Postdoctoral Fellowships in Autism Spectrum Disorder

Posting Information

Department: CIND - TEACCH Adm - 427401

Posting Open Date: 08/19/2026

Final date to receive applications:

Open Until Filled:
Yes

Position Type:
Postdoctoral Scholar

Position Title:

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Autism Spectrum Disorder (1-2-years)

Vacancy

Full-time/Part-time:
Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week: 40

FTE: 1

Work Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:
Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed

Start Date:

07/01/2027

Estimated Duration of Appointment: 12 Months

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities and is among is the top ten research universities in the nation for federal research expenditures as well as for federally funded social and behavioral sciences research and development.

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.

UNC-Chapel Hill offers postdocs comprehensive medical and vision coverage
, paid leave, and benefits and services that support professional development and a healthy work/life balance. Chapel Hill regularly ranks as one of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, a reputation guided by the diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care with a mission to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. The UNC TEACCH Autism Program is housed within Carolina Institute for Neurodevelopmental Disabilities in the School of Medicine. Started in the late 1960s, the UNC TEACCH Autism Program's mission is to create and disseminate community-based services, training programs and research to enhance the quality of life for autistic individuals and their families across the lifespan.

UNC TEACCH currently operates 7 outpatient clinics across North Carolina, a residential program, and an employment program. In addition, UNC TEACCH has a robust community-based research program and internationally acclaimed training program. We are committed to providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. TEACCH has a long tradition of training Psychology Interns and Postdoctoral Fellows in both clinical and research activities.

More information about TEACCH is available via our website at

Postdoctoral Fellowships in Autism Spectrum Disorder (1-2-years)

For the  academic year, UNC TEACCH has 3 fellowship positions available consisting of a combination of clinical and research activities. Clinical opportunities include diagnostic evaluations, individual therapy, and group treatment activities for individuals on the autism spectrum across the lifespan within TEACCH outpatient clinics. Intervention experiences include early intervention services, parent coaching, interventions for transition-age youth, adult dialectical behavior therapy groups, and adult residential care.

Research opportunities include federally funded projects focused on autism in adolescence and adulthood under the direction of Dr. Laura…