Research Internship EARLY 20 - 30 %
Universität Bern
Bern
Key information
- Publication date:23 January 2026
- Workload:20 – 30%
- Place of work:Bern
Job summary
Join the Universitätsklinik for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry to explore mental health! Gain hands-on experience and contribute to vital research.
Tasks
- Recruit participants for our crucial EARLY study on personality disorders.
- Conduct diagnostic interviews with training and supervision.
- Collaborate with clinical staff during data collection.
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology and interest in research.
- Fluent in German and good English skills required.
- Strong organizational and teamwork abilities needed.
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University Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
Start of employment: from February 1, 2026 or by arrangement
The position is limited to 1 year
Do you want to gain insight into the daily life of a scientist and contribute to the research of mental illnesses in children and adolescents? Then you are exactly right with us!
Our research group at the University Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Bern is looking for an intern to participate in the research project EARLY (Investigating Early Signs and Developmental Course of Personality Disorders in Young People). EARLY is a multicenter longitudinal study investigating the development of personality disorders in children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years. Children, adolescents, and their parents are surveyed every three years using questionnaires and diagnostic interviews.
The internship is unpaid. You will have the opportunity to write a master's thesis based on empirical data.
Your tasks
- You recruit study participants
- You conduct diagnostic interviews (after appropriate training and under supervision)
- You work closely with clinical staff during recruitment and data collection
- You participate in regular project meetings
Your profile
- You have a completed bachelor's degree in psychology
- You are interested in researching personality disorders in adolescence
- You have very good German skills as well as good English skills
- You enjoy working with adolescents and in an interdisciplinary team
- You are characterized by pronounced reliability, accuracy, organizational talent, flexibility, and a high level of commitment
What you can look forward to
Your contacts
PD Dr. phil. Marialuisa Cavelti, Head of Research answers your subject-specific questions: T: +41 58 630 85 64
If you have questions about the application process, please contact:
Yanis Emanuel Ryser, Recruiting Officer
Email: bewerbungen@upd.ch
T: +41 58 630 96 71
We look forward to receiving your complete online application (mandatory) via the button "Apply now". Applications sent by post will not be considered and will not be returned to applicants for administrative reasons. The documents will be destroyed by UPD AG in compliance with data protection after the process is completed.
