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Maastricht University
Post-Doctoral Researcher Team Learning and Performance in Financial Audit Teams
Maastricht
FULL TIME & PART TIME
August 29, 2024
Job Description
We are looking for a motivated post-doctoral researcher to assist with a project on team learning and decision-making involving 1200 experienced auditors at a Dutch audit firm. We already collected data on a series of survey-based and experimental studies on team learning, reflexivity, coaching, and hierarchy in relation to judgment and decision-making. When selected for this position, you will work with an established research team on analysing, writing up, and sharing research findings with academic and practitioner audiences through (top-tier) academic publications, seminars, conferences, workshops and/or consultancy work with practitioners. There is a choice between possible different studies, based on your profile, interests, and professional development objectives for this position.
The position is located within Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics, and specifically within the Department of Educational Research and Development. The project was conducted by an experienced research group including Prof. Wim Gijselaers in educational research, Prof. Roger Meuwissen, expert in auditing research, and Dr. Therese Grohnert with a background in business and learning sciences. You will work collaboratively with all three of us, as well as with the associated Ph D candidates in the department with an opportunity for acquiring supervision experience. If you are interested, the Department of Educational Research and Development also offers opportunities for obtaining the Dutch University Teaching Qualification (UTQ).
To summarise, your tasks in this role include:
- Analysing survey-based and experimental data on individuals and teams
- Writing up research papers for publication in (top-tier) academic journals
- Presenting findings at seminars and conferences
- Engaging with audit practitioners and regulators to make research findings relevant and applicable
- Manage several concurrent research project timelines and ensure timely completion
- Mentoring Ph D candidates and master’s students in their research process
- Optional: obtain the Dutch University Teaching Qualification.
Requirements
You will have completed a Ph D in education, business, work and organisational psychology or a related field, with experience in survey-based and experimental research. Ideally, you have experience with the academic publishing process in relevant field(s), along with well-developed conceptual reasoning, statistical analysis, presentation, and academic writing skills. In our research team, we value a collaborative approach to research characterised by open communication and acting as equals. You are expected to have an excellent command of English, mastery of (spoken) Dutch is encouraged.
We look forward to your application showing us evidence of:
- Your relevant Ph D degree
- Academic publishing experience
- Conceptual reasoning skills
- Statistical analysis skills, for example multivariate analysis, structural equation modelling/path analysis
- Presentation skills
- Academic writing skills
- Your English (and Dutch) proficiency
What we offer
As Post-Doctoral Researcher Team Learning and Performance in Financial Audit Teams at School of Business and Economics, you will be employed by the most international university in the Netherlands, located in the beautiful city of Maastricht. In addition, we offer you:
- Good employment conditions. The position is graded in scale 11 according to UFO profile Researcher, with corresponding salary based on experience ranging from €4492,00 and €6148,00 gross per month (based on a full-time employment of 38 hours per week). In addition to the monthly salary, an 8.0% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus apply.
- An employment contract for a period of 20 months with a scope of 0,5 - 1,0 FTE.
- At Maastricht University, the well-being of our employees is of utmost importance, we offer flexible working hours and the possibility to work partly from home if the nature of your position allows it. You will receive a monthly commuting and internet allowance for this. If you work full-time, you will be entitled to 29 vacation days and 4 additional public holidays per year, namely carnival Monday, carnival Tuesday, Good Friday, and Liberation Day. If you choose to accumulate compensation hours, an additional 12 days will be added. Furthermore, you can personalize your employment conditions through a collective labor agreement (CAO) choice model.
- As Maastricht University, we offer various other excellent secondary employment conditions. These include a good pension scheme with the ABP and the opportunity for UM employees to participate in company fitness and make use of the extensive sports facilities that we also offer to our students. Last but certainly not least, we provide the space and facilities for your personal and professional development. We facilitate this by offering a wide range of training programs and supporting various well-established initiatives such as 'acknowledge and appreciate'.
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.
The School of Business and Economics
The School of Business and Economics (SBE) is one of Maastricht University’s six faculties. Our mission is to contribute to a better world by addressing societal problems, by co-creating knowledge and developing team players and leaders for the future.
By joining SBE, you will be part of the 1% of business schools worldwide to be Triple Crown accredited (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA). You will join an inspiring and international environment, where learning and development is priority.
Curious?
Are you interested in this exciting position but still have questions? Feel free to contact Therese Grohnert at t.grohnert@maastrichtuniversity.nl for more information. Do you have any questions regarding the procedure, please contact Manon Jacobs (departmental office manager) at mmj.jacobs@maastrichtuniversity.nl or via +31433884830.
Applying?
Or are you already convinced and ready to become our new post-doctoral researcher? Apply now, no later than November 1st, 2024 for this position.
Please upload your CV, motivation letter, contact information of 2 referees, your dissertation, and publication list.
The first interviews preferably take place on in the second half of November 2024. The second interviews will preferably be held in early December 2024.
A reference check will be part of the application procedure. An assessment will be part of the application procedure. The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates. In case of equal qualifications, internal candidates will be prioritized.
Maastricht University is committed to promoting and nurturing 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, and strive to enable this through inclusive policies and innovative projects led by teams of staff and students. We encourage you to apply for this position.
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