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What does the WIQD Organizing Committee do?

The WIQD Organizing Committee organizes multiple events per year. Every last Thursday of the month a woman working in the field on quantum computing or technology shares an inspirational story with us during our Inspiring Talks from the WIQD World event. We believe story telling is a great source for inspiration to learn from each other’s experiences. These events also offer the opportunity to meet other women working in the same area. In addition, WIQD conferences are organized a few times per year to offer a platform to learn on the topic of women in quantum computing and quantum technologies during plenary sessions and workshops. This is the place to be to meet fellow WIQD community members.

The WIQD Organizing Committee aims to be a representation of a diverse group of women working in quantum computing. By joining the WIQD Organizing Committee you commit to be available for a few hours per month to join an enthusiastic committee on the organization of activities. Being a committee member means you are available for the monthly organizing committee meetings, and for WIQD events and conferences. You are enthusiastic about making WIQD a success, actively contribute to WIQD’s meetings, work in the field of quantum computing or technology yourself and/or have a genuine interest for women working in this field. Note that the Organizing Committee operates on a voluntary basis.

Open position(s)

Our network is growing, therefore the Organizing Committee needs some more hands! Currently, we are looking for a student-assistent. You can find all the information about the position in the text below.

Student Assistent Marketing & Communication for WIQD

16-hours per week, salary ranges between €2.402 to €2.611 gross per month

Starting date: as soon as possible, University of Amsterdam

For 6 months

What is WIQD?

WIQD (pronounced “wicked”) stands for Women in Quantum Development. By ‘women’ we refer to both women and other gender minorities, binary and non-binary. It is a professional network in the quantum sector in the Netherlands, including industry, academia and policy. WIQD aims to connect and retain women in the quantum sector in the Netherlands through support, networking, and community growth. To ultimately create an inclusive quantum sector in the Netherlands, where everyone feels that they belong.

We are looking for a student assistant Marketing & Communication that will work closely together with our Project Coordinator (Judith Kreukels) and Coordinator Communication & Impact (Yvonne Smit) on communication, marketing and project tasks. You will also take part in WIQD’s Organising Committee.

What does the WIQD organising committee do?

In order to achieve our mission, the WIQD committee, consisting of ten volunteers, organizes multiple events per year. Every last Thursday of the month a woman working in the field on quantum computing shares her inspirational story about how she got to the point in her career she is today. We believe story telling is a great source for inspiration to learn from each other’s experiences. These events also offer the opportunity to meet other women working in the same area. In addition, WIQD has 4 quarterly events per year, which are larger live events such are workshops, networking drinks, etc. And once a year the WIQD annual conference is organized, which is our main event and the place to meet fellow WIQD community members.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for a student assistant who already has some experience or extra affinity with social media and the development of communication tools such as (online) texts or images. You are preferably handy in designing reports and folders and images (experience with programs such as Canva is a pro) and are proactive with comparative written and oral communication skills. You can plan and carry out your own work but also work well together in a team. When it comes to communication and marketing tasks you will work in consultation with the WIQD Coordinator Communication & Impact. It’s an asset if you are interested in matters of social justice and topics such as diversity and inclusion.

Besides marketing & communication, you will assist the WIQD Project Leader with project-related tasks, such as reserving meetings rooms, checking newsletters and writing minutes, and taking part in the Organizing Committee meetings and events. In this role we expect you to work from the office (University of Amsterdam) to get acquainted with the job. Later on it’s possible to carry out your work from home as well. 

What do we have to offer?

• Salary ranges between €2.402 to €2.611 gross per month on the basis of a full working week of 38 hours and depends on your relevant experience on commencement of the employment contract. This sum does not include the 8% holiday allowance and the 8.3% year-end allowance. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU) is applicable.”
• The chance to contribute to the creation of an inclusive quantum community in the Netherlands;
• A challenging working environment with plenty of room for your own input and creativity when it comes to communication and marketing; 
• A job with a lot of independence and freedom;
• An enthusiastic and informal team that you will be part of;
• Personal development opportunities (for example leadership-, communication-, marketing trainings and D&I workshops);
• The possibility to work from the University of Amsterdam and from home.

Interested?

We would like to receive your motivation letter and CV via contact@wiqd.nl as soon as possible. Interviews will take place on a continuous basis. Starting date of the position is as soon as possible (the position is for 16 hours per week, with a duration of 6 months). If you would like to get to know us informally first, that is also possible. Then we will schedule an appointment for a cup of coffee or tea!

We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging without our organization. Inclusion and diversity are therefore fundamental to our culture and core values. WIQD envisions an inclusive quantum sector in the Netherlands, where everyone feels that they belong.

For questions and additional information, please e-mail Yvonne Smit, Coordinator Communication & Impact on yvonne@yvonne-smit.com. For questions about the procedure, please contact Judith Kreukels, contact@wiqd.nl