POSITION SUMMARY

This position will primarily support the implementation of a newly funded National Institute of Mental Health R01 grant focused on optimizing a digital chatbot intervention for eating disorders. Additional responsibilities include contributing to other ongoing clinical research on evidence-based digital treatments for eating disorders, providing mentorship to junior team members and staff, and providing support in applying for additional research grants. There is also opportunity to conduct analyses of already-collected data.

EDUCATION:

Ph.D., M.D. Or Equivalent Terminal Or Doctoral Degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

SKILLS:

Not Applicable

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Psychology or related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the fields of digital interventions for mental health and/or eating disorders, with publications in these areas.
• Strong organizational skills in the context of large-scale study implementation.
• Ability to work independently and in team settings, including functioning as a team leader and mentor.

EDUCATION:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

SKILLS:

Oral Communications, Statistics, Written Communication

Information on being a postdoc at WashU in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/.

Trains under the supervision of a faculty mentor including (but not limited to):

• Collaborating with the PI to oversee all aspects of the 5-year research grant.
• Collaborating with PI, Co-Is, and Wysa (tech partner) on chatbot program’s suitability for a clinical sample and overseeing engagement with the intervention.
• Overseeing development and deployment of participant recruitment strategy, as well as overseeing participant onboarding and progress through the study.
• Conducting data analyses and write-ups for the study alongside the Data Coordinating Center.
• Mentorship of junior team members, including graduate students and staff.
• Analysis and write-up of papers from already collected-data, involvement in grant proposals, and other duties as assigned.