Neuropsychology Clinical Fellow

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holidays

Professional development funds

Relocation assistance

Conference leave

On-campus gym

On-campus clinic

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis offers a 2-year, full-time pediatric neuropsychology fellowship combining clinical and research experiences. Fellows meet INS-Division 40, Houston Conference, and ABPP guidelines as part of training.

The program provides diverse clinical exposure—from infants to young adults with a range of neurological and cognitive issues—and strong opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and scholarly work. August 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited doctoral program and internship.
• Dissertation must be defended prior to fellowship start.
• Semestered didactic seminars and neuro-oncology rounds are part of training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments for in- and outpatients.
• Consult and intervene with pediatric oncology, sickle cell and other hematologic diseases.
• Engage in research on neurocognition, neuroimaging and cognitive remediation.

Education

APA/CPA-accredited doctoral program

Tools

Neuropsychology tools

Job description

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (SJCRH), Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences, is seeking applicants for a 2-year, full-time combined clinical and research pediatric neuropsychology fellowship. Experiences are designed to meet INS‑Division40, Houston Conference, and ABPP preparation guidelines.

Clinical Activities

Neuropsychological assessment (in‑and outpatient), consultation and intervention in pediatric oncology, sickle cell, and other hematologic diseases with infants through young adults constitute the clinical experience. These populations present with a wide range of neurological dysfunction (e.g., seizures, stroke) and cognitive difficulties (related to diagnosis and/or treatment) including problems in the areas of attention, executive functioning, memory, visuospatial reasoning, sensory/motor functioning and adjustment that afford fellows with broad‑based training. Minor rotations focused on pediatric neurodevelopmental problems (LD, AD/HD) and genetic disorders, acquired/traumatic brain injuries, and epilepsy as well as adult and forensic assessment are available and encouraged at local, collaborating hospitals and clinics.

Required didactics include seminars in neuropsychology/neuroanatomy, medical/clinical psychology and neuro‑oncology rounds. Optional training opportunities include rounds in psychology, hematology, oncology, and neuroradiology; multidisciplinary seminars; and observation of biomedical, neuroimaging, and neurosurgical procedures. Training in adult and geriatric neuropsychology is integrated into the didactic curriculum to foster a developmental lifespan perspective.

Research Activities

SJCRH is an internationally recognized leader in research for children with catastrophic illnesses. Participation in research is a central component of training; however, the percentage of time devoted to clinical and research activities is negotiable. Research within the Neuropsychology Division is focused on neurocognitive effects and cognitive remediation of childhood cancer and sickle cell disease through examination of neurocognition, neuroimaging, and genetics. The focus of this research is discovering mechanisms of brain damage and cognitive rehabilitation with the goal of better defining the neurobiological, cognitive, and social consequences of childhood brain damage as well as evaluating the efficacy of pharmacological and behavioral interventions designed to improve patients’ quality of life.

The Department

The Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences includes 20 faculty psychologists (7 neuropsychologists), 2‑6 pediatric psychology fellows, 3 neuropsychology fellows, 13 clinical research associates, and 6 psychological examiners. Additional research initiatives in the department include psychosocial and complementary interventions for distress reduction, coping and adaptive style, and health promotion in children with cancer, sickle cell disease, and HIV. Details of research at SJCRH are available online at: www.stjude.org/sci-rpt.

Stipend/Benefits

• 3 weeks of paid vacation


• 8 holidays


• a generous professional development account


• relocation assistance


• paid leave to attend conferences


• a free on‑campus gym


• an on‑campus medical clinic and pharmacy for employees


• medical/dental/vision coverage

For several consecutive years, SJCRH has been named one of the top institutions in the Best Places to Work in Academia. Completion of an APA/CPA‑accredited doctoral program and internship is required. Candidates must defend their dissertation prior to the commencement of the fellowship. The start date is August2027. We will have one fellowship position opening in2027.

Requirements

• Completion of an APA/CPA‑accredited doctoral program and internship


• Defence of dissertation prior to commencement of fellowship

Equity & Search Firm Policy

SJCRH is an equal‑opportunity employer. St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No Search Firms. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.