Associate Professor, Educational & Developmental Psychology

Arts - Afdeling for Uddannelsesvidenskab; København; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Danish School of Education (DPU) at the Faculty of Arts, Aarhus University, invites applications for an associate professor position in educational and developmental psychology, starting 1 March 2027. The appointee will teach master’s courses including educational psychology and child development, and conduct research across early childhood and family studies.

Based at DPU, with campuses at Aarhus and Copenhagen (Emdrup), the role involves teaching, supervision, and collaboration across

Qualifications

• A research profile within developmental psychology in daycare/reception class and/or family life.
• An international publication profile, including experience of participation in international networks.
• Experience applying for and obtaining external research funding; knowledge of psychodynamic–relational theories of personality from a developmental perspective.
• Experience conducting empirical research, preferably using a range of methodologies relevant to developmental psychology.
• Knowledge of psychological tests and assessment tools relevant to early childhood and developmental psychology.

Responsibilities

• Develop new research projects relevant to educational and developmental psychology.
• Contribute to collaborative research initiatives at DPU, nationally and internationally.
• Pursue external research funding.
• Contribute to theoretical, methodological and empirical developments in early childhood/childhood/family studies.
• Outline your vision for contributing to the suggested research fields.

Skills

Developmental psychology research

Teaching & supervision

Empirical research methods

Psychological testing

International collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The Danish School of Education (DPU) at the Faculty of Arts, Aarhus University, invites applications for an associate professor position in educational and developmental psychology, starting 1 March 2027. The appointee will teach master’s courses including educational psychology and child development, and conduct research across early childhood and family studies.

Based at DPU, with campuses at Aarhus and Copenhagen (Emdrup), the role involves teaching, supervision, and collaboration across