This position focuses on studying the consequences of economic inequality for children's development. Little is known about how economic inequality affects children's development. This project investigates the developmental consequences of economic inequality and is part of a larger, funded project. The initial appointment is for one year, with a possible extension of up to two more years upon positive assessment and unchanged circumstances.
What you do
- Analyze existing complex intensive longitudinal data
- Set up and conduct new survey, observational, and/or experimental studies
- Write high-quality scientific papers together with the project team
- Present work at national and international conferences
- Review and integrate literature across disciplines on the effects of economic inequality
- Explore setting up survey research across different countries to examine cross-cultural differences
What they ask
- Dedicated and creative researcher to conduct fundamental interdisciplinary research on economic inequality
- Ability to work autonomously in a collaborative environment
- Creativity, persistence, and strong organizational skills
- Ability to bring manuscripts to completion
Profile
- A PhD in developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, pedagogics, sociology, economics, public health, educational sciences, or a related discipline
- A demonstrated interest in research on the human consequences of economic inequality
- A demonstrated interest in child development
- A record of conducting and publishing high-quality research
- An aptitude for academic writing and an interest in improving this skill
- Advanced data-analytic skills, particularly experience analyzing complex intensive longitudinal data
- Experience with, or an aptitude for, designing experimental studies involving children and/or caregivers
- The ability to work independently, take initiative, and bring projects to completion
- Conscientiousness, flexibility, creativity, and a collaborative approach to research
- Willingness and ability to develop further across all aspects of the research process
- If you haven’t obtained your PhD yet, but you do meet the other criteria, you may apply only if you will hand in your dissertation within the next three months and will obtain your PhD within the next six months after the closing of this call
Practical
- Temporary employment
- Member of an interdisciplinary, international, and collaborative lab
- Part of a Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Inspiring academic and international working environment
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