PhD Position Clinical Child Psychology or Psychiatry â Longitudinal early development

Universitätsmedizin Frankfurt; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading medical institution in Frankfurt is seeking a part-time doctoral researcher specializing in Clinical Child Psychology or Psychiatry. The role involves conducting research on children at risk for mental disorders, including data collection and analysis within the A-FFIP longitudinal study. Candidates must be fluent in German and have relevant research and clinical experience. This position offers the opportunity for professional development and attractive benefits.

Leistungen

Salary based on collective agreement

Long-term security through pension schemes

Internal and external training opportunities

Attractive health offers

Free public transport in Hessen

Qualifikationen

• Research experience in child development.
• Clinical experience in diagnosing neurodevelopmental and mental disorders in children and youth.
• Experience in diagnostic and developmental assessments of children aged 2 to 12 years.

Aufgaben

• Collect data for the LOEWE project DYNAMIC.
• Diagnose mental disorders in preschoolers.
• Analyze and publish longitudinal data on early development.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in German for clinical assessments

Scientific programming (R or Python)

Ausbildung

In Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, or State Exam in Human Medicine

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

The position is located at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychosomatics and Psychotherapy. It comprises a PhD position (75% TV-H EG13) over 3 years.

We are looking for an enthusiastic doctoral researcher in Clinical Child Psychology or Psychiatry with a focus on early development in children at risk for or with a mental disorder, including neurodevelopmental disorders, within the context of the A-FFIP longitudinal study and the Hessian LOEWE-Center DYNAMIC. The department provides full diagnostic and therapeutic care for the entire spectrum of child and adolescent mental disorders from infancy onwards for children and youth living in the Frankfurt am Main metropolitan area. The department offers outstanding conditions for patient care, child and adolescent psychiatric and psychotherapeutic training, as well as for research and teaching. Research focuses on neurodevelopmental disorders and externalizing disorders from preschool age over childhood and adolescence to adulthood.

The current PhD position is located within the clinical research laboratory headed by Professor Christine M. Freitag and Dr. Nico Bast.

Responsibilities

• Data collection within the early longitudinal developmental study of the LOEWE project DYNAMIC.
• Diagnosis of (neurodevelop-)mental disorders in preschoolers.
• Data analysis and publication of longitudinal data on early development in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
• Collaboration within the LOEWE-project DYNAMIC.
• Collaborations with clinicians of the entire department, especially of the Autism Diagnosis and Intervention Center of Excellence and the outpatient department.

Qualifications / Requirements

• In Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy, or State Exam in Human Medicine.
• Research experience in the area of child development.
• Clinical or research experience in diagnostic and developmental assessments of children aged 2 to 12 years old.
• Clinical experience in diagnosing neurodevelopmental and mental disorders in children and youth.
• Ability to fluently speak, read, and comprehend German for clinical assessments.
• Ability to read and write scientific papers in English.
• Skills in scientific programming (R or Python).
• Due to legal regulations, valid proof of measles immunity / measles vaccination is required.

Benefits

• Salary based on the collective agreement with an annual special payment.
• Long-term security through company pension schemes.
• Internal and external training for professional development.
• Attractive health offers with online and face-to-face courses on nutrition, relaxation, sport and exercise.
• Part-time employment is possible; childcare in our daycare center and holiday care available.
• Free public transport in all Hessen (Free State Ticket Hessen).
• Campus facilities and connections (Mensa Cafés).

Contact

Contact: Professor Dr. Christine Margarete Freitag and Dr. Nico Bast

Application Deadline: August 15th, 2025

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration in cases of equal personal and professional qualifications.

Additional Information

Key Skills: Core Java, English Speaking, E Learning, Core Banking, ASP

Employment Type

Part-Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1