Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology, Suicide Research

Postdoctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology, Suicide Research

Professor Matthew Nock and the Nock Lab in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Clinical Psychology. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be involved in research initiatives focused on improving the translation of the advances made in the understanding, prediction, and prevention of youth suicide – with the goal of dramatically raising the standard of care for the acute/inpatient treatment of youth determined to be at risk for suicide.

These initiatives will include a focus on implementing a new monitoring and intervention system aimed at enhancing treatment during the inpatient pathway of care.

Responsibilities include conducting research in clinical psychology, publishing and presenting research findings in high-quality scientific journals and conferences, collaborating with faculty, researchers, and students on interdisciplinary research projects, contributing to the preparation of research proposals, and participating in teaching and mentoring activities for undergraduate and graduate students. This is a one-year term position with possibility of renewal dependent upon job performance and continued availability of funding.

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Basic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or a related field, a demonstrated record of research achievement and experience in the collection and analysis of clinical data, strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience focused on youth suicide/mental health is preferred.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, a brief research proposal, and two to three references' names and contact information through the ARIeS Portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For more information, please visit the Nock Lab and Department of Psychology websites, or contact Dr. Amy Ahn .

Salary range is $67,600-$80,000. Pay offered to the selected candidate is dependent on factors such as years of experience, training or qualification, field of scholarship, and accomplishments in the field.

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