
The Amsterdam School for Historical Studies (ASH) is looking for a part-time student assistant to work with its Centres and Research Groups and assist the ASH Team. The student assistant will support activities connecting ASH with Faculty and UvA Thematic Research Priorities and will assist ASH members with organisational activities such as drafting programmes, booking venues, publicity, co-ordination with partners.

The Amsterdam School for Historical Studies (ASH) is looking for a part-time student assistant to work with its Centres and Research Groups and assist the ASH Team. The student assistant will support activities connecting ASH with Faculty and UvA Thematic Research Priorities and will assist ASH members with organisational activities such as drafting programmes, booking venues, publicity, co-ordination with partners.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Research Master student at the UvA who is interested in knowing better how research in the historical humanities is organised.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-organised Research Master student at the UvA who is interested in knowing better how research in the historical humanities is organised.
You will inventory where possible relations lie between the UvA Thematic Research Priorities and research groups, approach the leaders and members of these research groups and support these groups in developing and realising initiatives that further the exploration of these themes. Your main task will consist in communication and practical support in the organization of meetings and events.
We are looking for someone with an explicit interest in academic research and university structures, with good communication skills as well as a practical approach.
Good communication skills (in Dutch and English) and affinity with the disciplines represented within the Research School are a must.
You will inventory where possible relations lie between the UvA Thematic Research Priorities and research groups, approach the leaders and members of these research groups and support these groups in developing and realising initiatives that further the exploration of these themes. Your main task will consist in communication and practical support in the organization of meetings and events.
We are looking for someone with an explicit interest in academic research and university structures, with good communication skills as well as a practical approach.
Good communication skills (in Dutch and English) and affinity with the disciplines represented within the Research School are a must.
You will be working in collaboration with the ASH team consisting of two directors, a coordinator and an office manager. You will also closely collaborate with researchers within ASH who coordinate research groups and organise a wide range of events within the school.
You will be working in collaboration with the ASH team consisting of two directors, a coordinator and an office manager. You will also closely collaborate with researchers within ASH who coordinate research groups and organise a wide range of events within the school.
Questions?
For questions about the position or department, you can contact us during office hours at:
Dian Hulsebosch, [email protected]
Coordinator Amsterdam School of Historical Studies
Application
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application. We ask you to send in a short motivation on why the position interests you and what fitting experience you have.
The vacancy closes on 25 October 2026. The first round of interviews will take place in late October.
Questions?
For questions about the position or department, you can contact us during office hours at:
Dian Hulsebosch, [email protected]
Coordinator Amsterdam School of Historical Studies
Application
If you recognize yourself in the profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your application. We ask you to send in a short motivation on why the position interests you and what fitting experience you have.
The vacancy closes on 25 October 2026. The first round of interviews will take place in late October.



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