Job Information
- Organisation/Company: Tilburg University
- Research Field: Educational sciences » Education; Educational sciences » Teaching methods
Offer Description
The successful candidate will work on a project funded by Dutch National Agency Erasmus+ Cooperation partnerships in school education. The project includes partners from the Netherlands, Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. The project aims to strengthen teachers’ capacity to foster creativity as a core student competence through AI, educational robotics and culturally responsive pedagogy; to develop innovative and technology-enhanced resources; to test and validate these resources in multicultural secondary classrooms; and to promote their adoption through dissemination and policy recommendations at regional, national and EU levels.
You will be responsible for assisting the project team at DCU for 18 months in the following activities:
- Conducting Research: tasks include conducting research and analyzing existing educational resources, consulting experts in the field, and supporting the development of skillsets and training materials for teachers.
- Supporting Dissemination: tasks include assisting the Project Coordinator in organizing an international seminar in the Netherlands, and delivering training sessions for participant teachers.
- Supporting Project Management: tasks include assisting the Project Coordinator with project management activities, such as recording the timely implementation of the project activities by all partners, maintaining an organized archive of project-communication and administrative documents.
Role focus: Your primary responsibility will be to conduct and support research activities. Dissemination, project management, and general administrative responsibilities will remain with the Project Coordinator, with your role being to provide support and assistance in these areas as needed.
Where to apply
Requirements
Specific Requirements
- Motivated researcher with a master’s degree in Culture Studies, Educational Sciences, Communication Sciences or a related field
- Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality academic research, evidenced by relevant outputs such as theses, research projects and publications
- Interest in and willingness to develop project management skills, including supporting the planning and coordination of project activities and project meetings
- A collaborative team player, who enjoys working in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment
- Commitment to research integrity and ethical research practices, including accuracy, transparency and responsible handling of research data and information
- Excellent command of English (minimum CEFR C1 level; C2 level preferred). Proficiency in Dutch is considered an asset.
Additional Information
Benefits
Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:
- Employment of 0.6 fte (24 hours per week).
- Salary between €3706 and €4251 gross per month for full-time employment (UFO-profile Researcher 4, salary scale 10 step 0 till step 3). Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience.
- This is a vacancy for a temporary position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 5 sub b CLA DU. You will be given a temporary contract for the duration of 18 months.
- Vacation pay of 8% and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.
- Over 8 weeks of vacation leave.
- Hybrid working with home working allowance
- Reimbursement sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport.
- Options model for additional leave, pension, a bicycle or personal training.
- Moving allowance (subject to conditions).
- 30% rule for international employees (if applicable).
- Pension through ABP.
- Ample training offer: personal development, leadership, education, research or language courses.
- Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.
- A green, inviting campus that’s easily accessible by public transport.
For more information, please see our website and the CLA Dutch Universities.
Selection process
We kindly invite you to apply by 20 October 2026; this can only be done online. Please include the following documents in your application:
- A one-page cover letter explaining how you meet the selection criteria for this position, drawing on examples from your academic, professional and/or personal experiences
- A curriculum vitae (CV)
- Contact details of two references
The letter selection will take place by November 1, 2026. You will be notified as soon as possible thereafter. The first selection interviews will take place on 10 November 2026.
The selection committee consists of:
- dr. Irem Bezcioğlu-Göktolga
- Prof dr. Kutlay Yağmur
- dr. Rian Aarts
- dr. Amy Hsiao
You will ideally start working for Tilburg University in January 2027.
Additional comments
Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact Dr. Irem Bezcioğlu-Göktolga at i.bezcioglu@tilburguniversity.edu For more information about the department, you may reach out to Head of the Department of Culture Studies, prof. Odile Heynders (O.M.Heynders@tilburguniversity.edu).
Website for additional job details: https://www.academictransfer.com/364273/
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available: 1
- Company/Institute: About Tilburg University
- Country: Netherlands
- City: Tilburg
- Postal Code: 5037 AB
- Street: Warandelaan 2
Contact
- City: Tilburg
- Website: http://www.uvt.nl/
- Street: Warandelaan 2
- Postal Code: 5037 AB