PhD Doctoral Contract in Parent-Child Attachment, Activation Relationships, and Socio-Emotional Development University of Marie and Louis Pasteur in France

PhD doctoral contract opportunity at the University of Marie and Louis Pasteur in Besançon, France, focused on parent-child attachment, activation relationships, and their impact on the socio-emotional development of children aged 3–5 years.

The project is situated in the Laboratoire de Psychologie (UR 3188) and is linked to research on attachment theory, father-child relationships, activation relationships, and child development. The post highlights an integrative model examining the role of each parental figure in early development, with attention to families from the general population and families involved with social services.

Research themes and methods: attachment, activation, parent-child interaction, developmental psychology, ethology, family configurations, socio-emotional development, quantitative methodology, questionnaires, observation, and statistical analysis. The study uses tools such as the Situation Risquée, the Grille d’Évaluation de la Relation d’Activation pendant les périodes de Jeux Libres, the Attachment Q-Set, and the Child Behavior Checklist.

Eligibility highlights: strong knowledge in developmental psychology or ethology; prior work on attachment is an advantage; quantitative research skills are required; good writing, communication, teamwork, autonomy, rigor, and organization are expected.

Application materials: CV, motivation letter, and transcripts for Licence and Master.

Deadline: 2026-06-15. Applications are reviewed as they are received.

Contact: Edwige Ducreux ([email protected]).