University of Bern
3 days ago
PhD in Self-Harm and New Media (PROTECT-SH) University of Bern in Switzerland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
3-year temporary PhD position with optional extension to 4 years; salary according to University of Bern guidelines. The project is part of Horizon Europe-funded PROTECT-SH and offers a funded research environment, but no stipend amount is stated.
Country
Switzerland
University
University of Bern
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University of Bern / University Hospital for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Directorate of Teaching and Research (Bern, Switzerland) is recruiting a PhD student for the PROTECT-SH project.
The doctoral project is titled Self-Harm and New Media and is embedded in PROTECT-SH, a Horizon Europe-funded international consortium with partners in seven countries. The research focuses on how social media use may promote or protect against self-harming and suicidal behavior in adolescents and young adults. The study combines clinical interviews, questionnaires, Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), and passive smartphone data, and will also develop and evaluate a digital intervention in two large randomized controlled trials (prevention and clinical intervention).
The PhD candidate will recruit and follow adolescents and young adults from clinical and non-clinical settings, conduct structured diagnostic interviews and questionnaire assessments, manage smartphone-based data collection, support implementation and quality assurance of the digital intervention at the Bern site, and contribute to data management, analysis, ethics applications, study documents, coordination with international partners, publications, and conference presentations.
Eligibility highlights include a completed Master's degree in Psychology, excellent German and English, strong empirical methods and statistics skills, and a careful, independent working style. Prior experience in clinical or therapeutic work with children and adolescents is desirable. The position is 100%, temporary, and offered for 3 years with an optional extension to 4 years. Salary follows the University of Bern guidelines.
Applications should be submitted via the Apply button on the job page. The post lists Prof. Dr. med. Michael Kaess as the contact person for questions about the position.
Funding details
3-year temporary PhD position with optional extension to 4 years; salary according to University of Bern guidelines. The project is part of Horizon Europe-funded PROTECT-SH and offers a funded research environment, but no stipend amount is stated.
What's required
Completed Master's degree in Psychology; excellent German and English skills; good knowledge of empirical methods and statistics; reliable, careful, and independent working style; confident communication in interdisciplinary settings; prior experience in clinical or therapeutic work with children and adolescents is ideal; openness to new technologies and willingness to learn them.
How to apply
Apply via the university's Apply button on the job page. For questions about the position, contact Prof. Dr. med. Michael Kaess; for application process questions, contact Nicole Portner in HR Recruiting.
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