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Student Assistant - MSCA Doctoral Network Application

  • Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
  • 15133
  • University
  • €3,084 - €3,141
  • Closes on
    05-06-2026
Apply

Student Assistant - MSCA Doctoral Network Application

  • Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
  • 15133
  • University
  • €3,084 - €3,141
  • Closes on
    05-06-2026
Apply

Working at the UvA

Student Assistant -- MSCA Doctoral Network Application

The planned network focuses on female neurodivergence across the lifespan. ADHD and autism have historically been studied primarily in males, leaving women and girls underdiagnosed and undertreated. A growing body of research suggests that hormonal transitions -- puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause -- may shape how neurodivergent traits are expressed, recognised, and treated in women, and that societal expectations and gender norms further complicate the picture through mechanisms such as camouflaging. The proposed network brings together international partners to train a cohort of doctoral candidates who will investigate these questions across six thematic work packages spanning adolescence through late adulthood.

Working at the UvA

Student Assistant -- MSCA Doctoral Network Application

The planned network focuses on female neurodivergence across the lifespan. ADHD and autism have historically been studied primarily in males, leaving women and girls underdiagnosed and undertreated. A growing body of research suggests that hormonal transitions -- puberty, the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and menopause -- may shape how neurodivergent traits are expressed, recognised, and treated in women, and that societal expectations and gender norms further complicate the picture through mechanisms such as camouflaging. The proposed network brings together international partners to train a cohort of doctoral candidates who will investigate these questions across six thematic work packages spanning adolescence through late adulthood.

All about this vacancy

What are you going to do

As a student assistant, you will support the coordinating team in preparing and submitting this application. Your work will be on the organisational and administrative side of the proposal, not the research content itself. Tasks may include coordinating input from international consortium partners, formatting proposal text, maintaining document version control, communication with network partners, checking compliance with funder guidelines, and managing reference lists. You will work closely with the principal investigator and gain first-hand insight into how large-scale international research proposals come together.

 

What do you have to offer

Required competencies

  • Currently enrolled in a Master's programme at a Dutch university currently and until December 2026
  • Available over the summer
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Strong organisational skills: able to manage multiple tasks, track deadlines, and keep documents and correspondence structured
  • Careful and detail-oriented in written work, including proofreading, formatting, and checking compliance with guidelines
  • Comfortable communicating professionally with international academic partners (e.g., sending reminders, requesting input, following up)
  • Able to work independently and take initiative once tasks are clearly defined

Preferred competencies

  • Experience with or interest in research grant applications, project management, or academic administration
  • Familiarity with reference management software (e.g., Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley), and basic experience with academic literature searches (e.g., PubMed, Google Scholar)
  • Interest in the research topic (ADHD, female specific health care)

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Do you recognize yourself in most, but not all competencies? We encourage you to apply anyway! We value motivation and willingness to learn as much as prior experience.

 

What else do we offer

  • A temporary position as a student assistant for 7.6 hours per week, until December 2026
  • Salary in accordance with the UvA student assistant pay scale
  • A welcoming and supportive work environment within an active research group
  • First-hand experience with the preparation of a large-scale international research grant, from the inside
  • The opportunity to develop professional skills in project coordination, academic communication, and research administration

 

All about this vacancy

What are you going to do

As a student assistant, you will support the coordinating team in preparing and submitting this application. Your work will be on the organisational and administrative side of the proposal, not the research content itself. Tasks may include coordinating input from international consortium partners, formatting proposal text, maintaining document version control, communication with network partners, checking compliance with funder guidelines, and managing reference lists. You will work closely with the principal investigator and gain first-hand insight into how large-scale international research proposals come together.

 

What do you have to offer

Required competencies

  • Currently enrolled in a Master's programme at a Dutch university currently and until December 2026
  • Available over the summer
  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Strong organisational skills: able to manage multiple tasks, track deadlines, and keep documents and correspondence structured
  • Careful and detail-oriented in written work, including proofreading, formatting, and checking compliance with guidelines
  • Comfortable communicating professionally with international academic partners (e.g., sending reminders, requesting input, following up)
  • Able to work independently and take initiative once tasks are clearly defined

Preferred competencies

  • Experience with or interest in research grant applications, project management, or academic administration
  • Familiarity with reference management software (e.g., Zotero, EndNote, Mendeley), and basic experience with academic literature searches (e.g., PubMed, Google Scholar)
  • Interest in the research topic (ADHD, female specific health care)

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Do you recognize yourself in most, but not all competencies? We encourage you to apply anyway! We value motivation and willingness to learn as much as prior experience.

 

What else do we offer

  • A temporary position as a student assistant for 7.6 hours per week, until December 2026
  • Salary in accordance with the UvA student assistant pay scale
  • A welcoming and supportive work environment within an active research group
  • First-hand experience with the preparation of a large-scale international research grant, from the inside
  • The opportunity to develop professional skills in project coordination, academic communication, and research administration

 

Your place at the UvA

Where you will work

The Research Institute of Child Development and Education (RICDE) is the research institute of the Department of Child Development and Education. The institute conducts research on a wide range of topics within the fields of developmental psychology, educational sciences, and special needs education.

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 you will work

The Research Institute of Child Development and Education (RICDE) is the research institute of the Department of Child Development and Education. The institute conducts research on a wide range of topics within the fields of developmental psychology, educational sciences, and special needs education.

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

To apply, please send a motivation letter (max. 1 page) outlining your interest in the project and what you bring to the role, along with your CV and the name of a reference.

If you recognize yourself in this profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. You can apply using the red button until 5 June 2026. In the case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates.

For questions about the position, please contact Annabeth Groenman [[email protected]]

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

To apply, please send a motivation letter (max. 1 page) outlining your interest in the project and what you bring to the role, along with your CV and the name of a reference.

If you recognize yourself in this profile and are interested in the position, we look forward to receiving your motivation letter and CV. You can apply using the red button until 5 June 2026. In the case of equal suitability, internal candidates will be given preference over external candidates.

For questions about the position, please contact Annabeth Groenman [[email protected]]

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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