Julio Sánchez-Meca

PhD opportunity at the University of Murcia, Spain, in meta-analysis methodology and research synthesis . The position is based in the Department of Basic Psychology & Methodology and is part of a well-established research team with a strong record of methodological and applied contributions in meta-analysis. The project is funded through a recently awarded grant, Advanced methods to examine heterogeneity in meta-analysis , with Prof. José A López-López and Prof. Julio Sánchez-Meca serving as co-PIs. The successful candidate will join a 4-year, full-time PhD contract and is expected to start on 1 May 2027 . The student will be based in Murcia for the duration of the contract and will combine research activities with a small amount of teaching to local undergraduate students (around 40–60 hours per year). This opportunity is especially suitable for applicants interested in the methodological side of psychology, behavioural sciences, statistics, and biostatistics. While the department is rooted in psychology, the call explicitly welcomes candidates from a Statistics/Biostatistics background because of the strong methodological focus of the grant. English-speaking candidates are welcome, but Spanish fluency is highly desirable . Eligibility highlights: a Master degree or equivalent in Psychology or Statistics is required; applicants with relevant statistical or biostatistical training are also considered. The post is advertised as a PhD position for first-stage researchers (R1). It is full-time and temporary, with one vacancy available. Deadline: 3 November 2026 at 14:00 (Europe/Madrid). Interested candidates should apply via the University of Murcia convocatoria portal using the provided application link. The position is located at the Faculty of Psychology and Speech Therapy, University of Murcia, Spain.