Dr. Janna Besamusca

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Janna Besamusca is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University in the field of Interdisciplinary Social Science. She obtained her PhD from the University of Amsterdam in 2019. Her research focuses on the intersection of mothers, the labour market, and work-family issues in middle- to high-income countries. Besamusca's work examines the conditions of decent work in low-wage sectors, the implications of wages and collective bargaining on labor dynamics, and the impact of work-family policies on mothers' labor market positions. She leads the BARWAGE project, which investigates the significance of collective bargaining in wage setting within the European Union. Additionally, she is part of a multi-university research team, COGIS_NL, which studies how Dutch parents manage the balance between work and family life, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research Interests

Requirements for Utrecht University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Advanced knowledge of research methods and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcript of records
  • Motivation letter
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology