Postdoctoral Scholar

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The postdoctoral fellowship in neurodevelopment involves assessment and research activities primarily within the Autism Program at the CDRC. Core assessment duties involve participation in interdisciplinary and single-discipline autism and broader neurodevelopmental evaluations for school age youth ages 5-18 years. The fellow would be responsible for administering and interpreting cognitive, adaptive, emotional and behavioral, and autism-specific behavioral testing, as well as conducting diagnostic interviews and providing feedback to patients and their families. We are interested in expanding our autism-tailored treatment opportunities (individual and/or group) depending on the fellow’s interest and training goals. Research activities include participation on existing projects, as well as developing new and unique research projects based on area of interest and expertise. The postdoctoral fellow will have access to a multitude of career development opportunities through the CDRC and OHSU, including a full range of didactic offerings and opportunities for community engagement.

Requirements

• PhD/PsyD in Psychology
• Completion of APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship
• Experience in assessment and behavioral treatment of autistic youth
• Standardized assessment tools for cognitive, developmental, behavioral and psychological functioning for toddlers through adults
• ADOS-2 training and experience
• Behavioral/cognitive-behavioral treatment

Nice To Haves

• Clinical Psychology
• Hospital/tertiary medical center based care
• Autism-focused group intervention experience (e.g., Facing your fears, Unstuck and On Target)

Responsibilities

• Administering and interpreting cognitive, adaptive, emotional and behavioral, and autism-specific behavioral testing.
• Conducting diagnostic interviews.
• Providing feedback to patients and their families.
• Expanding autism-tailored treatment opportunities (individual and/or group) depending on the fellow’s interest and training goals.
• Participating on existing research projects.
• Developing new and unique research projects based on area of interest and expertise.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree