Background:
The NWO Gravitation Project “New Science of Mental Disorders” is a 10-year research program, in which researchers from different fields (e.g., data science, clinical psychology) from different Dutch universities collaborate (www.nsmd.eu). The project is divided into six teams.

The currently advertised position is embedded in ‘team network’. This team is responsible for setting up a large-scale study in a sample of patients with diverse diagnoses of a mental disorder. We will obtain time-series data of psychopathology-relevant variables, such as mood, craving, social circumstances, and sleep, in daily life. Participants will record data via a smartphone app for a period of six weeks. Research experience is an advantage for this job, but is not strictly required. The position is ideal for people who like the practical aspects of running a research study.

Challenges and tasks:

1. In collaboration with team network, you will contribute to the collection of time-series data in patients with diverse mental disorders. The groundwork has already been done, including ethical approval and setting up collaborations with mental health clinics, as well as developing the set of variables to be included in the measurement protocol.
2. Communication with participating mental health clinics and researchers.
3. Informing and assisting study participants.
4. Data collection administration.

Embedding:
Maastricht University is the leading institution of the Gravitation project ‘New Science of Mental Disorders’ (NSMD; www.nsmd.eu), heading an interdisciplinary team with staff members of Dutch universities, divided over 6 teams. This position is embedded in team network of NSMD, and will be based at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience (FPN).

• Fluent in Dutch and English.
• A master’s degree in psychology, health sciences, or a related field.
• Perseverant and creative problem solver.
• Computer-literate, for example: Excel, Wordpress, and quick to learn new software.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Willing to travel in the Netherlands (travel costs will be reimbursed).

Fixed-term contract: We offer a 2-year contract for 0.6-0.8 fte.

The intended starting date is September 1, 2023, but can be determined in consultation.

We offer a salary according to salary scale 10 of the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) of min. €2,960 gross per month to max. €4,670 gross per month (with full-time appointment). On top of this, there is a yearly holiday allowance (8% of annual income) and an annual end-of-year bonus (8.3% of annual income).

The position comes with additional benefits, including:

• Partially paid parental leave.
• A pension scheme.
• The option to participate in collective healthcare insurance.
• Assistance with practical matters such as housing for candidates unfamiliar with the Netherlands, through Maastricht University’s Knowledge Centre for International Staff.

The terms of employment of Maastricht University are set out in the Collective Labour Agreement of Dutch Universities (CAO). Furthermore, local UM provisions also apply. For more information look at the website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl > About UM > Working at UM.

Maastricht University

Maastricht University is renowned for its unique, innovative, problem-based learning system, which is characterized by a small-scale and student-oriented approach. Research at UM is characterized by a multidisciplinary and thematic approach, and is concentrated in research institutes and schools. Maastricht University has around 22,000 students and about 5,000 employees. Reflecting the university's strong international profile, a fair amount of both students and staff are from abroad. The university hosts 6 faculties: Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Faculty of Law, School of Business and Economics, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience. 
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