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Vrije Universiteit Brussel

PhD and Postdoctoral Openings in Digital Mental Health, Adolescent Prevention, and Self-Harm Research at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (SAMPO) Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Belgium

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Jul 1, 2026

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Belgium

University

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

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Keywords

Computer Science
Psychology
Project Management
Digital Health
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Mental Illness
Self-injury

About this position

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is recruiting for the Horizon Europe project SAMPO, focused on the online prevention of mental health problems and self-harm among adolescents and young adults.

The project develops and evaluates a scalable app combining e-screening, personalised assessment, and online risk and resilience modules, in collaboration with European partners.

Openings mentioned in the post include a PhD researcher position and a postdoctoral researcher position (0.5 FTE), plus a project manager role (0.4 FTE) at VUB.

Research themes and keywords include psychology, mental health, digital health, adolescent prevention, self-harm, online intervention, e-screening, personalised assessment, and risk and resilience.

For the project manager role, applicants should have a Master’s degree or equivalent experience in project management, research administration, international cooperation, or financial-administrative coordination. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, Excel/reporting proficiency, and fluent professional English and Dutch are required; Horizon Europe or European research project experience is a strong asset.

The project manager contract is temporary, part-time (0.4 FTE), initially for 1 year and extendable up to 4 years depending on project needs, performance, and funding. Salary is linked to the appropriate VUB grade and may recognize up to 12 years of relevant seniority. The postdoctoral role is part-time (0.5 FTE). No stipend amount is stated for the PhD/postdoc roles in the provided text.

Applications are submitted through the VUB jobs portal. The post states an application deadline of 2026-07-01 for the project management role and asks applicants to upload a CV, motivation letter, and diploma where applicable. Questions about the job content can be directed to Prof. Imke Baetens.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

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