University Assistant Postdoctoral Position in Psychology
Join the University of Vienna as a postdoctoral researcher in psychotherapy and psychotherapy research.
Best for:Best for psychology PhD graduates with a background in psychotherapy research and advanced statistical methods.
Overview
The Faculty of Psychology at the University of Vienna invites applications for a University Assistant postdoctoral position within the Professorship of Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research. The successful candidate will engage in cutting-edge research examining the processes and effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, evidence-based psychotherapy, and digital health applications. Responsibilities include planning and conducting independent studies, publishing in peer-reviewed journals, teaching courses, and securing third-party research funding. The initial appointment is for three years, with a possibility of extension to six years.
What you'll do
- Strengthen the research profile of the group in the field of psychotherapy research
- Plan and conduct independent scientific studies focused on therapeutic intervention outcomes
- Publish research findings in international peer-reviewed journals
- Present scientific work at national and international academic conferences
- Apply for external research grants and acquire third-party funding
- Teach university courses independently within the scope of the collective agreement
- Supervise students and participate in departmental quality assurance and administration
Requirements
Degree required: Completed doctoral/PhD studies in psychology or a related field
Language: English and German; C1 proficiency in both written and spoken
Instruction: English and German
Publications: Proven research competence and initiative through international publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Experience in research projects investigating the evidence base for therapeutic interventions
- Psychotherapy training in behavioral therapy, either ongoing or completed
- In-depth knowledge of advanced statistical methods such as multilevel modeling
- In-depth knowledge of Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA)
- Proven research competence demonstrated through international peer-reviewed publications
- Hold a completed PhD or doctoral degree in psychology or related discipline
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-24
Submit your detailed application online via the University of Vienna job portal. Include a motivation letter, an outline of a planned research project (max. two pages), an academic CV with publication and teaching lists, relevant degree certificates, and contact details for at least two referees.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Research statement
- Degree certificates
- List of publications
- List of courses taught
- 2 reference contacts
Contact
Thomas Probst· Professor
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