Post-doctoral Research Fellowships
The Department of Aging and Mental Health Disparities, Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health
Institute (FMHI), College of Behavioral and Community Sciences, University of South Florida (USF)
invites applications for two postdoctoral research fellowships. Each 2-year fellowship will provide
research and academic training designed to develop a research program based on a
multidisciplinary approach to mental health services and policy research (2nd year renewal contingent
upon satisfactory progress during the 1st year).
Applicants must have completed a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree when they begin the fellowship
and have a demonstrated record of research experience or interest in mental health services and
policy research; preferred areas of focus include disparities, disaster-related mental health, or
interventions for depression. Commitment to a career in research is extremely important. Starting date
is negotiable within 2009. Base salary begins at $35,000 plus healthcare benefits.
Faculty in the Department of Aging and Mental Health Disparities conduct research, program
evaluation, knowledge dissemination, education and consultation to address the mental health and
support system needs of older adults and to address behavioral health disparities in Florida and
nationally. The Louis de la Parte Institute is housed in the College of Behavioral and Community
Sciences at the University of South Florida, a Research I University (http://www.usf.edu/), and the
ninth largest university in the United States. The University’s diverse population reflects the ethnic and
cultural heritage of the Tampa Bay region. A teaching, research, service and training institution, FMHI,
through its collaboration with community providers and academic programs and departments at USF,
serves as a bridge between the University and the public health systems. The Department of Aging
and Mental Health Disparities has close involvement with university consortia in aging, health
disparities, community-based participatory research, and implementation science. For more
information about the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute and the Department of Aging
and Mental Health Disparities, visit: http://fmhi.usf.edu. Additional questions about the position should
be directed to Hannah Mark-Serieux (hmserieux@fmhi.usf.edu).
Review of applications will begin immediately and the search will remain open until the positions are
filled. Applicants should submit a CV, one letter of recommendation, up to three representative
publications or manuscripts, and a cover letter detailing research interests and experience, and career
goals to Hannah Mark-Serieux (hmserieux@fmhi.usf.edu).
USF is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, equal access institution. For disability
accommodations contact Hannah Mark-Serieux at 813/974-4453 at least five (5) working days in
advance of need. Final hiring is contingent upon university approval.
More information about the Department of Aging and Mental Health Disparities can be found on our
website (http://amhd.bcs.usf.edu/).
