Post-Doc Trainee-CIDD

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Here at Carolina, our highly skilled postdocs play a vital role in our research enterprise and towards our overall commitment to research excellence. Across many disciplines, postdocs contribute to the intellectual vitality of the University. They provide innovative ideas and perspectives, foster a stimulating research environment and advance knowledge within their fields. Postdocs are crucial members of our scientific research workforce, contributors to our research outputs and an important reason why Carolina is one of the leading public research institutions in the country.

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The Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (www.cidd.unc.edu) invites applications for postdoctoral psychology leadership training in intellectual/developmental disabilities. The CIDD is home to three core federal training initiatives which offer numerous clinical and research opportunities: University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service ( UCEDD); Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities ( LEND); and the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Center ( IDDRC).
The CIDD offers interdisciplinary clinical and research training designed to promote advanced competencies in intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD). The postdoctoral fellowship allows specialization in I/DD, including autism spectrum disorders, early childhood, genetic conditions, co-occurring psychiatric/behavioral disorders, community consultations, and pediatric neuropsychology. The postdoctoral training experience will emphasize specialized ASD/DD assessment, intervention, research, and interdisciplinary collaboration. There will be additional opportunities for manuscript writing, conference presentations and support for pilot studies/grant writing. Other responsibilities may include supervision of graduate-level trainees and community outreach and education. The CIDD post-doctoral fellow is expected to participate in the NC LEND program.

PhD or PsyD in Psychology, and/or related field of study

Successfully completed a clinically based psychology internship, demonstrated interest and experience in intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Experience with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, both diagnostic and therapeutic experience is preferred.

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If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.

Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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