PhD Position in Communication Between Young People and Trusted Adults, Netherlands

  •  PhD
  •  Open
  •   Netherlands
  • $$  PhD position with a monthly salary (€2,901–€3,707 gross, scale P)

Erasmus University Rotterdam is offering a PhD Position in Communication Between Young People and Trusted Adults for the academic year 2025/2026.

To be eligible, applicants must hold a completed master’s degree in a relevant field such as psychology, pedagogy, or educational sciences, with clear research experience through a research master’s or internships. They should have strong communication skills to work effectively with young people, as well as proven analytical abilities in quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) is a public research university located in the dynamic city of Rotterdam, Netherlands. Founded in 1913, it’s one of the Netherlands’ oldest and largest universities, named after the 15th-century Rotterdam-born humanist and theologian Desiderius Erasmus. EUR is a highly-ranked institution, particularly for its economics, business, and medicine programs.

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam Information

Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam Grants

PhD Position in Communication Between Young People and Trusted Adults, Netherlands Established in 1913, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (Erasmus University Rotterdam) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized city of Rotterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), South Holland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam (EUR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants of all nationalities.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Educational Sciences, Psychology, Pedagogy, or related fields at EUR.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a completed Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., pedagogy, psychology).

    • Demonstrate research experience (e.g., research master’s, research internship).

    • Show experience in organizing data collection.

    • Possess excellent communication skills to work with young people.

    • Have analytical skills and experience with quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis.

    • Demonstrate excellent command of Dutch and English (C1 level).

    • It is advantageous to have experience with:

      • Creative working methods (e.g., co-creation sessions, focus groups).

      • Experience Sampling Methods or diary studies.

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

  • A cover letter outlining motivation and suitability.

  • A CV with relevant academic and research experience.

Applications should be submitted online by September 10, 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews in late September. For inquiries, contact Prof. Loes Keijsers (

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