Internship in Suicide Research

University Clinic for Adult Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

immediately or by arrangement

Would you like to gain practical experience in clinical research and actively participate in innovative projects on suicide prevention? In this internship, you will independently conduct neuropsychological tests (Go/No-Go, Stroop) and structured interviews (Mini-DIPS) and witness how your contribution supports scientific findings. In our research group, we investigate neuropsychological and psychological mechanisms of suicidal experiences and behaviours as well as the effectiveness of innovative psychotherapeutic interventions. The focus is on two clinical studies: * NePsy P1: Cross-sectional study on neuropsychological differences between people after a suicide attempt, people with suicidal thoughts, and clinical and non-clinical control persons. * NePsy P2: Longitudinal study to examine the effects of psychological interventions on neuropsychological and clinical variables. The internship is offered as a compulsory internship within the MSc Psychology programme (minimum 300 hours) and takes place as needed at our locations at Murtenstrasse 21 in Bern and at Bolligenstrasse 111 in Ostermundigen. As this is a compulsory internship, the position is unpaid. We look forward to your application!

Your tasks

• You will work in a committed interdisciplinary research and therapy team
• You will have direct contact with patients at a university clinic
• You will receive hands-on training in modern testing methods and clinical interviews under the supervision of experts
• You will be introduced to clinical studies and scientific work
• You will gain exciting insights into modern suicide research and evidence-based psychotherapy
• You will benefit from regular supervision and close professional support
• You will have the opportunity to obtain certificates for parts of the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) course
• You will work in a clinically and socially highly relevant research field

Your profile

• You are studying Psychology at Master’s level
• You are interested in suicide research, clinical psychology, neuropsychology, and psychotherapy
• You work reliably, carefully, and empathetically
• You enjoy contact with patients

Your contacts

Dr phil Anja Gysin-Maillart

Anja Gysin-Maillart answers your subject-specific questions: T: +41 58 630 62 99

For questions about the application process, please contact

Yanis Emanuel Ryser

Email: bewerbungen@upd.ch T: +41 58 630 96 71

The UPZ

The University Psychiatric Centre Bern (UPZ) is the leading competence centre for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region as a university clinic. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire care chain, from early detection through outpatient, day clinic and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With over 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive care network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and further education, as well as research.

Learn more

https://jobs.upz-bern.ch/de/warum-upz

Your workplace

Bolligenstrasse 111, 3000 Bern 60