Two Professorships of Clinical Psychology - Focus on E-Mental Health

EMPLOYER: UniDistance Suisse

LOCATION: Brig, Switzerland

TYPE: Full-Time (2 x 100%), Open Rank (Assistant/Associate/Full Professor)

START DATE: February 1, 2027 or upon agreement

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 14, 2026

REQUIREMENTS:
- Doctoral degree in psychology or closely related field
- Several years postdoctoral research experience in clinical psychology
- Federal recognition as psychotherapist (or equivalent) or at advanced stage
- Strong research focus in clinical psychology with expertise in e-mental health or digital approaches
- Experience with AI and/or data protection in this context is an asset
- Proven track record of high-quality research output
- Experience acquiring competitive third-party research funding
- University-level teaching experience in clinical psychology
- Blended or digital learning experience advantageous
- Active proficiency in French or German, willingness to acquire passive knowledge of other language
- Strong academic proficiency in English

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Conduct internationally visible research in Clinical Psychology with focus on e-mental health
- Publish in leading peer-reviewed journals
- Secure competitive third-party funding
- Supervise and mentor Bachelor, Master, and doctoral students
- Provide academic leadership
- Establish collaborations nationally and internationally
- Teach in French and/or German in online and distance formats
- Develop e-learning and digital education approaches
- Contribute to strategic development of Faculty
- Participate in academic self-governance

WHAT IS OFFERED:
- Start-up support through dedicated funding
- Dynamic academic environment in research-intensive institution
- Opportunity to shape innovative online teaching approaches
- High degree of autonomy
- Attractive employment conditions with competitive benefits
- Inspiring working environment in Brig near Swiss Alps
- Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

CONTACT:
Patrick Constantin (HR) | patrick.constantin@unidistance.ch
Prof. Dr. Thomas Reber (German) | thomas.reber@fernuni.ch
Prof. Dr. Geraldine Coppin (French) | geraldine.coppin@unidistance.ch

APPLY: jobs@unidistance.ch (one PDF document)