• Conduct a comprehensive review and synthesis of literature on intrusive thoughts and their relation with mental health problems;

• Set-up and oversee a study involving a brief intervention and several weeks of ecological momentary assessments (EMA) in a clinical population, alongside smaller laboratory experiments;

• Analyse quantitative (EMA) data using network statistics, and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed scientific journals;

• Present results at (inter)national conferences and/or for collaborators;

• Teach and supervise bachelor and master students within the Clinical psychology program.

For this position, it is essential that you:

• Have a (Research) Master’s degree in Psychology, with a focus on Clinical or Developmental Psychology, or highly related specializations;

• Are trained in quantitative research methods (statistics; experimental design);

• Are proficient in both oral and written (academic) English; candidates fluent in Dutch will be given special consideration;

• Are committed to open science practices (e.g., preregistration, data sharing).

In addition, you satisfy some (nobody fits all of the criteria) of the requirements listed below:

• Clinical training/ experience with mental health interventions;

• Programming skills, preferably R;

• Experience with Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) and/ or network analysis;

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, including researchers, participants (adults struggling with mental health problems), clinicians, and personnel at mental health care facilities. You value diverse perspectives and feedback;

• You stay focused and organised, even when juggling multiple tasks;

• You are resilient under stress and keep calm when things get busy;

• You like a challenge and are eager to acquire new research skills, such as advanced network analysis of time-series data;

• Experience or affinity with experimental psychopathology research.

We offer a temporary full-time position of 30-38 hours a week for a term of 4 years. The initial employment is for one year. Following a positive assessment and barring altered circumstances, this term will be extended by a maximum of 36 months, which should result in the conferral of a doctorate. The preferred starting date is September 1st 2025 (with some room for negotiation).

You will be supervised by a supportive, engaged, and enthusiastic team that values initiative and input. You will have weekly meetings with the principal investigator and regular meetings with the promotor, depending on the stage of the project and the focus of the current studies. Furthermore, you will be part of the Dutch-Flemish postgraduate school for Experimental Psychopathology (EPP), which provide numerous training courses and networking opportunities. In addition, the University of Amsterdam offers excellent possibilities for professional development and education, in an inspiring and international working environment located in the heart of Amsterdam. We will put together a curriculum which will also include the opportunity to attend training courses and both national and international conferences.