BipolarLab, a premier centre for the treatment and education of mood disorders, is pleased to announce the support for a fully funded PhD position in collaboration with the University of Athens.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will be a psychology graduate with a master's degree in a relevant field of clinical psychology or a psychiatry trainee with experience or interest in bipolar disorders.

Research Focus:

The study will involve the processing and analysis of data from bipolar patients collected over the last 20 years of BipolarLab's operations.

PhD Dissertation Objectives:

1. Development of AI based Methodology:

Develop and enhance the methodology for analysing clinical data (fuzzy clinical data) using recent advanced artificial intelligence technologies.

2. Understanding Bipolar Disorder Trajectories:

Improve the understanding of the progression of bipolar patients across the spectrum of bipolar disorders and identify predictive factors.

3. Evaluating and Developing BipolarLab’s Integrative Treatment Model:

Further examine the effectiveness of BipolarLab's integrated therapy model and contribute to its ongoing development.

Requirements:

1. Psychology/Medical degree recognised by DOATAP.
2. MSc degree recognised by DOATAP.
3. Licence to practice as a psychologist in Greece.
   

Opportunities for the PhD Candidate:

The PhD candidate will have the opportunity to participate in BipolarLab's training programme and contribute to its ongoing clinical work under the supervision of Dr Yanni Malliaris and BipolarLab’s senior associates.

This is a fully funded position, providing financial support throughout the PhD tenure.

Full time Commitment:

This position requires an exclusive focus and dedication to BipolarLab’s work. The selected candidate will be expected to fully commit their time and efforts to this role, ensuring the highest level of engagement and productivity in both research and clinical practice.

We invite qualified and motivated individuals to apply for this unique opportunity to advance their careers while contributing to impactful research in the field of bipolar disorders.

To apply for this position interested candidates should send their CV, a cover letter, and a sample of their academic work (MSc thesis, articles)  to support@bipolarlab.com with the subject line: BipolarLab PhD

Shortlisted candidates will be offered the opportunity to submit a brief research proposal that will help with the selection process and they will undergo a rigorous screening process that will guarantee the successful completion of their PhD project.

Important dates:

CV Submission date: 30/09/24

Interviews: October 2024

Proposals: November 2024

Final Interviews: December 2024

Start date: January 2025

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