Amsterdam Medical Student journal (AMSj) is the leading medical student journal in the Netherlands, publishing peer-reviewed articles and papers.
Are you a Dutch (bio)medical student with a strong interest in scientific research and do you want to develop your leadership and management capabilities? Shape the future of medical student research at AMSj.
AMSj provides students with a unique opportunity to engage in the world of scientific research. With a vibrant editorial team of 50+ members, we organize a variety of events throughout the year, such as journal clubs, “Help, How Do I Get into Residency?” sessions, our yearly “How to write your thesis” workshop, and the prestigious Nicolaes Tulp Symposium. Apply now to join our board in the capacity of one of the positions listed below, and make a lasting impact.
Send your CV (EN/NL) and motivational letter (EN) to: chair@amsj.nl
Deadline: 30th of March
Vice-Chair
Are you passionate about event coordination and fostering scientific engagement among your peers? Do you enjoy being actively involved in the inner workings of a team while helping to guide and support others? Join AMSj, the Amsterdam Medical Student Journal, and cultivate valuable leadership and event coordination experience, by applying for Vice Chair now. Prior board or committee experience is advantageous.
Responsibilities:
Assist in AMSj strategic planning
Event coordination for both readers and student reviewers
Attend monthly General Board meetings (2nd Tuesday of each month)
Collaborate closely with the Chair for seamless board coordination
Weekly commitment: approx. 5 hours, depending on event schedules
Secretary
The most important task of this position is running our website, as it will not only be used by readers and reviewers, but also for our new editorial process. We are transitioning into publishing using Open Journal Systems (OJS). Additionally, you will gain experience in a board environment and will work with fellow driven students who are passionate about promoting medical research. Experience with html or other website-design would be appreciated but is not required. Distribution is always done in collaboration with other board members, depending on their availability, and is a good way to connect and have fun together.
Responsibilities:
Running our website
Taking notes during meetings
Redirecting incoming e-mails to the right board member
Distribution AMSj on your doormat at AMC (approx. 4 hours each quarter)
Weekly time commitment: 3 hours
Public Relations
Amsj is seeking a PR to join our team and elevate our medical journal’s visibility. As a PR professional, you are in charge of the way AMSj is visible to the world. In this creative function, You will respond to and seek out fruitful PR partnerships for AMSj, create beautiful and cohesive Instagram posts, work together with our partners, promote the journal on all our social media platforms, and have the creative freedom to find even more ways to promote AMSj. In this position you will learn to create and uphold healthy partnerships with other organisations, practice your design skills, manage social media channels and uphold a cohesive brand.
Responsibilities:
Manage all social media channels
Post on instagram approximately twice a week
Promote the latest journal edition
Manage our relationship with our partners
Weekly time commitment: 4 hours
General Board Member AMC
Do you have a few hours every week to contribute to the board of a student organization, and do you study at the UvA? Apply now to join our team in the capacity of general board member AMC! Gain valuable management and leadership experience, and help grow enthusiasm for the medical sciences amongst your peers.This is a versatile position, in which there are plenty of opportunities for personal growth, and original initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Organize workshops, symposia, and journal clubs
Collaborate with VUmc colleague to organize the prestigious Nicolaes Tulp Symposium
Distribution of AMSj on your doormat
Serve as our primary AMC liaison
Weekly commitment: approx. 5 hours, depending on event schedules
Editorial Board
The Editorial Board is responsible for the content of the journal and consists of five core members: two Editor-in-Chiefs (AMC and VUMc), Content Editor, Native Editor and Creative Editor.
AMSj editorial board is looking for new Editorial Board members. If you are a Dutch (bio)medical student with an interest in scientific research and designing, keep reading!
Student Editor-in-Chief AMC/VUmc
We are now looking for two new Editor-in-Chiefs to join our team!
As Student Editor-in-Chief AMC/VUMc, you will be responsible for overseeing the editorial process and the quality of AMSj. You will:
Lead and collaborate with the General Board, Editorial Board and 50+ reviewers of diverse specialties
Oversee the peer-review process
Curate content and provide feedback for scientific rigor
Represent the journal
Collaborate with different societies and academic institutions
Attend monthly meetings with the General Board, and organize and lead quarterly Editorial Board meetings.
Please consider the following qualifications and experience for applicants:
Fluent in Dutch and English
Proven track record of research experience and/or publications in peer-reviewed journals (including accepted manuscripts)
Previous leadership experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Availability of approximately 6 hours per week (variable workload)
What we offer:
The opportunity for you to lead the only medical student journal in the Netherlands
Experience as an Editor-in-Chief
Collaboration with professors, PhD candidates, and AIOS, expanding your professional network
An intellectually stimulating environment
Creative Editor
Every edition it is the creative-editor’s job to merge together every contribution, albeit a column or a research article. And with it to form a coherent and readable journal that is pleasing to the eye and mind.
Skills required
– Experience working with Adobe InDesign
– Some basic knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
– And/or the ambition to learn to work with the programs
What to expect
– Every three months, with the release of a new edition, on average 2-hours of daily work for a week (also depending on capabilities)
– An InDesign format of the journal is available
– Training/help from the previous creative-editor for the first one or two editions, depending on experience
– An enthusiastic team with flexible working hours and an open ear for improvements and ideas!
If you have any questions or are interested in joining the editorial team, please apply by submitting your résumé (NL/EN) and motivational letter (EN) to chief-editor@amsj.nl.
Deadline: 30th of March
Staff Reviewers
We are currently looking for enthusiastic staff-reviewers for the fields:
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine – Rheumatology
Pathology
Surgery – Pediatrics
Surgery – Neuro
Interested? Send your CV( NL/EN) and motivational letter (EN) to chief-editor@amsj.nl
Student Reviewers
We are currently looking for enthusiastic student-riewers for the fields:
Pathology
General practice
Internal medicine – Nephrology
Internal Medicine – Endocrinology I
Ophthalmology
I (Subject 101 Physiology)
I (Subject 101 Physical Examination)
Interested? Send your CV( NL/EN) and motivational letter (EN) to chief-editor@amsj.nl