Researcher Position in‘Father HERO’ Paternal Determinants …, Groningen

Overweight remains a global health concern. We seek a junior researcher/PhD candidate for the project“Father Hero” on paternal, intergenerational determinants of childhood overweight and development, compared to maternal, intergenerational determinants, and assess potential mediating pathways through telomer length, financed by the Centre for Childhood Health, Denmark. You will conduct the project based on an existing study design. You will manage and analyze rich intergenerational TRAILS and TRAILS Next data ( and gain experience with generating telomere length data from biological samples of young children at Hasselt University (Belgium), and conduct advanced statistical analyses. You will publish findings in scientific journals, present at national and international conferences, participate in scientific meetings, and communicate results to stakeholders such as parents, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and researchers.

Requirements

A master’s degree (or expected before September 1, 2026) in (genetic) epidemiology / psychiatry / neurology / econometrics / psychology / biostatistics or any other related field in (public) health, prevention or biology.

Experience with analyzing complex datasets.

Strong skills in applying advanced statistical models.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

An ambitious attitude combined with the ability to work well in a team.

A goal‑oriented and efficient working style, and a proactive and pragmatic attitude.

Interest in lifecourse epidemiological research.

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