Post-doc position in evolutionary health psychology

at  Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

YOUR FUNCTION

A Postdoc position for two years for 1.0 fte is available at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the social psychology section of the Department of Experimental and Applied Psychology. The position is part of the ERC Consolidator Grant NONPHARM: “The Psychological Underpinnings of Nonpharmaceutical Interventions”.

YOUR PROFILE

• PhD in social, cultural, or evolutionary psychology (or related field, such as anthropology)
• Excellent data-analytic skills
• Demonstrated ability to engage in effective scientific writing
• Demonstrated ability to think and work outside-the-box
• Excellent command of English
• A background in the evolutionary social sciences and experience with cross-cultural research and familiarity with literature on disgust, pathogen avoidance, sickness behavior, or hygiene is a plus
  As a university, we strive for equal opportunities for all, recognising that diversity takes many forms. We believe that diversity in all its complexity is invaluable for the quality of our teaching, research and service. We are always looking for talent with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This also means that we are committed to creating an inclusive community so that we can use diversity as an asset.
  We realise that each individual brings a unique set of skills, expertise and mindset. Therefore we are happy to invite anyone who recognises themselves in the profile to apply, even if you do not meet all the requirements.

• conducting literature reviews
• working with the PI to design and execute studies
• working with the PI to coordinate with collaborators
• communicating with a panel research agency
• managing and analyzing data
• assisting or leading manuscript preparatio