PhD Position in Social Sciences

Radboud University

Institution: Radboud University
Faculty: Social Sciences
Department / Group: Behavioural Science Institute (BSI), Work, Health and Performance (WHP) group; Radboud Ecological Momentary Assessment Center (REMAC)
Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Hours: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 36–40 hours/week)
Application Deadline: 6 January 2026
Contact: Dr. Erik Bijleveld – erik.bijleveld@ru.nl

Position Overview

• Investigate the individual dynamics of fatigue, including short- and long-term fluctuations.
• Develop a conceptual model for fatigue dynamics and explore interventions.
• Analyze Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) data using advanced time-series and complexity theory approaches.
• Conduct studies on burnout patients and field experiments aimed at changing fatigue dynamics.
• Expected outputs: multiple peer-reviewed publications forming your PhD thesis.

Main Responsibilities

• Co-design, conduct, write up, and present research projects.
• Data analysis and methodological innovation for EMA and time-series data.
• Participate in teaching activities (~10% of time) and develop a University Teaching Qualification (UTQ).
• Contribute to academic life in lab groups and interdisciplinary collaborations.

Candidate Profile

• Research Master’s in Psychology or related field with strong academic performance.
• Strong interest in fatigue research and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Skilled in data analysis, preferably in R/RStudio.
• Experience or willingness to learn EMA data analysis and advanced time-series techniques.
• Curious, structured, proactive, and able to work collaboratively.

Offer / Benefits

• Contract: Initial 1.5 years, extendable to 4 years upon positive evaluation.
• Salary: €3,059 – €3,881 gross/month (full-time, CAO NU P scale).
• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus.
• Extra leave days: choose 30–41 annual leave days (statutory 20).
• Dual Career Coaching available for partners.
• Flexible working hours, work-from-home options, and personalized employment conditions.
• Discounted sports and cultural activities (34%), plus pension plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

About the Institute

• BSI: Interdisciplinary research institute addressing societal challenges, focusing on work, health, and performance.
• WHP group: Studies work behaviour, health, and performance in dynamic contexts.
• REMAC: Collaborative hub for intensive longitudinal data research.
• Supervisors: Dr. Erik Bijleveld, Dr. Fred Hasselman, Prof. Sabine Geurts.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment with high-quality research infrastructure.

Timeline

• Application deadline: 6 January 2026
• First interviews: 19 January 2026
• Preferred start date: 1 March 2026

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