What do you bring?

• PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Strong knowledge of current issues and trends in Holocaust research and documentation
• Good knowledge of one or several of the following fields: digital history/digital humanities; archival sciences; research infrastructures; open science paradigm
• Experience in one or several of the following areas: providing editorial oversight of online content, strategy development; developing funding applications.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Dutch is a plus
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an international environment
• Willingness to travel abroad
• Affinity with EHRI-ERIC’s mission

What do we offer?
A dynamic role at the international EHRI-ERIC Central Hub, with the opportunity to shape the development of a growing European research infrastructure. You will join an international team that currently consists of 6 other members of staff.

The position is based in Amsterdam, with hybrid work arrangements possible.

Terms of employment
Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is 4.537 and the maximum salary is 6.209 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 11 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and pension accrual with ABP.

The KNAW offers its staff an excellent package of secondary benefits. A package that meets the different needs of employees depending on their stage of life, lifestyle or career ambitions. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (with full-time employment).

For a complete overview of the terms of employment, please refer to the web page: werken bij de KNAW.

Applying for a Certificate of Good Conduct can be part of the employment procedure.



Diversity & Inclusion
The KNAW considers a working environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated of great importance. A working environment in which attention is paid to individual quality and where development opportunities are paramount. Together we strive for an inclusive culture in which we embrace differences. We would therefore like to invite candidates who want to contribute to this through their background and experience. In the event of equal suitability, preference will be given to the candidate who thus enhances diversity within the Academy.

We will not respond to any supplier enquiries based on this job advertisement.

How to apply
Please send your application (CV and motivation letter) before 15 July 2025. Please ensure that your application is written in English. We expect to hold interviews for this position on 21 July 2025. We would like the successful candidate to start on 1 September 2025.

More information
For questions, contact Reto Speck, EHRI-ERIC Director: r.speck@niod.knaw.nl