We are looking for an assistant professor who has experience with and interest in fundamental social psychological research. Our new colleague is expected to help us consolidate and expand our current research lines (see https://www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/research/wsp/research/applied-social-psychology).
Specifically, we are looking for a social psychologist who will conduct research that fits with one or more of the current research lines of our section (emotional processes in offline or online (social media) contexts, inclusion & inequality at the group and individual level, and health promotion & behavior change). Preferably, the candidate also contributes new methodological and statistical approaches.

The assistant professor will also be expected to contribute to the teaching of our section. We contribute to the bachelor programs of Psychology and of Global Studies, and the master programs Health and Social Psychology, and Human Decision Science.

• A PhD in psychology or a related discipline, with a focus on social psychology.
• An interest in developing an own innovative social psychological research agenda that is situated at the intersection of the current research lines of our section.
• Good communicative and networking skills reflecting the ability to engage and collaborate.
• Good conversational and writing language skills in English. Dutch language skills are helpful.
• A promising publication track record of fundamental research, and documented or ambitions to attract own funding.

The position is initially for 18 months. After 18 months and positive evaluation a permanent contract is possible.

Depending on experience and qualification, the maximum gross monthly salary is
€ 5,439 (on a full-time basis) in accordance with scale 11 of the Dutch university collective bargaining agreement. An 8% holiday and an 8.3% year-end allowance is also provided.

In addition to good primary employment conditions, UM also offers an attractive package of secondary employment conditions. You can think of: flexible working hours, 232 holiday hours per year with a full-time appointment (and the possibility to work 2 extra hours per week to have 96 extra holiday hours on an annual basis), a good pension scheme, possibility to work from home and collective labor agreement a la carte.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > About UM > Working at UM.

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 22,000 students and about 5,000 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience. 
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