Are you ready to embark on a journey to shape the future of (psychological) science? Leiden University’s Institute of Psychology is pleased to announce a prestigious scholarship opportunity for aspiring researchers: International PhD Positions in Responsible Research Methods. This scholarship is designed to equip talented individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to spearhead cutting-edge research in replication, reproducibility, robustness, Open Science, and science communication.

The PhD scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities who hold a (research) master’s degree or are on track to receive one in a relevant field such as psychology, data science, statistics, or information sciences. Successful candidates will possess experience with statistical analysis and data visualization in the R-software environment, along with a collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Leiden University is a prestigious public research university located in Leiden, Netherlands. It was founded in 1575 by William, Prince of Orange, making it the oldest institution of higher education in the Netherlands. The university is known for its historic foundations and emphasis on the social sciences. During the Dutch Golden Age, Leiden attracted many renowned scholars such as René Descartes, Rembrandt, and Hugo Grotius. Today, Leiden University has seven academic faculties and over fifty subject departments, housing more than forty national and international research institutes.

Application Deadline: 21 May 2024

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Leiden University
• Department: Institute of Psychology
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: Fully-funded
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: NA
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the Netherlands

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by Leiden University
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
• Hold a (research) master’s degree (completed, or to be awarded before the starting date) in a relevant field such as psychology, data science, statistics, or information sciences.
• Demonstrate experience with statistical analysis and data visualization in the R-software environment.
• Possess a collaborative mindset, openness to learning new skills, and willingness to share knowledge.
• Exhibit attention to detail and clear communication skills.
• Provide evidence of the ability to conduct high-quality research and write scientific texts.
• Have good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Show the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a research group.
• Familiarity with Open Science and responsible research practices, and a willingness to adopt them.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should click the application button and submit their applications by 21 May 2024. For further inquiries about the position, please contact Dr. Tom Heyman at [email protected].

Benefits

The successful candidate will receive:

• An appointment of initially 12 months, extendable to 3 years, leading to the completion of a Ph.D. thesis.
• A competitive salary ranging from €2,770 to €3,539 gross per month based on a full-time employment contract, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• Additional benefits including a holiday allowance, an end-of-year bonus, an attractive pension scheme, flexible working hours, options for secondary employment conditions, and a home-working allowance.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth and development, including collaboration with the Open Science Community Leiden.

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