Postdoctoral Scholar-Pediatrics Behavioral Health

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics Behavioral Health at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Neuropsychology Fellow. This two-year fellowship provides advanced training in comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and consultation for children and adolescents with neurological, medical, and developmental conditions. Fellows gain experience in inpatient consultation-liaison, outpatient specialty clinics (e.g., stroke, concussion, neurodevelopmental disorders), interdisciplinary collaboration, and research productivity.

Training follows the Houston Conference Guidelines for specialty preparation in clinical neuropsychology, with structured supervision and mentorship to support licensure and board certification.

• Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for pediatric patients with neurological and medical conditions (e.g., epilepsy, TBI, cardiac genetic disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders) in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Interpret test results and provide integrated reports with recommendations for medical, educational, and psychosocial planning.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case conferences (e.g., epilepsy surgery).
• Provide feedback to families and collaborate with schools and care teams.
• Engage in research activities, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Contribute to scholarly products (e.g., conference presentations, manuscripts).
• Attend didactic seminars and supervision sessions.
• Mentor interns or practicum students as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) from an APA/CPA-accredited program in clinical psychology.
• Completion of an APA/CPA-accredited internship with a focus on pediatric neuropsychology.
• Foundational training in neuropsychological assessment and evidence-based interventions for children and families.
• Eligible for provisional licensure in Tennessee prior to start date.

Experience with pediatric medical populations and prior research productivity.

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter (addressing clinical focus and training goals)
• Graduate Transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation (at least one clinical supervisor)
• A brief writing sample (e.g., neuropsychological report)

To apply, please submit the following materials as a single PDF via our online portal by March 1, 2026. Applications will be reviewed beginning March 2, 2026. Selected candidates will be invited for virtual interviews in late March. Final decisions will be communicated by April 15, 2026. Fellowship start date:
August 1, 2026.

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