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Vacancy. Photography: Marieke Balk

Vacancy. Photography: Marieke Balk

Vacancy: Member of the Supervisory Board

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Vacancy

De Fryske Akademy is looking for a new member of the Supervisory Board. The candidate we are looking for has extensive experience in broad business operations, including finance, HR, ICT, AI and cyber security. Preferably, you have gained this experience in the business world. You understand the context in which the Fryske Akademy operates and the challenges facing this relatively small organisation.

As a person, you are connective, empathetic and analytical. You always maintain a helicopter view, see the big picture, but also have an eye for detail when necessary.

The recruitment and selection for this vacancy is being carried out by Talent Performance. The full vacancy text can be found on the Talent Performance website.

More information

For more information, please contact Laura Wilpstra or Annelize Wilpstra at Talent Performance: +31 (0) 50 409 27 20. 

About the Fryske Akademy

For over 85 years, the Fryske Akademy has been conducting scientific research on the Frisian language, multilingual society, and regional history of Friesland. Through its multidisciplinary research, the Fryske Akademy contributes innovative insights to international academic debates, strengthens the academic climate in Leeuwarden and Friesland, and generates inspiring fundamental and applied knowledge for and about Frisian society. 

The Mercator European Research Centre on Multilingualism and Language Learning has been part of the Fryske Akademy since 1987. Mercator conducts comparative and applied research across Europe on multilingual education, language policy, and language vitality, linking these topics to social issues in Friesland. In this way, the Fryske Akademy ensures high-quality research with societal impact, demonstrating a strong commitment to Frisia and its people. 

The Fryske Akademy is well embedded in the region and affiliated with the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW). 

 

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