Postdoctoral researcher - project on the effects of Imagery Rescripting on memory accuracy

Welcome to Maastricht University!

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher for a project on the effects of Imagery Rescripting on memory accuracy.

Postdoctoral researcher - project on the effects of Imagery Rescripting on memory accuracy.

Your colleagues: The postdoctoral researcher will become a member of the section Forensic Psychology and the section Clinical Psychology. The postdoctoral researcher will also be part of a larger consortium between Maastricht University and the University of Amsterdam.

Our goal: The goal of this consortium is to examine how emotional memories can be changed due to Imagery Rescripting and what the impact is of such changes from a clinical, legal psychological, and ethical perspective.

What you do

The main task is to conduct experimental studies into the effects of Imagery Rescripting on true and false memories. You will be;

• proposing new studies on the (memory) effects of Imagery Rescripting;
• conducting (experimental) studies on the memory effects of Imagery Rescripting;
• presenting the findings to (inter)national conferences.

What you bring 
We’re not looking for checkboxes; we’re interested in who you are and what you bring. Do you recognize yourself in this?

• Experience in experimental research: Experience in conducting experimental studies in the area of clinical, cognitive, or legal psychology is of importance.
• Background in clinical or legal psychology: A background in clinical or legal psychology (or a related area) is of high value for this position.
• Language knowledge: A good command of English and Dutch.

What we offer
At Maastricht University, you’ll work in an international, open, and engaged environment. We offer: 

• 36 month contract (0.8 fte)
• A gross monthly salary between €XX and €XX (based on full-time employment of 38 hours per week). 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus. 
• 29 vacation days (based on full-time), four additional days off (Carnival Monday and Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day), and the possibility to accrue up to 12 extra days through compensation hours. 
• Flexible working hours, a home office allowance, and the option to work from home. 
• Freedom and space to shape your work independently and develop your ideas. 
• A close-knit community of colleagues to collaborate and grow with. 
• A solid pension plan via ABP, company fitness schemes, and access to various university sports facilities. 
• An inspiring work environment in the heart of Europe. 

About the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN)
At FPN, we share a curiosity about the human brain and behaviour. Together with our students, we explore how our brains function and learn why we do what we do. We connect perspectives and contribute to living together in society.

Interested?
Want to know more about this position or what it’s like to work at our university? Reach out to Dr. Henry Otgaar via henry.otgaar@maastrichtuniversity.nl. The end date of the publication is 1 June 2026.

Apply now via the button below. We look forward to getting to know you!

About Maastricht University
At Maastricht University, we collaboratively seek solutions to help move the world forward. We do this with 23,300 students and 5,400 employees across 5 regional locations, 6 faculties, and more than 70 research institutes. We encourage you to push boundaries and discover new opportunities for yourself and the world around you. Together, we can find the answers for tomorrow.

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

At Maastricht University, we prefer to contact potential candidates directly. We therefore kindly ask that no agencies or intermediaries submit offers or approaches.

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.