PhD Student – Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy

TN Germany; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative project at a leading university hospital seeks a PhD student to explore the intersection of psychiatry and AI. This unique opportunity involves conducting groundbreaking research using large language models to advance psychiatric applications. You will collaborate with experts in neuroscience and AI, present findings at international conferences, and publish in high-impact journals. With a strong focus on early career support, you will benefit from structured training, workshops, and a vibrant academic community. Join a team dedicated to transforming mental health research and practice.

Leistungen

30 days holiday

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Access to university campus facilities

Work-life balance

Health promotion

Childcare options

Qualifikationen

• Excellent Master's degree in relevant fields required.
• Good programming skills, especially in Python, essential.

Aufgaben

• Conduct fMRI experiments using naturalistic language stimuli.
• Develop analyses for brain-language model alignment.

Kenntnisse

Python

Data Analysis

Natural Language Processing

Machine Learning

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Neuroscience

Master's degree in Cognitive Science

Master's degree in Psychology

Master's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Linguistics

Jobbeschreibung

PhD Student – Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy, Frankfurt

The Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy at the University Hospital Frankfurt (Director: Prof. Andreas Reif) invites applications for a fully-funded PhD position (3 years, TV-H E13 65%) in our innovative PSYCH-GPT project, starting Q3 2025. This position is embedded in our comprehensive early career support program and is funded by the Reiss Foundation.

Project Description:

The PSYCH-GPT project (Psychiatric Symptom Characterization Using GPT Technology) explores how large language models (LLMs) can advance psychiatric research and clinical applications. The study investigates whether GPTs can model cognitive-semantic disruptions in disorders like mania, depression, and schizophrenia by analyzing behavioral and fMRI data. Additionally, it develops AI-driven tools for diagnosing and predicting treatment outcomes through automated analysis of therapy sessions. The project aims to bridge neuroscience and artificial intelligence to uncover disorder-specific neural patterns and pave the way for personalized digital psychiatry solutions. The interdisciplinary nature of the project includes:

• Naturalistic fMRI experiments (Speech)
• Computational modeling of brain-language alignment
• Clinical language data analysis
• AI-assisted psychiatry applications

Your Role:

• Design and conduct fMRI experiments using naturalistic language stimuli
• Develop innovative analyses for brain-language model alignment
• Implement computational methods for clinical language data
• Present findings at international conferences
• Publish research in high-impact journals
• Collaborate with clinical researchers and AI experts

Structured Early Career Support:

As part of our commitment to researcher development, you will benefit from:

• Enrollment in the GRADE Brain Neuroscience PhD program (degree: "PhD Neuroscience")
• Participation in the LOEWE-DYNAMIC curriculum "Computational & Digital Mental Health"
• Annual career development planning
• Presentation training and grant writing workshops
• Optional clinical shadowing opportunities

Your Profile:

• Excellent Master's degree in Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Linguistics, Psychology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Good programming and data analysis skills (basic knowledge in Python essential; NLP/ML experience a plus)
• Keen interest in computational psychiatry research
• Experience with neuroimaging analysis (preferred but not required)
• Fluent English; German beneficial for clinical interactions
• Proof of measles immunity/vaccination due to legal regulations

What We Offer:

• Collective agreement TV-UKF
• 30 days holiday, 38.5 hours/week, annual bonus, pension scheme
• Free State Ticket Hessen
• Access to university campus facilities: canteen, cafés
• Work-life balance, health promotion, childcare options
• Presence on social media platforms: Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn

Join Our Team:

Contact: Dr. Oliver Grimm
Email: [emailprotected]
Application deadline: 16.05.2025

Women are underrepresented in these positions at the University Hospital Frankfurt. Applications from women are particularly encouraged. Disabled applicants with equal qualifications are preferred.

Embark on the Future of Medicine

Be at the forefront of tomorrow's medicine at Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt, one of Germany's leading university clinics. Join over 8,500 staff from more than 100 nations committed to transforming knowledge into health. We combine patient care, research, and teaching to make a meaningful impact on over 500,000 patients annually, driven by expertise, dedication, and passion.

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