Communication Student Assistant

Are you a storyteller who is looking for a challenge

Join Us!

The Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence (ICAI) is looking for an innovative Communication Student Assistant to help us showcase our research labs community and impact. This job is ideal for someone who is a storyteller that can turn complex research into compelling narratives. If you have a passion for communication and content creation we are looking for a creative mind who thrives on crafting high-quality stories articles and visuals that bring our mission and goal to life across all of our digital platforms.

This is what you will do

In this role you will act as a creative bridge between complex AI research and the public. You are expected to translate technical lab outcomes into impact-driven human-centric narratives that showcase real-world value. You will use your creativity to design visuals and manage our social media presence ensuring our community stays engaged and informed.

Tasks and responsibilities:

• Content & Storytelling - Draft initial versions of articles event wrap-ups and assist in gathering data from research labs to help create impact stories that explain complex topics in simple terms.
• Social Media - Design and create visuals schedule posts according to the content calendar; monitor engagement and compile monthly reports.
• Newsletter Coordination - Collect content blocks assist with template formatting and perform final link checks and test-sends before distribution.
• Website Maintenance - Update existing pages upload approved news articles/ event agenda overviews.
• Technical & SEO Support - Conduct website health checks for broken links implement minor design tweaks (buttons/forms) and apply basic SEO checklists.
• Event & Community Logistics - Provide on-site and offline support (registration badges speakers and attendees communication) and assist with community contact lists and promotional materials.

What we ask of you

We are looking for a student who proactively takes ownership of their creative tasks and remains organized when coordinating with research labs or assisting at events. You keep your cool when it gets busy and maintain a sharp eye for detail when performing technical website updates or final newsletter checks.

You also are:

• Currently enrolled in a Masters Degree in a relevant field (e.g. Communications Marketing Media).
• Experienced in communication and content creation.
• Experienced in graphic design tools (e.g. Photoshop Premier Pro Illustrator Canva etc.).
• A team player and able to support events and community activities.
• Solution-oriented with an excellent command of English (oral and writing).

This is what we offer you

We offer a temporary employment contract for max 16 hours per week for a period of 12months. If proven suitable an extension is possible. The preferred starting date is as soon as possible.

The gross monthly salary based on 38 hours per week and dependent on how far advanced you are in your study ranges between 3084 to 3141 (scale SA). This does not include 8% holiday allowance and 83% year-end allowance. The UFO profile Student Assistant is applicable. A favourable tax agreement the 30% ruling may apply to non-Dutch applicants. The Collective Labour Agreement of Universities of the Netherlands is applicable.

Curious about our extensive secondary benefits package You can read more about it here.

You will work in this team

We are a small team of 7 members working daily to support and coordinate activities within ICAI the Innovation Center for Artificial Intelligence which brings together knowledge institutes industry and governmental and societal partners in the Netherlands to develop talent and technology in the area of artificial intelligence. You will have a lot of responsibility within the team and the opportunity to contribute directly to impactful projects in a dynamic environment

If you feel the profile fits you and you are interested in the job we look forward to receiving your application. You can apply online via the red button. We accept applications until and including05 June 2026.

Applications should include the following information (all files besides your cv should be submitted inone single pdf file):

• a detailed CV including the months (not just years) when referring to your education and work experience;
• a letter of motivation;

Due to Dutch legislation the UvA is for non-scientific positions obliged to recruit within the EU. If you are not a EU-citizen (including Norway and Switzerland) please do not apply for this vacancy.

Only complete applications received within the response period via the link below will be considered.

If you have any questions or do you require additional information Please contact:

• Sophie Moll-Aerts