Clinical-Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Available in Aging and Medical Rehabilitation/Health Psychology: UAB
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is accepting applications for 1 one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship (with option to renew for 2-years total) sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in aging and medical rehabilitation/health psychology clinical-research to begin immediately. This position is made available through funds made available from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
Responsibilities: The fellow will assist with a variety of clinical-research activities related to several large-scale projects examining targeting older adults: 1) the impact of psychoeducational and health promotion-based interventions on patient and family adjustment to a chronic health condition, 2) the adjustment process related to living with a chronic health condition among older adults and their family caregivers, 3) social problem-solving assessment and process, 4) factors related to resilience in older adult patients with medical conditions, & 5) interventions aimed at minimizing health disparities. Additional responsibilities will be to provide treatment for outpatients referred by a range of medical specialties (e.g., geriatrics, psychiatry, neurology, ophthalmology, family medicine, rehabilitation services, etc.). The fellow will also be able to attend grand rounds and lectures/seminars, and develop their own research applications. Via didactics, mentoring, and research team collaboration, fellows will receive intensive training in project design, knowledge synthesis and translation, intervention design, grant writing, data collection, and data analysis.
The UAB has a well established, integrated network of federally funded clinical research programs relating to aging and adjustment to chronic health conditions and the development of empirically-supported cognitive behavioral therapeutic approaches designed to enhance quality of life, health behaviors, and health outcomes for older adults. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary academic setting.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have completed their requirements for a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or equivalent (health professions field), have an interest in clinical-research with older adults, be a US citizen or Permanent Resident and preference is given to those trained in an APA accredited doctoral program. Experience with older adults, geriatrics, cognitive-behavioral therapies, empirically-supported treatments, research, medical conditions, and neuropsychology is desirable but not a requirement.
Inquiries: Interested applicants are encouraged to send any inquiries including a letter of interest, CV, and three letters of support to Dr. Laura E. Dreer at:
Email: dreer@uab.edu or Office Address:
Laura E. Dreer, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Clinical Research Unit, Suite 609
University of Alabama at Birmingham
1720 University Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35294
Telephone: (205) 325-8681
Review of applications will begin immediately with a hire expected as soon as a well-qualified candidate is identified. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and includes benefits. UAB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We look forward to hearing from you!!
