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Postdoc in Suicide Research and Suicide Prevention at the University of Bern University of Bern in Switzerland

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Postdoc

Field of study

Psychology

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100% postdoctoral position, limited to 2 years. The post highlights support with publications and grant applications, access to existing projects and datasets, mentoring, further training, conference participation, and career development; no stipend amount is stated.

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Switzerland

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University of Bern

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Psychology
Suicide Prevention
Neuropsychology
Medical Science
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Postdoc in Suicide Research / Suicide Prevention at the University of Bern (University Clinic for Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Bern).

This is a 100% postdoctoral position for 2 years in an interdisciplinary and international research environment. The research group of PD Dr. phil. Anja Gysin-Maillart and Prof. Dr. med. Kristina Adorjan focuses on the early detection, understanding, and treatment of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adulthood.

The work combines clinical research and neuroscientific methods, including clinical interviews, questionnaires, neuropsychological procedures, Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), and digital and physiological measurement methods. The role is suited to researchers who want to develop independent projects, strengthen their scientific profile, and contribute to suicide prevention research.

Key responsibilities include developing research questions, coordinating ongoing projects, planning and conducting studies, performing statistical analyses, writing and publishing manuscripts, contributing to grant applications and collaborations, presenting at conferences, teaching and student support, and helping advance the scientific development of the group.

Eligibility highlights: completed doctorate (PhD/Dr.) in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field; strong experience in empirical research design and evaluation; excellent quantitative methods and statistics skills; publication experience; strong interest in clinical suicidality research; very good German and English; independent, structured, and reliable working style. Experience with suicide research, EMA, digital methods, or psychophysiological measurement is an advantage.

How to apply: submit application documents through the official Apply button on the job page. No deadline is stated in the post.

Location: Bern, Switzerland.

Funding details

100% postdoctoral position, limited to 2 years. The post highlights support with publications and grant applications, access to existing projects and datasets, mentoring, further training, conference participation, and career development; no stipend amount is stated.

What's required

Completed doctorate (PhD/Dr.) in psychology, neuroscience or a related field; experience in planning, execution, and evaluation of empirical research projects; very good knowledge of quantitative research methods and statistics; experience with scientific publications; interest in clinical research, especially suicidality and suicide prevention; ability to develop independent research questions and further scientific profile; very good German and English skills; ability to work independently, structured, and reliably; interdisciplinary and international teamwork skills. Experience in suicide research, clinical research, EMA, digital or psychophysiological measurement methods is advantageous.

How to apply

Submit your application documents via the Apply button on the job page. For questions about the position, contact PD Dr. phil. Anja Gysin-Maillart; for application process questions, contact Yanis Emanuel Ryser in HR Recruiting.

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