Assistant Professor in Environmental Psychology and Simulation

Delft; Delft; On-site; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Full time

Job summary

A top international university in the Netherlands is seeking an Assistant Professor in Environmental Psychology and Simulation to advance research on climate action. You will integrate behavioral insights into climate policy and inspire students through education. The role requires a PhD and experience in research methods. Join us in making a significant impact on sustainability and climate policy.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish own research direction and develop novel approaches.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods in climate action.
• Domain knowledge in fields related to climate action is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Inspire colleagues and students through research and education.
• Acquire funding for new research projects.
• Contribute to organizational tasks and valorization.

Skills

Qualitative research methods

Quantitative research methods

Networking skills

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

PhD degree in Environmental Psychology or related field

Job description

Assistant Professor in Environmental Psychology and Simulation

Climate change won’t wait—join TU Delft as Assistant Professor to advance cutting-edge research in environmental psychology and simulation.

TU Delft launched an extensive Climate Action Programme, focusing not only on additional investments in research and education but also improving the sustainability of the TU Delft campus. The goal of the Climate Action research programme is to build on current strengths and identify areas where there is a need to strengthen capacities.

Environmental Psychology and Simulation

Climate action demands drastic behavioural and social changes. Success of technological interventions climate change mitigation and adaptation policies critically depends on our understanding of drivers of citizens’ behavior. We welcome an Assistant Professor with a passion to integrate and advance behavioural insights for effective climate policy design, communication and compliance.

Challenges in this domain require a rigorous approach and development of novel methods, including:

• Improvement of our understanding of psychological, cultural and social factors driving the behavior of involved actors.
• Quantification of behavioral change implications for large systems.
• Use of behavioral insights for effective policies and technologies.

As an academic career tracker, you will inspire colleagues and students through research and education. You are expected to acquire funding for new research projects and contribute to organizational tasks and valorization of your work.

Job requirements

• A PhD degree in Environmental Psychology, Computational Social Science, Decision Science, Complex Systems Engineering & Management or Industrial Ecology.
• Ability and motivation to establish own research direction and develop novel approaches.
• A track record demonstrating experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods in the context of climate action.
• Domain knowledge in the fields related to climate action is an asset.
• Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent networking, collaboration and communication skills.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. We deliver world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society.

We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just.

Faculty Technology, Policy & Management

The Faculty of TPM provides an important contribution to solving complex technical-social issues. We combine insights from both engineering and social sciences as well as the humanities.

This position is offered as an Academic Career Track position. During the Academic Career Track, we expect you to grow towards an Associate Professor position within a maximum of eight years.

Inspiring, excellent education is our central aim. We expect you to obtain a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ) within three years if you have less than five years of teaching experience.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Dr. ir. E.J.L. (Emile) Chappin.

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 31 October 2025 via the application button and upload the following documents:

• CV
• Motivational letter

TU Delft is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to making its workforce more diverse. TU Delft is a fair employer and will not discriminate against any applicant on the grounds of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or ethnic or national origin.