Title | Postdoctoral Fellow in Psychology |
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School | Faculty of Arts and Sciences |
Department/Area | Psychology |
Position Description |
Research on Psychotherapy Effectiveness with Children and Adolescents
[Start date: Summer 2024] Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship under the direction of Professor John Weisz in the Department of Psychology at Harvard University. This is a research position, with primary responsibilities that include:
Activities may include co-directing an NIMH-funded randomized clinical trial of the FIRST treatment program (Weisz & Bearman, 2020*), training and supervising research assistants in project coordination and standardized assessments , consultation with community clinicians who are research participants, oversight of online clinician feedback systems, and database management. Manuscript preparation and grant-writing will be encouraged and supported, consistent with the individual’s research interests. The work involves collaboration with an active research team at Harvard University under the mentorship of PI John Weisz. Data from multiple clinical investigations are available for the postdoctoral fellow’s individual research. There will be opportunities to participate in development and testing of brief digital mental health interventions that are part of the lab’s agenda. In addition, a large and ever-growing database of more than 600 treatment outcome studies spanning five decades is available for meta-analyses, according to the postdoctoral fellow’s interests.
The salary and benefits are quite competitive. Initial appointment is for one year with renewal contingent upon continued funding and mutual agreement. Applicants with potential availability for 2 years are preferred. The Department of Psychology sits within the Division of Social Science, which is strongly committed to creating and supporting a diverse workforce. Respect and fairness, kindness and collegiality, and trust and transparency are among the values we espouse and promote in our workplace culture. We work hard to ensure a healthy, inclusive, and positive environment where everyone does their best work in support of Harvard’s mission. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our departmental diversity statement.
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Basic Qualifications |
Ph.D. in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology from an APA-accredited program, completed prior to the start date
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Additional Qualifications |
Strong applicants will have:
Other highly desirable skills include:
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Special Instructions |
Applicants should submit a formal application and email (1) a letter of interest (including your experience in clinical assessment, supervision, and implementation of evidence-based youth psychotherapies), (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) names and contact information for three professional references, to Olivia Petersen, Lab Manager, at opetersen@fas.harvard.edu. In your message, please cc Prof. John Weisz (john_weisz@harvard.edu).
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Contact Information |
Olivia Petersen
33 Kirkland Street
William James Hall
Cambridge, MA 02138
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Contact Email | opetersen@fas.harvard.edu |
Equal Opportunity Employer |
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Minimum Number of References Required | 3 |
Maximum Number of References Allowed | 3 |
Keywords |
clinical psychology, mental health, counseling, psychotherapy
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Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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