Forschungspraktikum PEERS, ATR!Sk und Standarddiagnostik — Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste Bern (UPD)

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Teaching and Research Directorate

Are you interested in child and adolescent psychiatry and the interface between clinic and research? Would you like to get to know the everyday research of scientists? Our team of the research department of the University Hospital for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy is looking for an intern (a) to support the projects "PEERS", ATR!Sk (Ambulatorium for Risk Behavior and Self-harm) and "Standard Diagnostics". The PEERS project investigates whether an additional intervention by peers, i.e. former patients, promotes positive treatment expectations and reduces stigma before the start of therapy. In the «ATR!Sk» project, the longitudinal development of risky and self-harming behaviors in adolescents between 12 and 17 years of age is examined with the aim of better understanding these behaviors and evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment programs offered. Finally, the project "Standard Diagnostics" focuses on the investigation of treatment courses (effectiveness, (un)desired effects of interventions and their influencing factors) of patients in (partial) inpatient treatment setting. During the internship, you will actively participate in the implementation of these studies and gain insight into the principles of clinical evaluation studies. You can also gain in-depth experience in research data management and in communication with patients and peers. A master thesis in our department is possible afterwards.

Your tasks

• You support the study and project leaders in organizational tasks and coordinate ongoing study processes
• You collect and review research data, monitor study processes and ensure data quality
• You support the recruitment of study participants and questionnaire management in close cooperation with the project teams
• You will research and prepare diagnostic instruments and edit French translations and other study materials

Your profile

• You have completed a Bachelor's degree in Psychology
• You have very good knowledge of German in word and writing
• You have a good knowledge of French and are sure to deal with French-language texts
• You work reliably, carefully and independently
• You like to work in a team and at the same time take responsibility independently
• The traineeship is free of charge

The UPZ

The Universitäre Psychiatrische Zentrum Bern (UPZ) is the leading centre of excellence for psychiatry and psychotherapy in the capital region. It ensures psychiatric care in the canton of Bern along the entire supply chain, from early diagnosis to outpatient, day-care and inpatient therapies to rehabilitation and forensics. With more than 30 locations, the UPZ offers a comprehensive supply network. In addition, the UPZ makes an important contribution in the areas of teaching, training and further education as well as research.

Your place of work

University Psychiatric Center Bern (UPZ) Bolligenstrasse 111, 3000 Bern 60