Medical Psychology
The successful candidate is engaged in research and education in the area of Medical Psychology and has expertise in research on the interaction between psychological factors, as related to acute and chronic diseases and clinical outcomes. A proven track record in research in clinical settings is essential, combined with a focus on biological mechanisms and/or intervention strategies in patients with medical disorders. The candidate should have substantial experience in linking behavioral and social science to health outcomes. Practical experience in medical and/or primary care settings would be an advantage. As to teaching, the candidate is expected to become the standard bearer of the unique selective two-year master program in Medical Psychology and to actively teach in this and other educational programs.

The position will be embedded in the Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology and the Center of Research on Psychological and Somatic Disorders (CoRPS). The department of Medical and Clinical Psychology’s overarching goal is to enhance the quality of life in patients with psychological and/or somatic conditions. The candidate’s expertise in medical psychology will help to further integrate the research and teaching of Medical Psychology and Clinical Psychology within the department and the research institute CoRPS, and will play a substantial role in the domain of “Health and Wellbeing”, which is one of the strategic themes of Tilburg University. Candidates should have the ability to manage collaborative research and teaching projects, enriched by inter- and multidisciplinary collaboration. The candidate is expected to take the responsibility of active leadership positions in the Department and the University.

Qualifications
Candidates for the position must have the following qualifications:

• a PhD or equivalent degree in the field of psychology, health science, or (behavioral) medicine;
• evidence of sustained research achievement, reflected in (top-tier) peer-reviewed publications;
• demonstrated ability to obtain and manage research grants, i.e., having successfully acquired substantial funding (e.g., >200k euro) for at least 3 research projects;
• experience or willingness to participate in national and international research consortia;
• a solid background in current methodological and statistical techniques relevant to medical psychology and related disciplines;
• recognition by peers in the form of citations, editorships, keynotes, awards, and other distinctions;
• genuine interest and preferably experience in performing in an interdisciplinary research environment;
• an experienced track record within a medical environment or primary care setting;
• the ability to collaborate with community and societal partners;
• excellence in teaching students, a strong and demonstrable commitment to the organization and delivery of teaching, and a University Teaching Qualification or being prepared to meet the requirements;
• experience in assisting and supervising PhD students, with at least 5 successfully completed PhD projects;
• strong -command of English (minimal C2 level);
• preferable evidence of having successfully held a position of academic leadership.

A gross annual salary commensurate with experience and in accordance with Dutch national standards for the level of full professorship (Professor 2; “Hoogleraar 2”);
The university offers attractive fringe benefits, such as an options model for terms and conditions of employment, assistance in finding suitable accommodation, compensation for parental leave, sports facilities etc. Tilburg University offers competitive European salaries, a salary in line with the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) Dutch Universities. Employees from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. Tilburg University is an equal opportunity employer.

Tilburg University

Tilburg University is a modern university, specialized in social sciences and humanities and is internationally known for its high standards in education and scientific research as well as its good facilities. The Tilburg University campus offers both quietness and connectivity as it is located in a wooded park, ten minutes away from the city center, main highways, and railways. It is a mid-sized city of 200,000 inhabitants in the South of the Netherlands, in proximity to cities like Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, and London, and Tilburg is thus located at the very heart of Europe.
Tilburg University is committed to diversity as a self-evident value within its organization. Diversity, inclusion, and equality are important key priorities of the university’s HR policy. 

Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (TSB) is a modern, specialized university. The teaching and research of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are organized around the themes of Adaptive societies, organizations, and workers, Healthy life span, Personalized prevention and care. The School's inspiring working environment challenges its workers to realize their ambitions; involvement and cooperation are essential to achieve this.

Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences