On Nov 19, 2013, at 10:37 AM, "N. Gadek"
<natalia.gadek(a)UNIVIE.AC.AT>
wrote: > > University Assistant (post doc)
at the Clinical Psychological
Intervention & Clinical Neuroscience-Unit at the Department of Applied
Psychology: > Health, Development, Enhancement and Intervention at the
University of Vienna, Austria > > Applications are invited for a
post-doctoral position in the newly founded research group for Clinical
Psychological Intervention & Clinical Neuroscience (head: Prof. Kristina
Hennig-Fast), Faculty of Psychology, University of Vienna, Austria. > >
Among other research areas the Department of Applied Psychology: Health,
Development, Enhancement and Intervention has a new research focus on
Clinical Psychological Intervention (CPI-Unit) and Clinical Neuroscience
(CNS-Unit) that is also extending over several other faculties
reflecting an excellent infrastructure and interdisciplinarity. Within
the field of Clinical Neuroscience the proponents of this new research
focus collaborate with Prof. Claus Lamm, head of the SCAN (Social,
Cognitive, Affective Neuroscience) Unit at the Department of Basic
Psychological Research and Research Method at the University of Vienna.
The research infrastructure involves direct access to
state-of-the
art EEG labs, including combined EEG/TMS and EEG/fMRI systems, tDCS,
TMS, two behavioral laboratory for group experiments and clinical
assessment, and access to fMRI scanning via collaborations with the MR
Centre of Excellence of the Medical University of Vienna (3 T and 7 T
scanners). Furthermore a state-of-the art eye-tracking lab and a
virtual-reality lab are implemented. > The collaboration of the CPI, CNS
and SCAN-Unit can be characterized as an interface of clinical,
biological and socio-cognitive psychology that is concerned with the
application of theory and research from social and cognitive psychology
toward the better understanding of > > a) human adaptation and
adjustment > b) development and alleviation of psychological problems,
distress and clinical disorders > c) the enhancement of psychological
well-being > d) the underlying bio- and neuropsychological pattern of
these processes. > > Topics of research include psychopathology,
emotional, behavioral, cognitive and interpersonal problems in patients
and healthy people as well as processes of psychological change in daily
life (e.g. emotion-regulation and self-regulation) and in professional
settings (e.g. psychotherapy). Clinical and Socio-Affective Cognitive
Neuroscience is an interdisciplinary field that asks questions about
topics traditionally of interest to social psychologists using methods
traditionally employed by cognitive neuroscientists in clinical patient
groups or in high-risk groups within the healthy population. Further,
the impact of psychotherapeutic, pharmacotherapeutic and
biopsychological interventions on socio-psychological, affective and
cognitive processes and the underlying pattern of changes are of major
interest. > As a Postdoctoral fellow you will join the group of Prof.
Kristina Hennig-Fast (CPI- and CNS-Unit), but also be associated to the
group of Prof. Lamm (SCAN-Unit). > > The staff at the section of
Clinical Psychology will consist of several research members (pre- and
post-docs, senior lecturers, associate professors and senior
professors), administrative staff members, research and teaching
assistants and additional grant-funded research assistants. > > The
University of Vienna is the oldest university in the German-speaking
world and one of the largest in Central Europe, offering great
opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations with other research
groups at the Faculty of Psychology, at other Faculties, as well as with
other Universities such as the Medical University of Vienna. > > Please
submit: Letter of motivation, CV, list of publications, one-page
research statement (outlining research interests, planned research, and
past research experience), and names and addresses of two persons that
can be contacted as references. > Degree of Employment: 40 hours/week >
The offered position also includes mandatory teaching
(4h/week) of
courses in B.Sc. Psychology, M.Sc. Psychology and Diploma Psychology,
on
topics in clinical psychology, clinical neurosciences, and/or clinical
experimental biopsychology, depending upon the candidate’s experience
and teaching preferences. > > General Job Description > > - 4-years-
100% position with possible extension to a maximum of 6 years after
evaluation > - Engagement in research projects > - Implementation of
interdisciplinary projects in Clinical psychology, Neuroscience and
Biopsychology, Social Psychology, Medicine, > - Autonomous research
project administration > - Involvement in writing research proposals and
in procuring external funding > > - Involvement in research, teaching
and administration: > Ø Autonomous publications of scientific
manuscripts in international peer-reviewed journals > Ø Active
contribution to international collaborations > Ø Active contribution to
organization of conferences and symposia > Ø Autonomous teaching
activities > > > Minimum Requirements: > > - High-level university
degree and an excellent PhD degree in psychology (focus on Clinical
Psychology/Neuropsychology, Biopsychology) or in associated scientific
disciplines (e.g. Cognitive or Clinical Neuroscience, Cognitive Science,
Cognitive Biology/Neurobiology) > - Prior profound experience in using
imaging and/or psychophysiological methods and related data analysis (in
clinical populations) > - Outstanding interest in clinical experimental
and/or neuroscientific research and teaching > - Motivation to apply for
third-party funding for research projects > - interest to implement new
medical and psychophysiological techniques > - Willingness to work in
interdisciplinary teams > - Willingness to work on data analysis
(knowledge in statistics, programming, and analysis tools for imaging
data) > - Team spirit and communicative skills > - Resilience and
autonomy > - Flexibility > - Asense of initiative, problem-solving
ability, adjustment to change > > The approbation as psychological
psychotherapeut and/or clinical psychologist (or European or
international equivalent of this degree) is highly appreciated. Working
languages could be either German or English. > > > We would appreciate
to receive an application including the following documents: > > -
Letter of intent > - CV (focusing on a research interest and scientific
profile) > - Description of research interests, research experience, and
clinical training > - 2 letters of recommendation > > For informal
inquiries, please contact Prof. Kristina Hennig-Fast: >
kristina.hennig-fast(a)univie.ac.at > > Information for all applicants: >
Career Grants are intended to facilitate the career jump and/or to
continue the researcher’s career in Austria. Career Grants are targeted
cost support measures for researchers who live abroad to facilitate the
journey to Austria for job interviews (80% of travel costs) the
relocation to Austria (max. € 2.000,-) and the professional integration
of a partner (max. € 2.000,-). > > Further Information:
http://www.ffg.at/career-grants > Factsheet:
http://www.ffg.at/sites/default/files/downloads/page/en_infoblatt_karriereg…
> Applications should be sent electronically until
the 15.12.2013 via
http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at/ or to jobcenter(a)univie.ac.at
(identification number: 4492)