Vacancy: Postdoctoral Researcher for the Prince Claus Chair, Dynamics of Youth

September 20, 2024 · by · in Job vacancies

Utrecht University’s Strategic Theme Dynamics of Youth focuses on youth development from conception to early adulthood, connecting science with society to empower children, adolescents, and emerging adults. We are honoured to have appointed the Prince Claus Chair: The Science of Well-Being and Quality of Life Studies in Youth – A Social Justice Perspective. To support this appointment, we are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher, partly funded by NWO (Dutch Research Council).

Your job

In this role, you will combine expertise in research with organisational skills to advance the goals of the Prince Claus Chair (approximately 50-50%). The postdoc position is designed to enhance high-quality academic scholarship and leverage evidence-based research for sustainable societal impact, with a specific focus on well-being and Quality of Life in children and youth.

Your qualities

You will be expected to demonstrate strong organisational skills, including project management and event coordination, the ability to work collaboratively in an international academic environment, and a commitment to advancing research and practice in the field of child and youth well-being and QoL.

Qualifications:

  • completed a PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Health Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, Pedagogical and Educational Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, Economics, and Governance, Epidemiology);
  • written and oral fluency in Dutch and English;
  • expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies;
  • a keen interest in child and youth well-being and QoL research;
  • experience with interdisciplinary research projects;
  • a proactive attitude and a hands-on approach to work;
  • an understanding of, and commitment to work from a social justice perspective.

For more information, see: Postdoctoral Researcher for the Prince Claus Chair, Dynamics of Youth – Working at Utrecht University – Utrecht University (uu.nl)