Employment
0.8 - 1.0 FTE
Gross monthly salary
€ 4,728 - € 8,673
Required background
PhD
Organizational unit
Faculty of Science
Application deadline
13 September 2026
Join the Institute for Science Education as an Assistant or Associate Professor of Mathematics Education. In this role, you will translate fundamental insights into inspiring teacher education, contribute to educational innovation, and help strengthen teaching and learning of Mathematics in secondary and higher education.
Research at the Institute for Science Education focuses on teaching and learning in science subjects, particularly science students’ subject-specific thinking and science teachers’ practical knowledge and skills. We put special emphasis on research in the context of curricular and pedagogical innovations in education. Each of us has their own discipline-specific focus (yours will, of course, be mathematics), but we also work on overarching research interests.
The development of scientific literacy, in particular, is a common theme. Present research topics include design-based learning, citizenship education, digital literacy and computational thinking, teacher noticing, education for sustainable development, and teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge. Many of our projects take the form of educational design research, yielding both practical products and contributions to the scientific knowledge base. Such projects are carried out together with stakeholders in practice and, more particularly, Dutch schools.
Our institute is responsible for a two-year Master’s degree programme in science teacher education with specialisations in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and computer science. In this programme, we collaborate with the Radboud Teachers Academy, other institutes within the Faculty of Science, and local schools. We offer elective courses to engage Bachelor of Science students in the field of teaching and learning.
We contribute to the professional development of faculty teaching staff and supporting educational innovations within the faculty.
As part of our team, you will design, coordinate and implement elements of our education agenda, supervise students’ projects, and maintain working relations with our partner institutes. We will encourage you to contribute to the further development of our institute’s research programme. Together with your colleagues, you will acquire research and development funding from national and international governmental sources and stakeholders.
The open and safe environment at Radboud University is extremely inspiring. I’ve felt totally at home here for over twenty years.
Hans de Kroon
Professor at the Faculty of Science
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Does this sound like you?
You are an enthusiastic scientist in mathematics education with a PhD degree in a relevant area and a track record of publications and presentations.
You have experience in organising and initiating research. You have creative ideas on how to make use of national and international resources, and preferably a track record of external funding acquisition.
You are an inspiring lecturer with a clear vision on teaching and with proven teaching skills who is keen to participate in the educational activities of our institute.
You appreciate working in a team and are willing to use your managerial and communication skills to play an active role at our institute.
You have academic-level English language skills and, if applicable, you are willing to learn Dutch within two years (with our support).
What we offer you
We will give you a temporary employment contract of one year with the prospect of an indefinite contract.
Your salary depends on your previous education and number of years of (relevant) work experience. You will be appointed as an Assistant Professor (salary scale 11 or 12) or Associate Professor (salary scale 13 or 14). The amounts in the scale are based on a 38-hour working week.
You will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8,3% end-of-year bonus.
For permanent scientific staff positions, there may be an opportunity for Dual Career Coaching. Dual Career Coaching assists your partner via support, tools, and resources to improve their chances of independently finding employment in the Netherlands.
You will receive extra days off. With full-time employment, you can choose between 30 or 41 days of annual leave instead of the statutory 20.
Additional employment conditions
Work and science require good employment practices. Radboud University's primary and secondary employment conditions reflect this. You can make arrangements for the best possible work-life balance with flexible working hours, various leave arrangements and working from home. You are also able to compose part of your employment conditions yourself. For example, exchange income for extra leave days and receive a reimbursement for your sports membership. In addition, you receive a 34% discount on the sports and cultural activities at Radboud University as an employee. And, of course, we offer a good pension plan. We also give you plenty of room and responsibility to develop your talents and realise your ambitions. Therefore, we provide various training and development schemes.
Where you will be working
The Institute for Science Education is an interdisciplinary institute hosting a scientific group (Science Education Research) and an outreach organisation (the Radboud Pre-University College (PUC) of Science). Our research aims to develop theories, methods and tools to support the development of science students’ subject-specific thinking and science teachers’ practical knowledge and skills. Teaching activities include courses in a Master’s degree programme in science teacher education and an elective science education programme for Bachelor’s students. Our institute contributes to national curriculum development for primary and secondary education. Radboud PUC of Science acts as a bridge between secondary education and university and organises enriching science activities for students and teachers in secondary schools. PUC also provides a practice environment for courses developed by the institute.
Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science (FNWI), part of Radboud University, engages in groundbreaking research and excellent education. In doing so, we push the boundaries of scientific knowledge and pass that knowledge on to the next generation.
We seek solutions to major societal challenges, such as cybercrime and climate change and work on major scientific challenges, such as those in the quantum world. At the same time, we prepare our students for careers both within and outside the scientific field.
Currently, more than 1,300 colleagues contribute to research and education, some as researchers and lecturers, others as technical and administrative support officers. The faculty has a strong international character with staff from more than 70 countries. Together, we work in an informal, accessible and welcoming environment, with attention and space for personal and professional development for all.
Radboud University
At Radboud University, we aim to make an impact through our work. We achieve this by conducting groundbreaking research, providing high-quality education, offering excellent support, and fostering collaborations within and outside the university. In doing so, we contribute indispensably to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all. To accomplish this, we need even more colleagues who, based on their expertise, are willing to search for answers. We advocate for an inclusive community and welcome employees with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
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Is this the job for you?
Address your letter of application to Floor Binkhorst. In the application form, you will find which documents you need to include with your application. We look forward to receiving your application.
The first interviews will take place in the first half of October. Any second interview will take place in late November. You will preferably start your employment on 1 January 2027.
We can imagine you're curious about our application procedure. It describes what you can expect during the application procedure and how we handle your personal data and internal and external candidates.
Do you already work at Radboud University and have questions about making an internal move? Learn more about internal applications. Application deadline 13 September 2026
