Clinical Psychedelic Science Postdoctoral Fellowship

Psychedelic Alpha; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland Institute for Psychedelic Science and Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, & Training Center invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychedelic science starting September 2026. The role combines research with opportunities to develop an independent project and contribute to psychedelic therapy research.

Fellows will work with leading scientists, receive mentorship, and participate in trials evaluating MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapies, with

Qualifications

• Doctorate or equivalent degree within the last two years in clinical or counseling psychology, behavior change, clinical science, social psychology or related field.
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Data analytic skills.
• Kind disposition and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data and write papers on psychological/behavioral processes of change in MDMA-AT and other psychedelics.
• Support ongoing clinical trials as study therapist, assessor, or project manager.
• Use statistical software to support analyses with consultants.
• Travel to national/international conferences to present findings; funding provided.
• Project management in support of ongoing projects.

Skills

Publication track record

Strong writing skills

Data analytic skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Kind disposition

R programming

NIH grants writing

Education

Doctorate or equivalent in psychology/related field (within last 2 years)

Tools

R programming

Job description

Portland Institute for Psychedelic Science and Portland Psychotherapy Clinic, Research, & Training Center invite applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical psychedelic science starting September 2026. The role combines research with opportunities to develop an independent project and contribute to psychedelic therapy research.

Fellows will work with leading scientists, receive mentorship, and participate in trials evaluating MDMA- and psilocybin-assisted therapies, with