Post-Doctoral Scholar - Psychiatry

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Opportunities for mentorship

Clinical assessment involvement

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to contribute to clinical research focused on externalizing pathology and ADHD. This position offers mentorship opportunities and involves managing ongoing projects, conducting independent research, and presenting findings. Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in clinical psychology, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in research data analysis. A competitive benefits package is available.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree required by the start date.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience with EEG and ecological momentary assessment analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on NIMH-funded projects focused on ADHD and personality disorders.
• Conduct and synthesize data, and submit scientific manuscripts.
• Present research at conferences and provide clinical assessment.
• Explore clinical assessment, intervention, and supervision opportunities toward licensure as a clinical psychologist.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data analysis (EEG)

Research presentation

Education

Ph.D. in clinical psychology or related field

Job description

Application Instructions

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university needs, performance, and/or availability of funding.

Position Specifics

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, in Hershey, PA, is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar interested in a clinical research career focused on externalizing pathology across the lifespan. The post-doctoral scholar will work directly under the mentorship of Dr. Dara Babinski, with additional opportunities for mentorship from others within the Attention and Behavior Clinic within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health (https://sites.psu.edu/abcresearchprogram/). This is a 1-2 year position depending on training needs.

The post-doctoral scholar will have the opportunity to work on a number of NIMH-funded projects broadly focused on attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), personality disorders, and the intersection of externalizing pathology with sex and gender. The post-doctoral scholar will be expected to help support management of ongoing projects and develop their skills through independent research and mentorship. They will plan, conduct, analyze, and synthesize data, write and submit scientific manuscripts, and present research results at local and national scientific conferences. There will be opportunities for clinical assessment, intervention, and supervision for trainees interested in obtaining licensure as a clinical psychologist.

Qualifications

A Ph.D. degree in the field of clinical psychology or a closely related field is required by the start date. A successful candidate will possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both oral and written) skills. Experience with psychophysiological (e.g., EEG) and ecological momentary assessment data analysis will be viewed positively.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter highlighting research interests, accomplishments and your potential contributions to this position
• 1-2 recent publications
• Names of three references who can speak to your experience and skills

Please apply directly to the Penn State Job Website.

Background Checks/Clearances

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Benefits

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full‑time employees designed to support both personal and professional well‑being.

For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

EEO Statement

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