Appointment procedure
The Personnel Shared Service Centre (PSSC) of Leiden University, answers all questions concerning contract (preparations),
salary, advance payment, employment statement, terms and conditions of employment. More information can be found
in the HR section of the Leiden University website:
https://www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/human-resources/new-staff?cf=science&cd=leiden-observatory
or contact the Personnel Shared Service Centre (PSSC): (071)5276200 or Pssc-servicepunt@bb.leidenuniv.nl

University (ULCN) account
You will automatically receive an ULCN university account during contract preparations. You need this account to log on to various systems, such as the HR portal and SAP Self Service. Please contact the ISSC helpdesk in case of problems: (071) 527 8888 or helpdesk@issc.leidenuniv.nl
More information can be found here:https://www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/ict/ulcn-account?cf=science&cd=leiden-observatory

Moving to the Netherlands – flight and hotel
International employees can ask support for arranging flights to the Netherlands and for booking hotel accommodation for max. 7 nights after arrival. Please contact the secretariat to make arrangements: secretaries@strw.leidenuniv.nl

Relocation expenses – for non-Dutch employees
Requests for relocation support should be sent to the institute manager gerstel@strw.leidenuniv.nl prior to moving to the Netherlands, and if relevant, be accompanied with quotations from 3 different shipping companies.

Immigration: visa, residence permit
During the contract preparations, the Service Centre International Staff will start up your immigration procedure - if needed - and will inform you of the procedures and steps that need to be taken. More information can be found in the section ‘Immigration and requirements’ on the Leiden University website: https://www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/human-resources/international-staff/immigration-and-formalities/immigration-and-formalities/science/leiden-observatory?cf=science&cd=leiden-observatory or you can contact the Service Centre International Staff (SCIS): (071) 527 7300 or scis@leidenuniv.nl

Housing - for non-Dutch personnel
If you need help with finding housing, you could apply for the waiting list of University managed accommodation within 3-6 months prior to arrival in the Netherlands or ask for help with finding private accommodation: Service Centre International Staff (SCIS): (071) 527 7300 or scis@leidenuniv.nl More information can be found on the SCIS website: https://www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/human-resources/international-staff/housing/university-accommodation/science/leiden-observatory?cf=science&cd=leiden-observatory Please note that housing agencies often require an employment statement (proof of income). Please contact the Personal Shared Service Centre: (071) 527 6200 or Pssc-servicepunt@bb.leidenuniv.nl

Health insurance
Basic Health insurance (“Basisverzekering”) is compulsory in the Netherlands. For more information, check the information in the HR pages of the University website: https://www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/human-resources/international-staff/insurances/health-insurance/science/leiden-observatory?cf=service-units&cd=administration-and-central-services or contact the Service Centre International Staff (SCIS): (071) 527 7300 or scis@leidenuniv.nl

PhD and Postdoc ambassadors
The Observatory has appointed PhD ambassadors, who help the newcomers to settle in. They will contact you before or immediately after your arrival in the Netherlands. PhD ambassadors: Sanjana Panchagnula panchagnula@strw.leidenuniv.nl and Dilovan Serindag serindag@strw.leidenuniv.nl Postdoc ambassadors: ambassadorsPD@srtw.leidenuniv.nl