Psychology Clinical Fellow

The Department of Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking outstanding candidates for postdoctoral fellowship positions in pediatric psychology. The postdoctoral fellowship program is designed to enhance the skills of psychology trainees preparing for a career in a pediatric academic medical setting. As a fellow, you will benefit from an individualized training team, access to world renowned interdisciplinary mentors, a top-ranked scientific environment, exceptional educational resources for professional growth, and superb benefits and professional development. Postdoctoral fellows are trained within a clinician scientist model and are provided with supervision in both the provision of clinical care and research. Additionally, a consultation-liaison approach allows the fellow to collaborate with a variety of pediatric subspecialties and medical treatment teams. Two-year postdoctoral fellowships incorporating both clinical and research activities are offered. Strong candidates for a clinical-only training program may be considered. St. Jude offers highly competitive stipends (currently 24% above NIH levels), health benefits (i.e., medical, prescription, dental, vision), and a professional development allowance. Eligibility Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred) and completed a doctoral internship meeting APPIC standards (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred). Fellows receive a professional development allowance, research allowance, a personal computer for use during the fellowship, tuition assistance, dependent care assistance, moving allowance, an employer-contributed retirement savings plan, an onsite health and fitness facility, flexible health and dependent care savings accounts, medical, dental and vision insurance (cost shared), and disability, long term disability, and group life insurance. Memphis offers a relaxed, affordable lifestyle with excellent cultural and recreational amenities. To Apply Applicants may apply at any time. Our interview season is flexible, but typically occurs in the fall for a July 1st start. Required Documents Cover letter indicating goals for fellowship Curriculum vitae (CV) Three letters of recommendation, including one from internship director Statement from graduate program training director verifying date doctoral degree requirements will be met An official graduate transcript St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr