Scientific Information Specialist Universiteit Maastricht 07-11-2023

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Scientific information specialist

Will you become our new colleague with an interest in the latest developments in the (digital) information world and would you like to develop into a Scientific Information Specialist in the field of medical and biomedical sciences? Then read on quickly because then this vacancy is definitely for you!

In this position, you will work from a team at the University Library (UB) mainly for staff and students of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML) and the Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+). In coordination with the faculty, you teach (digital) information skills to undergraduate and graduate students of the medical programmes. You are also active in providing support and advice on the acquisition and use of scientific information sources to lecturers, researchers and medical specialists at FHML, MUMC+ and the Maastricht Academy of Obstetrics (AVM). You will also supervise PhDs and other researchers in carrying out systematic literature reviews and provide training in this area. Based on your interests and experience, you can collaborate on innovative projects such as digital literacy, AI in education, Open Science in Education and AI in literature review.

You will be engaged in:

• developing and delivering training courses, workshops and online modules in (digital) information literacy;
• drawing up and evaluating the collection profile of FHML, MUMC+, AVM and advising on and facilitating the FHML, MUMC+, AVM collection (e.g. learning resources, databases, Read & Publish deals);
• inventory and advising on the use and possibilities of FAIR open digital learning resources (OER) within FHML, MUMC+ and AVM;
• developing and giving workshops and online modules for systematic literature reviews and guiding students/PhDs/researchers in performing systematic literature reviews;
• building and maintaining a network, both within the faculty (FHML), MUMC+, AVM, UM and (inter)nationally;
• initiating, coordinating and contributing to innovation projects in line with the needs of UM staff for new policies and services at the University Library.

We are looking for you if you want to contribute to services for our students and teachers. You are open, proactive and can work well together in different teams. You are closely involved with the client and sensitive to the environment. In addition, you are analytical, results-oriented and are good at putting ideas into practice.

Furthermore, you have:

• at least a completed master's degree in a medical, biomedical or comparable domain (PhD is an advantage);
• experience with using relevant bibliographies, databases and search engines for the (bio)medical or similar scientific domain;
• experience in developing and delivering education, including in online learning environments and with e-learning modules;
• experience or affinity with conducting systematic reviews is an advantage;
• a very good command of Dutch and English (level C1).

AsSpecialist Wetenschappelijke Informatieat Universiteits Bibliotheek, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 10 according to UFO profile Specialist Wetenschappelijke Informatie, with c orresponding salary based on experience ranging from €3226,00 and €5090,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.

• An employment contract for a period of 12 months with a scope of 1.0 FTE. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.

• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students.
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.
  The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the collective labor agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here .

Why work at Maastricht University?

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

"Supporting your academic goals" is what the University Library stands for.

We contribute to the UM's Open Science policy, an initiative to enhance the impact of academic research-by helping to make science and scholarship accessible and transparent.

The University Library is also continuously evolving, offering our professionals many opportunities to showcase their entrepreneurship and grow alongside. We accomplish this with a highly motivated and collegial team that values everyone's well-being. Will you be part of this team?

Have you become interested in this great position but still have questions? Then feel free to contact (department manager Education, Content & Support) via or call for more information.

Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Scientific information specialist? Apply now, no later than 5 November for this position. The first interviews preferably take place on 10 November. The second interviews will preferably be held on 17 November.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.

Job Type: Non-Academic

Faculty/Service Center: Universiteits Bibliotheek

Closing date: 5-12-2023

FTE min: 1,0

FTE max: 1,0

Salary min: €2618,00

Salary max: €5090,00

ID job: 366

Vacature eisen

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Functietitel	Assistant Professor
Indicatie salaris (min – max]	2618 – 2618
Opleidingsniveau	WO
Aantal uren (min – max)	38 – 38
Contactgegevens	Unknown , Unknown Unknown
Type contract	Vast
Branche	Onderwijs/Opleiding
Locatie	Maastricht, Limburg,Nederland
Soliciteer direct	https://vacancies.maastrichtuniversity.nl/job/Maastricht-Scientific-information-specialist/781883402/

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