Assistant ou Assistante de recherche - 20% — HUG

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With over 13,000 employees representing 160 trades, the University Hospitals in Geneva are a reference institution at the national and international levels. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to consult our 2025 retrospective by clicking here . The Department of Psychiatry, with more than 1,300 employees, is responsible for a three-fold mission in the areas of psychological treatment, training and research. In the area of clinical care, the department ensures high-level, evidence-based and patient-centred care. It integrates current medical and psychotherapeutic approaches, nursing and other therapeutic interventions in a coordinated manner into an interprofessional approach based on quality, commitment and respect. High-quality teaching is also provided by the department for students, but also for doctors who are in the process of being trained as specialists by raising their awareness of the psychological, biological and social dimensions. The department also supports quality training in psychotherapy. Finally, the department seeks to improve the quality of care through research. To this end, he conducts academic and patient-oriented clinical research at a high level of quality. The Psychiatric Specialties Department provides diagnosis and supports adult patients with the following issues: difficulties within the couple and family, autistic spectrum and mental development disorders, sexology, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, sleep disorders, and emotional regulation disorders.

Description of post

As part of the project: "Trauma-based Mentalization, assess the feasibility of a randomized, controlled study to assess the effectiveness of a new treatment for patients with borderline personality disorder and complex post-traumatic stress disorder", two 20% research assistants positions will be available in the Emotional Regulation Disorder (EMT) unit. As part of your duties, you join a dedicated clinical research team. You participate in organizational tasks for the study and ensure the recruitment of participants, the conduct of repeated scientific clinical evaluations as part of the longitudinal follow-up of participants. As such, you conduct semi-structured interviews (CAPS-5) and questionnaires in accordance with the research protocols. You are involved in data collection, capture and management within the REDCap platform, ensuring their quality and reliability. Depending on your experience and investment, you can also potentially contribute to qualitative data analysis and the value of scientific results. Recognized or recognized for your rigor, motivation, excellent organizational sense and relational qualities, you demonstrate flexibility and autonomy in managing your activities, while knowing your limitations and when to ask questions, in order to ensure the quality of your research work and patient safety. You are flexible in time management (recruitment period may vary according to study needs). You are evolving in a stimulating environment that promotes scientific collaboration and the development of knowledge in clinical psychology.

Qualifications

Having a university degree in psychology (master's degree or end of Master's degree) or in an area considered equivalent, you have a strong interest in clinical research and are motivated or motivated to contribute to scientific projects in the fields of personality disorders and psychotrauma. Prior experience in these clinical populations is an asset. You have prior experience in the field of research, including the recruitment of participants and data collection and management. Experience in semi-structured interviews, qualitative data collection and thematic analysis is a second important asset for this position. At ease with common computer tools and office suites, you are able to work with search databases and ensure rigorous management of the information collected. Recognized or recognized for your sense of organization, reliability and rigour, you are self-sufficient in carrying out your activities while working effectively with the various stakeholders in the project. You have excellent communication skills and a perfect command of French spoken and written. You also have good writing skills in English, allowing you to evolve in a scientific research environment. Finally, your interest in clinical psychology, particularly in the field of personality disorders and trauma in adults and young adults, allows you to fully align yourself with the objectives of the research project.

Further information

• Place of work : Rue de Lausanne 20 bis
• Entry into office : 01.12.2026
• Number of posts: 2
• Activity rate: 20%
• Function class: 14
• Contract: CSD – Renewable over 2-3 years
• Deadline for applications: 04.11.2026
• Request for information: Dr. E. Rüfenacht, Assistant Medical Officer in charge of ad interim unit, [email protected]

Your application must include a letter showing your motivation, curriculum vitae, copies of the diplomas and certificates required for the position and the last 2 work certificates. This announcement is open to women and men alike. Wishing to engage in the fight against unemployment, the HUGs encourage applications from the cantonal employment office. Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform are taken into account. Paper and e-mail applications will not be processed.