Research Assistant

Would you like to contribute to interdisciplinary research on policy aspects of personalised prevention and digitalization of health? And are you keen on working with legal and biomedical researchers? Law for Health and Life (LHL) at the University of Amsterdam (UvA), is looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated researcher with a completed Master’s degree to play a supporting role in our European Project in personalized prevention, to work on the final deliverables of this project.Working at the UvAJoin our team!Law for Health and Life is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to support ongoing research projects within the Digital Health research group. The successful candidate will work closely with research staff to contribute to data collection, analysis, literature review, and report preparation.A good salary Your salary will be determined on the basis of your experience and seniority, in accordance with the Labour agreement. Your grading and therefore the amounts mentioned are based on full employment of 38 hours per week. 232 vacation hours We also offer parental leave, partner leave and social engagement leave. Through the Employment Conditions Menu Card, there are opportunities for even more vacation hours.Financial arrangements On top of your salary, you receive holiday allowance (8%) and a year-end bonus (8.3%). You build up a good pension with ABP. And in addition, we offer many other allowances and schemes.Career development and room for growth The UvA encourages you to continue to professionalise through training courses and open UvA lectures.Family matters Relocating to the Netherlands with your family? Find out about daycare, schooling, health insurance or employment options and support for your partner or spouse. Including the IDCN-network which provides support for your spouse through various training sessions, social activities, and networking events.Key ResponsibilitiesAll about this vacancyAssist in the design and implementation of research studies.Conduct literature reviews and summarize findings.Collect, clean, and analyze quantitative and/or qualitative data.Prepare reports, presentations, and manuscripts for publication.Support administrative and logistical aspects of research projects.Collaborate effectively with team members and maintain clear documentation of all work.RequirementsMaster’s degree in relevant fields, e.g., Social Sciences, Law or Biomedical Sciences. Strong analytical and organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.Prior research experience is an asset.What We Offer YouAn engaging and supportive research environment with opportunities for professional growth and academic collaboration. The position is for 1.0 fte and for six months. The position as researcher will start on 1 January 2026 or if particular reasons justify it, as soon as possible thereafter. The gross full-time monthly salary will be in accordance with the salary scales for a junior researcher at Dutch universities, scale 10 (Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities) ranging from €3.546 to €5.538 gross per month (full-time equivalent). Secondary benefits at Dutch universities are attractive and include 8% holiday pay and an 8.3% end-of-year Bonus.Your place at the UvAWhere you will workThe Health Law section is part of the Public Law Department and provides education and research in the field of health law. Staff members of the section teach in the Master's programme in Health Law. The research conducted by the members of the section is housed at the LHL. Law for Health and Life strives to understand how legislation, regulations and policy influence health and how health, including environmental health and technological advances in the field of health, influences legislation and policy.About The Amsterdam Law SchoolCommitted, responsible and open-minded. This is how we at the Amsterdam Law School view the role of law in a constantly changing (international) society. With over 5,000 students and 600 staff, we are one of the larger law faculties in the Netherlands. We educate legal professionals who know how to apply the law effectively with the aim of actually contributing to solutions for society. We respond to social developments through innovative and pioneering research. In this way, we always keep in touch with society.Important to knowYour application & contactAre you enthusiastic about this opportunity and fit the profile? Please send us your application in one combined PDF-file containing:A letter of motivationA curriculum vitae, including relevant publicationsDo you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact Dr. Mahsa Shabani (m.shabani@uva.nl)Diversity, Equity & InclusionAs 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.