Join the Board of the Dutch Society for Immunology (DSI, NVvI)

Are you a Laboratory Specialist in Medical Immunology (Medisch Immunoloog) with the ambition to strengthen the connection between clinical, diagnostic, and research immunology in the Netherlands? The Board of the Dutch Society for Immunology (NVVI) is looking for a new member.

Our mission is to stimulate excellent immunological research and its application in clinical practice and laboratory diagnostics, and to promote the dissemination of knowledge about the immune system in health and disease. The society serves as an accessible platform for sharing information relevant to the field, fostering technological innovation, and supporting education and career development. In addition, the society promotes the interests of its members in the field of national and international science policy.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Medisch Immunoloog who can serve as a link between the NVVI and the Dutch Society for Medical Immunology (CMI).

The ideal candidate:

• Is a member of the NVVI and has been involved NVVI activities (e.g. committees, symposia, or international partner meetings);
• Has experience in laboratory diagnostics and clinical immunology;
• Has a good overview of immunological research in the Netherlands and the translation between bench and bedside;
• Is interested in policy and innovation in medical immunology and wants to contribute to national coordination and visibility of the field;
• Has strong communication skills and enjoys connecting clinicians, laboratory specialists, and researchers.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the integration of Medical immunology within the NVVI, to promote innovation in diagnostics, and to strengthen collaboration across the immunological community.

Eligibility

Applicants should be affiliated with a Dutch University Medical Center or diagnostic institute, and certified as a Laboratory Specialist in Medical Immunology in the CMI and member of the NVvI.

How to apply

To express your interest, send a brief motivation letter (max. half a page) and your CV (up to 2 pages) to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You can apply until Friday 16 November 2025

Join the Board of the young Dutch Society for Immunology (yNVvI)

Are you a driven early career immunologist (<10 years after obtaining PhD) with the ambition to promote the interests of young NVvI members at the national and international level? The Board of the young Dutch Society for Immunology (yNVvI) is looking for two new members.

Our mission is to bring together all young immunologists in the Netherlands and strengthen their research culture and science. In practice, this means that the yNVVI board members are representing all young immunologists in the Netherlands within the general board and program committees of the NVvI as well as in international immunological societies (EFIS & IUIS), and wherever we see opportunities for young immunologists. Moreover, we organise networking and career events at the NVvI Annual and Spring meetings to connect young immunologists in the Netherlands to each other and people in different career stages or trajectories.

Who are we looking for?

Candidates who obtained their PhD in the past 7 years (or are about to obtain their PhD) in a topic related to immunology. We are committed to diversity within the board, promoting representation of various university centers and regions within the Netherlands. Board members will be appointed for a 3-year term.

Eligibility

Applicants should be affiliated with a Dutch University or Institute, and work in the field of Immunology.

How to apply?

To express you interest, send your brief motivation letter (half a page) and your CV (up to 2 pages) to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

We are looking forward to welcome you on the yNVVI board and make a difference for early career immunologists!

You can apply until Friday 16 November 2025