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Dongning Ren

9 months ago

ERC-Funded PhD Position in Social Psychology of Ostracism at Maastricht University Maastricht University in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Psychology

Funding

The position is fully funded by a European Research Council (ERC) starting grant. Specific stipend amount and tuition coverage are not detailed in the post.

Deadline

Expired

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Netherlands

University

University of Maastricht

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Keywords

Psychology
Social Psychology
Causal Inference
R Programming

About this position

Maastricht University is offering a fully funded PhD position in Social Psychology, focusing on the lived experience of ostracism and social exclusion. This opportunity is supported by a European Research Council (ERC) starting grant under the supervision of Associate Professor Dongning Ren. The research aims to investigate how social exclusion and ostracism impact human experience, with connections to loneliness, discrimination, and inequality in real-world contexts. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in social psychology or a related field, strong quantitative skills (especially in R), and a collaborative mindset. The position is based in Maastricht, Netherlands, and offers the chance to join a dynamic research team exploring cutting-edge topics in social psychology, causal inference, and the broader implications of social exclusion. The application deadline is 1 March 2026. For more information and to apply, candidates should visit the Maastricht University vacancy page. This position is ideal for those passionate about social psychology, ostracism, and quantitative research methods.

Funding details

The position is fully funded by a European Research Council (ERC) starting grant. Specific stipend amount and tuition coverage are not detailed in the post.

What's required

Applicants must have a master's degree in social psychology or a related field, strong quantitative skills (especially proficiency in R), and a collaborative mindset. Motivation for research in social exclusion, ostracism, and related topics is expected. No language test or GPA requirement is mentioned.

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Social Psychology

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Causal Inference

Psychology

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