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

Ruhr Universität Bochum

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 https://www.yvoriresearch.de/) a highly motivated PhD Researcher is being sought at the Chair of Clinical Psychology and Digital Psychotherapy https://www.digital.psy.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

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.

extent:

part-time

duration:

temporary

beginning:

as soon as possible

application deadline:

18.03.2024

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.

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 www.fbz.rub.de).
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 http://www.psy.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/).
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. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

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 a