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September 18, 2025

**Job Description**
This Ph.D. project, embedded within the Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR), aims to combat nicotine dependence from smoking and vaping by developing and evaluating an innovative personalized just-in-time context-triggered digital intervention called “Quit Sense Amsterdam.” The project applies state-of-the-art systems methods to address nicotine craving in urban environments and ultimately improve health. It will utilize a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative research, to answer how personalized, context-driven help can break nicotine habits.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Extensive experience with advanced quantitative (e.g., ecological momentary assessment) and/or qualitative research methods (e.g., in-depth interviewing, systems mapping) and data analyses
• Good analytical, writing, and presenting skills
• Good project and time management skills
• Proven proficiency in the English language
• Proficiency in Dutch
• Ability to explore insights from various disciplines
• Readiness to learn new skills and methods, adapting with resilience and creativity
• Interest in health communication research, specifically related to smoking and vaping
• Proactive attitude, openness to feedback, and attention to detail
• Ability to manage time effectively and work independently, while collaborating within a team
• Strong commitment to methodological rigor and scientific integrity, including open science
• Motivation to share knowledge with academic and non-academic audiences

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Communication Science
• Psychology
• Related field

**Experience**
Other:
• Extensive experience with advanced quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and data analyses
• Proven English language proficiency
• Proficiency in Dutch

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Experience
Other: • Extensive experience with advanced quantitative and/or qualitative research methods and data analyses • Proven English language proficiency • Proficiency in Dutch
Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Scholarship
Salary
Benefits: Opportunity to attend training courses and national/international events, Dutch language courses, workspace, laptop
Valid Until
October 5, 2025
Details
Temporary Duration: 4 years Remote Work: Hybrid Brief location description: Campus-based
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Amsterdam School of Communication Research (ASCoR) • Persuasive Communication program group • Department of Public & Occupational Health (Amsterdam UMC) • Department of Geography and Planning (UvA) • Health communication chair group
Supervisor(s)
Dr. Eline Smit (daily supervisor) Dr. Mirte Kuipers Prof. Bas van den Putte
Supervisor Email
e.smit@uva.nl
Amsterdam UMC
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