Student for large psychotherapy study on Binge Eating Disorder at Center for Eating and feeding Disorders Research, Psykiatrisk Center Ballerup

Student for large psychotherapy study on Binge Eating Disorder at Center for Eating and feeding Disorders Research, Psykiatrisk Center Ballerup

Center for Eating and feeding Disorders Research (CEDaR) is now hiring a student for the HALO-trial, a large randomized controlled trial testing high, medium and low intensity psychotherapies for Binge Eating Disorder at Mental Health Center Ballerup.

CEDaR

You will join a large diverse and multidisciplinary group, comprised of Head of the unit Professor Nadia Micali and 28 staff members. Research in eating disorders is a highly prioritized research area of the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark, and you will meet a group of very committed colleagues. We are dedicated to performing research at the highest international level with the aim of providing new insights into what causes eating disorders and better treatments for patients. You will be a part of a supportive environment based on smiles and teamwork and we offer benefits depending on skills and experience.

HALO-trial

The HALO trial deliver 4 different types and modes of psychotherapy from The trial team consists of a senior researcher, 1-2 PostDocs, 2 PhD students, a research assistant, 3 masters students, clinicians and is led by the unit head Professor Nadia Micali.

The position

Your tasks will be as follows, but not limited to this.

• Booking meetings and writing minutes, assisting with meetings preparation in general
• Practical ad hoc tasks in the daily running of the unit
• Handling bookings, rebookings and cancellations in the morning hours
• Preparing materials for recruitment, meetings and therapy
• Research assistance
• Potential to, Carry out assessments in the trial (if the candidate is a psychology student)
• Potential to, Deliver guided internet-based therapy (if the candidate is a psychology student)
• Entering data into redcap database
• Transcriptions

About us

The Eating Disorders Research unit is currently comprised of 8 staff members (administrator, senior researcher, postdoc, PhD Student, research nurse, clinical researcher, research coordinator).

Research in eating disorders is a highly prioritized research area of the Mental Health Services in the Capital Region of Denmark. We have a strong commitment to perform research at the highest international level with the aim of providing new insights into what causes eating disorders and better treatments for patients.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is:

• Interested in eating disorders and research
• Excellent in their communication skills in both English and Danish
• Able to work independently and structured to support and coordinate projects and events
• Has good IT skills
• Organized
• A collaborative and flexible attitude to the diverse tasks of both practical, administrative, and academic work
• Great communication and interpersonal skills

Conditions

The weekly working hours will be agreed upon with the candidate.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organization.

Application Procedure

Applications – including the required attachments – must be sent via link on page. Only online applications will be accepted.

The application must be written in English and contain:

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Degree certificates

For more information please contact Senior Researcher Anne Bryde Christensen on

The closing date for applications is November 26th, 2025.

About the Mental Health Center Ballerup

Mental Health Center Ballerup is a part of Copenhagen University Hospital and one of nine departments, that provide treatment for mental disorders in the Capital Region of Denmark. The department consists of ten inpatient wards comprising 157 beds, nine outpatient clinics with several specialized functions and three research groups. We employ around 90 medical doctors and 80 psychologists in addition to nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and technical and administrative staff.

Jobtype

Studentermedhjælper

Arbejdssted

Region Hovedstadens Psykiatri

Forskningsenheden for Spiseforstyrrelser

Arbejdstid

Dagvagter

Jobnummer

265374

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