The Section of Clinical and Child Studies invites applicants for the position of full professor in the area of the assessment and treatment of problems in development and parenting. The Section is looking for a professor who is alive to the practical application of knowledge and pays attention to the challenges posed by a metropolitan and multicultural environment. He or she is thoroughly familiar with children who for a variety of reasons (e.g., congenital or medical conditions, growing up in a malfunctioning family) behave suboptimally in the family or wider environment and require accommodations to reach their potential. The professor is expected to design, conduct, and supervise empirical research studies, to teach at all academic levels, to supervise PhD and graduate students, to apply for external research funding and to head a team of colleagues in the Section of Clinical Child and Family Studies.

• A PhD degree in a relevant area;
• A national and international network;
• A substantial list of publications in international peer-reviewed journals;
• Experience with the acquisition of external research funding;
• Experience with the supervision of PhD and graduate students;
• Experience in teaching at all levels;
• The ability to lead and inspire a group of colleagues.
• Mangerial experience and/or skills are a plus

The Erasmus University offers internationally oriented and varied work with attractive fringe benefits in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU). Remuneration will depend on the position, specific knowledge and experience and will be calculated on the basis of full-time salary ranging between EUR €5.582,- and €9.812,- gross per year (salary scale H2/H1, CAO NU ). Erasmus University Rotterdam offers attractive terms of employment, including a holiday allowance of 8%, a year-end payment of 8.3% and 41 annual leave days in case of a full work week. In addition, EUR takes part in the ABP pension scheme, and we also offer partially paid parental leave. For international spouses we have set up a dual career programme. Moreover, EUR staff members are allowed to make use of the EUR facilities, including the Erasmus sports centre and the University Library. We value diversity and believe that a diversity of talents contributes to our vision and strategy to excel as a university on research and education.

Erasmus University Rotterdam

The Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), named after Rotterdam-born humanist and theologian Erasmus, is a research university with a strong international orientation and a pronounced social focus, both in its education and research activities. On the lively, modern campus, more than 28.000 students and scholars of more than 100 nationalities are constantly encouraged to develop their talents and meet their ambition. Our more than 2700 scientists and employees work together with all our students to solve challenges faced by global society, drawing their inspiration from the consistently dynamic and cosmopolitan city of Rotterdam. The academic education offered at our faculties is intensive, engaging and strongly focused on practical application. We increasingly perform our research in multidisciplinary teams, which are closely interwoven with international networks. In terms of research impact and the quality of its degree programmes, EUR can compete with the foremost universities in Europe, which is reflected in its consistent top-100 position in most major university rankings. Erasmus University Rotterdam’s key values are daring, curiosity, social involvement, breaking new ground and striving for success www.eur.nl.

Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (ESSB)

The Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences is home to a vast diversity of scientific disciplines: public administration, pedagogical sciences, psychology and sociology. In addition, the Erasmus University College, IHS, and two research institutes RISBO and DRIFT are linked to the faculty. This also reflects in the content of the (international) bachelor's and master's programs and in research.  Our activities are always focused on people and society. At the ESSB fundamental, internationally oriented research is of paramount importance. In addition, social research for professionals, policy makers, and the society is part of our research activities. ESSB offers a stimulating research environment where major national and international research grants are received. Appealing guest researchers and ambitious PhD candidates come along to conduct their research. Our education is small-scale and works with innovative forms of education such as Problem-Based Learning (PBL). Both the Dutch and English programs are highly ranked by students and alumni. ESSB is home to over 4000 students and more than 400 staff-members. The different disciplines are supported by the Faculty Office (for more information, please visit www.eur.nl/essb).

Department of Psychology, Education & Child Studies (DPECS)

The Department of Psychology, Education & Child Studies provides education and research in the area of pedagogical and psychological sciences and is embedded within the Faculty of Social Science. The education is characterized by a successful and innovative didactical approach: problem-based learning in combination with extensive professional and academic skills training. Our bachelor and master tracks receive top rankings each year.

The Section of Clinical Child and Family Studies

The Section of Clinical Child and Family Studies forms part of DPECS and investigates the parenting and socialization of children, both with and without developmental problems. The research program focuses on developing children in their interaction with both the proximal (e.g., family, peers) and the distal (e.g., school, sports club) social environment with the explicit aim to improve their well-being and to facilitate their functioning in all developmental areas. Tot his purpose the members of the section conduct experimental and intervention studies but also make use of data collected in various longitudinal studies such as the Generation R (Next) Study.