We are hiring – Scientific Leader (m/f/d)

Full time position
Scientific Leader of the European Alliance against Depression (EAAD)


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.

EAAD is an international non-profit organization in Leipzig and Frankfurt am Main, Germany. We work with our global network of more than 30 partners from 27 countries from Europe and beyond, to improve the care for patients with depressive disorders and to prevent suicidal behaviour. EAAD drives research, currently leading these EU-funded research projects:

  • MENTBEST – a consortium comprising 14 partners from 11 countries – aiming to support mental health via community-based interventions with a focus on vulnerable
    people and stressors related to rapid changing societies. Also, using individualized AI-enabled analyses, the possible benefits of long-term biosensor and smartphone based
    self-monitoring are being studied with a large randomized controlled study.
  • MentBox – a consortium of 5 partners from 4 countries – aiming to identifying and adapt effective mental health interventions targeting depression, suicide, and non-clinical
    distress for vulnerable populations. The Modular Mental Health Toolbox (the digital MH-Toolbox), will guide EU Member States in implementing these interventions.
  • MESUR – consortium of 7 partners from 6 countries – aiming to distribute the iFightDepression® tool to Ukrainian displaced persons. This internet-based self-management programme is for individuals experiencing milder forms of depression.
  • EAAD-Grow – a project funded by an EU operational grant, aiming to increase EAAD’s visibility towards stakeholders and potential partners, but also in becoming a first
    address for people with depression and their relatives.

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

What skills and experience are required?

  • A PhD, 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 in German is an advantage.

What can we offer you?

  • 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.

Interested?

If you have any questions, please email Pia Hauck – Project Manager at contact@eaad.net

To apply

Please email your motivational letter, current resume, educational certificates and recent work references as a single PDF file in German or English to contact@eaad.net with EAAD
Recruitment in the subject line.

Applications close at 9am (CET) on 3rd of December 2024.

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.

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