Research Assistant (Postdoc)

The University Hospital Ulm, with its employees, stands for a modern patient care with high quality, top-quality research and a future-oriented medical teaching as well as training in attractive professional fields. Qualified and dedicated employees are prerequisites for this. In our clinic for psychiatry and psychotherapy II (Doc. Director: Prof. Dr. Irene Neuner) the following positions must be taken at the next possible time

Scientific staff (Postdoc) Application until: 15.02.2026 Type of employment: Full-time Type of contract: Limited

at the Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy II of the University of Ulm (at the District Hospital of Günzburg; Medical director: Prof. Dr. Irene Neuner) at the Ulm site working group suicide prevention (direction: Prof. Dr. Nathalie Oexle) researches psychosocial factors of suicide, stigma in the context of mental illnesses, as well as approaches to the prevention and support of those affected and relatives. The projects of the working group are interdisciplinary and are funded by the DFG and the BMFTR.

Development of intervention: You lead the concept of an innovative, group-based intervention for dealing with stigma and disclosure for suicide survivors (building on https://iwprogramm.org/). Research & Evaluation: You plan and answer a pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of this intervention from the first data collection to the publication. Profile formation: You acquire third-party funds for their own research ideas in the field of suicide prevention/postvention and implement them independently. Academic Teaching & Mentoring: You support dedicated doctoral students and master students and support the teaching activities of the working group (currently 2 SWS).

Scientific excellence: A doctorate in the field of medicine, health sciences, psychology, sociology or related subjects that is very well completed (or shortly before completion). Enthusiasm for the topic: A strong interest in stigma research and/or suicide prevention, as well as the willingness to deal deeply and empathically with the life of survivors. Methodological strength: knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and safety in the application of statistics software. Publication strength: Existing publications in international peer review journals and pleasure in scientific writing. Language competency: German and English in word and writing (essential for the implementation of intervention and international cooperation). Personality: team spirit, high autonomy, greenliness and a deep enthusiasm for the complex subject of suicide prevention.

Team culture: An exciting, interdisciplinary activity in a collegial team that focuses on mutual support and academic exchange. International visibility: Excellent publications in high-level journals as well as travel budgets for participation in international congresses. Career path: An excellent basis for the habilitation, the establishment of a separate working group and the active promotion of your scientific independence. Fair framework conditions: Remuneration by TV-L (incl. special payment for the year), flexible working hours and a living culture for the reconciliation of work and family.

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