Full Professor or Associate Professor in Digital Clinical Psychology

Full Professor or Associate Professor in Digital Clinical Psychology

Job description

Full-time position including teaching at the undergraduate and master’s levels in psychology as well as supervision of master’s theses. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and lead research in the field of the position, submit funding applications, notably to the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), and supervise doctoral theses. They will also be entrusted with administrative or leadership duties within the Psychology Section, the Faculty, and the University.

Required title and skills

REQUIRED DEGREE: PhD in psychology or an equivalent qualification

DESIRED PROFILE: Candidates should have research experience demonstrating international-level excellence in the field of digital clinical psychology, evidenced by high-impact scientific publications and significant acquisition of funding, as well as university teaching experience. The successful candidate will develop excellent research in digital clinical psychology, illuminating the effects of connected environments on psychological functioning and mental health, digital addictions and social networks, while designing preventive and/or therapeutic interventions, responsible and innovative tools using cutting-edge technologies, and ethical frameworks for sensitive data to guide innovative clinical practices, with the ability to lead research teams, obtain funding, and initiate leadership in the field at national, European and international levels.

Starting date

1 August 2027 or date to be agreed

Contact

Applications, including all documents listed below, must be exclusively submitted by clicking the button below "Postuler / Apply now". No paper files, emails or applications via any platform other than the University of Geneva website will be considered.

For any questions: secretariat-doyen-fpse@unige.ch

Required documents:

-Cover letter;

-Curriculum vitae;

-List of publications (the candidate should indicate the 2 or 3 publications that best represent their work and attach them to the application);

-Summary presentation of university teaching already provided by the candidate;

-Copy of the highest diploma or certificate from the issuing institution.

Additional information

The Psychology and Speech Therapy Section brings together expertise in scientific study, teaching and community services in various fields of psychology (e.g. affective, applied, clinical, cognitive, developmental, social) and speech therapy throughout life. It develops fundamental and applied research programmes aimed at advancing the understanding of behaviour and psychological processes.

Job description

DUTIES: This is a full-time position involving teaching at the undergraduate and master's levels in psychology, as well as the supervision of master's theses. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and lead a research programme in the field of the position, submit applications for research funding, particularly to the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), and supervise doctoral dissertations. The successful candidate will also assume administrative and leadership responsibilities within the Department of Psychology, the Faculty, and the University

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : PhD in Psychology or an equivalent qualification.

DESIRED PROFILE: Candidates should demonstrate an internationally recognised record of excellence in research in the field of Digital Clinical Psychology, as evidenced by high-impact scientific publications and a significant track record of competitive research funding, as well as experience in university-level teaching.

The successful candidate will develop an outstanding research programme in Digital Clinical Psychology, examining the effects of connected and digital environments on psychological functioning and mental health, including digital addictions and social media use. The candidate will also be expected to design preventive and/or therapeutic interventions, develop responsible and original clinical tools with state-of-the-art technology, and contribute to ethical frameworks for the management of sensitive data and the advancement of innovative clinical practices.

The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to lead research teams, secure competitive funding, and provide academic leadership in the field at the national, European, and international levels.

The University of Geneva offers motivating employment conditions in a stimulating working environment. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and personality and actively contribute to the reputation of an institution founded in 1559.

In the interest of gender parity, the University encourages applications from the under-represented sex.