PhD Candidate: Brain-Healthy Neighborhoods - Dementia Risk Reduction via Community-Based Approaches
Join a multidisciplinary team to implement and evaluate community-based dementia prevention strategies in South Limburg.
Best for:Best for candidates with a Master's degree in Public Health, Psychology, or Medicine and a strong interest in community-based dementia prevention.
Overview
The Alzheimer Center Limburg at Maastricht University is seeking a PhD candidate to contribute to the 'Brain-Healthy Neighborhoods' project. This role involves collaborating with local citizens, health professionals, and municipal partners to roll out and evaluate public health interventions aimed at reducing dementia risk. You will be responsible for implementing community activities, training health professionals, and conducting scientific evaluations of these interventions. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to existing observational and experimental epidemiological studies while pursuing your own research interests. You will join a vibrant, international research environment dedicated to improving brain health and preventing cognitive decline.
What you'll do
- Implement and evaluate existing public health interventions in two South Limburg neighborhoods.
- Facilitate community engagement by building and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders and municipal partners.
- Train health professionals on lifestyle factors related to dementia and brain health.
- Analyze research data and document findings in reports and peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Present research outcomes at national and international academic conferences.
- Contribute to the teaching and supervision of Bachelor and Master students.
- Develop an independent research direction within the scope of existing epidemiological studies.
Requirements
Degree required: Research Master's degree in Global/European/Public Health, Health Sciences, Psychology, or Medicine.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Dutch and English (minimum C1 level or higher).
Instruction: English
- Demonstrable affinity with health promotion, public health, or research involving vulnerable populations.
- Strong analytical capabilities and organizational skills.
- Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Dutch and English (minimum C1 level).
- Experience or interest in scientific writing.
- Must hold a relevant Master's degree.
- Open to both internal and external candidates.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-15
Submit your application via the official portal. Ensure you include your CV and a motivation letter as requested.
- CV
- Motivation letter
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