PhD in MSCA Network: Gender, Hormone Levels & Sports Inclusion

Join the Marie Curie Doctoral Network! A PhD opportunity in Gender-InSIGHT research at Amsterdam UMC. Investigate how hormone levels and gender segregation in sports affect transgender and intersex athletes. Contribute to important, interdisciplinary research in a dynamic environment.

Gender-InSIGHT is an international network focused on the Investigation of biopsycho

Social Influences on Gender during (diverse) Hormonal Transitions. The network brings together multiple disciplines such as psychology, history, ethics, endocrinology, neuroscience, and public health. Through collaborative and mixed methods research, the projects aim to enhance understanding of how biopsychosocial factors influence hormonal transitions such as puberty and menopause, in both the general population and in individuals with variations of sex characteristics, as well as trans and gender-diverse individuals.

The historical, clinical, and societal lenses will guide the research:

• The historical lens will explore the ethical and historical implications of changing perceptions of gender and hormones over time.
• The clinical lens will provide guidelines for healthcare providers on how to address gender-related biopsychosocial factors in clinical settings.
• The societal lens will investigate societal pressures and media communication surrounding gender and its biopsychosocial nature across cultures.

The project also aims to influence culture, media, healthcare, and public policy through collaboration with partners from the non-academic sector. A PhD vacancy is available focusing on how hormone levels and gender segregation in sports affect transgender/gender diverse and intersex athletes.

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This research will aim to:

In this project, we will:

• Review the scientific literature on hormone levels and gender segregation in sports.
• Collect oral histories from athletes who competed during various time periods when different policies and regulations in place.
• Analyze books, films, and documentaries featuring trans athletes and athletes with VSC.
• Conduct a Delphi study involving trans athletes, athletes with VSC, sports officials, and members of sports organizations to develop recommendations for implementing inclusive policies.
• In a secondment with the KNVB, study current gender-related policies in sports and recruit participants for the Delphi study.

A Master's degree in humanities, psychology, or a related social science field is required.

• Research experience in trans, gender-diverse individuals or individuals with variations in sex characteristics
• Experience with qualitative research
• Knowledge of Dutch (not required but advantageous)

Important strict eligibility criteria according to MARIE SKLODOWSKA CURIE programs:

If you have not already done so, please visit the Gender-InSIGHT webpage to complete the eligibility screening questions for this application.

• A contract for 12 months, with the intention to extend…