Research Assistant VU Behavioral Lab

We are looking for a student (e.g, Research Master in Social Psychology, Cognitive Neuropsychology, or Artificial Intelligence) who:

• Has experience in experimental research. Affinity with research within one of the following domains: social and cognitive psychology, consumer behaviour, behavioural economics, organization and communication science, empirical legal studies.
• Experience recruiting participants from SONA platform.
• Experience working with Qualtrics.
• Has a high level of IT knowledge including knowing HTML/JavaScript/GitHub.
• Is proactive and likes to work with people.
• Is well-organized and flexible.
• Is precise, reliable, and works independent.
• Fluent in English, Dutch is a plus.

Our expectations:

• We expect you to be able to schedule assignments flexibly of 8 works a week during the VU working hours
• We expect you to be proactive, precise, communicate professionally, and double-check unclarities

As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.

A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation. At VU Amsterdam, you contribute to education, research and service for a better world. And that is valuable. So in return for your efforts, we offer you:

• a salary of minimum € 2.925,- (Scale 101) and maximum € 2.981,- (Scale 103) gross per month, on a full-time basis. The exact salary depends on which year of study you are in.
• a position for 0.2 FTE. Your employment contract will initially last 6 months.
• If you remain a student of the VU and your services are evaluated positively, it is possible to become a lab assistant in your next academic year.
• A preferred start date on 01 March 2025

We also offer you attractive fringe benefits and regulations. Some examples:

• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
• a wide range of sports facilities which staff may use at a modest charge
• solid pension scheme (ABP)
• discount on (and occasionally exclusive access to) theatre performances and courses at the Griffioen Cultural Centre

School of Business and Economics
We at the School of Business and Economics (SBE) at VU Amsterdam bring together socially relevant teaching and research in the areas of business administration and economics. We focus on real-life issues that have a huge impact on society, economics and ecology: from robotics to big data, and from job market participation to change management.

Collaboration and cooperation, transparency and social responsibility are four keywords that embody our approach. Students, researchers and staff at SBE share real-world knowledge in order to devise solutions together to global economic and social challenges. In order to make a positive impact on the world, society and the lives of others.

Are you interested in joining SBE? You will work in a stimulating, dynamic and international environment with motivated colleagues dedicated to helping society make informed choices. SBE employs roughly 600 staff, with 7,250 students enrolled in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes and 1,700 executive students.

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam stands for values-driven education and research. We are open-minded experts with the ability to think freely - a broader mind. Maintaining an entrepreneurial perspective and concentrating on diversity, significance and humanity, we work on sustainable solutions with social impact. By joining forces, across the boundaries of disciplines, we work towards a better world for people and planet. Together we create a safe and respectful working and study climate, and an inspiring environment for education and research. Learn more about our codes of conduct

We are located on one physical campus, in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, with excellent location and accessibility.  Over 6,150 staff work at the VU and over 31,000 students attend academic education.

Diversity
Diversity is the driving force of VU Amsterdam. VU wants to be accessible and receptive to diversity in disciplines, cultures, ideas, nationalities, beliefs, preferences and worldviews. We believe that trust, respect, interest and differences lead to new insights and innovation, to sharpness and clarity, to excellence and a broader understanding.

We stand for an inclusive community and believe that diversity and internationalisation contribute to the quality of education, research and our services.

Therefore, we are always searching for people whose backgrounds and experience contribute to the diversity of the VU community.