Tilburg University Faculty of social behavioural sciences
Tilburg, 5000 LE (Noord-Brabant), 38 hours per week
Job description
Function title: PhD Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology
Project 1 Psychological disorders as an adaptation to a severe (somatic) life event
Many common psychological/psychiatric disorders occur in relation to a severe life event. In some cases, disorders may be an adaption that may be helpful whereas in others, it may worsen the effects of the stressor. In this project, the association between type of stress and psychiatric symptomatology will be studied using psychiatric epidemiological data. Questions addressed in this project include:
The psychological effects of somatic disease are well studied but reversely, the effects of psychological/psychiatric disorders on the incidence of somatic disease have received far less attention. Although there are many indications that poor psychological health is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, it is not yet clear what aspects are most cardiotoxic. Questions addressed in this project include:
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Candidates should have a master’s degree in (clinical, medical, or neuro-) psychology or in a related discipline. Statistical expertise, fluency in English, interest/expertise in patient care or patient related research are appreciated.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Behaviour and Society)
Organization
Tilburg University
Faculty of social behavioural sciences
Tilburg University is an institution of higher education, located in the south of the Netherlands that specializes in human and social sciences. Tilburg University is known for its high standards in education and research as well as its excellent support facilities. The compact campus offers ample opportunity to meet staff and students. The student population is slightly over 11,000; with an increasing number of international students.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES
Tilburg University is a modern, specialized university. The teaching and research of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences are organized around the themes of Health, Organization, and Relations between State, Citizen, and Society. The faculty’s inspiring working environment challenges its workers to realize their ambitions; involvement and cooperation are essential to achieve this.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Research at the department of Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology of the Tilburg University is focused on the interaction between body and mind in the framework of the research institute CoRPS (Center of Research on Psychology and Somatic Health).
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
prof. P. de Jonge
Telephone number: 31 13 466 2715
E-mail address: p.dejonge@uvt.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
About the organization (http://www.tilburguniversity.nl)
About the function (http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/vacancies/4000814.html)
Application
You can apply for this job before 11-05-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Universiteit van Tilburg
drs.M. Marcel van Ieperen managing director
Postbus 90153
5000 LE Tilburg
E-mail: pz-fsw@uvt.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT 400.08.14.
Can treatment of depression affect the progression of heart disease?
Job description
Function title: PhD Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology
Project 1 Psychological disorders as an adaptation to a severe (somatic) life event
Many common psychological/psychiatric disorders occur in relation to a severe life event. In some cases, disorders may be an adaption that may be helpful whereas in others, it may worsen the effects of the stressor. In this project, the association between type of stress and psychiatric symptomatology will be studied using psychiatric epidemiological data. Questions addressed in this project include:
- What are the effects of anxiety following a myocardial infarction on the progression of heart disease?
- What is the association between the nature of a stressor and symptoms of depression in patients with multiple depressive episodes?
- How do specific symptoms of depression and anxiety emerge and dissolve after an acute cardiac event?
The psychological effects of somatic disease are well studied but reversely, the effects of psychological/psychiatric disorders on the incidence of somatic disease have received far less attention. Although there are many indications that poor psychological health is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, it is not yet clear what aspects are most cardiotoxic. Questions addressed in this project include:
- What specific symptoms of depression and anxiety are associated with an increased risk of incident cardiovascular disease?
- Is depression a precursor of incident cardiovascular disease?
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Candidates should have a master’s degree in (clinical, medical, or neuro-) psychology or in a related discipline. Statistical expertise, fluency in English, interest/expertise in patient care or patient related research are appreciated.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers(Scientific discipline: Behaviour and Society)
Organization
Tilburg University
Faculty of social behavioural sciences
Tilburg University is an institution of higher education, located in the south of the Netherlands that specializes in human and social sciences. Tilburg University is known for its high standards in education and research as well as its excellent support facilities. The compact campus offers ample opportunity to meet staff and students. The student population is slightly over 11,000; with an increasing number of international students.
FACULTY OF SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES
Tilburg University is a modern, specialized university. The teaching and research of the Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences are organized around the themes of Health, Organization, and Relations between State, Citizen, and Society. The faculty’s inspiring working environment challenges its workers to realize their ambitions; involvement and cooperation are essential to achieve this.
DEPARTMENT OF MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY AND NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
Research at the department of Medical Psychology and Neuropsychology of the Tilburg University is focused on the interaction between body and mind in the framework of the research institute CoRPS (Center of Research on Psychology and Somatic Health).
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2000 - 2500
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 4 years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
prof. P. de Jonge
Telephone number: 31 13 466 2715
E-mail address: p.dejonge@uvt.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
About the organization (http://www.tilburguniversity.nl)
About the function (http://www.tilburguniversity.nl/vacancies/4000814.html)
Application
You can apply for this job before 11-05-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Universiteit van Tilburg
drs.M. Marcel van Ieperen managing director
Postbus 90153
5000 LE Tilburg
E-mail: pz-fsw@uvt.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT 400.08.14.
Can treatment of depression affect the progression of heart disease?
