Qualitative Research Assistant - AI & Mental Health

Sport Society; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

8% holiday pay

8.3% year-end bonus

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Utrecht University in the Netherlands invites applications for a research associate role in the I-Heal project. The 0.75 FTE position (8 months) focuses on qualitative studies with men in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, exploring AI chatbot use in mental health support.

You will recruit participants, conduct interviews, and help organise mapping workshops in Rotterdam. Strong background in qualitative methods, excellent English and Dutch, and the ability to work independently within a

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in human geography or related field.
• Experience conducting qualitative research, including semi-structured interviews.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Dutch.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants and conduct semi-structured interviews with men using AI chatbots for mental health support.
• Contribute to two creative mapping workshops in Rotterdam.
• Transcribe and analyse interview and workshop data.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator and project partners.
• Contribute to policy-oriented reports and academic publications.

Skills

Qualitative research experience

Interpersonal communication

Interviewing skills

Dutch language proficiency

English language proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in human geography, sociology, social sciences, gender studies

Job description

Utrecht University in the Netherlands invites applications for a research associate role in the I-Heal project. The 0.75 FTE position (8 months) focuses on qualitative studies with men in disadvantaged neighbourhoods, exploring AI chatbot use in mental health support.

You will recruit participants, conduct interviews, and help organise mapping workshops in Rotterdam. Strong background in qualitative methods, excellent English and Dutch, and the ability to work independently within a