Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Prof. Marieke Timmerman Director Graduate School Behavioural & Social Sciences http://www.rug.nl/masters/behavioural-and-social-sciences-research/

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Do you like reading, theorizing, designing studies, analyzing data, and writing? wish to spend your working time discovering things and pursuing ideas? appreciate autonomy and freedom in your work? enjoy collaborating in a stimulating environment? aspire to contribute to science?

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Purpose: Preparing students for a career as a researcher, in an academic or applied research environment

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Directly after the Research Master: 80%: PhD position 20%: variety of positions, as in governmental / non-governmental organizations, clinical practice Year Program 1 2 Bachelor 3 4 Research Master 5 6 7 PhD 8 (9)

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Labour market of PhD holders 1 Labour participation among all PhD holders, aged 25-60: 95% In a research position: 82% Sectors: University/higher education: 27% Industry/business: 37% Private non-profit: 27% P 1 KNAW (2016). Promoveren werkt. Amsterdam, KNAW

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Researcher in Behavioural and Social Sciences Academic research In a national or international university: assistant / associate / full professor Applied research Clinical: Government: Independent research organisation: Industry: science practitioner policy researcher e.g. at TNO, CITO e.g. at (test, journal) publisher

Mini bio s of Alumni Philippa Hüpen 2016: Graduated in Research Master BSS, specialized in clinical neuropsychology master thesis on social motivation in patients with autism spectrum disorder two systematic reviews, both resulting in publications in international peer-reviewed journals 2016-: PhD student at Aachen University, Department of Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics

Mini bio s of Alumni Namkje Koudenburg 2011: Graduated in Research Master BSS, specialized in Social psychology 2014: PhD defense of thesis Conversational Flow on the emergence and regulation of solidarity through social interaction 2014-: Faculty BSS, Social psychology, now as assistant professor 2017: VENI innovation grant from NWO

Mini bio s of Alumni Tanja Krone 2011: Graduated in Research Master BSS, specialized in Psychometrics and Statistics 2016: PhD defense of thesis Some Notes on Bayesian Time Series Analysis in Psychology 2017-: Statistician at TNO, Zeist

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Characteristics of the program: Two-year, English language program Firm research oriented, methodological basis High degree of specialization Training in multidisciplinary research

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Program structure Joint Domain specific Deficits, Distress, and Disorders Lifespan Development and Socialization Sustainability in a Changing Society EC 40 Elective Individual Traineeship 10 Master thesis 35 Total 120 15 20

Domains and Specialitions Domain Deficits, Distress, and Disorders -including the possibility to qualify for a postdoctoral clinical training program (e.g., GZ-opleiding ) Lifespan Development and Socialization Sustainability in a Changing Society Perspectives from options to specialize into Clinical psychology Clinical neuropsychology Developmental psychology Pedagogy Psychometrics & statistics Developmental psychology Educational sciences Pedagogy Psychometrics & statistics Sociology Environmental psychology Organizational psychology Psychometrics & statistics Social psychology Sociology

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Modules in program Joint EC How to Theorize 2.5 Reflecting on science 7.5 Multidisciplinary research in action 5 Advanced statistics 7.5 Applied statistics 10 Elective statistics course, to choose from: 5 Multilevel analysis, Statistical analysis of social networks, Statistical modelling of single cases, Structural equation modelling Seminars 2.5 Domain specific Deficits, Distress, and Disorders Lifespan Development and Socialization Sustainability in a Changing Society Deficits, distress, and disorders: A multidimensional perspective Lifespan development Theorizing change 15 Deficits, distress, and disorders: Modelling interactions between Advanced Research Methods persons and variables over time Designing interventions Diagnostics and intervention Socialization

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Modules in program (continued) Elective Choose from, a.o.: Evidence-based interventions Clinical neuropsychology Present and defend your research Experimental psychopathology Development, learning and instruction Complex dynamic systems Critical reflection: alternative views on lifespan development Advances in organisational psychology Cultural psychology Economics and society: Critical transitions Environmental psychology Group psychology Solidarity and social context 20

