Research project coordinator

Where miles of encyclopedias, an immense IT roadmap and the coordination of international research projects come together. That's the KB in The Hague. And it's the place where you, as a research project coordinator, ensure that innovative research in the social sciences and humanities, the heritage sector and the library network has a lasting impact on our society. You will lead projects that not only increase knowledge but also transform the way we value and preserve our heritage.

Are you up for the task?

As a research project coordinator, you will be responsible for guiding and directing research initiatives within the Research department, with a specific focus on international collaboration. You'll ensure that projects meet funder requirements and contribute to science communication through effective knowledge sharing. More so, you are the coordinator who:

• identifies practical challenges and translates these into research questions in collaboration with our collection experts and scientific researchers.
• actively develops and expands both internal and external research networks to promote collaboration and knowledge exchange.
• leads the communication of research findings to a broad audience, including writing articles and delivering presentations at scientific conferences.
• manages the reporting and evaluation of project implementation, ensuring compliance with guidelines and documenting the impact of the projects.

Additionally, you play a crucial role in strategically positioning research projects both within and outside the organization, aiming to strengthen our position as a knowledge leader in the social sciences and humanities.

 

Are you the talent we are looking for?

We are eager to know who you are and what makes you stand out. Is it your ability to clearly communicate complex information, combined with a robust network within the social sciences and humanities? Excellent! Especially if you complement this with:

• your network knowledge in the research field of social sciences and humanities.
• a bachelor’s degree, preferably a master’s degree.
• significant and demonstrable experience in supervising or conducting scientific research and a thorough knowledge of research methods.
• an analytical and critical mindset, with the skill to constructively engage others in your work.
• the ability to effectively communicate the importance of research projects and to convince stakeholders of their value.
• expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• a results-oriented attitude and strong organizational skills, accustomed to taking responsibility in dynamic project environments.

What can you expect?
When you choose the KB, you also choose outstanding employment conditions. Specifically, you can expect:

• a gross monthly salary between € 3.361 and € 5.331 (scale 10).
• oversees the implementation of research projects, ensuring the project structure and functioning as a sparring partner for financial and legal departments.
• to start with, a one-year contract, with a prospect of permanent employment based on performance and positive evaluation.
• a healthy work-life balance, including flexible working hours and the possibility of working from home.
• full reimbursement of public transport expenses.
• pension accrual through the ABP pension fund, with the KB paying 70% of the premium.
• a thirteenth-month bonus (8.33%).

These conditions apply to a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The research project coordinator role offers a contract for 32-36 hours per week. Learn more about our excellent secondary employment benefits.

What is it like to work at KB?
The KB is the national library of the Netherlands, a hub of innovation. Together with 500 colleagues and our network partners, we strive to make the Netherlands smarter, more skilled, and more creative every day. We achieve this by collecting, preserving and sharing all digital publications from and about our country. We also work towards a society where everyone can fully participate.

We embrace the diversity of all our colleagues. Indeed, we find that differences make our team stronger. This is especially true in our Research team, which explores new potential research projects, conducts monitoring research within the public library sector, and collaborates extensively with academic researchers. The team consists of content and methodological experts with a range of specialties. Your 25 future colleagues describe the atmosphere as curious, informal, and humorously engaging.

How do you apply for this position?
Ready to contribute to our innovations? Fantastic! We can't wait to receive your resume and motivation letter. Besides this, we would like to ask you to provide two examples of research projects in which your coordination talent and networking skills made a difference. Please explain your tasks and reflect on your work for this research (what went well, what could have been improved?). This way we can see if you have the required skills.

If you have any questions about the position, you can contact Rosemarie van der Veen-Oei, head of the Research department, 06-38298545 or rosemarie.vanderveen-oei@kb.nl. Questions about the application process? Fiona van Kessel is available at solliciteren@kb.nl

• Apply by october 13th.
• If we see enough common ground, we'll quickly call you for an online interview. If an in-person meeting isn't possible, we'll meet you online. If not, we will inform you by email.
• We'll keep your details during the selection process. We'll delete them four weeks after the end of the application process, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our privacy statement for applicants.