Postdoctoral Fellow in Forensic Psychiatry

Position Overview
Forensic Psychiatry Research Division

• Location: Essen
• Employer: LVR University Hospital Essen
• Salary: E14 TVöD
• Employment Type: Full-time/Part-time
• Contract Duration: 5 years

Key Responsibilities

Our focus is on enhancing the treatment and support for individuals facing sexual and psychological challenges, particularly among marginalized populations. This encompasses individuals who have engaged in criminal behavior and are currently in correctional or secure psychiatric settings.

We are in search of a dedicated and proactive professional to join our forensic research team. The primary responsibility will involve leading a prospective study that evaluates the outcomes of placing mentally ill individuals in secure psychiatric facilities compared to prisons. This research will utilize experimental behavioral methodologies, diagnostic assessments, and imaging techniques.

What We Provide

• 30 days of annual leave based on a 5-day work week
• Flexible working arrangements
• Option for remote work
• Engaging and impactful work
• Performance-related annual bonus
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity

Candidate Profile

• Completed university degree in Psychology, Medicine, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in publishing research in peer-reviewed international journals

Desired Attributes

• PhD qualification
• Strong enthusiasm for research
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Advanced statistical expertise
• Specialization in at least one area (e.g., MRI studies, behavioral experiments, statistical methodologies)
• Willingness to collaborate within an interdisciplinary team

Ideal Candidate

• Seeking a role with significant impact
• Appreciating diversity as a strength
• Aiming for both professional and personal development

About Our Institution

The LVR University Hospital Essen is a leading institution specializing in Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, and Psychosomatics. It encompasses various departments, including Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Addiction Behavior and Medicine, Psychosomatics, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy, and the Institute for Forensic Psychiatry and Sexual Research.

The Landschaftsverband Rheinland (LVR) is a regional authority that employs a diverse workforce dedicated to serving the community in the Rheinland region, providing essential services in education, healthcare, and cultural institutions with a strong emphasis on quality.

Interested in Joining Us?

For further inquiries regarding this position, please reach out to the director of the Institute.

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