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Options for internships Traineeship research: learn and practise conduct of scientific research, in an ongoing research project internal, with a staff member external, at another university (e.g., University of Bologna) or research institute (e.g., Statistics Netherlands) clinical: acquire and apply theoretical knowledge and practical diagnostic and treatment skills in a mental health setting (can be extended to 20 EC, to qualify for postdoctoral clinical training program)

Teaching staff All affiliated with the Faculty of Behavioural and Social Sciences at the University of Groningen Renowned researchers, inspiring teachers List at: http://www.rug.nl/gmw/education/master/topmaster/staff1

Deficits, Distress, and Disorders Prof. dr. Marieke Pijnenborg Discipline: Expertise: Clinical psychology, psychiatry Psychotic disorders Education: Other position: PhD, GZ-psychologist Head of research dept. of psychotic disorders GGZ Drenthe

Deficits, Distress, and Disorders - Lifespan Development and Socialization Prof. dr. Peter de Jonge Discipline: Expertise: Project: developmental psychology, clinical psychology Deconstructing depression How nuts are the Dutch [Hoe gek is NL] psychopathology as gradual severity levels, rather than yes/no as is currently done in DSM strengths and not only weaknesses to define psychopathology - see www.hoegekis.nl

Lifespan Development and Socialization dr. Tina Kretschmer Discipline: Expertise: Educational science Young people's development in the social context; Peer dynamics ERC Starting Grant: CAPE Consequences of Adolescent Peer Experiences across Social Contexts and Generations see https://kretschmertina.wordpress.com/research-news/

Sustainability in a Changing Society Prof. dr. Rafael Wittek Discipline: Expertise: Sociology Sociology of organizations - sociology of work - sociological theory - economic sociology - sociology of aging Project: SCOOP - Sustainable Cooperation: Roadmaps to a Resilient Society - see www.scoop-prgogram.org

Sustainability in a Changing Society Prof. dr. Linda Steg Discipline: Expertise: Social psychology Environmental psychology, sustainable energy transition Various projects, aiming to understand how to realise a sustainable energy transition

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Direction of program Director Prof. dr. Marieke Timmerman m.e.timmerman@rug.nl Coordinator Psychometrics & Statistics Chair Deficits, Distress, and Disorders Chair Lifespan Development and Socialization Chair Sustainability in a Changing Society Dr. Casper J. Albers c.j.albers@rug.nl Dr. Rafaele J.C. Huntjens r.j.c.huntjens@rug.nl Prof. dr. Peter de Jonge peter.de.jonge@rug.nl Prof. dr. Martijn van Zomeren m.van.zomeren@rug.nl

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Facilities for research master students High quality training, active participation in research groups Individual supervision by internationally renowned researchers Each student in the first year is offered a research assistantship (paid, 9 months, 4 hours/week) University of Groningen Talent Grants for non-eu students Research master students in the second year, in collaboration with a staff member, can apply for the PhD fund of our faculty 10 PhD positions in 2020

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Requirements: 1. Qualifications that support the expectation of successful completion of the program (e.g., high grades BA program, knowledge of relevant theories and statistics, experience with statistical software packages, and sufficient knowledge of the English language). 2. Motivation and interest to pursue a career in research. 3. Application before April 1 st, 2018. Maximally 42 positions available

Interested? Further information Take a brochure Visit http://www.rug.nl/masters/behavioural-and-social-sciencesresearch/ Specific question: contact our academic advisor Drs. Coby Evers, studyadvice.rema.bss@rug.nl Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences http://www.rug.nl/masters/behavioural-and-social-sciences-research/

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences http://www.rug.nl/masters/behavioural-and-social-sciences-research/

Research Master Behavioural and Social Sciences Marieke Timmerman Director Graduate School Behavioural & Social Sciences Maike van der Vlugt Ingrid Veenstra Coordinators Graduate School, including Research Master gradschool.bss@rug.nl Margriet Halbersma Dianne van der Kolk Secretaries Graduate School, including Research Master