There is a job opening for an Assistant Professor in the section Clinical Psychology, 60% teaching activities and 40% research time. The teaching will be in the (Dutch) Bachelor’s programme in Psychology and the international Master’s programme in Clinical Psychology. Your research experience preferably focuses on understanding the etiological and maintaining mechanisms of common mental health disorders and/or trauma- and stressor-related disorders, as well as on their treatment and/or prevention.
As an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology, you will teach students and conduct research, both within the field of Clinical Psychology. Your academic profile aligns with the mission and vision of the Clinical Psychology department (https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/clinical-psychology/mission-vision-and-strategy).
With respect to teaching, you will teach in the Dutch Bachelor’s programme in Psychology in the domains relevant to Clinical Psychology and the international Master’s programme in Clinical Psychology. Teaching involves (large-scale) lectures, (small-scale) instruction and individual supervision of clinical or research internships and research theses, along with more general coordination and administration activities.
With respect to research, your past and intended future research should align with the broader domain of clinical psychological science and contribute to advancing knowledge of the nature, prevalence, underlying individual and interpersonal etiological or maintaining mechanisms, and prevention and treatment of common mental health disorders and/or trauma- and stressor-related disorders. Your research should combine methodological rigor with societal relevance, preferably in close collaboration with mental health care institutions and involving clinical populations.
You are motivated to mentor and support early-career researchers in their scientific and professional development.
We place great importance on collaboration, open knowledge exchange, and a collegial atmosphere within the department. We are looking for team players who work well independently while also contributing actively to shared goals and a positive work environment.
The core tasks include:
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Participating in teaching at a bachelor’s and master’s level. Teaching involves individual supervision; lectures and workgroups in clinically oriented courses;
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Coordination of parts of the curriculum;
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Participating in research on mechanisms, prevention, and treatment of common mental health disorders and/or trauma- and stressor-related disorders;
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Publishing research findings in international scientific journals;
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Contributing to the acquisition of external research funding for the benefit of the research programme;
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Contributing to collaboration, and a collegial atmosphere within the department;
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Mentor and support the scientific and professional development of early-career researchers.
For our education and research programs, experience with treating patients is desirable. This job position is open to those with a research orientation, as well as those who are more clinically oriented.
We value a balance between individual and collective achievement, and assess performance at both the individual and team level. We promote and support strong academic leadership at all career stages. We also encourage the active sharing of research outcomes with society, strengthening our collective impact and enhancing the university’s societal contribution.
We are searching for an enthusiastic colleague who recognize themself in above values and meet the requirements below:
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You hold a PhD degree in the field of Clinical Psychology, or a related field;
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You have scientific creativity and productivity, as evident in recent publications in international peer-reviewed journals;
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You have experience and skills in academic teaching in clinical psychology (e.g., courses related to psychopathology, and/or psychodiagnostics, and/or interventions);
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Experience in co-developing and co-coordinating academic courses is an asset;
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You hold a Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) or are willing to acquire this qualification in the near future;
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You are fluent in spoken and written Dutch and English at an academic level;
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You are a team player and have excellent social skills for building contact with colleagues and students;
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You have demonstrated experience in supervising early-career researchers and PhD candidates;
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Clinical registration or work experience in mental health care is strongly preferred but not required.
We welcome applications from both Dutch and international candidates although ability to speak fluent Dutch is a prerequisite, as bachelor courses are primarily taught in Dutch.
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an employment contract for 12 months with the prospect of a permanent employment contract;
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a working week of 32-40 hours and a gross monthly salary -depending on previous qualifications and experience- between € 4.728 and €7.297 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11, 12 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU));
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8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus;
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a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU.
In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University also offers a range of its own schemes for employees. This includes arrangements for professional development, various types of leave, and options for sports and cultural activities. You can also tailor your employment conditions through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage you to keep investing in your personal and professional development. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.
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For more information about this position, please contact prof. dr. Paul Boelen, via [email protected] or department manager Brenda Wiefferink, MSc. ([email protected]).
Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.
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Please note that international candidates that need a visa/work permit for the Netherlands require at least four months processing time after selection and acceptance. Our International Service Desk (ISD) can answer your questions about living in the Netherlands as international staff. Finding appropriate housing in or near Utrecht is your own responsibility, but the ISD may be able to advise you therewith. In case of general questions about working and living in The Netherlands, please consult the Dutch Mobility Portal.
The start date is to be established by mutual agreement, but preferably no later than 1.1.2027
