Early Visuocognitive and Motor Development Following Preterm Birth: Trajectories and Determinants

•Master’s degree in (Bio)medical Sciences, Rehabilitation Sciences, Movement Sciences, Occupational Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience or a related field•Good to strong academic performance, with minimal distinction in Master program•Genuine interest in infant development and neurodevelopmental disorders•Highly motivated to work in a clinical setting with young children and families•Affinity with longitudinal clinical research is appreciated, but not a prerequisite•Interested to master scientific programming•Strong organisational and communication skills•Ability to work independently, take responsibilities and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team•Mastering of the English language (spoken and written) is mandatory.•Fluent in Dutch, as this is essential for interaction with young children and their families in a clinical context•Willingness to apply for a PhD fellowship in 2027, with support from the host institutions.

The proposed PhD project aims to develop and apply innovative as...