Post Doctoral Scholar

Post Doctoral Scholar to pursue specialized research training and experience under the guidance of a scientific mentor in a research laboratory within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health; plans, designs, and executes experiments of considerable scope and complexity in the study of suicide and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); collects and analyzes data for research sponsored by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Department of Defense (DOD); performs analysis of data and prepares results of research for publication; actively participates in the recruitment and interview of prospective study participants; creates stimulus materials and performs testing of human subjects; assists PI with grant proposals to obtain outside funding from state and federal agencies; develops, adopts and implements new laboratory methods.

Doctoral degree.

Field/Majors Clinical or Counseling Psychology or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

PhD in Clinical Psychology or related field; prior training and clinical experience in cognitive behavioral therapy; Completion of clinical psychology internship by start date; Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

35% Participates in experiment design and evaluation; executes experiments; performs data analysis; reports to principal investigator (PI);

35% Provides evidence-based psychotherapies to a caseload of research and clinic patients (participants) with mental and behavioral disorders. Completes comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to patients referred to the Division of Recovery and Resilience for outpatient psychotherapy research studies.

20% Develops and troubleshoots new experimental techniques and protocols which benefit the general research laboratory; prepares research results for publication in reports, papers, journals, books and other media; prepares seminars and lectures for dissemination of knowledge, particularly the results of research undertaken; attends research reviews and seminars;

10% Participates in preparation of grant applications for extramural funding; participates in preparation of manuscripts for publication; supports grant writing; performs additional duties as assigned.