WELCOME TO MAASTRICHT UNIVERSITY!

The world is changing rapidly – and so are we. At Maastricht University, your work makes a difference. Whether you’re exploring the future as a researcher, inspiring students in the classroom, or helping to build the foundations that support our education and research – you belong here.

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCHER IN INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION

• Our goal: Gaining insight into the actual effectiveness of interdisciplinary undergraduate education in Maastricht.
• Your colleagues: An interdisciplinary project team with representatives from five bachelor’s programmes at UM and Zuyd University of Applied Sciences.
  What is the added value of interdisciplinary education? That’s the central question in this two-year research project, funded by the Dutch Research Council for Education (NRO). While more and more institutions are embracing interdisciplinary education, we know little about its actual impact on students’ development of skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. This project, hosted by the Department of Society Studies at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASoS), investigates how interdisciplinary programmes contribute to student learning – from the perspectives of students, educators and alumni.
  You will coordinate the project independently, in close collaboration with representatives from the five participating programmes: Global Studies, Digital Society and University College Maastricht (UM), and Interdisciplinary Arts and European Studies (Zuyd). These programmes serve as ‘field labs’ for collecting data through surveys, interviews and focus groups. You will share your findings both within and beyond academia, through academic publications, workshops, blogs and practice-oriented reports. You will also further strengthen the network of researchers on interdisciplinary education in the Netherlands, and initiate and maintain a productive collaboration between the five participating bachelor programmes.
  In addition to your research, you will also contribute to teaching at FASoS – specifically in quantitative methods and global citizenship skills. You will also supervise bachelor’s and master’s theses.

WHAT YOU BRING

We’re not looking for checklists – we’re interested in who you are and what you bring. Does this sound like you?

• Skilled researcher with methodological expertise – You’re confident using both quantitative and qualitative methods, as demonstrated in your PhD dissertation or journal publications.
• (Almost) completed PhD – You hold (or are close to completing) a PhD in educational science, pedagogy, educational psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Research coordinator – You’re experienced with research coordination and primary data gathering in an educational context, preferably using surveys, interviews and focus groups.
• First teaching experience – You’ve taught at university level, ideally in courses related to quantitative methods. A university teaching qualification (UTQ) is a plus.
• Organised and self-directed – You’re capable of independently planning and executing a complex research project.
• Collaborative and communicative – You enjoy working with colleagues across institutions and know how to build and maintain strong networks. You will further strengthen the network of researchers on interdisciplinary education in the Netherlands, and initiate and maintain a productive collaboration between the five participating bachelor programmes.
• Interdisciplinary and internationally minded – You thrive in an international academic environment where multiple disciplines come together.
• Linguistically confident – You have excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus.

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.

• Skilled researcher with methodological expertise – You’re confident using both quantitative and qualitative methods, as demonstrated in your PhD dissertation or journal publications.
• (Almost) completed PhD – You hold (or are close to completing) a PhD in educational science, pedagogy, educational psychology, sociology, or a related field.
• Research coordinator – You’re experienced with research coordination and primary data gathering in an educational context, preferably using surveys, interviews and focus groups.
• First teaching experience – You’ve taught at university level, ideally in courses related to quantitative methods. A university teaching qualification (UTQ) is a plus.
• Organised and self-directed – You’re capable of independently planning and executing a complex research project.
• Collaborative and communicative – You enjoy working with colleagues across institutions and know how to build and maintain strong networks. You will further strengthen the network of researchers on interdisciplinary education in the Netherlands, and initiate and maintain a productive collaboration between the five participating bachelor programmes.
• Interdisciplinary and internationally minded – You thrive in an international academic environment where multiple disciplines come together.
• Linguistically confident – You have excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of Dutch is a plus