We are looking for a team player, eager to collaborate with scientists and cultivate a dynamic community dedicated to advancing diagnostics and treatments for cancer patients.

This is a fixed-term position of 1 year.

About Oncode Institute

At Oncode Institute, we work to better understand cancer and to translate scientific discoveries into real benefits for patients. We bring together leading cancer researchers across the Netherlands and support a highly collaborative research community that connects fundamental science with clinical translation and with economic and societal impact.

Through excellent science, collaboration and valorisation, Oncode Institute helps accelerate the development of new ways to diagnose and treat cancer. Within Oncode, the Research & Community team helps strengthen this collaborative research environment through dedicated research funding calls, patient engagement, training activities and events for the broader oncology community.

Who are we looking for?

You have a great affinity with scientific research, combined with good organizational capabilities. You connect easily with others and navigate relationships thoughtfully, with strong cultural awareness.

What are your tasks and responsibilities

As Junior Programme Manager, you will support a range of activities that contribute to Oncode’s scientific mission and collaborative community. This is a broad role within the Research & Community team, with room to shape the exact portfolio based on your experience and interests, as well as the needs and priorities of the team. Your work may include:

• Organisation of scientific meetings, workshops and other community activities for researchers and partners;
• Project management of research consortia
• Monitor scientific progress 2/2
• Support scientific communication and dissemination
• Helping translate ideas into well-organised activities, partnerships and follow-up
  actions.

Qualifications / Skills

• A Master’s degree with a background in biomedical sciences or similar, a PhD is considered an asset;
• At least one year of experience in project management, science policy making or similar; and
• Fluency in English is required, fluency in Dutch is a plus 

Personal Skills

• Enthusiastic and engaging communicator with a natural ability to connect with others;
• Collaborative mindset, also capable to work independently;
• Creative, flexible, possesses problem-solving attitude; and• Team player

What will you get in return?

• Work in a supportive and dedicated team (Research & Community team);
• You will have the freedom to contribute your own ideas and organize activities with meaningful impact;
• You’ll have a close collaboration with the researchers in the Oncode community;
• 0,8 – 1 FTE, salary between €3.847,30 - €5.150,02 based on 1 FTE, plus 8% holiday pay; and
• Opportunity to work from home up to 50% of your time, to establish a good work/private life balance.
   

How to apply

For more information, please contact Ester Frische at [email protected], Head Research & Community. To apply, send your motivation letter and CV to Ester Frische at [email protected]. As applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. We encourage candidates with all cultural backgrounds and diverse identities to apply. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.