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Student-assistant for the Methods Desk Communication Science

  • Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
  • 15096
  • University
  • €3,084 - €3,141
  • Closes on
    31-05-2026
Apply

Student-assistant for the Methods Desk Communication Science

  • Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
  • 15096
  • University
  • €3,084 - €3,141
  • Closes on
    31-05-2026
Apply

Working at the UvA

Support Student Research With the Methods Desk

As a student assistant at the Methods Desk, you will support Communication Science students with statistical and methodological questions related to their courses, assignments, and thesis projects. Together with a small and enthusiastic team of fellow student assistants and researchers, you will help students better understand research methods and develop confidence in conducting academic research. Your work may include answering questions during walk-in hours, thinking along with students about research design and data analysis, and helping to maintain an approachable and supportive learning environment. This position offers the opportunity to further develop your own methodological and communication skills while working in an international academic setting.

 

Working at the UvA

Support Student Research With the Methods Desk

As a student assistant at the Methods Desk, you will support Communication Science students with statistical and methodological questions related to their courses, assignments, and thesis projects. Together with a small and enthusiastic team of fellow student assistants and researchers, you will help students better understand research methods and develop confidence in conducting academic research. Your work may include answering questions during walk-in hours, thinking along with students about research design and data analysis, and helping to maintain an approachable and supportive learning environment. This position offers the opportunity to further develop your own methodological and communication skills while working in an international academic setting.

 

All about this vacancy

What are you going to do

  • You staff the Methods Desk during several sessions per week, where you answer statistical and methodological questions from Communication Science students, mostly by pointing them in the right direction (appr. 85% of your time);
  • You help troubleshooting the installation and malfunctioning of methodological software for coursework on students’ own devices (appr. 15% of your time);
  • Outside of the opening hours of the Methods Desk, you answer questions by e-mail;
  • You help building and maintaining a Q&A-database and the web page of the Methods Desk.

 

What do you have to offer

  • You are a student of the Research Master in Communication Science, or another Research Master in Social and/or Behavioral Sciences at the University of Amsterdam;
  • You will be available as a student-assistant (and registered as a student) at least until July 2027;
  • You have good understanding of quantitative research methods and are able to use a broad range of advanced statistical methods; knowledge of qualitative research methods is an advantage
  • You have good knowledge of SPSS; knowledge of R is desirable; and familiarity with Python is a plus;
  • You have good working knowledge of software installation and troubleshooting issues with this on Windows and/or Apple operating systems;
  • You have good customer service and problem-solving skills and the ability to work accurately;
  • You preferably have some experience with explaining (complex) assignments by, for example, tutoring high school students;
  • You have a good command of written and spoken English, good command of Dutch is a plus.

 

What else do we offer you

The position concerns temporary employment of 12–16 hours per week for a maximum term of at least one year. Depending on the year of study, the salary range is approximately €3.084 to €3.141 gross per month (Student Assistant salary scale, pursuant to the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities), based on a full-time workweek.

 

We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.

The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.

 

All about this vacancy

What are you going to do

  • You staff the Methods Desk during several sessions per week, where you answer statistical and methodological questions from Communication Science students, mostly by pointing them in the right direction (appr. 85% of your time);
  • You help troubleshooting the installation and malfunctioning of methodological software for coursework on students’ own devices (appr. 15% of your time);
  • Outside of the opening hours of the Methods Desk, you answer questions by e-mail;
  • You help building and maintaining a Q&A-database and the web page of the Methods Desk.

 

What do you have to offer

  • You are a student of the Research Master in Communication Science, or another Research Master in Social and/or Behavioral Sciences at the University of Amsterdam;
  • You will be available as a student-assistant (and registered as a student) at least until July 2027;
  • You have good understanding of quantitative research methods and are able to use a broad range of advanced statistical methods; knowledge of qualitative research methods is an advantage
  • You have good knowledge of SPSS; knowledge of R is desirable; and familiarity with Python is a plus;
  • You have good working knowledge of software installation and troubleshooting issues with this on Windows and/or Apple operating systems;
  • You have good customer service and problem-solving skills and the ability to work accurately;
  • You preferably have some experience with explaining (complex) assignments by, for example, tutoring high school students;
  • You have a good command of written and spoken English, good command of Dutch is a plus.

 

What else do we offer you

The position concerns temporary employment of 12–16 hours per week for a maximum term of at least one year. Depending on the year of study, the salary range is approximately €3.084 to €3.141 gross per month (Student Assistant salary scale, pursuant to the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities), based on a full-time workweek.

 

We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.

The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.

 

Your place at the UvA

You will work here

You will join a warm, enthusiastic, and internationally oriented team in which collaboration, initiative, and new ideas are genuinely encouraged and valued. Within this inspiring academic working environment in the heart of Amsterdam, you will work closely with colleagues on projects that support and engage students within an international university community.

About the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the field of social and behavioural sciences in Europe. Here, we explore societal and human-centered issues, driven by scientific curiosity but also with an eye for current themes. For example, the impact of media and communication on individuals and society, healthcare challenges, global urbanization, human development, the role of political institutions, understanding the human mind, growing inequality, diversity issues, and changing social relationships.
In Europe and beyond, the FMG holds a leading position, thanks in part to its more than 1,300 staff members who contribute to education and research. Will you be one of them?
Read more about the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Your place at the UvA

This is where you will be working

You will work here

You will join a warm, enthusiastic, and internationally oriented team in which collaboration, initiative, and new ideas are genuinely encouraged and valued. Within this inspiring academic working environment in the heart of Amsterdam, you will work closely with colleagues on projects that support and engage students within an international university community.

About the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the field of social and behavioural sciences in Europe. Here, we explore societal and human-centered issues, driven by scientific curiosity but also with an eye for current themes. For example, the impact of media and communication on individuals and society, healthcare challenges, global urbanization, human development, the role of political institutions, understanding the human mind, growing inequality, diversity issues, and changing social relationships.
In Europe and beyond, the FMG holds a leading position, thanks in part to its more than 1,300 staff members who contribute to education and research. Will you be one of them?
Read more about the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Important to know

Your application & contact

If you recognize yourself in this profile and are interested in the role, we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. You can apply via the red button until 1 June 2026. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates.

If you have any questions about this position you can contact dr. Rinaldo Kühne via [email protected]

 

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
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Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Important to know

Your application & contact

If you recognize yourself in this profile and are interested in the role, we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. You can apply via the red button until 1 June 2026. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates.

If you have any questions about this position you can contact dr. Rinaldo Kühne via [email protected]

 

Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

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