Post-Doc Research Associate

at  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

POSITION SUMMARY

The selected candidate will engage in a combination of clinical research activities aligned with a NIMH funded R01 within the Child and Adolescent Anxiety and Mood Disorders Program (CHAAMP). Clinical opportunities include diagnostic evaluations, assessing and monitoring risk for child maltreatment and suicide following well-established protocols, and supervision of research coordinators in these areas. Research opportunities include the following: co-writing and submitting a diversity supplement to the existing R01 infrastructure, analyses and manuscript submission analyzing and publishing multimodal data from the R01 aligned this position and several other NIH funded projects. Data for analyses and manuscripts will come from studies focused on adversity, social behavior, psychopathology, and functional neuroimaging in adolescents. The exact combination of clinical, supervision, and research activities will depend on the successful candidate’s expertise and career interests.
Applicants will have completed their clinical internship prior to starting this position. The starting date for this two-year fellowship is flexible but no sooner than July 1st, 2025.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, or a related technical discipline.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE

Qualified applicants will have a strong background in clinical psychology, interest in obtaining licensure while maintaining a primary research-oriented fellowship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES, AND EXPERIENCE

Previous training in clinical and research activities focused on diverse individuals based on race, ethnicity, gender, and/or sexuality and risk for psychopathology (ideally suicidal thoughts and behaviors).

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.