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Gonneke Stevens

8 months ago

Postdoc in Interdisciplinary Social Science: Youth in Changing Cultural Contexts at Utrecht University Utrecht University in Netherlands

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

The position is a two-year postdoc with a gross monthly salary between €3,546 and €5,538 (full-time, salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). The offer includes 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, flexible terms of employment, and access to professional development and other employee schemes. The contract is for 1 year with the possibility to extend to 2 years.

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Expired

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Netherlands

University

Utrecht University

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Keywords

Sociology
Psychology
Longitudinal Study
Quantitative Analysis
Social Inequality
Youth Studies
Risk Behavior
Social Participation

About this position

Utrecht University is seeking an ambitious researcher for a two-year postdoctoral position in the Youth in Changing Cultural Contexts programme, part of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences. The research focuses on societal trends, social inequality, and the social and cultural environment of young people, with an emphasis on understanding how family, peers, school, and society interact to affect adolescent and young adult mental health, risk behaviours, social media use, and social participation.

The interdisciplinary team employs a variety of research methods, including large-scale longitudinal and internationally comparative surveys, qualitative interviews, and experimental studies. The postdoc will be responsible for conducting research within the programme, coordinating data collection, collaborating on publications, and translating research findings for diverse audiences. The position also includes a 20% teaching load, primarily supervising Bachelor’s and Master’s theses in Interdisciplinary Social Science.

Applicants should hold or be near completion of a PhD in behavioural or social science or a related field relevant to the programme. Required skills include expertise in qualitative and advanced quantitative research methods (such as longitudinal and multi-level analysis), experience in teaching academic courses, and fluency in academic English. A Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) is required or must be obtained. Candidates should demonstrate scientific creativity and productivity through recent publications.

The position offers a gross monthly salary between €3,546 and €5,538 (full-time), with additional benefits such as 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment terms. The contract is for one year with the possibility of extension to two years. Utrecht University provides a supportive environment for professional development and values diversity and inclusion among its staff.

The application deadline is 22 February 2026, with interviews scheduled for March and a preferred start date of 1 April 2026. International candidates should allow at least four months for visa processing. For more information, contact Professor Gonneke Stevens at [email protected]. To apply, submit your CV and motivation letter via the Utrecht University job portal.

Funding details

The position is a two-year postdoc with a gross monthly salary between €3,546 and €5,538 (full-time, salary scale 10 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities). The offer includes 8% holiday pay, 8.3% year-end bonus, a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, flexible terms of employment, and access to professional development and other employee schemes. The contract is for 1 year with the possibility to extend to 2 years.

What's required

Applicants must hold or be close to obtaining a PhD in behavioural or social science or a related field relevant to 'Youth in Changing Cultural Contexts.' Expertise in qualitative and advanced quantitative research methods, including longitudinal and/or multi-level data analysis, is required. Experience in teaching academic courses is necessary, and candidates should hold a Basic Teaching Qualification (BKO) or be willing to obtain it. Fluency in spoken and written English at an academic level is essential. Candidates should demonstrate scientific creativity and productivity through recent publications in peer-reviewed journals.

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Research Interests

Social Psychology

Psychiatry

Adolescent Psychology

Longitudinal Study

Health Psychology