[ACT-R-users] Assist Prof position Psychology Utrecht

[Janssen, C.P. (Chris)]

Dear ACT-R mailinglist,

The department of Experimental Psychology at Utrecht is recruiting an assistant professor with expertise on neuro-imaging and modeling.
This would be ideally suited for a cognitive modeler. More details can be found in the description below.

Best wishes,
Chris Janssen




Assistant Professor of Experimental Psychology (0,8 - 1,0 FTE)

As an Assistant Professor of Experimental Psychology you will be employed in the Department of Experimental Psychology of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Utrecht University.

The department’s research is organized into three main domains: Perception; Attention and Memory; and Emotional and Social Behaviour, combining fundamental, applied, and clinical approaches. A variety of methods is employed, including neuroimaging, psychophysics, computational modelling, movement tracking, psychopharmacology, psychoneuroendocrinology, and clinical and cognitive neuropsychology.

The Department of Experimental Psychology has excellent research facilities within a state-of-the-art newly designed (autumn 2013) lab environment, including eye-tracking, virtual reality, TMS, EEG, and MRI (3 & 7T). The Experimental Psychology research is part of the Helmholtz Institute of Utrecht University. We provide teaching in four Bachelor’s degree programmes (Psychology, Science at University College Utrecht, Cognitive Artificial Intelligence, and Economy and Business), two one-year Master’s degree programmes (Neuropsychology, Applied Cognitive Psychology) and two two-year Master’s degree programmes (Neuroscience and Cognition and Artificial Intelligence), the Helmholtz PhD programme (Cognition and Behaviour), and two post-graduate programmes (GZ and Clinical Neuropsychology).

Tasks
The position involves 60% teaching activities and 40% research time. The core tasks will include:
•    independently setting up and contributing to the teaching in one or more of the above mentioned Bachelor’s degree programmes and the Master’s degree programmes, especially with reference to (computational) neuroimaging and computational modelling;
•    carrying out and supervising research within the scope of the research programme. Research activities will focus on one or more of the above mentioned main research domains, with the added value of the candidate preferably in the area of (computational) neuroimaging and computational modelling;
•    contributing to the acquisition of substantial external research funding for the benefit of the research programme;
•    a strong contribution from the candidate to (maintaining) cooperation with the University Medical Centre, which harbours the neuroimaging facilities, is expected.


Profile
We are looking for someone who:
•    holds a PhD degree in the field of Cognitive (or Social-Affective) Neuroscience, Experimental or Cognitive Psychology, or a similar field;
•    has an excellent research track record in application of, or methodological development in, (computational) neuroimaging and (secondarily) computational modelling, in relation to one or more of the above mentioned main research domains;
•    has scientific creativity and productivity, as evident in recent publications in (international) peer-reviewed journals;
•    has the ability -and preferably experience with- to acquire research funding;
•    has an affinity with teaching along with proven and excellent teaching skills;
•    has experience in co-developing and co-coordinating academic courses;
•    is able to provide inspiring lectures, has an eye for the modernization of teaching methods, and can apply own research expertise to the teaching, as evidenced by positive teaching assessments;
•    holds a Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) or is willing to acquire this qualification in the near future;
•    is fluent in English;
•    is effective and efficient, able to work within a team and think conceptually.


Offer
We offer a full-time position for one year. Upon a positive performance the appointment will be followed by a permanent position. Your salary will range from a minimum of € 3399,-- to a maximum of € 5288,-- per month based on a full-time appointment (i.e. salary scale 11/12 according to the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). In addition, we offer attractive and flexible secondary terms of employment such as an annual holiday pay of 8%, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3% per year and partially paid parental leave. We also provide an attractive working environment and a vibrant research climate. For more information visit Working at Utrecht University.


About the organisation
A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major societal themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Sustainability.

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences is one of the leading faculties in Europe providing research and academic teaching in cultural anthropology, educational sciences, interdisciplinary social science, pedagogical sciences, psychology, and sociology. Research and teaching activities are concentrated in five areas: Behaviour in Social Contexts; Child and Adolescent Studies; Cognitive and Clinical Psychology; Education and Learning; and Methodology and Statistics.

More than 5,600 students are enrolled in a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programmes. The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences has some 850 faculty and staff members, all providing their individual contribution to the training and education of young talent and to the research into and finding solutions for scientific and societal issues

Additional information
Additional information about this position can be obtained from Professor Leon Kenemans, tel. +31 30 2534281, email: j.l.kenemans at uu.nl<mailto:j.l.kenemans at uu.nl>.

Apply
You can only apply for this vacancy by www.uu.nl/vacatures<http://www.uu.nl/vacatures> (assistant professor of experimental psychology).

Respond no later than
18/03/2016
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