Director Jessica Dempsey:Â
"ASTRON is not your ordinary institute. We're here to tackle the unsolvable and pioneer uncharted territories. Our biggest challenge is achieving equitable science and inclusion for all. With 75% of our management team now comprised of women, we're dedicated to bringing more women into science and technology. Join us to accelerate your career and help us build a safe, inclusive workspace."
Director Jessica Dempsey:Â
"My promise to you is that together, we'll shape a truly inclusive, safe workspace where every individual can accelerate their career and have an enriching experience. Beyond our Equitable Hiring Program, we're actively co-creating an inclusive workplace, recognizing that addressing imbalances in representation is a shared journey, where your voice matters deeply."
The choice to work at ASTRON was one I could make immediately. I wanted to enjoy working in a high tech environment, but also have the opportunity to keep developing myself. The beautiful surroundings in which ASTRON is located, the Dwingelderveld, made my decision very easy.
During my studies, I realised that I wanted to work in radio astronomy. In my second year, I decided to focus on radio astronomy. My professor pointed out to me that ASTRON built a new radio telescope in the middle of Europe.
After studying computer science I wanted to continue in the direction of my master: High Performance Computing. Besides, I wanted to get my doctorate, so I ended up at ASTRON. At ASTRON there was a nice position available within the Dome project.
ASTRON is an institute that is part of NWO-i, the Institutes Organisation that falls under the Dutch Research Council (NWO). NWO-i is an independent foundation belonging to NWO.
ASTRON’s terms of employment are regulated by the Collective Labour Agreement Research Institutes (CAO-OI) and in the NWO Implementing Regulations (IR). Several main points: