Psychiatric diagnostics is based on categorical systems like ICD-11 and DSM-5, even though two decades of research show that mental disorders vary on continuous spectra – not as discrete categories. Subclinical burdens remain undetected and comorbidities are systematically under-captured. The HiTOP model (Kotov et al., 2017) offers a scientifically grounded dimensional alternative, but fails in routine care due to the time burden of structured assessments.
We are building an AI-supported diagnostic system for psychotherapy and psychiatry. The goal is to automatically turn therapy conversations into dimensional HiTOP profiles, ICD-11 diagnosis probabilities, ecomaps and session notes. On top of this, progress diagnostics and reporting features are unified in an integrated patient dashboard.
The project is based at Ravensburg-Weingarten University (RWU) and is expected to be funded by the EXIST founders' scholarship.
You'll complement an aligned team of scientific and management expertise:
Tim Luca Göbel
Operations, executive leadership & vision
Finn Elijah Burkhardt
Statistics, diagnostics & test theory
Prof. Dr. Anna-Sophia Schwind
Clinical expertise & research
You?
Finance & Operations
- Financial planning, budgeting and liquidity management during founding and early growth
- Set up controlling and reporting structures and coordinate bookkeeping (if needed with an external tax office)
- Co-design the business plan, financial model and investor presentations
- Contracts, commercial processes and HR administration as the team grows
- Actively shape company strategy and day-to-day operations
- Contribute to grant applications and reporting to funders
Technical
- ▸Master's degree in business administration, finance, economics or a comparable field
- ▸Knowledge of financial modeling and planning
- ▸Interest in or experience with funding programs (EXIST, BMWK or similar) is a plus
- ▸Understanding of commercial and legal fundamentals of company formation
- ▸Degree completed no more than 5 years ago (EXIST requirement)
Personal
- ▸Self-directed, structured work even without detailed specifications
- ▸Affinity for healthcare and understanding of the social relevance of mental health care
- ▸Joy in interdisciplinary, science-driven collaboration
- ▸Pioneering spirit and willingness to take responsibility beyond your own discipline
- ▸English or German as team language; basic skills in both languages desirable
€2,500–3,000
monthly · 12 months
Guaranteed via EXIST founders' scholarship – €2,500 (Bachelor/Master), €3,000 (PhD). With EXIST research transfer paid per TVÖD (18 months).
Ownership
from day one
Build finance and operations independently from the start.
Ownership
Finance & structure
Shape the financial and company structure from the ground up.
Materials
& coaching
Additional budgets via EXIST funding.
Real impact
Quality of care
Directly shape a startup that improves psychotherapeutic care.
The planned funding start, and therefore employment, is 1 February 2027. Initial conversations, getting to know each other and informal onboarding are of course possible earlier – earlier collaboration in the team is also welcome. EXIST funding requires a valid university affiliation or a degree completed no more than five years ago. The workplace is the RWU environment in Weingarten; hybrid work is possible.
We appreciate uncomplicated applications. Send us your CV, your LinkedIn profile or a short statement about what attracts you to this project. Long cover letters are not required.
Sounds like you?
Send us your CV or your LinkedIn profile – simply by email. We'll get back to you quickly.