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We are seeking a highly qualified and experienced Scientific Leader to join our team in Frankfurt am Main from February 2025 for a 3-year period. The position is ideal for an individual with a strong background in scientific research and leadership in the field of mental health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and further development of a mental health scientific research group
• Leadership in grant applications, project implementation, evaluation, and publication of large-scale scientific research projects related to depression and suicide prevention

• A Ph D, ideally in Psychiatry, Global Mental Health, Public Health, or Psychology
• Demonstrated leadership experience in grant application, implementation, evaluation and publication of large scientific research projects in the field of mental health
• A strong record of publications in leading peer-reviewed journals
• Experience with EU-funded or international research projects would be advantageous
• Interest in pursuing further academic qualifications (e.g. habilitation)
• Excellent command of the English language (both written and spoken); proficiency is German is an advantage.

• A three-year contract, with the potential for extension
• Opportunity to be the scientific leader of EAAD, a renowned not-for profit with a vibrant, international network delivering projects that make a difference
• Opportunity to bring your own ideas to our international, high-ranking consortia
• Salary in accordance with the qualification as per the civil service employment tariff in Germany (TV-H)
• EAAD is located at and has an academic affiliation with the Department of Psychiatry, Psychosomatics, and Psychotherapy at the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany. This offers opportunities for further academic qualifications.

Additional Information:

• This is a full-time, on-site position, based at our office location in Frankfurt am Main. Germany.

To apply

Important note: As a non-profit organization, we will not be able to reimburse any costs related to your application or potential interview process. You may wish to view our Gender Equality Plan: https://eaad.net/files/cms/downloads_files/eaad-gender-equality-plan-2021-2024-published.pdf

Data protection

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Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• project: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English, German (Preferred)

Expected Start Date: 01/02/2025