The EWUU Alliance

EWUU Institute for a circular society (http://circularsociety.ewuu.nl) plays a pivotal role within the EWUU alliance, which harnesses the collective expertise of four prestigious Dutch institutions: Eindhoven University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Utrecht University, and the UMC Utrecht. This collaboration stands out for its innovative approach to transdisciplinary knowledge generation with societal impact.

EWUU Institute for a Circular Society

Aims to accelerate the transition toward a circular society. Through research fostering innovations in circularity, interdisciplinary education, and impactful partnerships, we empower students, professionals, enterprises and governments across diverse sectors to propel this transformation forward.

Research Office

If a candidate is selected who already works at one of the four partner institutions, she/he/they will remain employed by that partner. In other cases, UMC Utrecht will be your new employer, and the person will be formally positioned at the Research Office that is part of the Directorate Strategy & Policy of the University Medical Center Utrecht. Practically, you will be a newly employed EWUU-i4CS team member and collaborate with about 10 i4CS colleagues as described earlier.

If you have any questions regarding your employment with UMC Utrecht, please contact Harry Pijl, [email protected], 06-10548623. 
 
 
 

We are looking for a candidate that meets at least a set of the following characteristics:

• Is passionate about taking part in the transition towards a healthy, just and circular society;

• Having a background in and built expertise and network in a relevant field (e.g. circular materials, sustainable healthcare, sustainable transition processes).

• Has experience in setting up (strategic) partnerships and working at or with (societal) parties such as Industry, SME, start-up or other companies, applied research organisations (TTI), Healthcare organisations including hospitals, or governmental organisations (municipalities, provinces, national government).

• Is client oriented, i.e. able to convince stakeholders to contribute content-wise and financially to the EWUU i4CS program.

• Has the ability to connect societal stakeholders and researchers and support them in developing a constructive and fruitful collaboration.

• Has excellent organizational, networking, communication, negotiation and entrepreneurial skills.

• Has good interpersonal skills, as a team player, and as a professional in building, and maintaining relationships in complex multistakeholder consortia settings.

• Has a track record in managing inter- and transdisciplinary projects and programs,

• Is able to oversee and coordinate multiple projects with high complexity.

• Is interested in or familiar with the national and European funding landscape and can match opportunities to stakeholder needs, translate these to relevant research questions, and bridge these to academic partners in consortia.

• Is interested or experienced in attracting innovative research projects and funding in national or international consortia.

• A salary between € 6.052 and € 7.684 gross per month (salary scale 12), based on full-time employment (36 hours). 
• This is a fixed-term contract ending on 31 December 2027.
• Year-end bonus of 8.3% and holiday allowance of 8%. 
• Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 70% of the monthly contribution. 
• 100% public transport reimbursement. Are you coming on foot, by bike or by car? You will then receive a reimbursement of € 0.18 per km (by car up to a max. of 40 km one way). 
• Possibilities to develop yourself personally and professionally. 
• The option to select additional employment benefits in exchange for gross salary, such as purchasing a bicycle and memberships.