The Department of Communication and Cognition in the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Professor, with expertise on Language Variation, Literacy and/or Inclusion in the Digital Society

The successful candidate is expected to initiate and conduct research in the Tilburg Center for Cognition and Communication (TiCC). Researchers in TiCC explore cognitive and social aspects of human communication through a multidisciplinary approach, combining careful experimentation with survey methods, interviews, corpus analyses and computational modelling. We value methodological innovation and focus on and aim to further develop our research on themes such as ethics and responsible human-centered AI design, inclusion, language, and well-being in a changing (digital) society, climate and health communication, non-verbal and verbal communication in innovative contexts, social responsibility and effective communication design, and communication, resilience and empowerment. The candidate is expected to develop new lines of research fitting within this research program, with a specific focus on the cognitive aspects or social consequences of linguistic diversity, or on processes of inclusion or exclusion in the digital society.

The successful candidate will also contribute to one of the leading programs in the Netherlands in Communication and Information Sciences (CIS), consisting of three tracks: Business Communication and Digital Media (BDM), Communication and Cognition (CC), and New Media Design (NMD). The candidate may contribute to all of the tracks in CIS, and will also supervise bachelor and master theses. 

As a successful candidate, you have:

• a PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., linguistics or social sciences);
• published in international journals or proceedings;
• excellent methodological and data analytical skills (quantitative and/or qualitative);
• the intention and ability to write research grants;
• a professional attitude with a strong commitment to integrity and (research) ethics;
• the basic qualification at Dutch universities in higher education (Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs; BKO) certificate, or a willingness to acquire such;
• a capacity to teach in English and Dutch, or a willingness to learn Dutch within three years.

You also show personal leadership, possess a good level of self-knowledge, and are able to critically reflect on the (societal) implications of your research. In addition, you enjoy sharing knowledge and experiences, and are motivated to contribute to an open and inclusive work environment with a strong focus on team science. 

Fixed-term contract: 12 or 18 months with intention of a permanent position.

We offer a full-time Assistant Professor position. Upon a positive evaluation, successful candidates receive a permanent contract after 12 months (for internal candidates) or 18 months (for external candidates). Successful candidates must remain at least 80% of their working days in the Netherlands (as a requirement of tax and social security laws). The salary amounts to a minimum of € 3974,- and a maximum of € 5439,- gross per month for full-time employment, based on the UFO-profile of Assistant Professor 2 and salary scale 11 of the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. 

Tilburg University offers excellent employment conditions with attention to flexibility and (personal) development and attractive fringe benefits. You are entitled to a vacation allowance of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3% of your gross annual income. If you work 40 hours per week, you will receive 41 paid days of leave per year. All employees of the university are covered by the so-called General Pension Fund for Public Employers (Stichting Pensioenfonds ABP).  

Researchers from outside the Netherlands may qualify for a tax-free allowance of 30% of their taxable salary if they meet the relevant conditions. The university applies for this allowance on their behalf. The Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences will provide assistance in finding suitable accommodation. The collective labor agreement of the Dutch Universities applies. If you do not speak Dutch yet, a sufficient level of Dutch will have to be acquired within three years after appointment. The university will facilitate courses for that purpose, if needed.

Tilburg University values an open and inclusive culture. We embrace diversity and encourage the mutual integration of groups of employees and students. We focus on creating equal opportunities for all our employees and students so that everyone feels at home in our university community.
Tilburg University has a lively campus in beautiful green surroundings that is easily accessible by public transport. We are committed to a sustainable society and challenge you to make an active contribution. Please visit working at Tilburg University for more information on our terms of employment. 

Tilburg University

Tilburg University's motto is Understanding Society. Based on this vision, our more than 2,800 employees conduct research, inspire more than 20,000 students of 110 nationalities, and bring people from different disciplines and organizations together to learn from each other. In this way, we want to contribute to solving complex social issues. In doing so, we work from the fields of economics, business and entrepreneurship, social and behavioral sciences, law and public administration, humanities and digital sciences, and theology. We seek the connection between the various disciplines to find solutions to the major issues we face as a society. Our students are educated to become responsible and entrepreneurial thinkers, driven by solidarity, a sense of responsibility, and empathy, who are able to influence and give direction to a rapidly changing society in an innovative way. Tilburg University has a culture of collaboration and co-creation, at local, regional, national, and international level.
 

Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences
Research and education at the Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences (TSHD) has a unique focus on humans in the context of the globalizing digital society, on the development of artificial intelligence and interactive technologies, on their impact on communication, culture and society, and on moral and existential challenges that arise. The School of Humanities and Digital Sciences consists of four departments: Communication and Cognition, Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence, Culture Studies and Philosophy; several research institutes and a faculty office. Also the University College Tilburg is part of the School. Each year around 275 students commence a Bachelor or (Pre) Master Program. The School has approximately 2000 students and 250 employees.

Tilburg School of Humanities and Digital Sciences