BSN (social security) number & Dutch bank account
The Service Centre International Staff will make an appointment for you at your local town hall to register as a citizen and apply for a BSN number. You will need the BSN number to open a bank account in the Netherlands. For more information, check the information in the HR pages on the university website: https://www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/human-resources/international-staff/insurances/health-insurance/science/leiden-observatory?cf=science&cd=leiden-observatory
or contact the Service Centre International Staff (SCIS): ☎ 071-5277300 or scis@leidenuniv.nl

30% tax facility – for non-Dutch employees
Under certain conditions the first 30% of salary are tax free if you are an employee from abroad. For more information, check the information in the HR pages on the university website: https://www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/human-resources/conditions-of-employment-salary-and-allowance/salary/30-ruling/science/leiden-observatory?cf=science&cd=leiden-observatory The Service Centre International Staff (SCIS) is responsible for handling the application for the 30% facility: ☎ 071-5277300 or scis@leidenuniv.nl

Access to buildings, rooms, laboratories and parking areas with the Leiden University identity card (LU card)
A LU card is needed to enter the Oort and Huygens buildings after working hours (8am – 8pm) and to access a number of rooms, laboratories and the University parking areas. Every university employee will automatically get a LU card at the start of their appointment. You need to activate the LU card online, after which you can collect your physical LU card at the Science Faculty Service Desk in the Gorlaeus building: opening hours 9 am-3:30 pm.

If you need extended access to the Huygens or Oort building (weekdays until 11 pm, weekend from 8 am to 6 pm), you can obtain a request form at the Observatory secretariat in room Oort 465 after you have attended the safety instructions meeting, organized by the Faculty once a month (bring you LU card) - new employees and long term guests will automatically receive an invitation for this meeting.

If you need access to one to the Laboratories, your supervisor should contact the Institute Manager beforehand: operations@strw.leidenuniv.nl

If you need access to one of the faculty parking areas, please consult the faculty website: https://www.staff.universiteitleiden.nl/buildings-and-facilities/facilities/parking/parking-places

New laptop or desktop
Discuss this with your supervisor, and send an email with specifications and SAP number to Eric van der Kraan of the Observatory IT Office: evdkraan@strw.leidenuniv.nl

Coffee card
A personal card for the coffee machines in the Kaiser Lounge (room Oort 555) and on the 11th floor of the Huygens building can be obtained at the Observatory secretariat (room Oort 465); secretariat@strw.leidenuniv.nl.
- In case of loss or theft, please contact the secretariat immediately.
- At the end of your contract you need to return the card to the Observatory secretariat.

Introduction program / Safety training - Faculty of Science
Newcomers will automatically receive an invitation for the introduction program and safety training from the Science Faculty secretariat by email. This event is organized once per month for all new employees of the Science Faculty, please register with the faculty secretariat.
- Safety training is mandatory for acquiring extended access to Oort/Huygens buildings and access to laboratories.