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PhD Position in Psychophysiology, Wearable Technology and De-escalation in Residential Care Radboud University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Sociology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Aug 16, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Radboud University

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Radboud University is advertising a PhD position in de-escalation within the Faculty of Social Sciences / Behavioural Science Institute in Nijmegen, the Netherlands.
The project examines how stress, sleep, recovery, psychophysiology, wearable technology, coercion reduction, and ethical monitoring influence staff behaviour and the escalation or de-escalation of aggression in residential care. The research focuses on staff in residential treatment clinics for young people and adults, including settings with and without mild intellectual disabilities, and connects health care and forensic perspectives.
You may work with wearable measurements, incident-related assessments, qualitative interviews or focus groups, and practice-based ethical analysis. The project is embedded in a larger consortium project on aggressive encounters between frontline workers and citizens, and it contributes to a shared dataset and cross-sector research design. The role includes collaboration with treatment organisations and consortium partners, and occasional visits to Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Eligibility highlights: a background in psychobiology, clinical or forensic psychology, behavioural science, health sciences, neuroscience, or a related Research Master degree; experience with quantitative methods; interest in qualitative or mixed-methods research; ability to build trust in clinical settings; and proficiency in Dutch.
Funding and employment: this is a paid PhD employment position at 1.0 FTE. The contract starts for 1.5 years and can be extended by 2.5 years after positive evaluation. Salary starts at €3,059 gross per month and rises to €3,881 in year four, plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, and extra leave.
Deadline: 16 August 2026. First interviews are planned for the week of 24 August 2026. Preferred start date is 1 November 2026.
How to apply: submit your application only through the online application button/portal. Address your letter to Prof. Robert Didden and follow the document instructions in the application form.
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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