JOBS: POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH

UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY PROGRAM

DESCRIPTION: We are accepting applications for a 1-2 year NIMH-funded National Research Service Award postdoctoral fellowship in geriatric mental health research. Our Geriatric Psychiatry Program has a breadth of research activities funded by NIH, industry, and other sources. Existing research foci include: risk factor and preventive intervention studies of depression in the context of medical comorbidity, including studies of treatment attitudes, initiation and adherence; mental and physical health promotion interventions; suicide risk in later life; Alzheimer's disease therapies and preventive interventions (through our Alzheimer's Disease Care, Research, and Education [AD-CARE] Program); and psychosocial, personality, and sociocultural factors in aging and age-related psychopathology, including health disparities and the needs of underserved minority populations. Opportunities also exist to develop research collaborations with our clinical services for those with severe chronic mental disorders, given the aging of this population. Individuals with M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degrees are eligible. Candidates with research preparation and demonstrated commitment to aging & mental health are particularly encouraged to apply.

CONTACT: For more information please contact Silvia Sörensen, Ph.D., at Phone 585-273-2952, E-mail Silvia_Sorensen@urmc.rochester.edu, or Jeffrey M. Lyness, M.D., Phone 585-275-6741; Fax 585-273-1082; E-Mail Jeffrey_Lyness@urmc.rochester.edu, Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center, 300 Crittenden Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14642-8409.

The University of Rochester is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Applications from women and minority groups are encouraged.

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Silvia Sörensen, PhD

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Director, Community Relations and Recruitment Core,

Rochester Center for Mind Body Research

Director, Aging Well Initiative

Geriatric Psychiatry Program

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Box PSYCH/GeriPsych

300 Crittenden Blvd

Rochester, NY 14642-8409

Phone: 585-273-2952

Fax: 585-273-1082

email: silvia_sorensEn@urmc.rochester.edu

http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/psych/fac_staff/sorensen_silvia.html

Other relvant websites: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/psych/community/awi/index.cfm ;

http://www.uwrochester.org/HowYouCanHelp/Volunteer/InLivingColor.asp

http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/smd/Psych/research/RCMBR/index.cfm

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