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Logo of EURAXESS Job offer - JOB - Netherlands - University of Amsterdam (UvA) via AcademicTransfer - Posted on: 23 October 2026 Page contents 23 Oct 2026 University of Amsterdam (UvA) Research Field Psychological sciences » Psychology Sociology » Socio-economic research Recognised Researcher (R2) Type of Contract Hours Per Week 30.4 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No Offer Description Economic inequality has reached extreme levels worldwide, and children will bear its burden. What are the consequences of economic inequality for children's development? At KiDLAB, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who addresses this question. We offer a one-year position, with a possible extension: If the assessment is positive and circumstances remain unchanged, the position may be extended by up to two more years. Join Us! Children are growing up in an age of economic inequality.
They are exposed to inequality in their neighborhoods, at school, and on social media. Yet, little is known about how economic inequality affects children's development. With this KiDLAB project, we investigate the developmental consequences of economic inequality. This position is part of Generation Hope, a project funded by a Mercator Sapiens Stimulus (KHMW). The postdoctoral researcher will examine the consequences of growing up in a world of inequality by analyzing existing intensive longitudinal data and conducting new studies.
How do children perceive and explain economic inequality? How are these perceptions and explanations shaped by parents, and how accurate are they? What are the consequences of actual and perceived economic inequality for children's mental health, social relationships, civic engagement, and egalitarianism? And how do these consequences differ between countries? In the first year...