Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Opening ID

257008

Working Title

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job Title

RESEARCH FELLOW

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Psych Labs and Research

Posting Begin/End Date

11/15/2024 - 12/31/2024

Career Interest

Research Fellows

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan is seeking one full-time postdoctoral scholar, for an in-person, full-time, 1-year position, with the possibility of extending into a 2nd year contingent on funding and scholar's progress. The scholar we seek will have a PhD in clinical psychology and will be mentored by Dr. David M. Fresco.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

The postdoctoral scholar will primarily be involved in the treatment, assessment, and analyses of our NIH-funded clinical trial, evaluating the efficacy of Emotion Regulation Therapy to resolve the emotional distress caused by vision loss. Additional responsibilities include assisting with existing data collection efforts for clinical trial research, lab-management, manuscript preparation, grant development, and opportunities to developing their own lines of inquiry (i.e., NIH K Award, etc.).

This position also provides specialized training in Emotion Regulation Therapy, with opportunities for supervised clinical hours towards licensure, as well as various departmental and university-wide professional development opportunities.

The position entails working within a large, multi-disciplinary team lead by Drs. K. Thiran Jayasundera (Ophthalmology/Kellogg Eye Center) and Fresco comprised of psychiatry and ophthalmology faculty, grad and undergrad students, post-docs, ophthalmologists, genetic counselors, and staff, to help the fellow build skills necessary for a successful research career. In particular, the fellow will play a crucial role in supporting vision patients enrolled in program studies, which may include conducting individual therapy sessions, administering standardized assessments, and closely collaborating with the research team.

Required Qualifications*

• A PhD in Clinical Psychology (APA- and/or PCSAS-accredited) is required.
• Experience with cognitive behavioral interventions is also required.

Work Schedule

Full-time postdoctoral scholar, in-person, for 1-year position, with the possibility of extending into a 2nd year contingent on funding and scholars? progress

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the .

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

E-Verify

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U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.