PhD: Developing EMI Design Standards for Digital Interventions

KU Leuven; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD position in the interdisciplinary eMotion program within CMPO and CCP. You will develop a statistical framework for optimizing Ecological Momentary Interventions using Micro‑Randomized Trials, applying VR and Experience Sampling Method to study amotivation in psychosis.

The role focuses on quantitative data analysis, method development, manuscript writing, and collaboration across research lines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or a related discipline with a strong research focus.
• Solid experience with quantitative research methods and strong statistical skills are essential.
• Prior experience with, or knowledge of, the Experience Sampling Method (ESM) is highly desirable and relevant.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative methods to analyze ESM data, including time series analysis and multilevel modeling techniques.
• Develop novel quantitative methods to construct EMIs and advance the EMI‑VR integration using MRTs.
• Write papers for publication in international peer‑reviewed journals.
• Collaborate closely with researchers across three research lines: (i) ESM methodology, statistics, and meta‑science, (ii) Person‑environment interactions in psychosis, and (iii) Development, efficacy testing, and implementation of Digital Mobile Mental Health.

Skills

Quantitative research methods

Statistical skills

Open science practices

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in psychology or related discipline

Tools

Experience Sampling Method (ESM)

VR

Statistical software (R/Python)

Job description

KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD position in the interdisciplinary eMotion program within CMPO and CCP. You will develop a statistical framework for optimizing Ecological Momentary Interventions using Micro‑Randomized Trials, applying VR and Experience Sampling Method to study amotivation in psychosis.

The role focuses on quantitative data analysis, method development, manuscript writing, and collaboration across research lines.