Research Internship PAGE (m/f/d) 50 - 100 %

Bern

Key information

Publication date:15 August 2025
Workload:50 – 100%
Place of work:Bern

Job summary

Join the Universitären Psychiatrischen Dienste Bern for hands-on research! Get involved in a unique project focusing on child welfare and forensic psychology.

Tasks

Support systematic coding of expert reports on child welfare.
Collaborate with a team and work independently on tasks.
Contribute to a project exploring legal recommendations and impacts.

Skills

Currently pursuing a Master's in Psychology with some background in legal psychology.
Strong analytical skills and experience with large datasets.
Excellent German language skills, both written and spoken.

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Directorate of Teaching and Research
Start of employment: from September 1, 2025 or by agreement
The University Psychiatric Services (UPD) Bern offer you the chance to experience scientific research up close in the University Clinic for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychotherapy - at the intersection of psychology, law, and child protection, an exciting field opens up for participation. In the "PAGE" project, predictors and effects of expert recommendations in family, civil, and criminal law proceedings in the area of child welfare and child and youth forensics are being investigated. To support this research project, a dedicated person is sought to complement the team with interest, care, and an analytical perspective. A combination with a master's thesis is possible by arrangement. We look forward to your application!

Your Tasks

You support the systematic coding of around 200 expert reports in the area of child welfare and child and youth forensics

Your Profile

You are currently completing a master's degree in psychology and ideally have prior knowledge in the field of legal psychology
You possess strong analytical skills and preferably experience in handling large datasets
You have a reliable, careful, and independent working style
You enjoy collaborating in a team as well as working on independent tasks
You have very good German language skills, both spoken and written

What You Can Look Forward To

Application and Contact

Your subject-specific questions will be answered by Franziska Ellies, PhD candidate
T: +41 58 630 79 82

If you have questions about the application process, please contact:

Nicole Portner, HR Officer
Email: bewerbungen@upd.ch
T: +41 58 630 96 71

We look forward to your complete online application (mandatory) via the button "Apply now". Applications sent by post will not be considered and will not be returned to applicants for administrative reasons. The documents will be destroyed by UPD AG in compliance with data protection regulations after the process is completed.