Amsterdam Student Assistant - International Students

Why this job is perfect for a student living in Amsterdam
Are you looking for one of the best Amsterdam student jobs that fits into a busy study schedule and lets you build real technical skills? This Student‑assistant role at the Universiteit van Amsterdam (Faculty of Humanities) sits close to the city’s energy: a short bike ride from Centraal Station, near the Roeterseiland Campus and Science Park, and not far from Vondelpark and De Pijp for post-shift coffee. It’s ideal if you value flexible, part time work in Amsterdam that connects campus life with practical research experience.

The role
As a Student‑assistant on the NWO XS project ‘Beyond the real and the artificial’, you will support the creation of a virtual environment for Dutch L2 (second language) speaking practice. Daily tasks include:

• Assisting with programming and development of interactive virtual scenarios aimed at Dutch learners
• Testing and troubleshooting software components in collaboration with researchers and developers
• Documenting technical workflows and contributing to user-testing sessions
• Coordinating small tasks with the project team within the Faculty of Humanities

Minimum commitment: 10 hours per week; typical range 10–16 hrs/week. The role is research-oriented and a great fit for students studying computing, digital humanities, linguistics, or related fields who want hands-on experience.

International friendly — language expectations
UvA often attracts international students and the project environment is English-friendly, making it one of the attractive student jobs in Amsterdam for English speakers and jobs in Amsterdam for international students. However, please note that Dutch is required for this position due to the nature of the project (Dutch L2 practice) and collaboration with Dutch-speaking participants and supervisors.

Practicalities
Working arrangements are flexible to accommodate your study timetable — common for part time jobs Amsterdam english positions. Salary is not specified here; if you apply, details will be provided by the hiring team. The position is based within the UvA Faculty of Humanities, conveniently accessible from major Amsterdam hubs by bike or public transport.

Why apply?
This position gives you direct experience in research and software development for language learning, looks excellent on your CV, and keeps you connected to Amsterdam’s dynamic campus and cultural life.

Call to action
Interested? Please apply via the form below. Include your CV, a short cover letter noting your programming experience and Dutch language level, and your available hours per week.