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Predoctoral University Assistant in Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research (PhD-level) University of Vienna in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
University assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month on a full-time basis (14x yearly), increased with credited professional experience. Employment duration is 4 years, initially limited to 1.5 years and then automatically extended to 4 years if not terminated within the first 12 months.
Deadline
Sep 18, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Universität Wien

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The University of Vienna is advertising a predoctoral university assistant position at the Faculty of Psychology, based with the new Professorship of Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research (Univ.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Probst) at the Institute for Clinical and Health Psychology.
This PhD-level opening is centered on developing and implementing therapy research at the University of Vienna’s Outpatient Unit for Research, Teaching and Practice (FLPA). The research group studies the processes and effectiveness of psychotherapy and therapeutic interventions, with key themes including evidence-based psychotherapy, digitalization and AI in psychotherapy, and the use of psychological and neuroscientific methods in psychotherapy research.
The role combines research, teaching, and administration. Responsibilities include finalizing the dissertation agreement within 12–18 months, establishing therapy research at the FLPA, submitting project proposals and securing external funding, teaching and supervising students, and helping organize meetings, conferences, and symposia. The group also emphasizes open and reproducible science, including pre-registration and sharing materials and data.
Applicants should hold a master’s degree or diploma in psychology or a related field. Strong preparation in therapy research, statistical analysis software, clinical or distressed samples, and English/German at C1 level is expected. Experience with AI, virtual reality, and ecological momentary assessment is specifically welcomed, along with interest in cross-cluster research questions. Prior publication experience, tutoring/teaching assistant experience, and study abroad are desirable.
The position offers a 4-year employment duration (initially limited to 1.5 years, then automatically extended if not terminated), with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month on a full-time basis, plus possible increases for recognized professional experience.
Application deadline: 2026-09-18. Apply through the University of Vienna job portal and include a motivation letter, a short outline of your planned research project (max. 2 pages), CV, publication list if applicable, PDFs of publications/awards if applicable, and degree certificates.
Funding details
University assistant predoctoral position at the University of Vienna with a basic salary of EUR 3,776.10 gross per month on a full-time basis (14x yearly), increased with credited professional experience. Employment duration is 4 years, initially limited to 1.5 years and then automatically extended to 4 years if not terminated within the first 12 months.
What's required
Master's degree or diploma in psychology or another related field; experience in developing and implementing therapy research at a university-affiliated psychotherapy outpatient clinic; interest in cross-cluster research questions; experience with artificial intelligence and virtual reality in the context of therapy research; experience with ecological momentary assessment; excellent knowledge of statistical analysis software; work experience with clinical, mentally distressed, or random samples; ability to present and address research questions in a structured manner; ability to work in a team; high commitment and initiative; very good written and spoken English and German (C1). Desirable: initial publication experience as first author, initial tutoring/teaching assistant experience in psychotherapy, and study abroad.
How to apply
Apply via the University of Vienna job portal using the Apply now button. Submit a motivation letter and outline of a planned research project (max. 2 pages), academic CV, list of publications if applicable, PDF attachments for publications and awards/prizes if applicable, and degree certificates.
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