"Behavioral scientist"

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Within the Department of General Practice, sector general practitioner training, there is a vacancy as of February 1, 2026 (start of training group as of March 1, 2026) for a: Lecturer-2: Behavioural Scientist (GW), preferably psychologist BIG registered, year 3, in Maastricht, 0.3 FTE.

• Our goal: To supervise and educate general practitioner trainees (Aios-H) and GP trainers, as well as to develop the curriculum for the three-year GP residency program. This vacant position supervises trainees in their  third year of training, who will be interning for a year in a general practice. The trainee education return day for this position is on Tuesdays and takes place in Maastricht. The supervisor's second intended workday is preferably on Thursdays.
• Your colleagues:  The General Practitioner Program is part of the Department of General Practice at Maastricht University. The General Practitioner Program is a three-year program following medical school graduation and prepares residents for the multifaceted profession of general practitioner. The first and third years consist of regular GP internships, while the second year consists of external internships completed in hospitals, nursing homes, or mental healthcare institutions. The instructor works in a group of residents with a GP supervisor, supervising residents and GP trainers. The instructor is supervised by an experienced colleague with whom all aspects of the content, program, and structure of the relevant training component of the residents' curriculum are regularly discussed.

You will deliver established and specific educational programs, be responsible for implementing assessments and providing progress advice, and supervise residents and the resident-GP trainer pair. As a behavioral science instructor, you will work alongside a GP instructor. 

In addition, you develop, organize and improve education and, depending on the scope of your appointment, participate in working groups and committees. 

What you do 

1) Educational implementation

Providing education to residents and GP trainers.

The teacher:

• Provides, possibly in collaboration with the GP supervisor or external instructors, the (partly self-developed) training for trainees based on the curriculum developed based on the National Training Plan. 
• Integrates new subject-matter and educational evidence into education.
• Prepares and conducts educational meetings with residents.
• Creates a powerful learning environment and applies various teaching methods.
• Coaches and assesses trainees and GP trainers on their learning process and competence development at individual, couple, and group level (supervision and intervision).
• Supervises and assesses residents and GP trainers in carrying out practical assignments.

2) Educational evaluation

Evaluating education at the level of process and outcomes.

The teacher:

• Examines the e-portfolio of the residents.
• Evaluates the progress of residents and GP trainers, identifies any stagnation in their development, and coordinates with the coordinator of guidance and assessment regarding residents.
• Advises the coordinator of guidance and assessment and the Head of the GP training program on the decision regarding the progress of residents in accordance with the local assessment and evaluation procedure.
• Advises the GP trainer coordinator regarding his or her decision regarding the deployment and development of the GP trainer.
• Periodically visits the training practices to supervise residents and GP trainers.
• Participates in internal working groups and discussions on educational evaluations.
• Analyses the implementation of educational components with residents, trainers, and other lecturers and contributes to the reporting thereof. Coordinates evaluation data with the quality coordinator.
• Provides information on request for inspections, audits, etc.

3) Educational Development

: Developing educational programs and materials for residents and GP trainers.

Formulating various types of assignments, both subject-specific and didactic.

The teacher:

• Identifies necessary additions and improvements to the curriculum in general and educational programs in particular, in collaboration with the other staff of the relevant year and, if necessary, the quality coordinator.
• Develops new programs.
• Explicitly specifies the functional requirements laid down in the Competency Profile of the General Practitioner and the themes and characteristic professional activities (CBA's) of the national training plan for the assigned parts of the resident curriculum.
• Align these requirements with other parts of the resident curriculum and the curriculum for general practitioner trainers.
• Draws up and implements an action plan for the development of educational programs including educational materials
• Publishes educational materials for the education bank on the electronic learning environment (Canvas).

4) Organisation

The teacher is responsible for his competence development and contributes to the proper functioning of the organisation.

The teacher:

• Participates in professional development and peer review for teachers (teacher professional development) based on the teacher's competency profile and the UFO profile.
• Participates in working groups, committees, project teams and regular consultations (MOM consultations, staff consultations, staff days, meetings with GP trainers) within the department and in working groups at national level.

Are you ready to set a course for the coming years? We'd love to meet you. 

What you bring

: We're not interested in ticking boxes, but in who you are and what you bring to the table. Do you recognize yourself in this?  

