Full Professor 'Clinical Developmental Psychology'

Full Professor 'Clinical Developmental Psychology'

The full professor should be dedicated to the understanding of child and adolescent mental health, in particular at the interface of Developmental Psychopathology and Clinical Child and Adolescent P...

JOB DESCRIPTION

What you will do
The chair position is part of the Developmental and Educational unit and is embedded in the Learning and Development and Health and Wellbeing research programs of the Institute of Psychology at Leiden University. The research areas of the unit have a focus on the fundamental and applied study of behavioral and neurobiological mechanisms of social-cognitive development to foster adolescent healthy and optimal development in schools, clinical settings, and society at large. In concert with ongoing research within the unit the professorship is expected to strengthen the mutual connection between social/cognitive development and clinical child and adolescent psychology. The (inter)nationally unique and distinctive profile of this position will help to further develop research regarding development of psychopathology and ensuing clinical interventions, particularly in relation to social contexts, across a broad age range spanning from childhood to young adulthood, and to become a nationally and internationally and prominent scientific spearhead at Leiden University.

The position also ties in seamlessly with the stimulation areas of Leiden University, in particular the Social Resilience and Security program, as well as the Growing Up Together in Society Gravitation research program that is launched in 2023. As such, the position offers a unique opportunity to substantiate mental health as a focus in research, education, management, and societal outreach, in line with the existing professorship in the unit, Neuroscience of Social Relations (Prof. dr. B. Güroğlu), that specifically focuses on neurocognitive development in social contexts. The professorship is also closely linked to the Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition (LIBC), to LUBEC (Leids Universitair Behandel- en Expertise Centrum) and to the existing intensive interdisciplinary collaboration within Leiden, TU Delft and Erasmus (LDE) universities and Medical Delta.

Where you will work
The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences consists of five institutes: Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology, Political Science, and Psychology. The faculty has approximately 7000 students and 1000 staff members. Within the institutes, not only education is provided but also groundbreaking research is conducted that pushes the boundaries of our understanding of human behaviour and societal structures. What makes our faculty unique is the diversity of research topics, the various styles of teaching, and the way professional support is organized; this provides you with the opportunity to explore and develop your interests and expertise. Visit our website for an impression: Welcome to the Leiden Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences - Leiden University.

Institute of Psychology
The Institute of Psychology educates new generations to contribute to the challenges of our society, now and in the future, based on leading behavioral scientific research and education. This is achieved through collaboration both within and outside our institute in the field of Psychology and related research areas, both fundamental and applied. The broad bachelor's program and a wide variety of master's specializations also contribute to this goal. Within the institute and the academic community, there is a committed and passionate atmosphere. The themes of Health and Well-being, Social-Cognitive-Affective Decision Making, Development and Learning, and Advanced Behavioral Science Methods guide research and education. The institute values conducting these activities in a safe and inclusive environment and provides space for new developments such as open science, recognition and appreciation, and interdisciplinarity, which are anchored in its strategy.

REQUIREMENTS

This position is a good fit for you if you recognise yourself in the following selection criteria:

• PhD in the field of psychology, with expertise in the area of clinical developmental psychology;
• Excellent publication record in research in the area of clinical developmental psychology, as ascertained by peer reviewed international and national publications;
• Excellent track record in acquisition of research grants in the area of clinical developmental psychology;
• Established inter- and/or trans-disciplinary collaborative relations with relevant external parties;
• Established ability to communicate research results to a broader audience;
• Established excellence in teaching at undergraduate, graduate and PhD levels;
• Academic management experience in a university context;
• Excellent people management skills, being able to give direction to the team in a positive way and develop others to build a high performance team;
• Clinical experience and post-master clinical qualifications are a plus;
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Dutch (or the readiness to learn Dutch in a short period of time (max. two years) is required);
• Leiden University requires teaching staff to obtain the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ). If the successful applicant does not already possess this qualification or its equivalent, they must be willing to obtain this Qualification within two years.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Research
A central task of the professor is to continue, expand and innovate an internationally recognizable line of research within the research program of the Developmental and Educational Psychology unit, in collaboration with external partners, for example with the Institute of Education and Child studies, with partners in LUBEC, in the field of Leiden University Stimulation Areas, the LUMC and/or LDE universities. This includes coordinating inter- and transdisciplinary research activities, recruiting research grants (e.g., NWO, ERC), developing local, national and international partnerships and networks, and reporting in peer-reviewed journals and at (inter)national conferences.

Education
The professor develops and provides education in the field of the chair in the broad sense, in particular within the education program of the Developmental and Educational unit including the bachelor courses and the current master's specializations Child and Adolescent Psychology, School Psychology, and the research master track Developmental Psychology. The establishment of this professorship will give an impulse to the ambition to become an important player in (inter) national education in this field.

Organization and Management
Leadership is at the heart of our organization and is included in the different tasks we have: education, research, and organization & administration. The holder of the chair has proven successful in personal and connecting leadership. As part of the faculty of FSW’s vision & strategy, all employees are encouraged to pro-actively contribute to developing a diverse and inclusive community in which well-being of staff and students is top priority. The new chair will play an important role in this development and will act as a role-model. Further, the chair will work towards the strategic priorities outlined by the Institute of Psychology for the coming year; these priorities are connection (whereby supporting transparency, diversity, inclusion and cooperation), recognition and rewards, open science, interdisciplinarity (whereby strengthening cohesion between research and teaching), and translation of research to society.

Administrative tasks include active participation in administrative and management tasks at the level of the Developmental and Educational Psychology unit), the Institute of Psychology, the Faculty of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Leiden University and/or at national and international level.

Academic and community involvement
The chair holder will increase the visibility of Leiden University through active participation in influential and prestigious academic organizations, such as the Dutch Society for Developmental Psychology (VNOP), the European Association for Research on Adolescence, or VGCT, EABCT. In addition, the professor has a social function in the form of contributions to book publications, conferences and symposia in the field concerned. The acquired knowledge will also be translated into practical applications in collaboration with social partners. When possible, a contribution is made to the provision of information for the benefit of the public debate and public policy-making.

What we offer
Our goal is to work together to create a transparent and inclusive work environment in which everyone feels welcome and appreciated. Our organisation is always evolving and we need your ideas for improvement and innovation to take us further. We want to devote attention to your personal development.
You can expect an enjoyable job within the socially relevant world of education and research. The University's challenging and international work environment is located just steps away from Leiden’s lively city centre or the bustling city centre of The Hague. We also want to work with you to devote attention to your h

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Want to apply or find out more?
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If you would like more information about what the job entails, please contact Prof. dr. P.M. Westenberg at westenberg@fsw.leidenuniv.nl. You can apply until May, 7th; applications will be processed immediately.

To help us get to know each other better, we follow a number of steps in the application procedure. For more information, see https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/werken-bij/sollicitatieprocedure-en-arbeidsvoorwaarden

• We believe mobility is very important. That is why we are also publishing this vacancy internally. In case of equal suitability, we will give priority to the internal candidate.
• A pre-employment screening (references, diplomas, certificate of good conduct (VOG)) and assessment may be part of the selection procedure.
• Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated. If you nevertheless choose to send us CVs, no rights can be derived from this. #LI-Hybrid