PhD Candidate Clinical Psychology: Identification with Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Adolescence

The ideal candidate will thrive taking on a leading role in a mixed methods data collection project. This involves overseeing a longitudinal quantitative research initiative with community adolescents/young adults and clinical populations, conducting qualitative research on lived experience of NSSI, and managing an experimental study using IAT paradigms. The candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills and effective communication with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, clinicians, and (adolescent/young adult) patients. They work independently as well as in close collaboration with supervisors and third parties to produce high quality scientific research output. They are curious and eager to acquire new skills in clinical psychology research as well as resilient to the challenges that come with novel methodological approaches. They are sensitive about working with patients and passionate about disseminating research findings.

Your experience and profile

• Master’s degree in Psychology, with a preference for Clinical/Developmental or highly related specializations;
• Strong statistical and methodological knowledge or aptitude;
• Strong organizational and communication skills;
• Proficiency in oral and written (academic) English. Candidates who are fluent in Dutch as well will be given special consideration;
• Demonstrated clinical affinity with the topic of interest and/or experience with both qualitative and quantitative research would be assets.

The position concerns temporary employment of 38 hours per week for a maximum term of 4.5 years, and will include a 16% teaching load. The initial employment is for one year. Following a positive assessment and barring altered circumstances, this term will be extended by a maximum of 43 months, which should result in the conferral of a doctorate. We will put together a curriculum which will also include the opportunity to attend training courses and both national and international events.

For this position the University Job Classification profile PhD Candidate (Promovendus) applies. While the preferred starting date is as soon as possible, we are open to discuss alternative start dates.

Your salary will be €2.541 gross per month in the first year and will increase to €3.247 in the final year, based on full-time employment and in keeping with the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities. We additionally offer an extensive package of secondary benefits, including 8% holiday allowance and a year-end bonus of 8.3%.

The UvA offers excellent possibilities for further professional development and education.

What else do we offer

• a position in which initiative and input are highly valued
• an enthusiastic and warm team that is open to new colleagues
• an inspiring academic and international working environment in the heart of Amsterdam.

Do you recognize yourself in the job profile? Then we look forward to receiving your application by 29 January 2024. You may apply online by using the link below.

Applications in one bundled .pdf should include:

• a curriculum vitae;
• a letter of motivation;
• a peer-reviewed publication or master thesis;
• contact information for two professional references.

Do you have any questions or do you require additional information? Please contact:

• Tinne Buelens, Assistant Professor Clinical Psychology, t.buelens@uva.nl, T: +31 643450201