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PhD-position on unmet psychiatric needs in children with complex neurological disorders
KU Leuven
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Leuven, Belgium
Location
Leuven
Posted
June 15, 2026
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You have acquired a masters' degree in medicine and are a trainee in (child- and adolescent) psychiatryYou have excellent knowledge of Dutch and English, both verbally and writtenYou have a good knowledge base and some experience in child- and adolescent psychiatryYou can critically review theoretical information and empirical studies. You have a smooth writing style.You're interested in working with complex phenotypical presentations in an often overlooked population with many needs.You can work independently but are also a team player and you're not afraid to take initiative.You're able to finish a doctoral thesis with guidance and supportPsychiatric diagnoses such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) occur at substantially higher rates in children with neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy).However, it remains unclear whether these psychiatric constructs are phenotypically equivalent when...