Application deadline: 2026-08-19
Job Profile: University Assistant with Doctorate
Salary per Year (Full Time): € 70.200,20
Hours per week: 40
Temporary Employment: limited to 6 years
Salary Category: B1 with PhD
Employment Start: 2026-10-01
Duration of Contract: Temporary employment
Unit: Center for Psychotherapy at the University of Graz
Your Responsibilities
- Independent research in the field of psychotherapy research or clinical psychology (development of one’s own research profile is actively supported), as well as participation in research projects in the field of psychotherapy and psychotherapy research with a focus on CBT
- Independent teaching averaging 4 semester hours per semester in the field of psychotherapy and psychotherapy research
- Development of independent project ideas and project proposals
- Acquisition of, and participation in the acquisition of, competitive third-party funding (FWF, FFG, EU)
- Supervision of students working on bachelor’s and master’s theses
- Participation in regular team meetings, supervision, and intervision
- Willingness to serve on university committees and participate in evaluation processes
Your Profile
- You hold a degree with a “very good” grade in psychotherapy (science) or a related field (e.g., psychology, medicine, education, sociology, philosophy, theology, teacher education, social work)
- You have earned a docotral degree
- You have relevant practical and academic experience in psychotherapy research
- You have experience in publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- You have didactic skills and teaching expertise in the field of psychotherapy
- You have experience applying clinical assessment tools in research and teaching (e.g., SCID-5, CIDI, DIPS)
- You have a good understanding of quantitative research methods (e.g., regression analysis, linear mixed models, structural equation modeling, multilevel models)
- You are proficient in using one or more common statistical analysis software packages (R, SPSS, Mplus, Python, etc.)
- You have a very good level of English
- You demonstrate a strong interest in the research priorities in the field of Psychotherapy and Psychotherapy Research (CBT)
- Reliability, commitment, and strong teamwork and communication skills are required
- In addition, ongoing or completed training as a psychotherapist with a focus on behavioral therapy is desirable but not required
Application Documents
The following documents are required for an application:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic CV
- Employer reference
- List of references
- Doctoral degree award notification
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 70.200,20 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
We Offer
- Meaning: We offer meaningful work for the world of tomorrow.
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- Collaboration: With us, you'll find interdisciplinary, cross-professional opportunities to work together.
| - Benefits: Of course, there are all the usual benefits, from A "access to healthcare services" to Z "Zero emission goal".
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- Diversity: Besides our various scientific fields and their related issues, we offer a working environment in which diversity and inclusion are lived.
| - Flexibility: We demonstrate flexibility not only with the various working time models but also through the offers for the compatibility of family and career.
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About us
At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!
Contact
Please send any questions to Prof. Dr. Andreas Walther ([email protected]).
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.
