Ulm, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Following the completion of my Master’s degree, I worked as a Research Assistant in the Social Psychology Department at the University of Ulm. I worked on the development of my doctoral research project, including preparing materials for a PhD scholarship application, and supported departmental activities such as data management, literature reviews, and general research tasks.
As a Teaching Assistant for the lecture “Evaluation Methods” at the University of Ulm, Department of Research Methods, I prepared course materials and led 13 practical sessions, providing guidance and support to undergraduate students throughout the course.
During this part-time research internship in the Department of Social Psychology (totaling 12 weeks over several months), I contributed to the preparation, implementation, analysis, and publication of an Experience Sampling study, including collaboration with an external company for participant recruitment. In this context, I acquired advanced statistical skills, particularly in multilevel modelling, and supported the development of a scientific manuscript on the association between everyday sadism and victim blaming, resulting in co-authorship.
During this 8-week internship, I gained extensive insights through comprehensive clinical observation in psychosomatic treatment settings and worked independently with patients, including conducting basic diagnostic assessments. I also observed and supported therapeutic interventions carried out by psychiatrists and psychologists, and gained initial experience in psychotherapy within both individual and group contexts.