Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Training Department of Psychology & Mt. Hope Family Center University of Rochester We are pleased to announce a full-time, postdoctoral training position dedicated to advancing research and delivery of well-established behavioral interventions for children and adolescents exposed to trauma. This fellowship will provide excellent training opportunities for those interested in: 1) designing and administering clinical trials research; 2) delivering multiple evidence-based behavioral interventions for pediatric trauma; 3) data collection, data analysis, and authorship on conference presentations and publications; 4) certification in established interventions capable of addressing a variety of psychiatric complaints common in the pediatric trauma population; and 5) acquiring supervised hours needed for licensure as a psychologist. The postdoctoral trainee will work primarily on the “MOST for PTSD” randomized clinical trial. This trial is evaluating ways to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of existing, well-established behavioral interventions by understanding if and how they engage putative mechanisms of diverse psychiatric disorders in the pediatric trauma population. The trainee will be responsible for executing both research and clinical duties during the active treatment phase of this clinical trial. The position emphasizes the training of independent, clinical scientists who will assume leadership roles in academic and research institutions. The position is for a 12-month period with the option to renew for additional years, contingent on performance. The postdoctoral trainee will report to Dr. Chad Shenk, Director of the Innovation in Pediatric Trauma and Behavioral Health Research Laboratory at the University of Rochester’s Department of Psychology and Mt. Hope Family Center. Required Qualifications Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA/PCSAS accredited institution and an APA/CPA accredited internship. Experience delivering behavioral interventions with children and adolescents. Excellent writing, oral communication, and community engagement skills. Record of conducting research and working with diverse faculty, staff, and families. Preferred Qualifications Background or experience in pediatric trauma or child abuse and neglect. Proficiency in quantitative data analysis, including the ability to use a variety of statistical software packages as well as navigate and maintain databases. The earliest start date for the position is August 18, 2027. Salary will be determined according to National Institutes of Health recommendations, which is based on years of postdoctoral experience (starting salary = $63,480). Medical, vision, and dental benefits are included. Academic Environment The University of Rochester is an urban, R1, private university with a diverse student body. The Department of Psychology boasts over 30 full-time and affiliated faculty, has a rich history in development and psychopathology, is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) and the Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System (PCSAS), and is a member of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science. The Department has a number of training opportunities for postdoctoral trainees, including formal courses; colloquia, which provide access to national and international experts presenting emerging scientific research; and brown bags on innovative quantitative methods for modeling data from observational and randomized research. The University of Rochester Medical Center also serves as an excellent resource for additional training opportunities and collaboration. The postdoctoral fellow will be located at The Mt. Hope Family Center, a National Institutes of Health P50 Center of Excellence in Child Maltreatment research and world-renowned institution serving children and families affected by trauma and adversity through innovative research and high-quality therapeutic services. Mt. Hope is an ideal environment for training in the latest advancements in basic and clinical science dedicated to benefitting families affected by trauma and adversity. Specific training opportunities for postdoctoral trainees at Mt. Hope, in addition to the Department of Psychology, include: 1) formal training in a variety of behavioral interventions, including TF-CBT, CBT, IPT-A, and MATCH; 2) research workshops to learn about and present research being conducted at the Center; 3) access to a full-time quantitative psychologist for modeling existing data and growing new research; 4) attendance in the Development and Psychopathology seminar; and 5) participating in a rich, academic environment with Center faculty, staff, and other postdoctoral trainees. Additional opportunities can be tailored and structured based on the fellow’s preferences and goals. Please Direct Questions to: Chad Shenk, PhD, ABPP (View email address on click.appcast.io) Professor of Psychology & Director of Clinical Training Faculty Affiliate, Mt. Hope Family Center The University of Rochester is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, and actively encourages applications from candidates from groups underrepresented in higher education. EOE / Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr