We are looking for a Postdoctoral researcher to study reading strategies and comprehension through eye-movements.
Higher education in the Netherlands is increasingly taught in English, next to textbooks being written in English, and students themselves are from an increasing diversity of linguistic backgrounds. Students hence read their study materials not in their native language but in their second language. This project aims to study the relationship between (low-level) reading strategies and text comprehension in second language users. Reading strategies are uncovered by means of eye movement measurements. The focus will be on individual differences in reading strategies in response to comprehension goals.
The project is hosted at the Developmental psychology group at the University of Amsterdam and will be carried out in collaboration with Ingmar Visser, expert in eye-movement research and strategy analysis & Patrick Snellings, expert in language learning research and reading. The Amsterdam psychology department is a large community of very driven researchers, aiming for robust, replicable and theory-driven psychological science.
What are you going to do
You will/tasks:
- set up a reading experiment;
- collect eye movement data;
- analyze eye movement data;
- write up the results in scientific papers;
- a teaching load of 20% is part of the job;
- prepare grant applications.
What do you have to offer
You have:
- a PhD in psychology, psycholinguistics, or another relevant related discipline;
- experience with setting up, programming and running experiments;
- experience with eye movement data collection and analysis is a plus;
- a keen interest in reading/text comprehension;
- a demonstrated willingness to learn, both in terms of theories and methods;
- outstanding organizational skills, as well as a flexible attitude;
- excellent oral and written communication skills in English and preferably in Dutch;
- commitment to a fair and collegial working atmosphere;
- commitment to open science (pre-registration, data sharing).
Our offer
The position concerns (temporary) employment of 38 hours per week for a term of 2 years, conditional on positive assessment after one year. For this position the University Job Classification profile post-doctoral researcher applies.
Depending on your experience, the minimum salary is €3,821 and the maximum salary is €5,230 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, in keeping with salary scale 11, as per the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities.
We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.
What else do we offer
- A position in which initiative and input are highly valued.
- An enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues.
- An inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.
About us
The University of Amsterdam is the largest university in the Netherlands, with the broadest spectrum of degree programmes. It is an intellectual hub with 39,000 students, 6,000 employees and 3,000 doctoral students who are all committed to a culture of inquiring minds.
A challenging work environment with a variety of duties and ample scope for individual initiative and development within an inspiring organization. The social and behavioral sciences play a leading role in addressing the major societal challenges faced by the world, the Netherlands and Amsterdam, now and in the future.
Want to know more about our organisation? Read more about working at the University of Amsterdam.
Questions
Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:
- Dr. Patrick Snellings, p.snellings@uva.nl
- T: +31 6 25690521
or - Dr. Ingmar Visser, i.visser@uva.nl
- T: +31618726809
Job Application
Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 15 April 2022.
Applications in .pdf should include (Please send all your documents in "one" PDF file):
- a curriculum vitae and publication list;
- a letter of motivation;
- proof of your PhD degree; If you have not completed your degree at the time of application, please provide a statement from your supervisor confirming the expected date of completion of your degree;
- an academic writing sample in English (e.g., journal article, PhD dissertation);
- the names and contact addresses of two academic references from which information can be obtained.
The UvA is an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritise diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. We value a spirit of enquiry and perseverance, provide the space to keep asking questions, and promote a culture of curiosity and creativity.
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