Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellowship At The Dan L. Duncan Children's Neurodevelopmental ClinicThe Department of Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and the Children's Learning Institute is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dan L. Duncan Children's Neurodevelopmental Clinic. The Duncan Clinic provides comprehensive neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children between the ages of 3 and 18. Our interdisciplinary team of psychologists, developmental pediatricians, nurse practitioners, and psychometrists evaluates children with a range of neurodevelopmental conditions (e.g., ADHD, ASD, Learning Disabilities, and Anxiety Disorders). The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral fellow will be to complete 2-3 full neuropsychological or psychoeducational evaluations per week. Fellows will receive a minimum of 2 hours of weekly supervision per week from licensed psychologists. Opportunities for providing supervised training to predoctoral interns and practicum students are available. Fellows will participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and seminars. Research collaboration or program development with faculty at the Children's Learning Institute is available but not required.
Applicants are expected to have a fair amount of assessment experience and to be comfortable assessing a range of neurodevelopmental disabilities. Given that our clinic is growing, applicants who are willing to remain in Houston following the postdoctoral fellowship would be encouraged to apply. This position is being funded by a large endowment, which will allow for the postdoc to travel to at least one conference and provide funds for licensure fees and dues required to join professional organizations. Our clinical populations include referrals from the Department of Pediatrics, local schools, and local providers (e.g., neurologists, psychiatrists, and therapists).
The 2000-hour, 12-month postdoctoral fellowship training model is designed to prepare fellows for Texas licensure and meet the statutory requirements for qualifying as a psychologist in Texas. Applicants must be graduates from a Counseling or Clinical Psychology Ph.
D. or Psy.
D. APA-Accredited program and have successfully completed an APA accredited psychology internship. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interview invitations will be offered until the position has been filled. Virtual or in-person interviews will be available. The fellowship start date is June 1, 2027, with some flexibility in the start date possible. This is a 12-month fellowship. To submit an application, please email your CV, cover letter, two redacted psychological assessment report samples, and three letters of recommendation directly to Dr. Michael A. Assel, Director of Psychological Services at the Dan L. Duncan Children's Neurodevelopmental Clinic, at Michael.a.assel@uth.tmc.edu.
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Resources for child and elder carePlus many morePosition Summary:A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.
Position Key Accountabilities:1. Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results. 2. Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees. 3. Reads and evaluates literature. 4. Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels. 5. Have strong written and oral communication skills. 6. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Doctoral/Terminal Degree. Counseling or Clinical Psychology Ph.
D. or Psy.
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