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LimburgHybrid38 hours/week<3months
This research project focuses on young people aged 16 to 25.
- The goal is to develop a vape cessation program tailored to their needs and living environment.
- Simultaneously, the impact of vaping on health is investigated.
- The project involves the development and testing of an intervention in co-creation with young people and healthcare professionals.
- There is a clinical sub-study on the health effects of vaping, focusing on lung function and biomarkers of cell damage and inflammation.
- Methods include interviews, questionnaires, biochemical measurements, and lung function tests.
- You will work in an interdisciplinary team with expertise in pediatrics, pulmonology, prevention, behavioral change, and health promotion.
- Close collaboration with young people, healthcare professionals, and societal partners.
What you do
- Active role in the setup and execution of the research.
- Conduct literature review.
- Organize and analyze interviews with young people and healthcare professionals.
- Contribute to the development of a youth-specific intervention.
- Support the execution of the effect study and the clinical sub-study.
- Maintain contacts with participants and collaboration partners.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret qualitative and quantitative research data.
- Make a significant contribution to project meetings, scientific publications, presentations, and knowledge sharing.
- Actively participate in the research group, with opportunities for involvement in education.
What they ask
- Enthusiastic and eager-to-learn researcher who works independently on research with societal impact.
- Energized by the alternation between scientific research and practice.
- Enjoys collaborating with young people, healthcare professionals, and researchers.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Completed university Master's degree (WO) in Health Sciences, Medicine, Health Psychology, Biomedical Sciences, or a similar relevant field (by January 1, 2027, at the latest).
- Experience and/or interest in conducting qualitative and/or quantitative research (e.g., conducting interviews, questionnaire research, and collecting and analyzing research data).
- Knowledge of statistical methods and experience with quantitative data analyses using statistical software (e.g., R, SPSS, or similar programs).
- Demonstrable affinity with lifestyle, prevention, youth health, and behavioral change.
- Good command of Dutch and English at a minimum C1 level (CEFR), both orally and in writing.
Practical
- Work in an international, open, and engaged environment.
- Flexible working hours, home office allowance, and hybrid working.
- Freedom and space to organize your work independently and develop your own ideas.
- Close-knit community of colleagues.
- Good pension scheme, company fitness, and access to an extensive sports offer.
- Inspiring work environment.
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