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PhD student SPACES Utrecht University in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Participatory Action Research
Funding
NWO-funded PhD position; salary range €3,204 to €4,051 gross per month for 32 hours per week, based on a 38-hour full-time scale; includes 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Utrecht University
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About this position
The SPACES project at Utrecht University explores how inclusive play and sport can be supported for children with disabilities or chronic illnesses through the design of more inclusive living environments. The project brings together research and co-creation to understand the barriers and enablers of inclusive outdoor space, with a strong focus on how children can participate in play and sport together.
The PhD candidate will investigate the role of community platforms in sharing knowledge about inclusive play and sport in the physical outdoor environment. A central part of the work is to map what is needed in terms of communication, which forms of platform or exchange fit the different stakeholders involved, and how these forms can be developed through co-creation with people with lived experience and societal partners. The role also includes contributing to the actual development and implementation of the community platform.
The research is embedded in a transdisciplinary team spanning Utrecht University, Hogeschool Utrecht, TU Delft, and experts from INK Social Design Bureau. The project engages with children, experienced experts, architects, urban planners, municipalities, and other societal partners to study user experiences as well as changes in behavior and attitudes around inclusive design and inclusion more broadly.
The post sits within the Neurobiology of Behavior research group in the Department of Population Health Sciences at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, where the broader research focus includes mental health development and the impact of play on wellbeing in humans and animals.
Funding details
NWO-funded PhD position; salary range €3,204 to €4,051 gross per month for 32 hours per week, based on a 38-hour full-time scale; includes 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus.
What's required
Applicants must have a completed university master's degree in communication, social, organizational, media and cultural sciences, or a related field. Experience with qualitative and/or participatory research is required, along with an affinity for inclusion and participation issues, experience involving different stakeholder groups, strong organizational and communication skills, and excellent spoken and written Dutch and English. Flexibility, a positive attitude, creativity, proactivity, independence, and empathy are also valued; personal experience with relevant life challenges may be an advantage.
How to apply
Apply through the AcademicTransfer application link. Contact Heidi Lesscher if you want more information before applying.
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