• You will design and implement a crowdsourcing study to identify interventions that have the potential to enhance parental hope.
• You will use systematic methods (e.g., Delphi methodology) to identify the most promising interventions.
• You will design and implement a forecasting study to understand the intervention features that shape stakeholder expectations regarding their effects.
• You will report your findings in peer-reviewed scientific papers.
• You will present your research at international scientific conferences.
• You will be an active member of the research team and support the work of PhD candidates in the team.

• You have a PhD in one of the social sciences relevant for this project.
• You received theoretical and methodological training across traditional disciplines.
• You have demonstrated expertise in research on hope or parenting behavior.
• You enjoy work that requires both creativity and a high level of precision.
• You are comfortable with research projects that develop iteratively and with directions changing over time.
• You feel confident in cross-cultural communication.
• You enjoy supporting the work of others.
• You have experience publishing your work in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with crowdsourcing, Delphi, and forecasting methods is not required but can be an advantage.

The appointment concerns temporary employment of 30.4 hours per week (0.8 fte) for a period of 3 years. The initial employment is for one year. Following a positive assessment and barring altered circumstances, this term will be extended by two years.

The starting date is 01 September 2026. Your salary will be €4,728 - € 6,433 gross per month (scale 11,0; based on 38 hours per week), keeping with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%. The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.