Student Assistant(s) for Child Anxiety Treatment Projects Clinical Developmental Psychology

Student Assistant(s) for Child Anxiety Treatment Projects Clinical Developmental Psychology

Working at the UvA

Contribute to youth anxiety research in a student-assistantship!

As a part of a small team, you will be working on several projects as part of a ZonMw grant with the goal to improve treatment outcomes for child anxiety. Your main role will be project management, gather data, clean and do some relatively simple data analyses (qualitatively and quantitatively) and an opportunity to write a paper with the possibility for a co-authorship. An example of the projects falling under the grant is an Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis. The purpose of the IPDMA is to find mediators for treatment outcome for anxious youth. With your help we can make an important contribution to the field. You will be working together with Lynn Mobach and Ivana Buric on this project and other members of the team. We are looking for a student with who is comfortable and skilled in doing qualitative and (relatively simple) quantitative analyses. We are also looking for a student who can speak fluent Dutch (next to fluent English writing skills). We offer a supportive, passionate team environment in which there is plenty of room for your input and for learning.

Working at the UvA

Contribute to youth anxiety research in a student-assistantship!

As a part of a small team, you will be working on several projects as part of a ZonMw grant with the goal to improve treatment outcomes for child anxiety. Your main role will be project management, gather data, clean and do some relatively simple data analyses (qualitatively and quantitatively) and an opportunity to write a paper with the possibility for a co-authorship. An example of the projects falling under the grant is an Individual Patient Data Meta-Analysis. The purpose of the IPDMA is to find mediators for treatment outcome for anxious youth. With your help we can make an important contribution to the field. You will be working together with Lynn Mobach and Ivana Buric on this project and other members of the team. We are looking for a student with who is comfortable and skilled in doing qualitative and (relatively simple) quantitative analyses. We are also looking for a student who can speak fluent Dutch (next to fluent English writing skills). We offer a supportive, passionate team environment in which there is plenty of room for your input and for learning.

All about this vacancy

What are you going to do

  • Project management;
  • Data preparation for different studies;
  • Have regular team meetings (online or face-to-face) to discuss next steps;
  • Write along in one or more papers with the possibility for co-authorship(s).

What do you have to offer

We are looking for an independent, Dutch-speaking conscientious student with affinity and experience in preparing datasets for analysis and analysing them using low-level qualitative and quantitative analysis. Experience with this is a plus. You must be registered as a student (bachelor, HBO, master, research master) during the length of the temporary contract.

What else do we offer you

We offer two temporary appointments for a total of 1 fte (approximately 19 hours per week pp – to be decided together) preferably starting midway June 2026 (beginning of July 2026 latest) until 31 January 2027. The salary for a Master-student is €3141 gross per month (salary scale SA), in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities, based on full-time employment (38 hours per week). This amount excludes an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten) applies.

Do you have time to spare next to your study this semester and do you like the idea of working with data in a nice, supportive and small team at the Department of Developmental Psychology? Come work with us!

All about this vacancy

What are you going to do

  • Project management;
  • Data preparation for different studies;
  • Have regular team meetings (online or face-to-face) to discuss next steps;
  • Write along in one or more papers with the possibility for co-authorship(s).

What do you have to offer

We are looking for an independent, Dutch-speaking conscientious student with affinity and experience in preparing datasets for analysis and analysing them using low-level qualitative and quantitative analysis. Experience with this is a plus. You must be registered as a student (bachelor, HBO, master, research master) during the length of the temporary contract.

What else do we offer you

We offer two temporary appointments for a total of 1 fte (approximately 19 hours per week pp – to be decided together) preferably starting midway June 2026 (beginning of July 2026 latest) until 31 January 2027. The salary for a Master-student is €3141 gross per month (salary scale SA), in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO) for Dutch Universities, based on full-time employment (38 hours per week). This amount excludes an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus. The Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO Nederlandse Universiteiten) applies.

Do you have time to spare next to your study this semester and do you like the idea of working with data in a nice, supportive and small team at the Department of Developmental Psychology? Come work with us!

Your place at the UvA

You will work in this department

The Developmental Psychology program group studies typical and atypical cognitive development across the entire lifespan: from infancy to old age. It conducts research on, and provides teaching about, these fascinating themes. The team you’ll be working with is part of an international collaboration on improving treatment outcomes for youth with anxiety, OCD and PTSD.

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?

Your place at the UvA

This is where you will be working

You will work in this department

The Developmental Psychology program group studies typical and atypical cognitive development across the entire lifespan: from infancy to old age. It conducts research on, and provides teaching about, these fascinating themes. The team you’ll be working with is part of an international collaboration on improving treatment outcomes for youth with anxiety, OCD and PTSD.

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?

Important to know

Your application & contact

If this vacancy matches your experience and interests, we look forward to receiving a short motivation letter (max 500 words), your transcript of grades, and your CV, bundled as one PDF file. You can apply via the red button until the 8th of June 2026. Interviews will take place online in the afternoon of the 12th of June.

For questions about the vacancy, you can contact: [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.
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

If this vacancy matches your experience and interests, we look forward to receiving a short motivation letter (max 500 words), your transcript of grades, and your CV, bundled as one PDF file. You can apply via the red button until the 8th of June 2026. Interviews will take place online in the afternoon of the 12th of June.

For questions about the vacancy, you can contact: [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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