Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Tilburg University is a modern, specialized university. The teaching and research of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are organized around the motto of "Understanding Society". The faculty’s inspiring working environment challenges its workers to realize their ambitions; involvement and cooperation are essential to achieve this.
Department of Developmental Psychology
The Department of Developmental Psychology at Tilburg University is an internationally diverse group of researchers who collaborate within the framework of the research program "Development of Individual Differences: Bio-Psycho-Social Perspectives". The department offers a stimulating and supporting work atmosphere in which scientists are encouraged to move beyond existing paradigms. The department is contributing to education programs at the BA (developmental and lifespan psychology, forensic psychology) and MA levels (child psychology, forensic psychology, and the international Research Master program Individual Differences and Assessment). In terms of research, it is integrated in a faculty-wide program focusing on Health and Well-Being.
The department is looking for:
1 Assistant Professor Developmental Psychology
tenure track (1,0 fte), tenure decision after 5 years
The starting date of the position is negotiable.
Job description
Tasks are coordinated with the head of department, and typically include:
Research
· Overall research time ca. 50%
· Contribute high quality papers as first or senior author
· Establish an innovative and independent line of research
· Write personal career grant proposals
(e.g., NWO Veni/Vidi, ERC Starter/Consolidator grant)
Teaching
· Overall teaching load ca. 50%
· Give challenging and engaging lectures in the area of individual differences
(e.g., BA course Personality Psychology, Research Master course Theoretical Models of Individual Differences)
· Assume mentorship of BA, MA and PhD students by supervising theses and (academic) internships
· Both English and Dutch language courses are available
Other
· Academic citizenship (e.g., helping department members with projects and proposals, commission memberships etc.)
· Coordinating role in the Research Master
Job requirements and qualifications
· Good CV to apply for personal grants
o Consistent record of high impact publications as first or senior author
o Competitive citation record
o Recent PhD completion (for other criteria, see grant websites)
· Thematic fit related to the department's research program entitled Individual Differences: Bio-Psycho-Social Perspectives. For this position, we prefer a candidate with a track record in individual differences research. This research can be focused on personality traits but also on trait-like differences in motivation, temperament, emotions, narratives, self-views, etc. Ideally, we aim to study longer-term longitudinal development and/or micro-longitudinal development using experience sampling methodology, so relevant experience is a plus. It is also a bonus if the research fits the faculty topic of Health and Well-Being.
· Teaching skills
o Teaching certification or willingness to obtain one.
o Excellent Dutch and/or English language skills.
Terms of employment
Tilburg University is among the top of the Dutch employers and has an excellent policy concerning terms of employment. The starting salary for the position of an assistant professor on a full-time basis ranges between € 3400,- and € 4654,- gross per month. Foreigners (and long-term Dutch expats) can apply for tax-free allowance of 30% of their taxable salary for a maximum duration of 8 years (this increases net salary by ca. 15%).
Applications and information concerning the vacancy
Additional information about Tilburg University and the Department of Developmental Psychology can be retrieved from http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/about-tilburg-university/schools/socialsciences/departments/developmental-psychology. Specific information about the vacancies can be obtained from Prof. dr. Jaap Denissen .
Applications, including a curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation, two recent (forthcoming) publications, teaching evaluations (if available), and a recent Thomson Reuters Researcher ID profile should be sent before January 8 (23:59 CET), 2017, to drs. Hans-Georg van Liempd, Managing Director Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Tilburg University (only by using the link below). Meetings with applicants will be scheduled in the second half of January and the first half of February (using videoconferencing is a possibility for foreign candidates if necessary).