Neuropsychology Clinical Fellow

Thecentermemphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks of paid vacation

8 holidays

Generous professional development account

Relocation assistance

Access to on-campus medical clinic and pharmacy

Free on-campus gym

Job summary

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN is seeking applicants for a 2-year full-time pediatric neuropsychology fellowship. The role includes clinical assessments and participation in research on neurocognitive effects related to childhood illnesses.

Benefits feature a competitive stipend, paid vacation, medical coverage, and professional development opportunities. Interested candidates should submit their credentials via email to the provided address.

Qualifications

• Candidates must defend their dissertation prior to the commencement of the fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct neuropsychological assessments for pediatric oncology.
• Participate in clinical and research activities related to childhood neurocognitive effects.

Education

Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited doctoral program and internship

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‑Division 40, 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.

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

The stipend is highly competitive. Benefits include 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, and 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 August 2027. We will have one fellowship position opening in 2027.

Application Process

Please send (email preferred) a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, 2 sample neuropsychological reports, 3 letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts to [e-mail]. We are an APPCN member program and participate in the APPCN Resident Matching Program. Details can be obtained at http://www.appcn.org. SJCRH is an equal‑opportunity employer.

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St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.