PhD position for research on pornography use, sexual response, and sexual problems
il y a 1 mois
Your academic record is strong and exemplary.
You have experience or affinity with working with minority groups (e.g., ethnic-cultural minorities, LGBTIQ+).
You are proficient in and/or have excellent knowledge of quantitative research methods and analytical techniques.
You are quality-oriented, conscientious, creative, and collaborative.
You have a solid (written) command of the English language and an excellent command (written and oral) of the Dutch language.
You are committed to sharing your research findings through scientific articles.
You thrive in a team environment, possess strong communicative skills, while also showing initiative, independence, and creativity. The Institute for Family and Sexual Studies (IFSW) at KU Leuven is seeking a motivated and qualified researcher (m/f/x) for a full-time (100%) PhD fellowship (4 years). General description:
You will be part of an interdisciplinary and interuniversity FWO-SBO project (UAntwerpen, VUB UGent, KULeuven, Hogeschool PXL) aimed at mapping the sexual well-being of adolescents and young adults in relation to pornography use. The project includes various (qualitative and quantitative) studies as well as the development of evidence-based tools and information to support young people, parents, and various stakeholders relevant to pornography use and well-being. More info about the consortium can be found at www.swyppe.be.
Your role:
- Developing and conducting psychophysiological and experience sampling (ESM) studies and being involved in the development of a self-report-based clinical tool.
- Processing and analyzing collected data.
- Publishing scientific articles and presenting at scientific conferences relevant to the research project.
- Collaborating with societal stakeholders to optimize the applicability of research findings to practice and their societal impact.
- Participating in the research- and education-related activities of the research group at KU Leuven (e.g., reading master's theses, exam supervision, etc.).
- Assisting in communicating results through a project website and social media.
Founded in 1961, the Institute for Family and Sexuality Studies is one of the oldest academic centers in Europe to focus on questions related to sexuality and family and relationship processes. The Institute is part of the Department of Neurosciences in the School of Medicine at KU Leuven, one of the most renowned universities in Europe. A full-time PhD fellowship for a maximum of four years.
A fair and good salary according to official scales.
You will be part of an interdisciplinary and inter-university team.
You will contribute to a socially relevant field where you conduct research for and collaborate with various stakeholders such as Sensoa, Cavaria, WAT WAT…
You will have the opportunity to build a (inter)national network, which also offers prospects for your further career.
You will have various opportunities for personal development through participation in conferences, Doctoral Schools, training, contributions to educational activities, and publication opportunities.
You will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Erick Janssen (KU Leuven promoter), Dr. Gunter De Win (U Antwerp co-promoter), and Dr. Rick Roels (KU Leuven co-promoter).
The starting date of the fellowship is January 1, 2025.
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