AcademicTransfer: how to find a new job in academia

Although AcademicTransfer focuses on providing access to jobs in the Netherlands, the website is published in several languages. All job openings that specifically solicit foreign applicants are also offered in English.

Using AcademicTransfer

Job-seekers can use AcademicTransfer completely free of charge. A job search field is placed prominently at the top of the home page, followed by the latest ten jobs posted on the site. Notable or unusual job openings are featured in text boxes, with a short summary of the position.

Start your search by browsing the ‘All jobs’ section, entering a search string, or looking at an organization listed in the ‘Employers’ section, or refine your search results by adding extra criteria in an advanced search, such as academic field, salary or occupation. Once your search results have been tailored to your preferences, you can set up an RSS feed or email alert for new additions that meet those parameters. If new job openings are added that match your criteria, you will automatically receive an email to let you know.

Applying for a job

You are always free to apply for a job that interests you, even if you are not a registered user. However, once you reach this point, it may be advisable to join the site, since AcademicTransfer supports job applications by providing a user profile. Registered users can create a CV in their profile; you can choose to allow potential employers to access your CV, or send it along with a job application. When applying for a job, you can also add up to five additional documents. In addition, you can use the ‘Match’ button to ask the system to display suitable job openings based on your CV.

Employers

Most employers have provided a number of pages with additional information, which can be accessed by clicking on the logo shown beside a job opening, or via the ‘Employers’ section in the main menu. The information provided by employers may include application procedures, tenure tracks, PhD programmes, application FAQs and contact details.

External links

AcademicTransfer also offers a number of external links to sites that provide specific information. These links are moderated by a webmaster, who checks relevance and reliability, and they provide a short overview of what you can expect. The external links are categorized to facilitate quick access to more information on topics relevant to an academic career. This could include expat information, career counselling, post-doc programmes and sites listing job openings in the Netherlands and abroad.

Coming to the Netherlands

The English section of the AcademicTransfer site provides many links to information that will be specifically interesting to people from other countries who are considering coming to the Netherlands. This section includes information on visas, housing, cultural tips, taxation, social security and insurance. The information in this section is provided in part by Euraxess.nl, AcademicTransfer’s European partner in the Netherlands.

Truly international

If you would like to expand your horizon beyond the Netherlands, AcademicTransfer can help you make it happen. In 2008, AcademicTransfer acquired Career.edu, a job board for the academic and research community. Originally American, Career.edu now operates in 38 countries. AcademicTransfer is also the preferred supplier of Dutch job openings for Euraxess, a European initiative. The European Euraxess site offers an overview of all the research jobs in Europe.

iPhone

Last but not least, if you want to know about new job openings as soon as they become available, you can install the AcademicTransfer iPhone app, which shows all the Dutch and English job openings from AcademicTransfer and from Career.edu in a convenient overview. 
The iPhone app is available as a free download in the iTunes Store (keyword: AcademicTransfer) or via the link on the home page of the AcademicTransfer website.

Submitting a new job opening

If you have a job opening in your organization that you would like to announce to visitors to the AcademicTransfer site or to Career.edu, please feel free to contact us at sales@academictransfer.nl or 0880-282800 (local calling charge in the Netherlands).