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Postdoctoral Researcher in Student Well-Being, Mental Health and Health Behaviours Radboud University in Netherlands

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Postdoc

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Behavioral Science

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This is a three-year temporary employment contract, initially for 12 months and extendable after a positive evaluation until 31 December 2029. The position is 0.8–1.0 FTE with a gross monthly salary of €4,925–€6,682 under salary scale 11, depending on education and relevant experience. Benefits include an 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, 30 or 41 annual leave days for full-time employment, pension, flexible working arrangements and other employment benefits.

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Nov 15, 2026

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Netherlands

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Radboud University

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Behavioral Science
Psychology
Longitudinal Study
Statistical Analysis
Salud Pública
Substance Use
Mental Illness
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About this position

Radboud University is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the longitudinal Healthy Student Life (HSL) project within the Behavioural Science Institute and Faculty of Social Sciences in Nijmegen, Netherlands.

The project investigates university students’ well-being and health behaviours over time, including mental health, study-related factors, substance use, alcohol use, gambling and lifestyle. The postdoctoral researcher will coordinate and conduct the seventh and eighth waves of data collection, covering study design, survey implementation, participant recruitment, data management, ethics applications, survey programming and research-data archiving.

The successful candidate will also develop independent research questions, conduct quantitative and longitudinal statistical analyses, lead at least one publication in an international peer-reviewed journal and contribute to collaborative publications, factsheets and research reports. Teaching may comprise up to 20% of the appointment.

Applicants need a PhD in psychology, behavioural science, pedagogy or a related discipline, quantitative research and statistical-analysis experience, strong academic writing and communication skills, excellent English and a commitment to open science. Dutch is preferred. The project is led by Professor Sabine Geurts and Professor Jacqueline Vink, with the position embedded in the Behavioural Problems research group.

The appointment is 0.8–1.0 FTE for three years, initially 12 months subject to evaluation, with a gross monthly salary of €4,925–€6,682, plus holiday allowance, end-of-year bonus, leave and pension benefits. Apply online by 15 November 2026.

Funding details

This is a three-year temporary employment contract, initially for 12 months and extendable after a positive evaluation until 31 December 2029. The position is 0.8–1.0 FTE with a gross monthly salary of €4,925–€6,682 under salary scale 11, depending on education and relevant experience. Benefits include an 8% holiday allowance, 8.3% end-of-year bonus, 30 or 41 annual leave days for full-time employment, pension, flexible working arrangements and other employment benefits.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in psychology, behavioural science, pedagogy or a related discipline. They should have a strong interest in student well-being, mental health and health behaviours; experience with quantitative research methods and statistical analyses; experience with or strong interest in longitudinal research, survey design and data collection; and the ability to analyse complex datasets independently. Excellent academic writing and communication skills, motivation to develop research questions and publish in international peer-reviewed journals, commitment to open science and responsible research-data management, and excellent spoken and written English are required. A strong command of Dutch is preferred.

How to apply

Apply only through the online application portal. Address the application letter to Sabine Geurts and submit the documents requested in the application form before 15 November 2026.

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