Doctoral Scholarship/PhD Student

20 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

SWPS University

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Poland

Application Deadline

26 Feb 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Warsaw)

Type of Contract

Other

Job Status

Not Applicable

Offer Starting Date

1 Mar 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Research project name and description:

"A male-specific model of eating disorders and its application in psychoeducation: a longitudinal and experimental study".

 

The project aims to develop a male-specific model of eating disorders (with specific symptoms, symptom sequence and starting points) and to develop a brief psychoeducational intervention based on this model and to test its effectiveness in increasing men's intention to seek help. Hospitalisation and mortality rates for eating disorders are particularly high in men, despite the widespread recognition of eating disorders as a 'female problem'. Research, screening tools, and psycho-educational materials are almost exclusively for women. This leads to difficulties for men in seeking professional help, as they themselves, their loved ones, and medical staff may overlook symptoms or consider them a manifestation of another, less 'feminine' disorder. The project consists of a longitudinal Study 1 (N = 500 men from the general population, 3 measurements over 12 months) and an experimental Study 2 (N = 200 men at increased risk of eating disorders, 3 measurements over 3 months). The project can provide not only new knowledge about male-specific risk factors for eating disorders, but also tools to help men correctly recognise their symptoms and decide whether to seek help.

Workplace: Wrocław, Poland

Requirements

Research Field

Psychological sciences » Psychology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Completed master's degree in psychology;
• Willingness to study at the Doctoral School of SWPS University;
• Certification as a cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist or being in cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy school (preferably the last year of school); 
• Advanced knowledge of spoken and written English (min. B2);
• Fluency in spoken and written Polish;
• High motivation for scientific work and interest in the subject matter of the project;
• Ability to cooperate in an interdisciplinary research team;
• Experience in conducting diagnosis and psychoeducation (especially in eating disorders); 
• Experience in psychological or psychotherapeutic work with people with Eating Disorder Diagnosis; 
• Knowledge of advanced statistics and ability to use them in working with data;
• Willingness to work weekends;
• Research interests in eating disorders, psychoeducation, cognitive behavioural therapy.

Specific Requirements

• Co-ordination of research tasks in the project;
• Assisting in the development of research procedures;
• Assisting with data collection and recruitment of study participants;
• Participating in data entry and analysis;
• Co-authoring scientific publications;
• Participating in scientific conferences;
• Participation in statistical workshop;
• Participation in doctoral school activities.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

POLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

• Scholarship contract for a period of 36 months with the possibility of extension;
• Monthly doctoral scholarship in the amount stipulated by law (as of 14.02, this is PLN 2667.70 gross);
• Work in a young, interdisciplinary, development-inspiring team.

Eligibility criteria

• Scientific achievements, including publications in reputable scientific publications/journals and active participation in national and international scientific conferences - 40% of the final assessment
• Fluency in the Polish language; certification as a cognitive-behavioural psychotherapist or being in cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy school (preferably the last year of school); experience in providing diagnosis and psychoeducation (especially in eating disorders); experience in psychological or psychotherapeutic work with people with eating disorder diagnoses; knowledge of advanced statistics and ability to use it in working with data - 55% of the final assessment.
• Honours resulting from research, fellowships, awards and research experience gained outside the home research unit at home or abroad, scientific workshops and training, participation in research projects. - 5% of the final assessment

Selection process

Required documents:

• Scientific CV (qualifications, previous scientific and research achievements, awards and distinctions resulting from scientific research, experience in research projects, scientific interests, etc.)...;
• Cover letter;
• Copy of diploma confirming possession of a Master's degree.

 

Application deadline: February 26th 2024

Selection results announced: February 29th 2024

Date of commencement of work: March 1st 2024 r.

 

Competition Committee

• Associate Professor Karolina Zarychta-Zajączkowska, University SWPS - Chair of Committee
• Anna Banik PhD - Member of Committee
• Ernest Swora MSc - Member of Committee
• Aleksandra Mysłek - Member of the HR staff
• Anna Szewczyk - Committee Secretary

Additional comments

Regulations

 

The candidate recommended for employment in the following competition is also recruited to the Interdisciplinary Doctoral School at the SWPS University. 

 

The selection board reserves the right to contact only selected candidates. 

The candidates most highly ranked by the Commission will be invited for an interview.

 

If necessary, additional information can be obtained via email at: [email protected] .

 

Website for additional job details

https://english.swps.pl/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

SWPS University

Country

Poland

City

Wrocław

Postal Code

53-238

Street

Aleksandra Ostrowskiego 30B

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

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Contact

State/Province

Warszawa

City

Warszawa

Website

https://english.swps.pl/

Street

Chodakowska, 19/31

Postal Code

03-815

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED