Fellow

University of Nebraska Medical Center•Omaha, NE

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Munroe-Meyer Institute (MMI) for Genetics and Rehabilitation at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is accepting applications for Fellow positions in the Specialized Behavior Intervention department. The fellowship provides interdisciplinary training in research and clinical services for individuals with genetic and behavioral disorders and their families, within UNMC’s clinical, research, and teaching environment. Fellows are encouraged to develop a clinical specialty, establish a related research program, and gain grant-writing skills to pursue extramural funding. The program emphasizes the study and treatment of severe destructive behavior. MMI is an interdisciplinary center for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex health care needs. Its work integrates research, clinical services, education, and community engagement. The institute operates in a 220,000-square-foot facility and is one of eight academic units of UNMC. MMI has approximately 500 employees, 17 disciplines, an annual budget exceeding $51 million, a grant portfolio exceeding $16 million, and provides about 90,000 clinical services annually. It is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and hosts a Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis while recruitment is ongoing. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary.

Requirements

PhD or PsyD in Psychology or ABA.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical services to individuals with genetic and behavioral disorders and their families as part of interdisciplinary training.
Participate in research related to genetic and behavioral disorders, with emphasis on severe destructive behavior.
Develop an area of clinical expertise.
Initiate a related programmatic line of research.
Acquire grant-writing skills to pursue extramural funding.