About this role
Strategic Research Advisor - 32 to 40 hours - €6287 - €8982 Would you like to join us in leading the way in the digitization of scientific research in the Netherlands? Can you ensure effective coordination with our strategic stakeholders? Are you committed to building a sustainable, publicly funded digital research infrastructure? And would you prefer to do this at an organization where your work contributes to society and where you can make the most of your networking skills? If so, we'd love to talk to you! Where you will work SURF is the collaborative organization for ICT in Dutch education and research. SURF works with educational and research institutions on ICT infrastructure and innovation to make the most of the opportunities offered by digitization. Together with these institutions, we ensure that the education and research community has access to the best and latest ICT infrastructure for cutting-edge research and talent development. The team you will join The Strategy, Futuring & Values team coordinates collaboration between SURF and its strategic partners on long-term strategic and governance issues, ensuring that policy and funding for the digital infrastructure for education and research are in order. The team identifies developments in education, research, and society that affect SURF and advises management on issues in a political, strategic, and/or governance context. What you will do As a Strategic Research Advisor, you will foster sustainable collaborative relationships with strategic partners in the research field. You will engage stakeholders to secure funding and other prerequisites for the sustainable accessibility of digital research infrastructure. In addition, you'll play a broader role within the Strategy, Futuring & Values team, addressing complex change and collaboration issues at the intersection of research, education, and ICT, while bringing together political and administrative stakeholders. Inter...