PhD Student
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Tilburg University
Job description
PhD student Theology
Procedure
For the first selection round candidates are required to draw up a 1-page plan for a PhD project that fits in the Research programme The Remaking of Religion and Church in a Pluralistic and Individualistic Society. Candidates should first contact one of the professors participating in the programme, who will assist them in preparing their plan, and who are willing to supervise this PhD project.
More information on this research programme and the participating members of the academic staff can be found online: www.tilburguniversity.nl/faculties/fct/research/programmes/remaking
After an evaluation of all applications, the best candidates will be invited to write an extensive description of their PhD project for a second selection round.
Requirements
University Graduate
For the position we seek a candidate with a (research) master degree in Theology or a related field, a strong interest in doing research and excellent academic qualifications and writing skills. Developing and defending a project plan within the research programme will be part of the procedure.
Organization
Tilburg University School of Theology
Tilburg University (the Netherlands) (UvT) is a modern university specializing in the Humanities and Social Sciences, which provides high quality teaching and research. Tilburg University offers a challenging and inspiring environment for both students and staff. Moreover, the university offers excellent terms and conditions of employment and a company culture where commitment and teamwork are central to the work ethic.
The Tilburg School of Theology focuses on scholarly training and research in Catholic theology for the benefit of all those interested and in particular for those preparing for an office or position requiring a canonical mission. The Tilburg School of Theology is the only faculty of Catholic theology in the Netherlands that is recognized by the Church. Besides offering scholarly education, preparing students for ecclesiastical office, the faculty also offers a research-masters programme in theology. The facultys main offices are located in Utrecht, but a full programme of studies is also taught in Tilburg.
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2612
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 1 year
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
The selected candidate will start with a contract for one year, concluded by an assessment. Upon a positive outcome of the assessment after the first year, the candidate will be offered a contract for the remaining years (2 or 3 years, depending on the previous degrees of the candidate). Concretely, a candidate with a Research Master (MPhil) will be offered an additional 2 year-contract. Candidates with a Professional Masters degree will be offered an additional 3 year-contract.
According to the Dutch university salary scale system (UFO) a PhD candidate (promovendus) receives a starting salary of minimally 2.042.-- gross per month in the first year, and receives up to 2.492.-- in the third year or 2.612.-- in the fourth year (amounts are based on a fulltime position). The selected candidate is expected to have written a PhD thesis (which may be based on articles) by the end of the contract .
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
dr. Peter Jonkers
Telephone number: + 31 (0)13 466 3844
E-mail address: p.h.a.jonkersatuvt.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
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Application
You can apply for this job before 20-01-2010 by sending your application to:
Universiteit van Tilburg
Human Resource Management
Postbus 90153
5000 LE Tilburg
E-mail address: solliciterenGWatuvt.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT 700.09.34.
