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Ciarán Forde
6 days ago
PhD Candidate in Child Eating Behaviour Wageningen University & Research in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Psychology
Funding
Fully funded PhD position; salary €3,204 per month in the first year rising to €4,051 per month in the fourth year; fixed-term contract of 18 months, extendable for the duration of the project if performance is good.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Wageningen University & Research
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About this position
This PhD project explores how food properties shape children’s eating behaviour and energy intake, bringing together nutrition, sensory science and innovative digital tools. The student will join the Child Eating Behaviour team at Wageningen University & Research and work within the chair group Sensory Science and Eating Behaviour in the Division of Human Nutrition and Health.
The research programme combines literature review, experimental design and data analysis to understand factors that influence children’s eating behaviours and dietary patterns. A key part of the work is to study how specific food properties may moderate eating behaviour and energy intake in children, using digital tools to track eating behaviour. The project also includes publishing findings in peer-reviewed journals, presenting at international conferences, and turning evidence into practical recommendations for improving the food environment for children in the Netherlands.
The position is embedded in an international and interdisciplinary research environment on the Wageningen campus. The group is led by Prof. Ciarán Forde, with Associate Prof. Guido Camps as co-supervisor. The student will also contribute to the supervision of MSc thesis projects related to this topic.
The project is based at Wageningen University & Research, an institution focused on healthy food and living environment, with a strong emphasis on collaboration across disciplines.
Funding details
Fully funded PhD position; salary €3,204 per month in the first year rising to €4,051 per month in the fourth year; fixed-term contract of 18 months, extendable for the duration of the project if performance is good.
What's required
Applicants must have a successfully completed MSc degree in a relevant field such as Nutrition and Health, Sensory Science, Food Technology, or Psychology. The advert seeks an enthusiastic, independent self-starter with excellent organisational and communication skills who is genuinely curious about child eating behaviour. Candidates should have affinity with and/or experience in experimental studies on human eating behaviour, experience with or a strong interest in conducting research with children, knowledge of and experience with applying statistical techniques, and good spoken and written Dutch and English. English is expected at C1 level, and an internationally recognised Certificate of Proficiency in English may sometimes be required.
How to apply
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Professors
Professor at Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
Research Interests
Statistics
Eating Behavior
Biology
Salud Pública
Nutrition
Associate Professor at Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
Research Interests
Pediatric Nutrition
Behavioral Neuroscience
Eating Behavior
Nutrition
Dietary Patterns
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