Questions tagged [netherlands]
On standards or conventions specific to the higher education system in the Netherlands which differs in structure and style from the systems in other parts of the world.
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Why are most universities reluctant to offer open-ended contracts to research-funded-staff (such as postdocs)?
In some countries, labour law requires that if an individual has been employed on temporary contracts for a certain amount of time, the employer must offer them a permanent contract (or let them go). ...
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How should one deal with fellow students constantly asking for notes?
I'm an undergraduate student in the Netherlands, and as the title states, I'm encountering an annoying situation. How should one deal with the situation of constantly being asked for the notes of a ...
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In the Dutch salary system, how do the "steps" ("trede") work?
The salary system in Dutch academia is based on a number of "scales" (schaal), which are related to the different academic ranks. The salary in the same scale can vary considerably, depending on the "...
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Second PhD or postdoc and its effects on tenure track position
I am going to finish my PhD in the Netherlands within one year. Ideally I would like to get a postdoc here. However, due to competition or other factors I might not find a postdoc position. Then, ...
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What is the difference between the promoter and the advisor?
I am applying for a Ph.D. position at Netherlands and I see that there will be a promoter and an advisor. I have never seen such a title as "promoter". What is the difference between the two titles?