Post-Doctoral Scholar - Psychiatry

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar within the Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health, in Hershey, PA. The appointee will work under the mentorship of Dr.

Dara Babinski on ADHD and externalizing pathology, with opportunities for clinical assessment and supervision for licensure as a clinical psychologist. Responsibilities include planning, conducting, analyzing, and synthesizing data; writing manuscripts; and presenting

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience with data planning, analysis, and synthesis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, analyze, and synthesize data for externalizing pathology across the lifespan.
• Write and submit scientific manuscripts and present results at conferences.
• Assist with clinical assessment, intervention, and supervision for licensure pathways.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or related field

Job description

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.

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.

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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.

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