Please read all 4 PhD projects descriptions and feel free to apply to more than one position. 

This specific PhD position relates to:

Antisocial behavior and transitions
For the PhD project ‘antisocial behavior and transitions’ we are looking for an enthusiastic PhD student who is passionate about research. Are you that enthusiastic candidate and do you want to focus in the coming years on research into antisocial behavior and transitions, please write us your motivation let-ter as soon as possible?
The broad research question is why individuals commit criminal behavior or reoffend into criminal behavior. To answer this question, we investigate a variety of markers and predictors (e.g., emotions, cognitions, personality, psychopathology and behavior) of antisocial behavior, including the social networks and relations in which these individuals live(d). In addition to crime-related markers, we also look at protectors and strengths that can buffer antisocial behavior. The project is longitudinal in nature, uses a multi-method research design (surveys, cognitive tasks, lab-research and ESM) and investigates both long- and short-term changes. 

Department 
You will be employed in a highly dynamic, positive and talented department with outstanding academics in the fields of lifespan psychology, developmental psychopathology, forensic psychology, transitions, social relations, personality, personal growth and strengths, and (successful) aging. For the PhD project, you will be part of a group of academics with various expertise and you will be daily supervised by dedicated staff members. Team spirit and joint scientific efforts are essential in the department, in line with the vision of Tilburg University. 

Teaching
The PhD position also involves teaching commitments. Concretely, PhD-students are expected to teach 20% (full-time appointment), with the exception of the last year (10%). Teaching tasks concern, among other things, supervising students in writing bachelor's theses or supervising working groups.

• (Research) Master’s degree in social sciences or a comparable master’s degree
• Good knowledge of statistical research methods
• Proficiency in academic written and spoken English
• Being able to work independently as well as in a team 
• Proactive attitude
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to work with external stakeholders
• Inquisitive and willing to contribute positively to the atmosphere of the Department

The appointments are intended to lead to the completion of a PhD thesis. The PhD appointment begins with a period of 12 months. Continuation of the appointment with another 36 months will be based on performance evaluation. 

The gross salary is € 2.434 per month in the first year, rising to € 3.111 gross per month in the fourth year, based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week). 

The collective employment terms and conditions for Dutch universities will apply. Tilburg University is rated among the top of Dutch employers and has excellent terms of employment, such as a holiday allowance of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% (annually), an options model and reimbursement of moving expenses. Candidates from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a temporary tax-free allowance equal to 30% of their taxable salary. The university will apply for such an allowance on their behalf. The collective labor agreement of the Dutch Universities applies.

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