Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) , 100% FTE, 3 years - Mental Health First Aid

The Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) stands for cutting-edge international research and ground-breaking treatment concepts in psychiatry, psychotherapy, child and adolescent psychiatry, psychosomatics, and addiction medicine.

The Department of Public Mental Health currently conducts a series of studies into the ecological translation of evidence-based innovations in public mental health provision. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a training programme to promote mental health literacy and is offered by ‘MHFA Ersthelfer’ at the Central Institute of Mental Health. A cluster-randomised controlled trial will be conducted to investigate the effectiveness of MHFA training in different educational settings.

The Department of Public Mental Health is looking for a motivated PostDoc (m/w/d) (100%, FTE). This position will be offered on a fixed-term contract for 3 years with the possibility of an extension.

Your tasks

• Plan, coordinate and manage the development of a cluster randomised controlled trial
• Coordinate and carry out data collection at the study centers
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary, international research team that collaborates with clinical services and research departments at CIMH and conducts innovative research in the field of Public Mental Health
• Present findings at scientific conferences
• Publish papers in international peer-reviewed journals
• Contribute to the writing and submission of grant applications

Our expectations

• Excellent Master degree and a PhD in psychology, mental health services research, implementation science, public health or epidemiology or another, related field of medicine, the social or health/life sciences
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Expertise and interest in research in public mental health, mental health services research, epidemiology, public health and ecological momentary assessment/intervention
• Experience with analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data
• Very good German and English language skills

We offer

• An exciting position at a leading research institute and clinic
• Collaboration in an excellent international network of public mental health researchers
• Option to complete a ‚Habilitation‘
• Internal and external training and career development
• A workplace in the heart of Mannheim

We stand for equal opportunities

People with disabilities are given preferential consideration if they are suitable. The ZI aims to generally increase the proportion of women in all areas and positions in which women are underrepresented. Qualified women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. Full-time positions are generally divisible, unless there are official or legal reasons to the contrary.

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Kontakt

Dr. Anita Schick, Postdoc Public Mental Health, Tel. 0621/1703-1941