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Postdoc
Field of study
Education
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This is a full-time, salaried postdoctoral employment contract at 1.0 FTE (38 hours per week), initially for one year with the possibility of a one-year extension after positive evaluation. The gross monthly salary is €3,706–€5,760 based on full-time employment, under the CLA of Dutch Universities. Benefits include an 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, ABP pension, full reimbursement of public-transport commuting costs, at least 29 leave days, flexible and hybrid working options withi
Deadline
Nov 10, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Leiden University
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About this position
Leiden University is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral researcher for a two-year project on youth, digital media, and democracy in education, based in Leiden, The Netherlands. The researcher will join the Cognition in Development (CoDe) Lab, led by Dr. Ili Ma, within the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
The project investigates how social media and digital technologies shape adolescents’ understanding of societal issues, democratic attitudes, and civic participation, and how education can strengthen young people’s resilience to online influences. The postdoctoral researcher will design and conduct longitudinal studies of educational interventions, collaborate with adolescents, schools, and societal partners, publish in international journals and impact reports, present at conferences, and co-supervise PhD projects.
Applicants should hold a PhD in developmental psychology, political psychology, computational social science, cognitive science, or a related field by the start date. Experience with behavioural experiments, quantitative research using R and/or Python, behavioural or computational modelling, social media data, or digital trace data is valued. Excellent English, independent research ability, ethical sensitivity when working with youth and personal digital data, and a collaborative and inclusive approach are required. Dutch proficiency is highly preferred, and familiarity with the Dutch educational context, longitudinal data, or participatory youth research is advantageous.
The position is funded by the European Research Council through the ERC Starting Grant DISINFORMED TEENS. It is a 1.0 FTE salaried appointment of 38 hours per week, initially for one year with the possibility of a one-year extension following positive evaluation. The gross monthly salary is €3,706–€5,760, with holiday and end-of-year allowances, ABP pension, commuting reimbursement, leave benefits, and flexible or hybrid working arrangements.
The starting date is flexible between November 2026 and February 2027. Apply through the Leiden University careers portal by 10 November 2026; applications are processed immediately. Questions may be directed to Dr. Ili Ma at [email protected].
Funding details
This is a full-time, salaried postdoctoral employment contract at 1.0 FTE (38 hours per week), initially for one year with the possibility of a one-year extension after positive evaluation. The gross monthly salary is €3,706–€5,760 based on full-time employment, under the CLA of Dutch Universities. Benefits include an 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, ABP pension, full reimbursement of public-transport commuting costs, at least 29 leave days, flexible and hybrid working options withi
What's required
A PhD in developmental psychology, political psychology, computational social science, cognitive science, or a related field, completed or expected before the position begins. Candidates should have experience designing and conducting behavioural experiments; strong quantitative research skills, including R and/or Python and preferably behavioural or computational modelling; experience with or interest in donated social media and other digital trace data; strong analytical, organisational, and independent research skills; excellent written and spoken English; and enthusiasm for ethical research with adolescents and personal digital data. Proficiency in Dutch is highly preferred. A collaborative, inclusive, and learning-oriented mindset, interest in translating research into practical applications, and willingness to communicate with academic and non-academic audiences are also expected. Applicants must live and be officially registered in the Netherlands or be willing to relocate upon starting.
How to apply
Apply through the Leiden University careers portal using the “Apply now” button. Submit your application by 10 November 2026; applications are processed immediately. For questions about the position, contact Dr. Ili Ma at [email protected].
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