Director Nikhef (m/f/x)

14 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Nikhef

Research Field

Physics
Technology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

11 Apr 2024 - 21:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

38.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The position

The Nikhef director has the overall responsibility for the institute Nikhef and the partnership. The director operates on a daily basis with a leadership team that includes a scientific strategy manager, an institute manager and a head of human resources. The director reports directly to both the NWO-I Board and Nikhef Board. The Program leaders of the scientific groups of Nikhef, as well as the managers of the technical departments, directly report to the director.

Sailing on a strong scientific compass and building on the expertise of colleagues, the Nikhef director leads the development of the scientific mission and strategic objectives of the Institute. The director is responsible for shaping and leading the collaboration of parties involved in the partnership and gives direction to the joint agenda, resulting in a coherent, impactful and focused scientific research portfolio of the institute. At the same time, the director maintains relations with the international scientific collaborations in which Nikhef participates. These relations include organizations such as CERN and EGO and advisory bodies such as rECFA and ApPEC. Furthermore, the director is ultimately responsible for the operational management of the institute with its (approximately) 220 physicists, 80 engineers and technicians and 40 support staff. Additionally, the director is member of the team of fellow NWO-institute directors, with the goal of maintaining a fruitful connection between institutes and developing a common agenda for NWO-I.

Nikhef is a complex organization in which everything revolves around connection and cooperation between people. The director plays a defining role in this forcefield. The suitable candidate actively embraces and promotes a respectful, safe and inclusive work culture and sets an example in this regard.

Main task / Chief objective

The Director is integrally responsible for the Institute and the Partnership. The Director develops the scientific mission and strategic objectives of the Institute and Partnership, advises the Board about the mission and the strategy, represents the Institute externally. The direction team consists besides the director of the institute manager (responsible for operations), head of personnel and the scientific strategy manager. The Program leaders of the scientific groups of Nikhef, as well as the managers of the technical departments, are direct reports to the director. The Director is member of the Collegial Team of Directors of the NWO-I foundation.

Main components of the job:

General tasks

Is integrally responsible for the Institute and the Partnership.

Advises the Board about the scientific mission and strategy.

Represents the Institute and Partnership both at home and abroad, and effectively promotes the interests of the Partnership and Dutch science in the area Subatomic Physics.

Scientific tasks 

Develops the scientific mission and strategic objectives of the Partnership.

Consolidates the national research agenda in the field of Subatomic Physics.

Translates the scientific mission and strategy into relevant research lines and programmes with scientific and societal impact.

Has final responsibility for the research programmes that are carried out at the Partnership, and stimulates and promotes the scientific climate of the Institute.

Ensures participation in national and international collaborations in the field of Subatomic Physics research, and initiates and stimulates collaboration between the scientific community, technological institutes, and industry.

Stimulates, initiates and assesses research proposals by Institute employees, and prioritizes and generates own research themes where applicable also.

Grants approval for the scientific and technical publications of the Institute.

Ensures and stimulates knowledge development and knowledge utilization. 

Management of the Institute

Manages the organization.

Raises external funds to finance the Institute’s scientific research.

Ensures the effective and efficient operational management of the Institute.

Ensures an inspiring and stimulating (scientific) work environment.

Is responsible for the Institute’s staff and talent policies, as well as for the (scientific) education and guidance of trainee research assistants within the Institute.

Pursues an active and modern diversity and inclusion policy.

Maintains the relationship with the Scientific Advisory Council and actively requests advice from the Council.

Acts as administrator towards the works council of the Institute.

Provides substance to the policy of the Institutes Organization as a whole by participating in the Collegial Team of Directors.

Requirements
Specific Requirements

Job requirements

Is an internationally recognized scientist in the field of Subatomic Physics and has an exceptional track record.

Has knowledge of national and international developments in the field of scientific Subatomic Physics. 

Identifies important developments in good time and is capable of translating this knowledge into a (national) vision for the Institute.

Has an overview of Dutch and international scientific practice systems, and is familiar with the workings of political consultation structures.

Has experience with the integral leadership of a scientific/science-oriented organization.

Has experience and a proven track record within scientific collaborations.

Is groundbreaking, committed, reliable and connecting.

Additional Information
Benefits

Procedure and Offer

NWO-I strives for a diverse workforce: we want to develop talent and creativity by bringing together people from different backgrounds and cultures. We recruit and select based on competences and talents. Therefore, we encourage anyone who identifies with the vacancy, regardless of age, gender, origin, orientation or disability, to apply. Candidates considered for this position will be invited for a series of interviews with a selection committee. After these interviews, the selected candidate will be proposed to the NWO Board and the Nikhef Board. Advice on the appointment will also be sought from the Nikhef Works Council. Once the approval of these bodies has been obtained, the appointment will be effectuated.

The selected candidate will receive a five-year appointment at NWO-I. This appointment may be renewed once for an additional five years. The remuneration and secondary benefits are in accordance with the weight and responsibility associated with this position.

Selection process

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply via the application button above.

The deadline for applications is April 11th , 2024.

 

Additional comments

Procedure

Further information on this position can be obtained from prof.dr. Marcel Levi, (chair of the NWO board) [email protected] or drs. Arjen van Rijn (Nikhef institute manager) [email protected] . Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply via the application button.

The deadline for applications is April 11th , 2024.

Miscellaneous

The Director is appointed, suspended and dismissed by the NWO-I Board. Appointment will take place after the Board has consulted the Nikhef Board about the intended appointment. The Director is appointed for a five-year term, after which reappointment can take place once.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/339004/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Nikhef

Country

Netherlands

City

Amsterdam

Postal Code

1098 XG

Street

Science Park 105

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/339004/director-nikhef-mfx/apply/#apply

Contact

City

Amsterdam

Website

https://www.nikhef.nl/

Street

Science Park 105

Postal Code

1098 XG

STATUS: EXPIRED