Postdoctoral Researcher
About The Position
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Postdoctoral Researcher position. The Center for OCD and Related Disorders at the New York State Psychiatric Institute/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) in New York City, directed by Blair Simpson, MD, PhD, seeks to hire a postdoctoral fellow, for a minimum 2-year position, to start Summer/Fall, 2027. Salary commensurate with training and experience. This position is ideal for someone who wants to join an interdisciplinary team that conducts cutting-edge patient-oriented research, work in an academic medical center, and receive expert training in the evaluation and treatment of anxiety and OCD.
Requirements
- PhD or PsyD in clinical psychology from an APA accredited program
- Credentials to apply for a limited permit to practice psychology in New York State
- Currently authorized to work in the United States
- At least one year of prior experience working with patients with anxiety disorders (including OCD)
- Training and at least one year of experience in delivering CBT
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience evaluating individuals with OCD using structured instruments (including the Y-BOCS) and treating them with CBT consisting of Exposure and Response Prevention (EX/RP)
- Experience with Microsoft Office, SPSS, REDCap
Responsibilities
- Project oversight
- Supervision of externs and research assistants
- Clinical evaluations of research participants
- Delivery of CBT within research studies to those with OCD and anxiety
- Data analysis and writing of papers and grants in translational clinical neuroscience and/or implementation science (depending on candidate's career interests)
Benefits
- Excellent Benefits Package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
