Job Description
Shift work is an essential part of our modern 24-hour society. However, working at night is associated with an increased risk of sleep disorders, cardiovascular diseases, and type 2 diabetes. In the Netherlands, it is estimated that around 1.3 million people work night shifts occasionally or regularly, highlighting the importance of this public health issue.
This research project will focus on the impact of night work and irregular working hours on sleep, health biomarkers, and women's health. In addition to the specific target group of night workers, we also investigate the unique challenges faced by working women in general, such as (pre)menopause, and the influence of these factors on sleep, work productivity, and labor force participation. Therefore, as a PHD student you will be involved in multiple research projects. You will play a key role in the SHIFT2HEALTH EU Project where you will execute and evaluate a combined lifestyle intervention for shift workers in the healthcare and industrial sector. In this position, you will collaborate closely with our current Shift2Health PhD candidate, as well as with Wageningen University & Research and other European partners. In addition, you will be involved in an interdisciplinary Women’s Health research project and have the ability to work with existing data throughout cohort studies.
This will allow you to gain experience with a broad range of quantitative research methods, applied to a highly relevant societal challenge, potentially resulting in significant health impact.
