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PhD Position in Communication Between Young People and Trusted Adults, Netherlands

Erasmus University Rotterdam is offering a PhD Position in Communication Between Young People and Trusted Adults for the academic year 2025/2026.

To be eligible, applicants must hold a completed master’s degree in a relevant field such as psychology, pedagogy, or educational sciences, with clear research experience through a research master’s or internships. They should have strong communication skills to work effectively with young people, as well as proven analytical abilities in quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.

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Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a public research university located in the dynamic city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1913, it’s one of the Netherlands’ oldest and largest universities, named after the 15th-century Rotterdam-born humanist and theologian Desiderius Erasmus. EUR is a highly-ranked institution, particularly for its economics, business, and medicine programs.

Application Deadline: Open

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR)

  • Department: Erasmus School of Social and Behavioral Sciences (ESSB), Department of Psychology, Education and Child Studies (DPECS), Youth and Family Team

  • Course Level: PhD Program

  • Award: PhD position with a monthly salary (€2,901–€3,707 gross, scale P)

  • Access Mode: Online application

  • Number of Awards: 1

  • Nationality: Domestic and international

  • The award can be taken in: Netherlands

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants of all nationalities.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Educational Sciences, Psychology, Pedagogy, or related fields at EUR.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a completed Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., pedagogy, psychology).

    • Demonstrate research experience (e.g., research master’s, research internship).

    • Show experience in organizing data collection.

    • Possess excellent communication skills to work with young people.

    • Have analytical skills and experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.

    • Demonstrate excellent command of Dutch and English (C1 level).

    • It is advantageous to have experience with:

      • Creative working methods (e.g., co-creation sessions, focus groups).

      • Experience Sampling Methods or diary studies.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit:

  • A cover letter outlining motivation and suitability.

  • A CV with relevant academic and research experience.

Applications should be submitted online by September 10, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews in late September. For inquiries, contact Prof. Loes Keijsers ([email protected]

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