Dr. Marieke Buil

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marieke Buil is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Developmental Psychology at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She obtained her PhD in developmental psychopathology from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 2018, focusing on the interplay of personal endowments and school environments in the development of child and adolescent antisocial behavior. Following her PhD, she worked as a post-doctoral researcher in Pedagogical Sciences at Erasmus University Rotterdam and became an assistant professor at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. She has been involved in numerous longitudinal and intervention projects that aim to enhance social-emotional learning in schools and address behavioral problems in youth. Buil's research interests include peer and teacher-student relationships, school-based interventions, and the development of antisocial behavior. She actively supervises PhD students and collaborates with various educational institutions and municipalities to promote positive youth development. Through her work, Buil contributes to educational policy recommendations and engages in teaching at the bachelor’s and master’s levels, covering topics such as bullying prevention and juvenile delinquency.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam • Amsterdam

Teaching and conducting research in Clinical Developmental Psychology.

Post-doctoral Researcher

— Present

Erasmus University Rotterdam • Rotterdam

Engaged in research on educational neuroscience and child development.

Requirements for Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field 12 ECTS in Research Methods/Statistics 12 ECTS in Clinical Diagnosis/Assessment
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Official Transcripts
  • Motivation Letter
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Administered under the Department of Clinical Psychology for Master's in Clinical and Developmental Psychopathology.