2027-2029 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Autism Spectrum Disorder (1-2-years)
About The Position
For the 2027-2028 academic year, TEACCH has 3 fellowship positions available consisting of a combination of clinical and research activities. Clinical opportunities include diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, and group treatment activities for individuals on the autism spectrum across the lifespan within TEACCH outpatient clinics. Intervention experiences include early intervention services, parent coaching, interventions for transition-age youth, adult dialectical behavior therapy groups, and adult residential care. Research opportunities include federally funded projects focused on autism in adolescence and adulthood under the direction of Dr. Laura Klinger, TEACCH director. Current projects include clinical trials examining the efficacy of transition to adulthood and mental health interventions and studies examining service use and needs across the adult lifespan including aging. TEACCH research infrastructure includes a database of more than 14,000 individuals diagnosed by TEACCH. The blend of clinical, teaching, and research activities will depend on the successful candidate’s expertise and career interests.
Requirements
- Previous training in clinical and/or research activities focused on autism
- Backgrounds in a variety of disciplines (e.g., clinical, school, or developmental psychology, education) are encouraged to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience on a high-performing team in academic medical or clinical setting.
Responsibilities
- Diagnostic evaluations
- Individual therapy
- Group treatment activities for individuals on the autism spectrum across the lifespan
- Early intervention services
- Parent coaching
- Interventions for transition-age youth
- Adult dialectical behavior therapy groups
- Adult residential care
- Federally funded projects focused on autism in adolescence and adulthood
- Clinical trials examining the efficacy of transition to adulthood and mental health interventions
- Studies examining service use and needs across the adult lifespan including aging
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Paid vacation
- Sick leave
- Time to attend national conferences
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
