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Job Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences - Postdoctoral position 'Theory and history of psychology' (1,0 fte)

Postdoctoral position 'Theory and history of psychology' (1,0 fte)

Job description

The section Theory and History of Psychology (T&G) is part of the department of Psychology which belongs to the Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences. It currently consists of two professors, two assistant professors, and three PhD students and is directed by Professor Trudy Dehue. Applying instruments and concepts from the fields of History & Philosophy of Science and Science & Technology Studies, the T&G group focuses on three themes: social technology, memory and forgetting and neurobiological selves. More information about the program can be found on our website (see the url below). We offer a lively intellectual environment to carry out historical and theoretical research in these fields. Our group frequently meets for joint activities, regularly hosts international guests and enjoys frequent coverage in the media. We offer unique international networking opportunities, for instance through our participation in the European Neuroscience and Society Network (funded by the 7th Framework Program of the European Science Foundation) and the European Platform for Life Sciences, Mind Sciences, and the Humanities (funded by the Volkswagen Foundation).

Job description
The successful candidate will publish and lecture about topics related to one of the three themes mentioned above.

Requirements

This temporary position is open to candidates with a recent relevant PhD, combining, for instance, psychology with philosophy, sociology or anthropology. The ideal candidate has already published one or more articles in this interdisciplinary area.

The candidate should also have:
- affinity with Science & Technology Studies
- proficiency in English, both in speaking and writing
- excellent writing skills.

Conditions of employment

The University of Groningen offers a salary dependent on qualifications and work experience between minimum € 3,195 and maximum € 4,374 (scale 11) gross per month for a full-time position. The position is temporary for a period of 18 months.

We will invite selected candidates for job interviews in Groningen that take place in the week of September 13 (week 37). Travelling costs will be refunded.

To apply, please send:
- a letter of motivation, also describing your research plans
- a curriculum vitae
- a copy of your PhD thesis
- one or more articles you have published.

Organisation

Faculty of Behavioral and Social Sciences

City of Groningen
Groningen is the cultural and economic center of Northern Netherlands. In the Eurobarometer 2010 assigned by the European Commission, Groningen was among the top 3 of 75 European cities in the categories, among others, integration of foreigners, trust in people, safety, health care services, beauty of streets and buildings, outdoor recreation and sports facilities.

University of Groningen
Since its foundation in 1614, the University of Groningen has enjoyed an international reputation as a dynamic and innovative centre of higher education offering high-quality teaching and research. Balanced study and career paths in a wide variety of disciplines encourage the 27,000 students and researchers to develop their own individual talents. Belonging to the best research universities in Europe and joining forces with prestigious partner universities and networks, the University of Groningen is truly an international place of knowledge.

The university is an equal opportunities employer. Because women are still underrepresented in a number of fields, they are particularly encouraged to apply.

Additional information

Trudy Dehue, Chair
+31 50 3636366,
g.c.g.dehue@rug.nl
Theory & History of Psychology group
University of Groningen

 

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