We are looking for a Behavioral Scientist, preferably a BIG-registered psychologist, with at least 3 years of experience as a practicing therapist and preferably working 1.5 days a week in a treatment setting.

Experience teaching professionals is recommended. The candidate must demonstrate the ability to collaborate, lead, and organize.

What does UM offer?

As a Behavioral Scientist  at  the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences,  you'll be working at the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. We also offer:

• Excellent employment conditions. The position is classified in scale 12 according to the UFO Teacher 2 profile, with a corresponding salary scale based on experience ranging from €5,705.00 to €7,297.00 gross per month (based on a full-time, 38-hour per week contract). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
• A 13-month employment contract with a scope of 0.3-0.4 FTE. If the candidate proves suitable, the contract will be converted into a permanent contract.
• At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is paramount. We offer flexible working hours and the option to work partly from home, if the nature of your position allows. You'll receive a monthly home-working and internet allowance for this. If you join us full-time, you're entitled to 29 vacation days and four additional public holidays annually: Carnival Monday, Carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you use the option to accrue compensatory hours, you'll receive an additional 12 days. You can also customize your employment conditions using a collective labor agreement (CLA) choice model. 
• Maastricht University offers a variety of other excellent secondary employment benefits, including a good pension plan with ABP, and as a UM employee, you can participate in company fitness and take advantage of the extensive sports program we also offer our students. 
• Last but certainly not least, the space and facilities to develop yourself: personally and professionally. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and support various broadly supported initiatives such as "recognition and appreciation." 

Maastricht University's employment conditions are largely laid down in the Collective Labor Agreement for Dutch Universities. Local provisions, specific to Maastricht University, also apply. For more information, click here .

Maastricht University

. Why work at Maastricht University? 

At Maastricht University (UM), everything revolves around the future. That of our students, because we give them a solid, broad foundation for the rest of their lives. And that of all of us, through our research into solutions for issues worldwide. With our six faculties, we provide a comprehensive range of education and research. 

In our teaching, we use Problem-Based Learning (PBL). This means that our students work in small groups to find solutions to problems and issues on their own. They discuss together, draw conclusions, formulate an answer, and present it to the entire group. In this way, they acquire important skills for their entire career. 

UM currently has more than 22,300 students and over 5,000 staff members from all over the world. This creates an inspiring and vibrant international community.  

Does this international environment with a focus on science appeal to you? And do you want to contribute in an academic or staff position? Then you are more than welcome to make your unique contribution! Because as a young European University of Maastricht, we offer perspectives that we translate to your talent. You are valuable to our university and society, and we inspire you to grow together with pride and joy. 

For more information about UM, click here . 

Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML) 

At the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), everything revolves around healthy living. Our research and education are not only focused on recovery but also strongly focus on prevention, health maintenance, and health promotion. We strive to use our knowledge and expertise to truly ensure healthy lives for individuals and society as a whole. In education, research, and care 

, the FHML has strong ties with Maastricht University Medical Center (MUMC+), with which it forms the Maastricht University Medical Center. The FHML is made up of a (inter)national community of staff and students and is the largest faculty at Maastricht University. The faculty offers a wide range of Dutch- and English-language bachelor's and master's programs with innovative educational concepts that always emphasize building bridges to practice.

The FHML's multidisciplinary research focuses on several carefully selected current themes. In addition to research aimed at gaining new insights, it also involves research whose results can be directly translated into concrete applications and innovations. The various research programs are implemented within our  six graduate schools and two institutes . 

Curious?

Information about this vacancy can be obtained from the Head of the GP training program in Maastricht: Matthijs Limpens, MA,  matthijs.limpens@maastrichtuniversity.nl or 043-3882340 / 06-39199972, or the Deputy Head, Ms. Hanneke Hamers, MA, hanneke.hamers@maastrichtuniversity.nl

. Interested in applying?

Or are you already convinced and will you become our new colleague? Then apply for this position now, no later than November 30, 2025. 

Please include a CV and cover letter with your application.

The vacancy is open to both internal and external candidates. Internal candidates will be given preference in the event of equal suitability.

Maastricht University is committed to promoting and maintaining 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. We aim to achieve this through inclusive policies and innovative projects in collaboration with students and staff. We encourage you to apply for this position.