Full Professor in Methodology and Statistics

The Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN) at Maastricht University seeks to appoint a Full Professor of Methodology and Statistics to lead the department and strengthen its research, education, and consultancy missions.

Job description
We are looking for a 1.0 fte full professor (chair), as a replacement, who will lead the Department of Methodology & Statistics of FPN in education, research, and consultancy, including managing its personnel and budget. Specifically, the professor will dedicate 0.4 fte to teaching, 0.2 fte to departmental management (e.g., creating a faculty-wide platform of expertise exchange), and 0.4 fte to research (including consultations and contributions to collaborative research projects).

Your responsibilities
The role encompasses:

• Managing personnel and finances within the department of Methodology & Statistics.
• Initiating and supervising research in statistical methodologies relevant to psychology and neuroscience. 
• Writing (and contributing to) research grants to fund e.g., PhD projects and supervising doctoral students.
• Supervising and participating in FPN teaching at both bachelor’s and master levels, with a focus on advancing research and statistical literacy in a problem-based learning environment. 
• Providing statistical consultancy to FPN researchers, including opportunities for co-authorship and co-promotorship.
• Participating in committees for grant reviews, journal editorial boards, and providing statistical guidance to local and national bodies if required.
• Promoting open science, reproducibility, and innovative methods to enhance FPN’s research quality and educational impact.

Your profile
We are looking for a candidate with: 

• An MSc and PhD in statistics or a related field (e.g., psychometrics, mathematical psychology).
• A strong publication record in statistical research relevant to psychology.
• Significant experience in teaching statistics at the university level with positive evaluations.
• A vision for the future of statistics education, particularly in the context of problem-based learning.
• A proven track record in statistical consultancy and collaborative research.
• Experience supervising PhD students as (co-)promoter.
• Leadership skills and experience in managing personnel and budgets.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., R, Python).
• A collaborative mindset, demonstrated by co-publications and joint projects with statisticians and psychologists.
• Coaching leadership, networking, and coaching abilities to bring together academics within and beyond the faculty to build a diverse, cooperative community of Methodology & Statistics (M&S) experts.

For non-Dutch speakers, a commitment to learning Dutch is required.

What we offer
As a Full Professor in Methodology and Statistics at the 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:

• A dynamic, interdisciplinary work environment at FPN, with a strong focus on psychology and neuroscience, and a vibrant culture of educational innovation. Our faculty embraces modern teaching methods, such as the Problem-Based Learning (PBL) format and programmatic assessment, providing a good environment for creative and effective education in research methods and statistics (M&S).
• A central role for the M&S department in a highly research-driven faculty. The department is integral to the faculty's mission, contributing to cutting-edge research and education. We are seeking a visionary leader to further strengthen and expand this central position within the faculty.
• Extensive support for professional development, fostering innovative approaches in both research and teaching. 
• Good employment conditions. The position is graded according to UFO profile Professor with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €6963,00 and €10138,00 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 with a scope of 1,0 FTE. 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 rewards'. 

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.

Maastricht University
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.  

Department

The department of Methodology & Statistics of FPN works closely together with the FHML department of Methodology & Statistics as an interfaculty department, formally founded in 2015. Cooperation between these departments across faculty borders has existed from FPN’s start in 1995, both in research (sharing knowledge, PhD supervision) and in education, and for the benefit of both faculties will be continued in future years.

Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Lisbeth Evers via lisbeth.evers@maastrichtuniversity.nl for more information. 

Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new Full Professor? Apply now, no later than 15 June 2025, for this position.

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

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.