Junior Researcher Fostering Creativity in Multicultural Classrooms through Educational Robotics ai

Tilburg University; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Training programs

Pension ABP

Travel allowance

Vacation and leave options

Job summary

Tilburg University invites applications for a part-time researcher (0.6 fte, 24 hours/week) to contribute to an Erasmus+ project in school education. The role focuses on conducting and supporting research, with dissemination and project management tasks handled by the Project Coordinator.

English proficiency at CEFR C1+ is essential. The position is temporary for 18 months, starting January 2027, with a salary scale that reflects UFO-profile Researcher 4 guidelines.

Qualifications

• Motivated researcher with a master’s degree in Culture Studies, Educational Sciences, Communication Sciences or related field.
• Proven ability to conduct high-quality academic research (theses, projects, publications).
• Interest in developing project management skills, including planning and coordination of activities and meetings.
• Collaborative team player in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
• Commitment to research integrity, accuracy, transparency, and responsible handling of data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support research activities for the Erasmus+ project.
• Assist dissemination by organizing an international seminar and delivering training sessions for teachers.
• Support project management tasks, including记录 timely implementation, archiving communications and documents.

Skills

Motivated researcher

Academic research

Project management interest

Team player

Research integrity

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Culture Studies/Education/Related

Job description

Organisation/Company Tilburg University Research Field Educational sciences » Education Educational sciences » Teaching methods Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Application Deadline 20 Oct 2026 - 21:59 (UTC) Country Netherlands Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Not Applicable Hours Per Week 24.0 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The successful candidate will work on a project funded by Dutch National Agency Erasmus+ Cooperation partnerships in school education. The project includes partners from the Netherlands, Cyprus, Greece and Turkey. The project aims to strengthen teachers’ capacity to foster creativity as a core student competence through AI, educational robotics and culturally responsive pedagogy; to develop innovative and technology-enhanced resources; to test and validate these resources in multicultural secondary classrooms; and to promote their adoption through dissemination and policy recommendations at regional, national and EU levels.

You will be responsible for assisting the project team at DCU for 18 months in the following activities:

• Conducting Research: tasks include conducting research and analyzing existing educational resources, consulting experts in the field, and supporting the development of skillsets and training materials for teachers.
• Supporting Dissemination: tasks include assisting the Project Coordinator in organizing an international seminar in the Netherlands, and delivering training sessions for participant teachers.
• Supporting Project Management: tasks include assisting the Project Coordinator with project management activities, such as recording the timely implementation of the project activities by all partners, maintaining an organized archive of project-communication and administrative documents.

Role focus: Your primary responsibility will be to conduct and support research activities. Dissemination, project management, and general administrative responsibilities will remain with the Project Coordinator, with your role being to provide support and assistance in these areas as needed.

• Motivated researcher with a master’s degree in Culture Studies, Educational Sciences, Communication Sciences or a related field
• Demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality academic research, evidenced by relevant outputs such as theses, research projects and publications
• Interest in and willingness to develop project management skills, including supporting the planning and coordination of project activities and project meetings
• A collaborative team player, who enjoys working in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment
• Commitment to research integrity and ethical research practices, including accuracy, transparency and responsible handling of research data and information
• Excellent command of English (minimum CEFR C1 level; C2 level preferred). Proficiency in Dutch is considered an asset.

Additional Information

Tilburg University offers excellent benefits in a pleasant working environment:

• Employment of 0.6 fte (24 hours per week).
• Salary between €3706 and €4251 gross per month for full-time employment (UFO-profile Researcher 4, salary scale 10 step 0 till step 3). Tilburg University uses a neutral remuneration system based on relevant work experience.
• This is a vacancy for a temporary position in accordance with Article 2.3 paragraph 5 sub b CLA DU. You will 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.
• Hybrid working with home working allowance
• Reimbursement sustainable commuting: walking, cycling, and public transport.
• Options model for additional leave, pension, a bicycle or personal training.
• Moving allowance (subject to conditions).
• 30% rule for international employees (if applicable).
• Pension through ABP.
• Ample training offer: personal development, leadership, education, research or language courses.
• Inclusive work culture: everyone welcome, equal opportunities.
• A green, inviting campus that’s easily accessible by public transport.

The selection committee consists of:

• dr. Rian Aarts
• dr. Amy Hsiao

You will ideally start working for Tilburg University in January 2027.