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Research Intern Forensic Psychiatry – MuCoP

On-site in Amsterdam·Added 5 days ago (last checked 9 Nov)

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Amsterdam
Languages: Dutch

Skills

This job advert was originally written in Dutch.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

What do we offer?
An educational internship placement with good supervision, training in assessments, substantive depth, the chance to truly be meaningful within a unique research and treatment setting, and an internship allowance. Unfortunately, we do not have the possibility to supervise theses.

The role

Do you want to gain experience in neuropsychological research AND get acquainted with the extraordinary world of forensic psychiatry? For the MuCoP study (Music therapy, Cognition and Psychosis), we are looking for several research interns/test assistants.

MuCoP is looking for several motivated test assistants (research interns) who want to contribute to a unique and socially relevant study.

What is MuCoP?
MuCoP (Music therapy, Cognition and Psychosis) is a multicenter, triple-blind randomized study into the effect of music therapy on cognitive functions in people with a psychotic disorder within forensic psychiatry. In this RCT, we compare two forms of music therapy: MACT, aimed at strengthening cognitive functions, and SuMT, aimed at reducing negative symptoms.

What you'll do

What does a Test Assistant (TA) do?
As a TA, you are an indispensable link in the research process. Your tasks include: including participants, providing explanations about the study, and collecting consent forms. You assess the decision-making capacity of participants, collect demographic data, and administer neuropsychological tests five times per client using a tablet. Additionally, you conduct a qualitative interview with the participant and their music therapist. You process the data in Castor and check whether each participant's file is fully completed. You also ensure that participants in the study receive compensation.

How you'll work

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for students (Master's or 3rd-year Bachelor's) who want to do a research internship. Who are available 16 to 32 hours per week (in consultation), for a period of 4 to 9 months (in consultation). The internship starts at the end of January/February 2027.
You will do your internship at one of these locations (preference allowed):

We are looking for a student who

Forensic Psychiatric Clinic (FPK) and Long-term Intensive Care (LIZ) of Inforsa in Amsterdam (North Holland);
Center for Transcultural Psychiatry (CTP) Veldzicht in Balkbrug (Overijssel) (only for students who are (almost) 21 years or older);
Forensic Psychiatric Center (FPC), Forensic Psychiatric Clinic (FPK) and Forensic Psychiatric Department (FPA) de Kijvelanden in Poortugaal (South Holland).
Makes easy contact with participants and practitioners;
Is resilient and stands firm in their shoes;
Works accurately and carefully;
Maintains a good overview and has an affinity for data.

Interest or questions?
Before Dec 1, 2026, send your CV and a short motivation. Also indicate your first and, if applicable, second preference (Inforsa, Veldzicht, or De Kijvelanden). Mail this to mucop@arkin.nl, mentioning 'Onderzoeksstage MuCoP'. Or contact Rob van Alphen, 06 52 844 254, mucop@arkin.nl.

Interviews will take place on Dec 9, 10, and 16.