Pediatrics - Psychology, Postdoc Fellow-24286

Pediatric Psychology - Postdoctoral Fellowship Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL Position Overview The Division of Pediatric Psychology, in collaboration with the Division of Neonatology and Department of Health Systems Management at RUMC, is accepting applications for a full‑time, one‑ or two‑year post‑doctoral fellowship for the 2026–2028 academic years. The fellowship is a combined clinical and research position: approximately 3½ days per week to clinical research with the Division of Neonatology’s Reducing Disparity in Receipt of Mother’s Own Milk (ReDiMOM) team, and 1½ days dedicated to clinical work within the Division of Pediatric Psychology. The ReDiMOM project is a series of R01 studies aimed at determining the effectiveness of an economic intervention to reduce the disparity in mother’s own milk feedings at time of discharge from the NICU for very preterm infants. The fellow will join two ReDiMOM follow‑up studies focused on assessing neurodevelopmental outcomes of former preterm infants at later ages (20 months’ corrected age through six years old). Because home visits are offered to families in these studies, the fellow will be available on some evenings and weekends as needed. In addition to administering developmental assessments, the fellow will be an active member of the research team, engaging in study enrollment, data collection and analysis, and manuscript development. Ample opportunities for presentations and publication are expected. Start date is July 2026 with some flexibility. Applications are evaluated as they are received. Responsibilities The Division of Pediatric Psychology provides a wide range of intervention, assessment, and consultation services across settings. Primary clinical responsibilities include conducting developmental and psychological evaluations with children ages 8 months to 10 years old who present with a wide range of developmental and medical conditions, and providing consultation services to families of infants hospitalized in the NICU. Opportunities to supervise pre‑doctoral psychology residents and engage in program development or quality improvement initiatives may also be available. Qualifications A doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in clinical psychology and completion of an APA‑approved internship. Significant experience with developmental and psychological testing with young children (8 months‑6 years) and proficiency in the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development. Experience with other measures such as the Wechsler Scales and Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule is strongly preferred. Benefits Pay Range: $63,000 – $65,000. The total compensation includes base pay, benefits, and incentive programs. Competitive benefits package available. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rush University Medical Center