News Date: Monday, October 14, 2019 - 12:00
The newly formed Adolescent Behavioral Health Research Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine is currently seeking applications from highly motivated, team-oriented candidates for a research postdoctoral fellowship. The full-time position will focus on honing expertise and research acumen in the areas of adolescent substance use, mental health, traumatic stress, and behavioral interventions for youth and families. Candidates should have an interest in developing and implementing applied research projects aimed at improving reach and effectiveness of behavioral health services for young people, as well as understanding more about neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying response to such treatments. The fellow will actively participate in implementation, data analysis, and dissemination of findings (manuscripts, presentations) from multiple funded clinical trials and laboratory studies. Additional opportunities exist to contribute to studies on developmental neuroscience and behavioral health informatics. The fellow and will receive mentorship from faculty investigators toward the development of an independent program of research. Training will be provided in project design, grant writing, and research ethics. Fellows may have the opportunity to gain clinical hours toward licensure through the delivery of clinic- and telehealth-based assessment and treatment services. Salary and benefits are commensurate with NIH rates based on training and years of experience.
The Adolescent Behavioral Health Research Program is a joint effort of the IUSOM Departments of Pediatrics (https://
Basic Qualifications
Department Contact for Questions
Zachary W. Adams, Ph.D.
zwadams@iu.edu
Matthew Aalsma, Ph.D., HSPP
maalsma@iu.edu
Leslie Hulvershorn, MD
lhulvers@iupui.edu
Special Instructions:
Interested candidates should submit a CV, including contact information for 3 references, as well as a cover letter stating interests, experience, and goals.
OAA #: IUSM004032016
Contact:Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Online App. Form:https://indiana.
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