PhD in Social Psychology

PhD researcher in organisational / social psychology to join the DECIDE project at Radboud University. Your research will focus on empowerment in the context of AI (through conceptual and psychometric development) and how it is impacted by attributes of AI. It will involve both qualitative and quantitative research methods. The project addresses real-world challenges across domains such as healthcare, mobility, public governance, and healthy lifestyles.\n\nEmployment details: temporary employment contract (1.0 FTE) of 1.5 years, after which performance will be evaluated; if positive, contract extended by 2.5 years (4-year contract). Starting salary of €3,059 gross per month based on a 38-hour working week, increasing to €3,881 in the fourth year. Position based at the Behavioural Science Institute (BSI), Work, Health and Performance (WHP) Group, and iHub, Faculty of Social Sciences, Radboud University in Nijmegen. Supervisors mentioned: Prof. Wolter Pieters (PhD supervisor), Dr Laura Fruhen (daily supervisor), Dr Johannes Steinrücke (University of Twente), Prof. Arul Chib (Erasmus University Rotterdam). Interviews: first interviews on Thursday 26 March; any second interview on Tuesday 14 April. Preferred start date 16 June 2026.