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PhD in Developing Sensory Care and Knowledge for Children (SENSORY-Kids) Amsterdam UMC in Netherlands

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Education

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 18, 2026

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Netherlands

University

Amsterdam UMC

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Keywords

Education
Psychology
Child Development
Neuropsychology
Systematic Review
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Statistics
Psychometric
Diagnostic Tool

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PhD opportunity at Amsterdam UMC: SENSORY-Kids

This PhD position focuses on sensory processing, child development, neurodevelopmental conditions, psychometrics, diagnostics, outcome measurement, quantitative research, statistics, longitudinal analysis, systematic review, Delphi study, and implementation research. The project is part of SENSORY-Kids, a national learning community aimed at improving care for children with sensory processing difficulties, including children with autism, ADHD, acquired brain injury, and other developmental conditions.

Hosted by Amsterdam UMC in the Netherlands, the project is funded by the Dutch Brain Foundation and connects universities, rehabilitation centres, mental healthcare organisations, educational partners, patient organisations, clinicians, researchers, educators, parents, and young people. The PhD candidate will lead work package 1 and develop a national Minimal Data Set (MDS) for sensory processing, integrated into a national digital platform to support clinical care and longitudinal research.

Key tasks include reviewing existing sensory assessment instruments and outcome measures, coordinating a national Delphi study, developing/validating/implementing the MDS, analysing longitudinal data, and publishing/presenting findings internationally. The role emphasizes co-creation and interdisciplinary collaboration across science, healthcare, education, and lived experience.

Eligibility highlights: a master’s degree in psychology, biomedical sciences, health sciences, medicine, educational sciences, or a related field; strong interest in child development and neurodevelopmental conditions; affinity with psychometrics and outcome measurement; quantitative research and statistics skills; and excellent Dutch and English communication.

Funding and employment: employed by Amsterdam UMC Research BV for 12 months initially, with the intention to extend to four years. Salary scale OIO: €3,217–€4,077 gross per month for full-time work, plus an 8.3% end-of-year bonus and additional employment benefits.

Deadline: 18 August 2026. Applications are reviewed continuously, so early submission is recommended.

Contact: Jan Sprengers ([email protected]).

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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