Depending on the current status of our ongoing projects and the time we have to offer you supervision, there will/will not be positions available. Examples of internships we have fostered in the past are listed below.
To apply: Please submit your resume (including list of gradings), cover letter (including your motivation but also practicalities about your availability), and any relevant portfolio showcasing your experience to e.a.g.dekeyster@fsw.leidenuniv.nl. In non-holiday periods, you can expect a reply within 2 weeks. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Research assistant: As a RA you are involved in the execution of one of our studies. Some examples of activities you could be involved in: recruitment of participants, communication with participants during the study, program questionnaires in Qualtrics, program cognitive tests in OpenSesame, follow-up on payment of participants, help with ethical approval, debrief participants after the study, etc.
Grant support: Help the researchers with the paperwork to apply for funding. You get the chance to join meetings, take notes, learn about the projects. You will be asked to keep track of the grant requirements and advice the researchers how they can stay in line with the requirements.
Data analysist: We have completed data collection for multiple studies and are currently in the process of preparing research papers to publish the results. To ensure the highest level of data accuracy and independent statistical analysis, we are seeking an individual to clean up the data and conduct independent statistical analysis.
Study communication: We have completed data collection for the study UL-F001 entitled “The effect of prolonged fasting on cognitive functioning” in which we investigate the effect of 72 hours not eating on multiple cognitive parameters, measured via questionnaires and a cognitive task switching task. You will be asked to create a captivating communication package to disseminate the study findings to both participants and partners.
Social Media manager: You will be entrusted with creating a strategic roadmap for our social media presence. This strategy will cover the form, frequency, and content of our future social media posts. By aligning our messaging with our research goals, you will help us connect with our target audience effectively.
Social Media content creator: We use our social media channels to bring information from scientific papers to the large public. We primarily utilize LinkedIn and Instagram, but we recognize the need to enhance our content creation efforts on these platforms. You will be reading scientific papers and translate these into social media posts for a larger audience. You will have the chance to dive into topics of your particular interest, linked to Lifestyle Brain Interaction.
Crowd funding: In order to sustain our vital research and communication endeavors, securing a budget is essential. Therefore, we are eager to explore crowdfunding opportunities as a means of supporting the research initiatives at LBI. As an intern student you can help with process mapping (what is the best way to set up a crowd funding action) or set-up a real action for a specific study.
