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Location

Bochum | Germany

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Job description

Stellenbeschreibung

The Chair of Clinical psychology and digital psychotherapy at the Faculty of Psychology is looking for a 

research associate – PhD student (m,f,x) for 3 years, 29,8725 hours per week, TVL E13

 

Within the framework of the Alexander von Humboldt-funded research project YVORI (Young VOices Research and Interventions a highly motivated PhD Researcher is being sought at the Chair of Clinical Psychology and Digital Psychotherapy

The YVORI project is led by Prof. Dr. Mar Rus-Calafell and aims to carry out a series of longitudinal and cross-sectional studies with people reporting distressing and non-distressing psychotic experiences, from a transdiagnostic perspective. Additionally, the project aims to investigate the effects of a novel digital intervention for distressing auditory hallucinations (i.e., AVATAR therapy) for young people with a clinical diagnosis and seeking help. The PhD candidate will be responsible for this exploration of the effects of this novel digital intervention, from experimental and therapeutical perspectives. The programme allows for a synergic development of knowledge about etiology, symptom progression and treatment for distressing psychotic experiences whilst providing people with a platform to feel supported and share their everyday challenges.

 

Your tasks:

 

• Set-up of lab and therapy studies with clinical population.
• Preparation and administration of clinical interviews, lab tasks and therapy sessions.
• Analyses of collected data.
• Co-organisation and coordination of a Live Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP, who will advise the team on research and treatment approaches).
• Cooperation with other scientists at the chair.
• Performing administrative tasks related to the YVORI research project and linked research projects.
• Writing scientific reports / publications.
• Presenting the studies’ results in national and international scientific conferences.
  
   

Anforderungsprofil & Qualifikationen

Requirements:

 

• An outstanding psychology degree with a focus on clinical psychology is required.
• Clinical-psychological experience with people with mental disorders (adults with psychosis and personality disorders preferably), proven by advanced or completed further training as a psychological psychotherapist.
• Very good knowledge of English and German.
  
   

The following would also be desirable:

 

• Additional training or experience in clinical research/experimental psychology
• Computer literacy, including competence in using statistical software for statistical analysis.
• Organisational skills, high motivation, ability to work in a team, communication skills, reliability, and initiative.
  
   

Our offerings:

• a team of clinical and research experts, national and international (e.g., King’s College London, United Kingdom) on assessment and treatment of psychosis and related mental health disorders.
• an excellent environment for high-quality intervention and clinical research (see
• a research-strong psychology with intensive cooperation across the various psychological disciplines (The RUB Faculty of Psychology is an internationally oriented and research-based institute with 11 departments, all led by full-professors
• the opportunity for personal development through the active support of further education and training (including training on assessment and treatment of psychotic syndromes)
• a modern and networked collegial team in a family-friendly department and university
  
   

Additional information:

At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews. 

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

We are looking for employees who contribute to the study with enthusiasm, creativity, organisational talent and commitment to the whole, and in return offer a high degree of development and design opportunities. There is the possibility of further academic qualification (promotion/PhD degree).

 

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZfA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).

 

You can find information about TVL at:

 

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim.

 

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact details for your application:

Kirsten Geiser, Phone: +49234 32 19477

Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.

For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see:

 

We are looking forward to receiving your application with the specification ANR: 3003 until 18.03.2024, send by e-mail to the following address: [email protected]

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