Postdoctoral Researcher Pain Psychology and self-report measures (28681)

→  Apply before 15/07/2025 (DD/MM/YYYY) 23:59 (Brussels Time)
→  Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences
→  Department: PP05 - Experimenteel-Klinische en Gezondheidspsychologie
→  Occupancy rate: 50%
→  Number of positions: 1
→  Type of employment: Contract of limited duration
→  Term of assignment: 2 years
→  Wage scale: PD1 to PD4 (doctoral degree)
→  Required diploma: PhD

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15,000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities. With its 11 faculties and more than 80 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

YOUR TASKS 

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will contribute to the FWO project "Knowing What We Are Talking About", which focuses on improving the conceptualization and measurement of psychological constructs in the context of chronic pain. Your tasks will include:

• Identifying and defining key concepts within the biopsychosocial approach to chronic pain.
• Systematically mapping and evaluating existing self-report instruments.
• Conducting content evaluations of measurement tools through expert reviews and interviews.
• Contributing to the development of a formal ontology for psychological concepts in pain research.
• Publishing research findings in international journals.
• Actively participating in meetings with the project team and stakeholders.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

• You hold a PhD in psychology or a related field.
• You have demonstrated expertise in psychometrics, test validity, systematic literature reviews, or formal ontologies.
• You have experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• You are familiar with theories in health psychology and/or pain psychology.
• You have strong communication skills and can work both independently and as part of a team.
• You have experience writing scientific publications in English.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU 

• We offer you a contract of definite duration for the period of max 2 years.
•  Your contract will start on 1/10/2025 at the earliest.
• Your remuneration will be determined by salary scale PD1 to PD4 (if you hold a doctorate).  Click here for more information about our salary scales.
• All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits.

INTERESTED?

Apply online through the e-recruitment system before the application deadline (see above). We do not accept late applications or applications that are not submitted through the online system.

Your application must include the following documents:

• In the field ‘CV’: your CV and a transcript of your academic record (merged into one pdf file)
• In the field ‘Cover letter’: your application letter in pdf format
• In the field ‘Diploma’: a transcript of the required degree (if already in your possession). If you have a foreign diploma in a language other than our national languages (Dutch, French or German) or English, please add a translation in one of the mentioned languages.
• In the field “other documents”: a reference letter, an overview of your study results,  … 

Note that the maximum file size for each field is 10 MB.

As Ghent University maintains an equal opportunities and diversity policy, everyone is encouraged to apply for this position.

MORE INFORMATION 

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Geert Crombez ([email protected]). Important: do NOT send your application by email, but apply online.

Do you have a question regarding the online application process? Please read the FAQ or contact us via [email protected] or +32 9 264 34 36