University of Copenhagen
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PhD in Adult Clinical Psychology/Psychotherapy Research on Treatments for Complex PTSD University of Copenhagen in Denmark
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Randomized Controlled Trial
Funding
Fully funded 3-year PhD position.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
Denmark
University
University of Copenhagen
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PhD position in adult clinical psychology and psychotherapy research at the Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
The project is Treatments for Complex PTSD (RECONNECT-trial), a randomized controlled trial in Mental Health Services focused on patient involvement and mechanisms of change across three intervention arms: Prolonged Exposure, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, and Enhanced Emotional and Interpersonal Skills Training.
The PhD student will take a central role in data collection, participant assessment using the International Trauma Interview in Danish, recruitment follow-up, data management, quantitative and qualitative analyses, manuscript preparation, and communication of findings to scientific and stakeholder audiences.
Eligibility highlights include a master’s-level qualification related to the project area (e.g. Psychology), strong clinical skills, preferably experience with trauma populations, and proven ability in both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. The candidate should be able to work independently under supervision and collaborate well in a research team.
This is a fully funded 3-year PhD position starting 1 May 2027 or by agreement. Application deadline: 1 December 2026.
For project questions, contact Assistant Professor Sara Kerstine Kaya Nielsen at [email protected]. Apply via the online portal and include a motivated application, CV, diploma documents, and other relevant material.
Funding details
Fully funded 3-year PhD position.
What's required
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to master’s level related to the subject area, e.g. Psychology. If educated in Denmark, a master’s degree covered by the collective agreement for academics in the state sector is required. If educated outside Denmark, applicants must have either a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years) or at minimum a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree (three years) and be assessed as having professional qualifications at master’s level. Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis is a must. Strong clinical skills, preferably with trauma populations, are required. The candidate must be able to work independently under supervision and have strong collaborative skills and team spirit.
How to apply
Submit a complete application through the online portal by clicking the Apply now icon. Upload a motivated application, CV, diploma documents (master and bachelor), and any other relevant material in PDF or Word format. The application must be written in English.
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