Doctoral fellow in Sociology in Ghent University 1029 views

The Department of Sociology at Ghent University is looking for a PhD student for a project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 framework that aims to tackle vaccine hesitancy: VAX-TRUST in the research group Hedera. The VAX-TRUST consortium consists of 10 European partners and is coordinated by Dr. Pia Vuolanto (TAU University, Finland). The UGent team offers a one-year contract (starting in October 2021), which can be prolonged after a positive evaluation with a maximum of 4 years in total. Last-year students are (highly) encouraged to apply.

Role and responsibilities:

• The selected candidate carry out an ethnographic study and in-depth interviews with parents and healthcare professionals
• The selected candidate would implement targeted and tailored interventions for healthcare professionals
• The selected candidate will evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented interventions
• The selected candidate will conduct a Delphi Survey among experts and stakeholders involved in vaccination programs
• The selected candidate would participate in VAX-TRUST meetings
• The selected candidate would organize meetings with the National Stakeholder Advisory Board

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold an appropriate degree in Sociology or a related discipline and excellent study results (with at least the degree of ‘distinction’ in the Master)
• Applicant must have strong motivation and scientific curiosity
• A strong interest in and experience with qualitative research method
• Applicant must possess high proficiency in both English and Dutch (oral and written)
• Strong organization, communication and leadership skills. You are able to take on responsibilities and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with team members from other European universities

How to apply:

Applications should be sent via email to Katrijn Delaruelle (Katrijn.Delaruelle@UGent.be), Melissa Ceuterick (Melissa.Ceuterick@UGent.be) and Piet Bracke (Piet.Bracke@UGent.be) and applications must be submitted in a single PDF file and should include:

• A detailed CV, including an overview of study results (grades)
• A motivation letter
• Publications (if applicable)