Neuroscientific Research Internship with Opportunity for a Master’s Thesis

University Clinic for Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy

from 1 September 2026 or by arrangement

Would you like to contribute to innovative brain research and gain valuable insights into neuroscientific and clinical research? At the University Clinic for Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, the research group "Cognitive Functions and the Aging Brain" led by Prof. Dr Jessica Peter investigates how memory processes function in the brain and how cognitive functions can be specifically influenced. In the research project "Exploring the Role of the Prefrontal Cortex in Remembering and Forgetting," we examine the mechanisms of conscious forgetting in healthy individuals and people with depression. We combine functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) with non-invasive brain stimulation (tDCS) to better understand the role of the prefrontal cortex in memory and forgetting processes. In this neuroscientific research internship, you will support our research team in conducting an innovative study and contribute to gaining new insights into memory and mental health.

Your tasks

• You recruit study participants as well as patients with depression
• You support the research team in conducting fMRI measurements
• You organise and coordinate study appointments
• You take on the administration and maintenance of research data
• You assist with data collection and participate in general research tasks

Your profile

• You are enrolled in a Master’s degree in Psychology
• Initial experience with fMRI, tDCS, or in the clinical field is an advantage but not a requirement
• You are interested in neuroscientific research and clinical questions
• You work reliably, independently, and in a structured manner
• You have fluent German language skills

Your contacts

Maya Deniz Yilmaz

For questions about the application process, please contact

Nicole Portner

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