Researcher in the area of health communication – media literacy

KU Leuven is a leading academic institution in Europe. Owing to KU Leuven’s cutting-edge research, KU Leuven is a charter member of LERU, has been ranked as Europe’s most innovative university and it is among the Top 10 of European universities.
Within KU Leuven, the media psychology lab (former school for mass communication research) represents a pioneering institution for media effects research. The labs ultimate intent is to inspire key players and stakeholders in society as well as individuals and their families with robust evidence on both adverse and beneficial effects of media and with a sound understanding of how media can be employed to achieve goals of social relevance. Issues studied in recent years include alcohol and drug abuse, sexuality and sexism, mental health, body image, sustainability and sleep. Within this context, Prof. Beullens conducts research on the opportunities and risks of digital media use, media psychology and health communication and is looking for a researcher who will assist in the final stage of a research project conducted for Kom op tegen Kanker.

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