Project Assistant – Thesis Fair UvA

What will you do as a Project Assistant Thesis Fair ?

You will be involved in the communication, administration, and organization of the event. You will coordinate with students, companies, and colleagues, keep track of deadlines, and support the execution of the event on October 16th. The role runs from the end of May until the beginning of November, with a gradual increase in working hours leading up to the event.

These will be your tasks:

• You manage email communication with students, companies, and research groups.
• You support project registration and help create clear timelines.
• You send reminders and keep the website up to date.
• You assist with administration, invoicing, and general support for the event manager.
• You are involved in the preparation and present on the day of the event.

What you bring

For this role, we are looking for someone who will no longer be a student from September onwards. Have you already graduated, will you graduate this summer, or are you currently finishing your thesis? As long as you are available full-time during the fall, we would love to hear from you.

In addition:

• You have experience in a similar role, with a focus on administration and customer service.
• You are available from the end of May until the beginning of November, including October 16th.
• You communicate clearly in English, both written and spoken. Dutch is a plus.
• You are well-organized, take initiative independently, and enjoy working as part of a team.

N.B: You are available for the required number of hours throughout each phase of the project.

These are the expected working hours:

• 1 June – mid-July: 16 hours per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays)
• 20 July – 14 August: 24 hours per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays)
• 17 August – 6 November 2026: Full-time

What the University of Amsterdam offers

You can start from June 1st as a Project Assistant for 16–38 hours per week over a period of 5 months. The position falls under scale 6 of the Dutch Universities collective labor agreement (CAO), meaning you will earn a minimum hourly wage of €18,40. This can increase up to €21,53 depending on your experience.

Why StudiJob?

At StudiJob, we look beyond your CV. This means that we treat all candidates who apply for this vacancy equally, as described in our anti-discrimination policy. We want to emphasize that everyone is encouraged to apply, regardless of background or experience. Together, we are happy to explore what opportunities may be right for you. We support you throughout the entire application process, from your first application to your start in a new role. During this process, we provide tips and advice so that you feel well prepared for your next step. Even after you have started working, we stay involved and are happy to think along with you about your career. Have you started working through StudiJob? Then you can join our training courses and workshops free of charge. This way, you can continue to develop yourself both personally and professionally.