Volunteer research assistant positions

Professor Başoğlu seeks long-term volunteer research assistants to help him with his work, which primarily involves knowledge dissemination through publications, training programs, and consultancy. The position offers an opportunity to gain familiarity with his past and present work, receive training in theory and practice of Control-Focused Behavioral Treatment and gain experience in data analysis, literature reviews, and write-up of articles.

A view from DABATEM’s new office

DABATEM’s new location – Zekeriyaköy

DABATEM’s office in Taksim, the town center, has now been relocated to Professor Başoğlu’s home office in Zekeriyaköy – a pleasant and peaceful village located outside İstanbul close to the Black Sea – easily accessible in 45 minutes from Taksim. As he lives alone (with his in-house house-keeper) in his spacious 3-floor house, it is possible to offer free lodging to one research assistant from overseas, thereby facilitating their stay in Istanbul, while also eliminating the need to commute to and from his house.

Some experience in research and work with trauma survivors is desirable but not essential. Essential requirements include at least basic training in psychology (or psychiatry), fluency in both spoken and written English, high motivation for trauma-related work (both clinical and research) and aspirations for an academic career in psychological trauma, ability to learn fast, a working knowledge of SPSS, a good command of MS Office applications, and ability to hold the position for at least 2 years (preferably more).

This position is ideally suited to individuals who are open to the idea of living abroad for a few years while at the same time building up their future career in psychological trauma. If interested, contact Professor Başoğlu (mbasoglu@dabatem.org) for more information.