Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow – Department of Psychiatry

Job Posting

Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2026

Location: UT Main Campus

Job Details:

General Notes:

This is a grant-funded position and will be assigned for 1 year from the start date, renewable based on availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals, with the option to continue for up to 5 years.

Purpose:

To conduct research on trauma- and anxiety-related psychopathology in adults and adolescents using neuroimaging, ecological momentary assessment, and advanced quantitative modeling. The purpose is to produce high-quality academic research while preparing the fellow to develop an independent, grant-fundable line of investigation.

• Conduct multivariate analyses of fMRI, EMA, and physiological data related to fear generalization, extinction, and internalizing psychopathology in adults and adolescents.
• Write and co-author scientific papers, contribute to grant proposals, and develop independent funding applications.
• Assist with design, implementation, and management of ongoing clinical and cognitive neuroscience studies.
• Participate in supervision, mentoring of students, and general lab development and administrative tasks.

PhD in Clinical Psychology, Experimental Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field (to be completed by the start date). PhD must have been received within the last three years. Demonstrated background and productivity in trauma- and anxiety-related psychopathology research. Proficiency with statistical programming (R, Python, or equivalent). Excellent communication and scientific writing skills.

Experience with adolescent clinical assessments, including trauma and anxiety. Familiarity with neuroimaging methods. Advanced quantitative skills (e.g., latent variable modeling, multilevel modeling). Strong record of publications and potential to secure independent funding. Ability to mentor students and support clinical assessments in research contexts.

$62,232 + Depending on NIH Level

• May work around standard office conditions
• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines
• Occasional interstate, intrastate and international travel

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files.

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