The Department of Psychology, Education & Child Studies at the Erasmus University Rotterdam invites applications for an Assistant Professor position in our Clinical Psychology programme.

The principle responsibilities of the Assistant Professor will be to contribute to our Clinical & Health Psychology research program and to contribute to our educational  program within the Department of Psychology, Education & Child Studies (Section Clinical Psychology).

The successful candidate should

• Hold a PhD-degree in a relevant area; candidates with a background in neuropsychology and/or experimental psychopathology are particularly encouraged to respond;

• Have a substantial national and international network in this area;

• Have a strong, internationally competitive academic record and show evidence of a productive research trajectory;

• Be successful in the acquisition of research funding;

• Have a record of excellence in teaching, and have well developed communication skills.

Fixed-term contract: We offer an appointment for 5 years.

Conditions of employment

A dynamic job in a young and enthusiastic team. The employment terms are defined in the “Collective terms of employment of the Dutch University (CAO NU)”. The salary is dependent on your experience and expertise.

Working at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

The Erasmus University Rotterdam offers a professional environment in which your growth and development are encouraged by means of an active career and mobility policy. Flexibility has a high priority: we have a 38-hour working week with flexible working hours, and opportunities for part-time work and parental leave. We offer an appointment for 5 years. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities (Assistant Professor: minimum €3637,- gross and maximum € 5656,- gross salary a month). We also offer a flexible pension scheme, the opportunity to join our salary savings scheme and advantageous group insurance. Employees are welcome to use our various high quality facilities, such as the sports centre and the library. For additional information about Erasmus University, visit www.eur.nl.

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 universities rankings. Erasmus University Rotterdam’s key values are daring, curiosity, social involvement, breaking new ground and striving for success http://www.eur.nl

Department

The Department of Psychology, Education & Child Studies provides education and research in the area of psychological sciences and is embedded within the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences. 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 Department of Clinical Psychology consists of four research groups with separate, but inter-connected research agendas: The Experimental Psychopathology group, the Developmental Psychopathology group, the Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy group, and the Health Psychology group. Together, these four groups are committed to a “From Lab to Society” research idea, which aims at a strong mutual connection between basic experimental research and clinical practice and health promotion. The department has access to an excellent state-of-the art laboratory (including EEG, psychophysiology, and eyetracking, see www.erim.eur.nl/research-support/erasmus-behavioural-lab-ebl/).