VU personal: develop, recognise and value
Long-term employment
Being physically and mentally fit is crucial to doing your job in a pleasant way. A good work-life balance counts a lot too. What is good for you, what ambitions do you pursue and how do you perform? Balancing this is a challenge. That is why the VU has an extensive range of support available for you. From sports to holidays or additional training.
Long-term employment
Being physically and mentally fit is crucial to doing your job in a pleasant way. A good work-life balance counts a lot too. What is good for you, what ambitions do you pursue and how do you perform? Balancing this is a challenge. That is why the VU has an extensive range of support available for you. From sports to holidays or additional training.
VU Fit at Work
Exercising gives energy. Through VU Fit at Work, you can exercise for free, as well as get movement and lifestyle advice.
Lifetime Development
At VU, you will develop yourself academic, social and personal. From career coaching to training courses to make a new career move. Or online training project management to improving your resilience.
Recognition and Rewards
Science is more than publishing. At VU, we recognise and reward teaching, research and impact (valorisation). This gives you space to do what you do best.
What is your talent? The VU encourages you to profile yourself in a career path that suits you. Are you developing into another position? Or would you like to broaden or deepen your knowledge within your current position? The VU creates opportunities for a wide range of career paths.
Tenure track
Want to start your academic career as a university lecturer after completing your PhD? The VU offers several tenure tracks. These tracks will help you start your academic career. In general, a tenure track lasts for five years, and within the track the following components are covered: research, teaching, academic service and valorisation.
Career guidance
Excellence in teaching and research depends on the drive and curiosity of the people we employ. That is why the VU invests in talent. Whether you are a scientist or a professional. If you work with us for two years, you can take advantage of career coaching. You can also participate in our mentoring programme.
Are you a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher? We offer career guidance. Coaching and workshops to help you think about where you want to go next.
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