpful (for coordinating the Colombia-based team) but also not required. What else do we offer you •  A part-time (0.2 fte) role in a well-resourced, international ERC project. T he contract is initially for one year with the possibility to extend for an additional 2. •  Salary and conditions in line with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. The gross monthly salary, based on a 38-hour working week and depending on relevant work experience, ranges from €3,202 to €4,159 (scale 7). This excludes the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% end-of-year bonus. •  Flexible, hybrid working, a friendly international team, and the vibrant Amsterdam research community. All about this vacancy What are you going to do •  Keep the project's milestone tracker and reporting log up to date, and help prepare the periodic reports. •  Organise team meetings — agendas, notes, and following up on action items. •  Coordinate logistics for the team and its fieldwork (travel, purchasing, scheduling) and liaise with the grants office. •  Support the onboarding of new team members and keep shared documents and the project website current. •  Be the organisational point of contact that keeps a dispersed team connected. What do you have to offer Two essential requirements (checked via the selection questions): • Experience coordinating projects or administration , ideally in a research or academic setting. • Excellent organisational skills and fluent English. We are also looking for someone who: •  Is proactive and keeps track of many moving parts without dropping any. •  Communicates clearly and warmly with people across cultures and time zones. •  Works independently and manages their time well within limited hours. •  Is comfortable with everyday digital tools (calendars, spreadsheets, task/project tools) Dutch is helpful but not required. Spanish is helpful (for coordinating the Colombia-based team) but also not required. What else do we offer you •  A part-time (0.2 fte) role in a well-resourced, international ERC project. T he contract is initially for one year with the possibility to extend for an additional 2. •  Salary and conditions in line with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. The gross monthly salary, based on a 38-hour working week and depending on relevant work experience, ranges from €3,202 to €4,159 (scale 7). This excludes the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% end-of-year bonus. •  Flexible, hybrid working, a friendly international team, and the vibrant Amsterdam research community. Your place at the UvA You will work here The GRID project is based in the Political Institutions and Identities group in the Political Science department, and the Amsterdam Center for Conflict Studies, within the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR). You will work closely with the Principal Investigator and the whole team — PhD candidates, the postdoctoral researcher, and research assistants in the Netherlands and abroad — and help keep an international, dispersed project connected. About the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the field of social and behavioural sciences in Europe. Here, we explore societal and human-centered issues, driven by scientific curiosity but also with an eye for current themes. For example, the impact of media and communication on individuals and society, healthcare challenges, global urbanization, human development, the role of political institutions, understanding the human mind, growing inequality, diversity issues, and changing social relationships. In Europe and beyond, the FMG holds a leading position, thanks in part to its more than 1,300 staff members who contribute to education and research. Will you be one of them? Read more about the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences Your place at the UvA This is where you will be working You will work here The GRID project is based in the Political Institutions and Identities group in the Political Science department, and the Amsterdam Center for Conflict Studies, within the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR). You will work closely with the Principal Investigator and the whole team — PhD candidates, the postdoctoral researcher, and research assistants in the Netherlands and abroad — and help keep an international, dispersed project connected. About the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the field of social and behavioural sciences in Europe. Here, we explore societal and human-centered issues, driven by scientific curiosity but also with an eye for current themes. For example, the impact of media and communication on individuals and society, healthcare challenges, global urbanization, human development, the role of political institutions, understanding the human mind, growing inequality, diversity issues, and changing social relationships. In Europe and beyond, the FMG holds a leading position, thanks in part to its more than 1,300 staff members who contribute to education and research. Will you be one of them? Read more about the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences Important to know Your application & contact Please submit a cover letter and CV as a single PDF. The closing date is 31 August 2026. For questions, contact Abbey Steele ( [email protected] ). In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates are given preference over external candidates. 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. Read more 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. Important to know Your application & contact Please submit a cover letter and CV as a single PDF. The closing date is 31 August 2026. For questions, contact Abbey Steele ( [email protected] ). In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates are given preference over external candidates. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. 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. 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• Experience coordinating projects or administration , ideally in a research or academic setting.