Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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PhD and Postdoctoral Openings in Digital Mental Health, Adolescent Prevention, and Self-Harm Research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (SAMPO) Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The project manager position is a part-time temporary contract at VUB (0.4 FTE) for 1 year, extendable up to 4 years depending on project needs, performance, and funding. Salary is linked to the appropriate VUB grade and may recognize up to 12 years of relevant seniority. The PhD and postdoctoral positions are project openings within the Horizon Europe SAMPO project; the postdoctoral role is 0.5 FTE. No stipend amount is stated.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Belgium
University
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is recruiting for the Horizon Europe project SAMPO, focused on the online prevention of mental health problems and self-harm among adolescents and young adults.
The project develops and evaluates a scalable app combining e-screening, personalised assessment, and online risk and resilience modules, in collaboration with European partners.
Openings mentioned in the post include a PhD researcher position and a postdoctoral researcher position (0.5 FTE), plus a project manager role (0.4 FTE) at VUB.
Research themes and keywords include psychology, mental health, digital health, adolescent prevention, self-harm, online intervention, e-screening, personalised assessment, and risk and resilience.
For the project manager role, applicants should have a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in project management, research administration, international cooperation, or financial-administrative coordination. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, Excel/reporting proficiency, and fluent professional English and Dutch are required; Horizon Europe or European research project experience is a strong asset.
The project manager contract is temporary, part-time (0.4 FTE), initially for 1 year and extendable up to 4 years depending on project needs, performance, and funding. Salary is linked to the appropriate VUB grade and may recognize up to 12 years of relevant seniority. The postdoctoral role is part-time (0.5 FTE). No stipend amount is stated for the PhD/postdoc roles in the provided text.
Applications are submitted through the VUB jobs portal. The post states an application deadline of 2026-07-01 for the project management role and asks applicants to upload a CV, motivation letter, and diploma where applicable. Questions about the job content can be directed to Prof. Imke Baetens.
Funding details
The project manager position is a part-time temporary contract at VUB (0.4 FTE) for 1 year, extendable up to 4 years depending on project needs, performance, and funding. Salary is linked to the appropriate VUB grade and may recognize up to 12 years of relevant seniority. The PhD and postdoctoral positions are project openings within the Horizon Europe SAMPO project; the postdoctoral role is 0.5 FTE. No stipend amount is stated.
What's required
PhD researcher applicants are implied to work on online prevention of mental health problems and self-harm among adolescents and young adults. The project manager role requires a Master's degree or equivalent experience relevant to project management, research administration, international cooperation, or financial-administrative coordination. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, proficiency in Excel and reporting systems, fluent professional English and Dutch, ability to work independently, and experience with Horizon Europe, European research projects, university administration, or financial-administrative project management are strong assets. Knowledge of VUB procedures or Flemish/Belgian/European research funding systems is a plus.
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