Assistant Professor Clinical Neuropsychology

Welcome to Maastricht University
Are you a PhD graduate with post-doctoral training and a strong research profile in clinical neuropsychology? Do you have experience with psychodiagnostics and/or interventions in patient populations (without necessarily working in a clinical setting yourself)? And are you eager to contribute to innovative research and education in the field of clinical neuropsychology? Then this position is the one for you!

Our goal: Advancing education and research in clinical neuropsychology. We run various research lines that address biological, physiological, affective, and psychosocial aspects of healthy development and aging, as well as congenital and acquired neurological issues.
Your future team: A dedicated multidisciplinary team within the Neuropsychology section, focusing on the complex yet fascinating relationships between the brain and behavior. 

About the position

The Neuropsychology section at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience is looking for an Assistant Professor with expertise in clinical neuropsychology. In this position, you will combine academic research with engaging teaching at the bachelor, master, and research master levels. You will work closely with colleagues and external partners, translating scientific insights into meaningful applications.

Although you will not be directly involved in clinical work, we expect you to have experience with diagnostics and/or interventions in patient populations, and to maintain a strong connection to clinical practice. You will supervise both research and clinical internships, assess clinical activities reports and case reports that are needed to obtain the Dutch registration for psychodiagnostics (BAPD), and support students in their preparation for professional practice.

What you bring
We’re not looking for a checklist – we’re looking for who you are and what you offer. Do you recognize yourself in the following?

• Researcher with vision – You hold a PhD in (clinical) neuropsychology or a related field and bring clear ideas for future research.
• Clinically grounded – You have experience with neuropsychological diagnostics and/or interventions in patient populations.
• Connector with practical insight – You enjoy collaborating with clinical professionals and institutions.
• Passionate educator – You have a passion for teaching and experience delivering skills training or courses in clinical neuropsychology.
• Mentor and evaluator – You have supervised students in clinical internships and, ideally, assessed psychodiagnostics reports.
• Teaching qualification – You (preferably) hold a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ), or are willing to obtain one.
• Tech-savvy – You have some experience with modern neuroimaging tools and methods.
• Team player with impact – You communicate clearly, enjoy working across disciplines, and bring energy and engagement to your academic environment.
• Linguistically skilled – You are fluent in English. Proficiency in Dutch is a plus, especially for communication with patients and clinical partners.

What we offer
As an Assistant Professor at Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:

• Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 11 - 12 according to UFO profile Assistant Professor, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €4537,00 and €7056,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• An employment contract for a period of 12 months (internal candidates) or 18 months (external candidates) with a 0.6-0.8 FTE workload. Upon demonstrated suitability, the contract will be converted into a permanent employment contract. Upon proven suitability, the employment contract will be converted to an indefinite contract. 
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model. 
• As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'recognition and appreciation'. 

The terms of employment at Maastricht University are largely set out in the Collective Labor Agreement of Dutch Universities. In addition, local provisions specific to UM apply. For more information, click here.

Why work at Maastricht University?
At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. The future of our students, as we work to equip them with a solid, broad-based foundation for the rest of their lives. And the future of society, as we seek solutions through our research to issues from all around the world. Our six faculties combined provide a comprehensive package of study programmes and research.

In our teaching, we use the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) method. Students work in small groups, looking for solutions to problems themselves. By discussing issues and working together to draw conclusions, formulate answers and present them to their peers, students develop essential skills for their future careers.

With over 22,300 students and more than 5,000 employees from all over the world, UM is home to a vibrant and inspiring international community.

Are you drawn to an international setting focused on education, science and scholarship? Are you keen to contribute however your skills and qualities allow? Our door is open to you! As a young European university, we value your talent and look forward to creating the future together.

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Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience
The Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN) is an international faculty with students and staff from various cultural backgrounds, who are connected by their shared curiosity about human behaviour and our brains.   

This curiosity inspires us to explore the wide field of psychology from different perspectives (such as a biological and cognitive viewpoint). By using small-scale and student-centred methods, such as problem-based learning and project-based learning, we encourage a similar kind of curiosity in our students, as we provide them with the tools to discover the world of the human brain.  

Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but have some questions? Please feel free to contact Caroline van Heugten at caroline.vanheugten@maastrichtuniversity.nl for more information. If you have questions about the procedure, please contact Patrick Claus (recruiter) at p.claus@maastrichtuniversity.nl.
 

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new colleague? Apply now, no later than 31 August 2025, for this position.

The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.

The selection of candidates will be carried out by a selection committee consisting of UM representatives. In addition to submitting a motivation letter with CV, the procedure will include one or more selection interviews with the committee, during which the candidate will be asked to explain how they would fulfill this role.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing a diverse and inclusive community. We believe that diversity in our staff and student population contributes to the quality of research and education at UM, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.