Postdoctoral Researcher Social Media And Youth Health Inequalities

Postdoctoral Researcher Social Media and Youth Health Inequalities Are you driven by the desire to understand how young peoples' physical, mental, and social health are shaped by both their digital and physical worlds? This project offers a unique postdoctoral opportunity.

• Closing date 01-04-2024
• 12.02.24.TG

• 32 - 36 hours
• PhD
• Research & Education

• Closing date 01-04-2024
• 12.02.24.TG

Job description Job description

• Researching the impact of online and offline environments on Youth Health.
• Collaborating with New Momentum and other partners to develop new research methods to analyse Social Media content for health-related purposes.
• Utilizing online and offline data data sources to deepen the understanding of the impact of the digital and physical environment on young people's health and inequalties therein.
• Working with a social sciences Postdoctoral Researcher for contextualizing research findings and involving young people in research problem definition and data interpretation.

As part of the Dutch Research Agenda (NWA) Synergy Theme on Vulnerability and Resilience in an Online Society, 'Reading between the Lines' synergizes insights from academia, industry, and the public sector. Collaborative partners include New Momentum, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rathenau Institute, and other local partners, bringing expertise in public health, digital media, and social sciences. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team contributing significantly to understanding and shaping young people's digital and physical experiences.

Work environment Work environment Qualifications and skills

• The position is offered to researchers who hold a PhD degree in a relevant field such as Health Sciences, Public Health, Epidemiology, Data Sciences, or a related field.
• You are experienced in handling large datasets and good track record of scientific communication (oral and written).
• Key skills that the candidate will be developing and working with are social network analysis and Social Media content analysis.
• Familiarity with the target group (12-16 year olds) is advantageous.
• We offer the opportunity for candidates to acquire further experience in advanced data analysis and to deepen their affinity with mixed-methods research.
• The department further highly supports the candidates who want to further develop their skills in acquisition, multidisciplinary collaboration, leadership, goal-oriented working, creativity, initiative, engagement, vision, and visibility.

Before you apply please check our conditions for employment.

Terms of employment Terms of employment

• You will receive a temporary position for 2 years.
• The gross monthly salary amounts a maximum of € 5.292,- (scale 10), depending on your level of education and relevant experience, based on a full-time working week of 36 hours.
• Excellent fringe benefits, such as a 13th month that is already paid out in November and a individual travel expense package.
• An International Office which aids you in preparing for you arrival and stay.
• Pension insurance with ABP. We take care of approximately 2/3 of the monthly contribution.
• Special benefits, such as a incompany physiotherapist and bicycle repairer. And there is also a gym where you can work on your fitness after work.

No agencies please.

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