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Postdoc Position: Personalizing Cognitive Bias Modification in Addiction

  • Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
  • 15128
  • PhD
  • €4,728 - €6,433
  • 30.4 hours
  • Closes on
    24-06-2026
Apply

Postdoc Position: Personalizing Cognitive Bias Modification in Addiction

  • Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
  • 15128
  • PhD
  • €4,728 - €6,433
  • 30.4 hours
  • Closes on
    24-06-2026
Apply

Working at the UvA

Join our team!

This postdoc project combines the two currently dominant research lines in the Addiction Development and Psychopathology (ADAPT) lab: personalizing cognitive bias modification (CBM), and tailoring treatment using ideographic symptom networks based on Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA). The project is part of an NWO-XL grant awarded to Prof. Wiers, which includes two PhD projects, on improving the assessment of and new ways to change attentional and approach bias in addiction. In addition to Prof. Wiers, you collaborate with Dr. Mansueto, who is expert on ideographic network analyses, with the two PhD students on the project and possibly with other colleagues and students.

Working at the UvA

Join our team!

This postdoc project combines the two currently dominant research lines in the Addiction Development and Psychopathology (ADAPT) lab: personalizing cognitive bias modification (CBM), and tailoring treatment using ideographic symptom networks based on Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA). The project is part of an NWO-XL grant awarded to Prof. Wiers, which includes two PhD projects, on improving the assessment of and new ways to change attentional and approach bias in addiction. In addition to Prof. Wiers, you collaborate with Dr. Mansueto, who is expert on ideographic network analyses, with the two PhD students on the project and possibly with other colleagues and students.

All about this vacancy

What will you do?

  • Collect EMA data in people with substance use disorders;
  • Create ideographic networks based on these data;
  • Develop personalized version(s) of CBM based on these;
  • Test their efficacy, using SCED designs;
  • Preregister studies and publish in peer-reviewed journals, present on international conference(s);
  • Be actively involved in the ADAPT research group.

What can you offer?

  • You have finished a PhD in experimental psychopathology, preferably in addiction-related research and/or in EMA-based network analyses;
  • You have experience in setting up and analyzing and publishing relevant research;
  • You are a creative researcher who combines enthusiasm with precision, who values open science.

In addition you could:

  • Have (some) clinical experience;
  • Be an excellent presenter of your research;
  • Have experience with AI for stimulus creation;
  • You are both a team player and self-steering.

What do we have to offer?

The postdoc position is for 0.8fte (30,4 hours on 4 days) for 2 years (with some freedom to change the details). One option could be to combine it with a clinical training of one day in the week. You are expected to co-design, run, analyze, and report the main study.

All about this vacancy

What will you do?

  • Collect EMA data in people with substance use disorders;
  • Create ideographic networks based on these data;
  • Develop personalized version(s) of CBM based on these;
  • Test their efficacy, using SCED designs;
  • Preregister studies and publish in peer-reviewed journals, present on international conference(s);
  • Be actively involved in the ADAPT research group.

What can you offer?

  • You have finished a PhD in experimental psychopathology, preferably in addiction-related research and/or in EMA-based network analyses;
  • You have experience in setting up and analyzing and publishing relevant research;
  • You are a creative researcher who combines enthusiasm with precision, who values open science.

In addition you could:

  • Have (some) clinical experience;
  • Be an excellent presenter of your research;
  • Have experience with AI for stimulus creation;
  • You are both a team player and self-steering.

What do we have to offer?

The postdoc position is for 0.8fte (30,4 hours on 4 days) for 2 years (with some freedom to change the details). One option could be to combine it with a clinical training of one day in the week. You are expected to co-design, run, analyze, and report the main study.

Your place at the UvA

Where do you work?

This postdoc will take place in the Department of Psychology of the University of Amsterdam, world top 10, the highest ranked non-English speaking psychology department according to QS rankings. The ADAPT lab combines a good atmosphere with state-of-the-art work in addiction, development and psychopathology research.

 

About the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the field of social and behavioural sciences in Europe. Here, we explore societal and human-centered issues, driven by scientific curiosity but also with an eye for current themes. For example, the impact of media and communication on individuals and society, healthcare challenges, global urbanization, human development, the role of political institutions, understanding the human mind, growing inequality, diversity issues, and changing social relationships.
In Europe and beyond, the FMG holds a leading position, thanks in part to its more than 1,300 staff members who contribute to education and research. Will you be one of them?
Read more about the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Your place at the UvA

This is where you will be working

Where do you work?

This postdoc will take place in the Department of Psychology of the University of Amsterdam, world top 10, the highest ranked non-English speaking psychology department according to QS rankings. The ADAPT lab combines a good atmosphere with state-of-the-art work in addiction, development and psychopathology research.

 

About the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

The Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences (FMG) is the largest educational and research institution in the field of social and behavioural sciences in Europe. Here, we explore societal and human-centered issues, driven by scientific curiosity but also with an eye for current themes. For example, the impact of media and communication on individuals and society, healthcare challenges, global urbanization, human development, the role of political institutions, understanding the human mind, growing inequality, diversity issues, and changing social relationships.
In Europe and beyond, the FMG holds a leading position, thanks in part to its more than 1,300 staff members who contribute to education and research. Will you be one of them?
Read more about the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Important to know

Your application & contact

Further Questions?

When you recognize yourself in the given profile, send us your motivation letter and CV, before June 24th.

Job interviews are planned on July 10, with a possible 2nd interview in the week after (tbd).

Applicants should send us in 1 bundled PDF:

  • A curriculum vitae (CV), including your publications, with some explanation of their relevance for the project and your role;
  • A motivation letter;
  • One or preferably two potential people who can give a reference for you, with contact details.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
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Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

Important to know

Your application & contact

Further Questions?

When you recognize yourself in the given profile, send us your motivation letter and CV, before June 24th.

Job interviews are planned on July 10, with a possible 2nd interview in the week after (tbd).

Applicants should send us in 1 bundled PDF:

  • A curriculum vitae (CV), including your publications, with some explanation of their relevance for the project and your role;
  • A motivation letter;
  • One or preferably two potential people who can give a reference for you, with contact details.
Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
As an employer, the UvA maintains an equal opportunities policy. We value diversity and are fully committed to being a place where everyone feels at home. We nurture inquisitive minds and perseverance and allow room for persistent questioning. With us, curiosity and creativity are the prevailing culture.
Studies show that women and members of underrepresented groups only apply for jobs if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Do you meet the educational requirements but not yet all of the requested experience? The UvA encourages you to apply anyway.

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