Specialist scientific information Business and Economics

Are you interested in the latest developments in the (digital) scientific information world? Do you see it as a challenge to provide students, teachers and researchers with the best information resources and information skills? Would you like to develop further as a Scientific Information Specialist in the field of business administration and economics? Then read on quickly, because then this vacancy is definitely for you! 

Job Description

In this position you will be the liaison from the University Library (UB) to the School of Business and Economics (SBE) of Maastricht University (UM). You teach, in coordination with SBE, students in the field of (digital) information skills. You also have an important role in cooperating with SBE regarding the educational and research collection to be purchased. You are part of the SBE Library Committee and are responsible for the annual budget regarding services provided and desired collections. From your interest and experience you can collaborate on innovative projects such as digital & AI literacy in education and digital open educational reources.

You will be concerned with:

• inventory and analysis of users' wishes regarding the collections (incl. databases on financial and company data) and advising and facilitating the use of the collection (components); 
• developing and giving training courses, workshops and online modules in (digital) information skills for all levels (of bachelor and master students SBE);
• establishing and monitoring the financial budget related to the SBE teaching and research collection;
• developing modules and providing support for systematic literature reviews and supervising students/PhDs/researchers in conducting systematic literature reviews;
• building and maintaining a network, both within SBE, where you are a member of the library committee, and within UM and nationally and internationally;
• initiating, coordinating and contributing to innovation projects in line with needs within UM for new UB policies and services.

Requirements
We are looking for you if you want to contribute to the best service for our students, faculty and researchers. You are communicatively strong and customer-oriented. You work proactively and independently and can work well together in different teams. You are closely involved with the client and are organization-sensitive. Furthermore, you are analytical, results-oriented and can translate innovative ideas into practice.

Furthermore, you have:

• at least a completed master's degree in the business or economic field (PhD is a plus);
• experience in developing and delivering education, also in online learning environments and with e-learning modules (completed BKO qualification is an advantage);
• experience with the use of relevant bibliographies, databases (in the field of financial and company data) and search engines for the business or economics field;
• experience with or affinity for preparing financial budgets; 
• experience or affinity with conducting systematic reviews is an advantage;
• a very good command of Dutch and English (level C1).

What we offer
As Specialist scientific information Business and Economics at 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 11 according to UFO profile Specialist Wetenschappelijke Informatie, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €4537,00 and €6209,00 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 0,8 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.

Maastricht University
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.

Click here for more information about UM. 

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

We maintain close ties with the academic world and play a crucial role within this community, essential for students, educators, and researchers in the digital transition. 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? 

To find out more about the services and information we provide, watch the video or visit our website.

Curious?
Have you become interested in this great position but still have questions? Then feel free to contact Rina Vaatstra (department manager Education, Content & Support) via rina.vaatstra@maastrichtuniversity.nl or call +31 6 51 78 95 46 for more information.

Applying?

Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Scientific information specialist? Apply now, no later than 12 February for this position. The first interviews preferably take place on 20 February. The second interviews will preferably be held on 28 February. 

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

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.