Post-Doctoral Associate

Pediatric Clinical Behavioral Neuroscience- Birth to Three Program

Our fellowship program aims to prepare postdoctoral fellows for an academic career as a highly trained early childhood mental health specialist in translational research and clinical service provision of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. Post-doctoral fellows will work within a longitudinal neurodevelopmental clinical-research program that aims to reduce the risk of toxic stress by providing early neurodevelopmental evaluations, relationship-based support, and therapeutic interventions for young children and parents in a high-risk population.

This program primarily services children 0-3 years old with complex medical conditions. Many of these patients are identified prenatally, often placed in the NICU, and have multiple hospitalizations with complex surgeries or medical procedures throughout their early years. These experiences put young children at high risk for toxic stress, which can further impede their health and brain development. With early identification and effective therapeutic interventions these risks can be mitigated through sensitive and supportive caregiver-child relationships.
This fellowship will include working with multidisciplinary teams, conducting research, and engaging in clinical work in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Clinical training will focus on understanding and implementing the diagnostic classification of mental health and developmental disorders of infancy and early childhood (DC:0-5), early developmental and relational assessment techniques, and evidence-based interventions that promote emotion regulation and secure attachment relationships (e.g., Child Parent Psychotherapy, Attachment &
Biobehavioral Catch-Up). Potential research opportunities include designing clinical and scientific protocols, scientific writing, interpreting results, co-authoring manuscripts, and submitting research grants. Positions are available to conduct research with faculty mentors on a variety of topics in pediatrics or in one of its subspecialties. The department of pediatrics maintains a file of applications from candidates for postdoctoral positions on a continuous basis.

Required Qualifications:

In addition to a demonstrated interest in risk and resilience factors
in infancy and early childhood, applicants must have a PhD or PsyD in clinical,
counseling, or school psychology and have completed an APA-accredited internship

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in
developing and carrying out scientific protocols, scientific writing, and excellent
letters of reference.

Pay Range: $62,232/year depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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