Job opening: Assistant Professor in Methodology and Statistics

Tilburg University | Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

is looking for two Assistant Professors in

Methodology and Statistics

Department: Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Location: Tilburg

Contract size: 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week)

Full-time gross monthly salary: €4.728 – €6.433 

Contract duration: 18 months fixed term, with the prospect of a permanent position.

Desired starting date: May 1, 2026

Your position

Information about the position as Assistant Professor and the duties:

Working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Methodology and Statistics involves developing your own research activities in line with the department's research programs and in collaboration with members of our department and other TSB departments. Moreover, an Assistant Professor coordinates and teaches one or two courses and supervises several bachelor and/or master theses.

As a researcher, you conduct excellent research on novel methods which are relevant for the social and behavioral sciences. Your research may focus on, among others, data science methods, computational statistics, AI-related methods for psychological research, Bayesian statistics, statistical methodology, (modern) psychometrics, or methods for large-scale, streaming, and high-dimensional data. The candidate is also expected to collaborate with (substantive) researchers in our School and others in applying the new methods.

As a lecturer, you teach general and specialist courses in research methods, data science, and (applied) statistics in the programs in which the Methodology and Statistics department is involved. These include bachelor programs in Psychology and Social Sciences, two research masters ("Social and Behavioral Sciences" and "Individual Differences and Assessment"), the joint TU/e - TiU Data Science bachelor, the "Data Science and Society" master program, and the new "AI for Psychological Research" master. Teaching involves coordinating one or two courses, teaching lectures and tutorials, and supervising research internships, bachelor theses, and master theses. The position also involves contributing to management.

Your profile

• Candidates have a (nearly) completed PhD.
• Candidates have an excellent (early career) track record in publishing research findings in recognized international scientific journals in the field.
• We particularly welcome applications from candidates with demonstrable experience in (co-)teaching a large-scale course and supervising students.
• We expect the candidate to hold or acquire the University Teaching Qualification (UTQ; in Dutch: BKO)
• Proficiency in English is mandatory (CEFR: C2 level). If the candidate is not proficient in Dutch, we expect them to be willing to learn Dutch (up to a level that enables them to teach in Dutch) within a reasonable duration after starting the position.

Our offer

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:

• A position based on 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week).
• A salary of minimum €4.728 and maximum €6.433 gross per month for full-time employment, based on UFO profile Assistant Professor and salary scale 11. Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience.
• This is a vacancy for an Assistant Professor in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 8 sub b CLA DU. You will initially 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.
• The opportunity to work partly on campus and partly from home with a home office allowance of €2 per day.
• Reimbursement for sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport.
• A monthly internet allowance of €25.
• An options model in which you exchange benefits for things such as additional leave, more pension, a bicycle or personal training at our Sports Center.
• A moving allowance (subject to conditions).
• Employees from abroad may be eligible for a tax-free allowance for extraterritorial expenses equal to 30% of taxable salary.
• A pension with ABP; the largest Dutch pension fund.
• Training in personal development, career development, leadership, education, and research. Or a language course at our Language Center.
• A work culture in which we embrace differences, everyone is welcome and given equal opportunities.
• A vibrant campus in green surroundings that is easily accessible by public transport.

For more information, see our website and the CLA Dutch Universities.

Information and application

Would you like to know more before applying? Feel free to contact Jeroen Vermunt via

We kindly invite you to apply before January 25, 2026; this can only be done online. Address your cover letter to Prof. Dr. Jeroen K. Vermunt. Your application should include:

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2. Letter of motivation
3. Academic curriculum vitae
4. A research statement (outlining your current and envisioned research activities) – max. 1 A4 page.
5. A teaching statement (outlining your teaching experience and teaching philosophy) – max. 1 A4 page.

You will receive notification from us shortly after the letter selection. The first selection interviews will take place on February 16 and 17, 2026.

The selection committee consists of:

1. Prof. Dr. Jeroen K. Vermunt

2. Prof. Dr. Joris Mulder

3. Prof. Dr. Katrijn Van Deun

4. Dr. Bennett Kleinberg

You will ideally start working for Tilburg University on May 1, 2026.

This vacancy has been published simultaneously internally and externally. In case of equal suitability, our preference is for an internal candidate.

About Tilburg University 

Tilburg University is an academic, inclusive, and engaged community. Together with nearly 3,000 employees, we are committed to broad prosperity, sustainably, and inclusion. For current and future generations. We develop and share knowledge for the requirements of people and our society. This is how we contribute to solving complex social issues and help society move forward.

We educate our 19,500 students of 110 nationalities to become responsible leaders with knowledge, skills, and character. With our education and research for broad prosperity, we exceedingly focus on themes such as mental and preventive care, an inclusive labor market, the energy transition, and digitalization.

About Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral sciences

Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (TSB) is one of the five faculties of Tilburg University. The teaching and research of the Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences are organized around the themes of "Adaptive societies, organizations, and workers", "Healthy life span", and "Personalized prevention and care". The School's inspiring working environment challenges its workers to realize their ambitions, involvement and cooperation are essential to achieve this.   
Tilburg School of Social and Behavioral Sciences | Tilburg University

Department Methodology and Statistics

The Department of Methodology and Statistics is responsible for education and research in methodology and statistics for the social and behavioral sciences.

Methodology and statistics play an essential role in all subfields of the social and behavioral sciences, and related fields. At the Department of Methodology and Statistics we do research on and teach about quantitative and qualitative methods that researchers need in order to answer challenging research questions, come up with strong research designs, critically apply statistical analyses, and avoid bias when interpreting research findings. Within the department, there is a strong focus on developing novel statistical and methodological techniques to tackle complex problems in the social and behavioral sciences.

Department Methodology and Statistics | Tilburg University

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