University Assistant (prae doc)

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The Faculty of Psychology at the University of Vienna comprises four departments. The new Professorship of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology is assigned to the Department for Clinical and Health Psychology. Our research group investigates family risk and protective factors for mental disorders in children and adolescents in basic and applied research. The methodological focal points include ambulatory assessment as well as behavioural observation of family interactions. We offer excellent working opportunities with the possibility of a PhD under good supervision, a young and motivated work team as well as international collaborations and intensive promotion of young scientists.

As part of the establishment of the new Professorship of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, we announce the position of a university assistant (“prae doc”) to work on the central topics of the research group. The main emphasis of the position is on the completion of a cumulative dissertation in the research area of the working group. We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months.

Your tasks include
 Planning and execution of empirical studies
 Advanced statistical analysis (multilevel analysis, structural equation models, etc.)
 Publication of research results in international scientific journals
 Active participation in national and international conferences
 If necessary, participation in the acquisition of third-party funds for new research projects
 Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
 Supervision of students

Career Development Opportunities
 PhD under good supervision in the field of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
 Start of a scientific career in a motivated and committed team
 Participation in international scientific exchange (conferences, possibly research stays) as well as in continuing education programs of the Graduate Center of the University of Vienna
 Teaching experience As part of the establishment of the new Professorship of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, we announce the position of a university assistant (“prae doc”) to work on the central topics of the research group. The main emphasis of the position is on the completion of a cumulative dissertation in the research area of the working group. We expect the successful candidate to sign a doctoral thesis agreement within 12-18 months.

Your tasks include
 Planning and execution of empirical studies
 Advanced statistical analysis (multilevel analysis, structural equation models, etc.)
 Publication of research results in international scientific journals
 Active participation in national and international conferences
 If necessary, participation in the acquisition of third-party funds for new research projects
 Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
 Supervision of students

Career Development Opportunities
 PhD under good supervision in the field of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
 Start of a scientific career in a motivated and committed team
 Participation in international scientific exchange (conferences, possibly research stays) as well as in continuing education programs of the Graduate Center of the University of Vienna
 Teaching experience