Working at VUB in IT

1 - Working at the VUB

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For almost 50 years, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has stood for freedom, equality and connectedness. These values are strongly present on our campuses, in our students as well as our staff. At the VUB, you’ll find a diverse collection of personalities: pure innovators and especially people who are 100% their authentic selves. With about 4.000 employees, we are the largest Flemish-speaking employer in Brussels, an international city with which we are all too happy to be connected, and around which our four campuses are located.

2 - Position Description

Interested in a job as a developer, or as a network engineer?

Are you all about storage and the cloud or information security?

Experience in project management or as a service desk employee?

Or are you looking for an internship?

You name it, we have it... at VUB, a lot is possible within IT.

We have several options (be sure to let us know what you are looking for during your application)

At VUB you will find yourself in this IT environment

Hybrid technology environment: at VUB, we work with cutting-edge technologies such as cloud solutions, local servers and self-designed applications. We are known as pioneers in technological innovation, providing an environment where you are constantly challenged and stimulated.

Knowledge transfer and training: at VUB, we believe in continuous growth and development. You will have the opportunity to expand and share your knowledge within a diverse and dynamic community of staff, faculty and students.

Contribution to human knowledge and societal progress: as an IT professional at VUB, you will contribute directly to cutting-edge research and innovative projects that have a positive impact on society and the world around us.

Flexibility, autonomy and great benefits: we offer a flexible working environment in which autonomy and personal growth are stimulated. In addition, you will enjoy attractive benefits and working conditions.

3 - Profile

Do you recognize yourself in this?

We are looking for candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent through experience.
Preferably you already have a number of years of experience in an IT position, but as a starter you can also apply spontaneously.
As an IT Professional at VUB, you are passionate about technology and have experience with or interest in various aspects of IT, such as software engineering, cloud systems, API management, data engineering...

You will be a team player with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

You are proactive, eager to learn and have a hands-on mentality, which allows you to respond quickly to changing needs and challenges.

You speak Dutch and English fluently and easily adapt your message depending on your target audience. For certain positions, an excellent knowledge of English is sufficient.

4 - Offer

Are you going to be our new colleague? You’ll be offered a permanent full-time contract at a salary linked to grades, depending on your competences and previous relevant work experience.

At the VUB, you’re guaranteed an open, involved and diverse workplace where you are offered opportunities to (further) build on your career. As well as this, you’ll enjoy various benefits:

• Full reimbursement for your home-work commute with public transport according to VUB-policy, or compensation if you come by bike;
• Cost-free hospitalisation and group insurance with guaranteed income;
• The space to form your job content and continuously learn via VUB LRN;
• Excellent facilities for sport and exercise;
• Ecocheques;
• Delicious meals at attractive prices in our campus restaurants;
• An open, family-friendly work environment where attention is paid to work-life balance, and exceptional holiday arrangements with 35 days of leave (based on a fulltime contract).  

5 - Interested?

Does an IT job at VUB appeal to you? 

Take a look at our vacancies on jobs.vub.be 

Is there not the ideal vacancy for you? Then leave us your details via the "apply now" button. Don't forget to indicate exactly what you are looking for. 

One of our recruiters will contact you afterwards. 

Do you have any questions about the selection procedure and/or the offer?  

Contact annelies.jongert@vub.be. 

VUB, where IT innovation and social impact come together

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Go to www.jobs.vub.be and find all there is to know about our campuses, benefits, strategic goals and your future colleagues.