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EDLAB is hiring a Student Assistant Education Innovation

EDLAB seeks a student assistant with a passion for education & innovation, Problem-Based Learning and an interest in and feel for AI and other emerging technologies. The ideal candidate responds quickly to requests and works in a proactive and organisational manner. 

You will work closely with the EDLAB education innovation team and support different projects we currently work on. 

Application

  • We look forward to receiving your application consisting of a motivation letter (max. 1 page) and a CV.  

  • In your motivation letter and/or CV, you are invited to showcase previous relevant work experience or work output by adding hyperlinks (if any). 

  • Please send your application until 24 September 2026 to Walter Jansen.
     

Key tasks:  

  • Support education innovation projects (e.g. AI & the Future of Learning, VR-enhanced learning, general educational tool & technology developments) 
  • Help organise teaching staff -and student events such as the UM Education Days and Student-Meets  
  • Collaborate with the EDLAB education innovation team, bring in a ‘student voice’ and connect to the UM student population 

Your profile

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English   
  • Interest and knowledge about the development of Large Language Models (LLMs) in education  
  • Experience in using LLMs and other AI fueled technologies for multimodal output (e.g. textual, design, audiovisual) 
  • Organisational skills  
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team  
  • Professional and responsible attitude  
     

What can we offer you?   

  • A dynamic work environment with enthusiastic education experts from a variety of backgrounds   
  • A variety of tasks and responsibilities that allow you to grow professionally and personally   
  • Office space at EDLAB and flexibility to work from home  

Conditions of employment  

  • Position: between 6-8 hours per week 
  • Temporary 1-year contract via InterUM with the possibility of extension  

About EDLAB

EDLAB is the Maastricht University Centre for Teaching & Learning, situated at the Tapijn barracks within the picturesque city park. EDLAB is an academic expertise centre and focuses on knowledge development, teaching staff support and bringing together the Maastricht University Teaching & Learning community to enhance educational practices and enrich the student learning experience. We drive professional development, foster innovation, facilitate knowledge exchange, and conduct education research to build a strong education community. For more information, visit our website.