About the opportunity
The Center for Psychotherapy at the University of Graz is seeking a Senior Scientist to support its teaching and research outpatient clinic, bridging clinical psychology with the development of practice-based research. Responsibilities include independent research and publication in clinical psychology and psychotherapy, supervising and securing research projects, teaching courses, conducting clinical psychological diagnostics and treatments in the outpatient clinic, and providing academic coordination and administrative support. The position is initially limited to 6 years with a potential development agreement leading to a permanent position.
Salary and benefits
- Gross annual salary of €70,200.20 based on full-time employment (pro-rated for 20 hours/week)
- Meaningful work environment focused on future-oriented research and societal challenges
- Diverse internal professional development and training opportunities
- Interdisciplinary and cross-functional collaboration possibilities
- Comprehensive benefits ranging from working-time flexibility to access to 375 low-cost sports courses at USI
- Diverse and inclusive workplace supporting family and career balance
Who can apply?
- Completed doctoral or Ph.D. degree in psychology
- Excellent spoken and written German and English language skills
- Very good statistical and methodological knowledge
- Very good knowledge of relevant software (e.g., Jamovi, SPSS, EsMira)
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals
- Completed postgraduate training in clinical psychology with registration in the Austrian professional list
- Relevant experience in the diagnostics and treatment of individuals with mental illnesses
- Experience in university teaching
- Independent working style, initiative, communication skills, and teamwork abilities
Required documents
- Letter of motivation
- Academic curriculum vitae
- List of publications
- Proof of completed postgraduate training in clinical psychology
When to apply
- Application deadline is November 10, 2026.
- Job start date is as soon as possible.
How to apply
- Prepare all required application documents including motivation letter, CV, publication list, and proof of postgraduate clinical psychology training.
- Submit your application exclusively through the University of Graz's web-based applicant tool before the deadline.
Additional information
- Reference number: 667 / 2026 / 2071
- Employment duration: Initially limited to 6 years with a possible development agreement and option for a permanent position.
- Weekly hours: 20 hours per week.
- The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women, especially in management and scientific staff, and explicitly encourages qualified women to apply.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Holders of a completed Ph.D. in psychology with a strong background and registration in clinical psychology looking to advance academic and clinical research careers.
- Researchers experienced in peer-reviewed publishing, statistics, and mixed-method designs who enjoy combining teaching with clinical practice.
- Professionals seeking an institutional setting that supports both independent scientific inquiry and structured professional development pathways.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is part-time at 20 hours per week, which may require careful workload management between research, teaching, and clinical duties.
- The initial appointment is fixed-term for 6 years, requiring successful fulfillment of a development agreement for permanent placement.
- Candidates must be fluent in both German and English and hold formal registration on the Austrian professional list for clinical psychology.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position suits early-to-mid career postdoctoral psychologists aiming to consolidate their profile in clinical research, teaching, and university administration within a prominent Austrian academic institution. It provides an ideal framework to combine hands-on clinical diagnostics with high-level academic publishing and project coordination over a medium-term horizon.
Our take
Qualified clinical psychologists with a doctorate and a track record in research and teaching should strongly consider applying. It is less suitable for applicants who do not meet the specific Austrian clinical registry requirements or those seeking immediate permanent tenure without a preliminary fixed-term development phase.
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