Scientific Information Specialist (Bio)Medical Domain

Welcome to Maastricht University!

The world is changing fast, and we’re changing with it. At UM, you make the difference—whether you’re supporting students, collaborating with researchers, or helping shape everything that makes our (bio)-medical education and research possible.

Scientific Information Specialist – (Bio)Medical Domain

Our goal: Together, we ensure that students, lecturers, and researchers have access to the best scientific information and skills to advance education, research, and patient care.

Your colleagues: A motivated team within the University Library, working closely with FHML and MUMC to innovate and share knowledge.

As a Scientific Information Specialist, you play a key role in helping our academic community find, use, and manage scientific information effectively. You will be involved in:

• developing and delivering training courses, workshops and online modules in (digital) information skills in consultation with course and programme coordinators at FHML/MUMC;
• supervising students/PhDs/researchers in conducting systematic literature reviews;
• advising and analysing on the acquisition and termination of educational and research collections for FHML/MUMC, with a focus on Open Educational Resources;
• answering practical questions from users about the existing collection (including databases) and advising on the use of reference management tools;
• contributing to innovation projects in line with the needs of UM staff for new policies such as Digital & AI literacy, Open Science in Education en Open Educational Resources. 

What you bring

It’s not about ticking boxes, it’s about your mindset and expertise. Do you recognize yourself in this?

• Analytical and proactive: You translate ideas into practical solutions and keep an eye on what’s next.
• Collaborative and communicative: You connect easily with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Digitally skilled and eager to learn: You embrace new tools and trends in the information landscape.
• Education: A completed master’s degree, preferably in the (bio)medical field.
• Experience: You bring up to two years of relevant experience and are eager to grow further in this role. And you have experience in developing and delivering education, ideally in digital and information skills.
• Research: Familiarity with literature research and relevant databases.
• Languages: You have an excellent command of both Dutch and English (C1 level).

What we offer

At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer:

• A one-year contract (0.8–1.0 FTE) with the prospect of a permanent position.
• A salary between €3546,- and €5538,- gross per month (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week), plus 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus.
• 29 vacation days (full-time), four additional days off, and the option to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours.
• Flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a home office allowance.
• Freedom and space to shape your work and develop your ideas.
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with.
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to university sports facilities.
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe.

About the University Library

The University Library provides students, teachers, and researchers with access to a wide range of academic information to support education and research. In doing so, we help them achieve their academic goals and actively respond to digital transitions. This enables us to continue developing as the ‘academic library of the future’. As a driving force behind Open Science, we actively contribute to making academic information open and transparent. Our professionals are given ample opportunity to demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit and grow along with us.

Our professionals are given every opportunity to demonstrate their entrepreneurial spirit and to grow alongside us. We work from our ‘UM Library DNA’: our shared foundation for development and collaboration. The UM Library DNA guides the way we learn, innovate, collaborate and communicate. Our four pillars form the foundation of who we are and how we engage with one another and with our partners. Together, we are building an innovative, open and future-oriented library, with care for everyone’s well-being. Would you like to learn more about the University Library? Watch our video.

About Maastricht University

At UM, we work together to find answers that move the world forward. With 23,000 students and 5,000 staff across six faculties and more than 70 research institutes, we offer space to push boundaries and discover new opportunities—for yourself and for the world around you. Real answers, we find together.

Curious?

Want to know more about this position? Contact Rina Vaatstra (Department Manager Education, Content & Support) at rina.vaatstra@maastrichtuniversity.nl or call +31 6 51 78 95 46.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application by 7 december. First interviews will take place on 12 December, second interviews on 17 December.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

Maastricht University is committed to diversity and inclusion. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen research and education. We encourage you to apply and bring your unique contribution.