Postdoctoral Appointee in Adolescent Behavioral Health Research

Overview

Postdoctoral Appointee in Adolescent Behavioral Health Research. Specific

Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow in Psychiatry. Appointment Type:
Postdoctoral Fellow. Department: IUSM - Psychiatry. Campus: IU School of Medicine Indianapolis.

The Adolescent Behavioral Health Research Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine is currently seeking applications from highly motivated, team-oriented candidates for a research postdoctoral fellowship. The full-time position will focus on honing expertise and research acumen in the areas of adolescent substance use, mental health, traumatic stress, and behavioral interventions for youth and families. Candidates with interests in developing and implementing applied research projects aimed at improving reach and effectiveness of behavioral health services for young people, as well as understanding more about neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying response to such treatments, are encouraged to apply.

The fellow will actively participate in implementation, data analysis, and dissemination of findings (manuscripts, presentations) from multiple funded clinical trials and laboratory studies. Additional opportunities exist to contribute to studies on developmental neuroscience and projects aimed at increasing workforce capacity to deliver evidence-supported behavioral health services. The fellow will receive mentorship from faculty investigators toward the development of an independent program of research.

Training will be provided in project design, grant writing, and research ethics. Fellows may have the opportunity to gain clinical hours toward licensure through the delivery of clinic- and telehealth-based assessment and treatment services. Salary and benefits are commensurate with NIH rates based on training and years of experience.

The Adolescent Behavioral Health Research Program is a joint effort of the IUSOM Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. Core faculty include Matthe w Aalsma, Ph.D.;
Zachary Adams, Ph.D.;
Kathleen Crum, Ph.D.;
Ally Dir, Ph.D.;
Leslie Hulvershorn, MD;
Casey Pederson, Ph.D.; and Tamika Zapolski, Ph.D.

• Ph.D. in clinical, developmental, counseling, or school psychology; social work; public health; neuroscience, or a closely related field; or M.D. child and adolescent psychiatrist. Doctorate or terminal degree required.
• Successful completion of accredited internship, if applicable
• Strong background in quantitative analysis
• Prior experience conducting behavioral health or health services research, as demonstrated by published manuscripts and presentations at scientific meetings
• Team player with strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills
• Commitment to becoming an independent scientist
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills

Interested candidates should submit a CV, including contact information for 3 references, as well as a cover letter stating interests, experience, and goals.