Student Research Assistant - Health Research & Delphi

Vrije Universisteit; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €3,084 gross per month

0.1 FTE (≈4 hours per week)

10 months duration

Job summary

ACTA is seeking a Student Research Assistant to support the SPIRE project and co-create reporting guidance to minimize spin in medical research reporting. You will assist with communications, meeting organization, and materials preparation in a Dutch university context.

The role targets a Master's student with English proficiency, interest in health research, and basic qualitative methods experience. Work is 0.1 FTE for about 4 hours weekly, for ten months starting Oct 2026.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a Master's student at a Dutch university.
• Has good English comprehension skills and can understand scientific literature.
• Has basic knowledge of qualitative research methods (e.g., interviews, Delphi).
• Interested in health research and research methodology; knowledge of reporting guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support communication with international experts and stakeholders, including email invitations and follow-ups.
• Assist in organizing project meetings and Delphi expert sessions, plus pilot-testing sessions.
• Prepare meeting materials, take notes, and support meeting logistics.

Skills

English proficiency

Qualitative research methods

Research transparency knowledge

Interest in health research

Education

Master's student

Job description

ACTA is seeking a Student Research Assistant to support the SPIRE project and co-create reporting guidance to minimize spin in medical research reporting. You will assist with communications, meeting organization, and materials preparation in a Dutch university context.

The role targets a Master's student with English proficiency, interest in health research, and basic qualitative methods experience. Work is 0.1 FTE for about 4 hours weekly, for ten months starting Oct 2026.