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Lecturer-Researcher in Environmental Psychology with teaching and research duties.
Teach at the BSc and MSc levels and research the adoption of electric vehicles.
Requirements: completed (Research) Master in Social and Behavioral Sciences, focus on environmental psychology.
Description
Lecturer-Researcher within the Environmental Psychology unit with a temporary appointment. The position comprises 0,8 FTE of teaching and 0,15 FTE of research on temporary projects focused on the adoption and use of electric vehicles. The candidate will teach within the BSc and MSc programs in Environmental Psychology, in both English and Dutch.
Job requirements
- A completed (Research) Master's degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences focusing on environmental psychology.
- Experience and interest in teaching students.
- Interest in innovative teaching methods.
- Good oral and writing skills in English and preferably also in Dutch.
- Affinity with research methods and statistical analyzes in environmental psychology.
- Experience with and/or openness to interdisciplinary collaborations and collaborations with societal partners.
- Possession of the University Teaching qualification (UTQ) is recommended.
- Excellent social and communicative skills and ability to work in groups.
- Important competencies in this position are analytical capacity, presenting and result orientation.
Tasks
- Contribute to education in environmental psychology at the BSc and MSc levels.
- Conducting research into the adoption and use of electric vehicles among individuals and organizations.
- Collaborating on research projects with external partners.
- Teaching using various teaching methods, in both English and Dutch.
Working conditions
232 vacation hours per year (based on 1,0 FTE). Possibility to exchange hours for time off (for example, a 40-hour week yields 96 extra time off, a 36-hour week loses 96 hours). Year-end bonus of 8,3% and 8% holiday allowance. Ample opportunities for personal and professional development. Temporary contract for a duration of 1 year. The position is classified according to the UFO system; profile Teacher 4.
Description of the organization
Researchers from various disciplines work on academic and societal issues. Interdisciplinary research and education, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with businesses, governments, and civil society organizations are important. The organization strives for an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working environment.
The Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences excels in research and education in the fields of behaviour, thinking, learning, and living together. More than 4.500 students and approximately 650 staff members work on social issues related to health & well-being, sustainable living, learning & development, an inclusive society, growing up safely, and work & collaboration.
The Department of Psychology has a strong (inter)national reputation in education and research, organized through nine research units. The candidate will be embedded in the Environmental Psychology unit, which is known for its strong research focus, international activities, collaboration with external parties, and attracting funding from diverse sources.