Postdoctoral Scholarship in Social Sciences (University of Antwerp)

Department: Communication Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Antwerp Regime: Full-time (100%) Position Details Duration: 1-year doctoral scholarship, extendable up to 4 years following positive evaluation Start Date: June 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter Location: City Campus, University of Antwerp, with occasional work at Maastricht University (Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Science, Department of Rheumatology) Application Deadline: April 23, 2026 (midnight Brussels time) About the Project The doctoral project is part of the CircBioCare consortium (https://www.circbiocare.com), which develops AI-informed early detection tools for knee osteoarthritis—a leading cause of disability affecting over half a billion people globally. Focus: Investigate how AI-based early detection tools can be communicated to societal stakeholders to promote acceptance and uptake. Research Environment: Embedded within the MIOS research group (Media & ICT in Organisations & Society), part of an interdisciplinary network across faculties. Responsibilities Prepare and defend a PhD thesis in Medical Communication and Psychology. Conduct research and publish scientific articles related to the project. Present research at national and international conferences. Participate in the activities of the MIOS research group. Carry out limited teaching support tasks aligned with the research topic. Candidate Profile Master’s degree in Communication Sciences, Medical Psychology, Health Sciences, or related field (must be obtained by start date). Strong experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods. Comfortable conducting research in multidisciplinary teams. Fluent Dutch (reading, speaking, writing) and fluent English. Research and teaching qualities aligned with university policies. Attention to quality, integrity, creativity, cooperation, and a result-oriented academic attitude. What We Offer Doctoral scholarship according to University of Antwerp pay scales. Ecocheques, internet connectivity allowance, and bicycle allowance or public transport reimbursement. Access to a broad range of courses and educational credits via the Antwerp Doctoral School. A dynamic, interdisciplinary, and stimulating working environment. Application Instructions Apply via the University of Antwerp online job application platform. Include: Motivation letter Academic CV Transcript of records Selection Process: Committee reviews applications after the deadline. Interviews expected in the first two weeks of May (online options available). Contact for Inquiries: Prof. Dr. Gert-Jan de Bruijn (MIOS Professor Strategic Communication and AI) – Gert-Jan.deBruijn@uantwerpen.be Equal Opportunity University of Antwerp promotes diversity and inclusion, and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Policies are guided by the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Department: Communication Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Antwerp
Regime: Full-time (100%)

Position Details

Duration: 1-year doctoral scholarship, extendable up to 4 years following positive evaluation
Start Date: June 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter
Location: City Campus, University of Antwerp, with occasional work at Maastricht University (Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Science, Department of Rheumatology)
Application Deadline: April 23, 2026 (midnight Brussels time)

About the Project

The doctoral project is part of the CircBioCare consortium (https://www.circbiocare.com), which develops AI-informed early detection tools for knee osteoarthritis—a leading cause of disability affecting over half a billion people globally.

Focus: Investigate how AI-based early detection tools can be communicated to societal stakeholders to promote acceptance and uptake.

Research Environment: Embedded within the MIOS research group (Media & ICT in Organisations & Society), part of an interdisciplinary network across faculties.

Responsibilities

Prepare and defend a PhD thesis in Medical Communication and Psychology.
Conduct research and publish scientific articles related to the project.
Present research at national and international conferences.
Participate in the activities of the MIOS research group.
Carry out limited teaching support tasks aligned with the research topic.

Candidate Profile

Master’s degree in Communication Sciences, Medical Psychology, Health Sciences, or related field (must be obtained by start date).
Strong experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Comfortable conducting research in multidisciplinary teams.
Fluent Dutch (reading, speaking, writing) and fluent English.
Research and teaching qualities aligned with university policies.
Attention to quality, integrity, creativity, cooperation, and a result-oriented academic attitude.

What We Offer

Doctoral scholarship according to University of Antwerp pay scales.
Ecocheques, internet connectivity allowance, and bicycle allowance or public transport reimbursement.
Access to a broad range of courses and educational credits via the Antwerp Doctoral School.
A dynamic, interdisciplinary, and stimulating working environment.

Application Instructions

Apply via the University of Antwerp online job application platform. Include:

Motivation letter
Academic CV
Transcript of records

Selection Process:

Committee reviews applications after the deadline.
Interviews expected in the first two weeks of May (online options available).

Contact for Inquiries:

Prof. Dr. Gert-Jan de Bruijn (MIOS Professor Strategic Communication and AI) – Gert-Jan.deBruijn@uantwerpen.be

Equal Opportunity

University of Antwerp promotes diversity and inclusion, and encourages applicants from all backgrounds.
Policies are guided by the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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