Job Description
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated and qualified PhD student to join our research project PROMISE, focusing on the taboo surrounding loneliness among older migrants, as well as the cultural adaptation and evaluation of interventions. This pioneering project aims to shed light on and understand the often-overlooked issue of loneliness among older migrants, coming from non-European backgrounds. By delving into the diverse manifestations and underlying factors contributing to this loneliness, we aim to gain new scientific insights. Ultimately, we seek to understand the nature and origins of the taboo surrounding loneliness for migrants and develop culturally sensitive interventions to address it. This new knowledge will be translated into practical tools and adjusted interventions to effectively reach and support lonely older migrants.
This is a full-time position for 48 months based at the University of Groningen with a substantial amo...