Wednesday, 18 April 2012

VACANCY: Phd student for project "The intergenerational transmission of abuse".

The Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing is looking for a PhD student (OIO) on a project: The intergenerational transmission of abuse.

Specifications - (explanation)
Location Leiden, the Netherlands
Function typesPhD positions, Research, Development, Innovation
Scientific fieldsBehaviour and Society, Social Science
Hours 40.0 hours per week
Salary € 2141 - € 2743
EducationUniversity Graduate
Job number AT PhD student (OIO)
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Job description

As a PhD student at the Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing, you will be a part of a small scientific staff. You will become part of a multidisciplinary project that
explores the intergenerational transmission of family violence. As is known, neglect and abuse is sometimes transmitted from generation to generation, but it is unclear how this transmission actually takes place and which factors play a role. Does this mainly have a genetic background, are factors in the environment involved or is it the interaction between the two? We try to answer this question in a family study that includes three generations in a multiplex, multigenerational and case-control design.
You will be part of the multidisciplinary research team in this project. Your main focus will be with the older generation and on the qualitative research methods that are involved in this project, but you will also be involved in the other parts of the research project.

Requirements

You hold a MA in Social Science. You are well-acquainted with qualitative research methods and interview methods. Besides, you have interest in dealing with other research methods such as questionnaires and observational techniques. You are able to work independently and in a team and you possess excellent communication skills, including fluently written and spoken Dutch and English. You are able to take initiative, you are enthusiastic and inquisitive and you have the creative skills to find solutions, though with a critical eye for your work.

A flexible work approach and ability to cope with stress is essential and you will be expected to present and publish your findings. We may expect you to assist in organizing an international conference on the project topic.

Conditions of employment

You will be employed on a 40-hour week basis. The appointment is for 4 years. After 1 year the employment relationship will be appraised and either of the parties may then indicate whether the relationship is to be continued, with stating the reason(s).

The terms of employment offered by the Leyden Academy are highly favorable. For example, you will receive a 8% holiday remuneration, a year-end bonus and an individual pension arrangement.
Contract type: Temporary, 4 years

Organisation

The Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing
The Leyden Academy on Vitality and Ageing is a medical knowledge centre with an international education and research program in the field of geriatric medicine. It was launched on November 11, 2008. The Academy selects young medical students and ambitious professionals for vocational courses, given by leading international academics and for research towards all aspects of Vitality and Ageing.

Leyden Academy stimulates their pioneering in implementing excellent and innovative care to advance the quality of life of older people.
The Academy started an in-depth study on elder abuse.

Additional information

If you have any questions, or if you want more information on this position, please contact mrs. dr. J. Lindenberg, e-mail: lindenberg@leydenacademy.nl.

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