PhD: Mapping Freeze-Flight-Fight Dynamics in Therapy

Sport Society; Utrecht; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

8% holiday pay

8.3% year-end bonus

Flexible terms of employment

Job summary

Utrecht University invites applications for a PhD position in Freeze-Fight-Flight Dynamics within Mental Health Care. The role involves designing studies, coordinating data collection at Altrecht Center for Personality Disorders, and analyzing longitudinal EMA data collected during therapy and daily life.

Collaboration with clinicians and patients will define relevant indicators and ensure clinical relevance.

Qualifications

• Master level diploma in Clinical Psychology or related field
• Excellent mastery of English, and good writing skills
• Interest in longitudinal or intensive longitudinal data
• Interest in innovative statistical methods (e.g., Hidden Markov Models)
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., R)
• Affinity with clinical populations

Responsibilities

• Design studies and coordinate data collection
• Analyze longitudinal EMA data from psychotherapy sessions and daily life
• Collaborate with therapists and patients through focus groups
• Test proof-of-principle freeze-targeted interventions
• Contribute to development of state-specific clinical guidelines
• Write scientific articles and contribute to dissemination activities
• Teach as part of Department activities (≈10% of appointment)

Skills

Longitudinal data analysis

English proficiency

Statistical methods

Writing skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Teamwork

Education

Master level diploma in Clinical Psychology or related field

Tools

R

Job description

Utrecht University invites applications for a PhD position in Freeze-Fight-Flight Dynamics within Mental Health Care. The role involves designing studies, coordinating data collection at Altrecht Center for Personality Disorders, and analyzing longitudinal EMA data collected during therapy and daily life.

Collaboration with clinicians and patients will define relevant indicators and ensure clinical relevance.