Dear Ms. Erika Timmerman,

Ref nr: 2016-06-012

Referring to your vacancy on the website of Astron, I like to apply for the position of Software Engineer at Astron. Especially the technical side and being able to make a contribution to science and astronomy appeal to me. I have many years of experience in IT support and programming. My expertise covers hardware, software, Windows, Linux, Mac OS, networking and security. In addition I take a keen interest in any new developments, including IoT’s, smartphones and tablets.

Since 2009 I’m working for Shoklo Malaria Research Unit (SMRU) at Mae Sot in Thailand, as an IT Specialist at the IT department. I have the responsibility of IT support, training of junior members and ongoing development of a web application for patient data entry. The expertise and qualities I could bring to this post consist of a professional attitude, good organisational skills, commitment to delivering high standards, with the initiative to act upon problems and new developments.

At the moment I’m looking for a new job, preferably in a non-commercial setting. Astron seems like a perfect choice. If possible I would like to elaborate more on my application during an interview.

Yours faithfully,

Douwe Kiestra