Posting Summary
The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks to hire a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the Lifespan Symptom Profiles, Achievements, & Needs (LifeSPAN) Lab, led by Dr.
Vanessa Bal.The LifeSPAN lab focus on advancing understanding of autism in adulthood. The postdoc will gain experience in clinical research, with specific involvement in projects to develop and refine autism diagnostic instruments and adapt mental health treatment programs for autistic individuals.
The postdoc is expected to be actively engaged in writing manuscripts and grants, as well as clinical service and supervision.
Specific balance of clinical and research responsibilities will depend on a candidate’s previous experience and their training and career goals.
At Rutgers, postdocs have access to a variety of training and scholarly activities related to ASD and related fields (e.
g., clinical and research seminars, lab meetings, case conferences, advanced training for autism diagnostic assessments).
Clinical supervision can be provided for individuals seeking to complete Psychology licensure requirements.
Position Status Posting Number 22FA0435 Posting Open Date Posting Close Date Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience PhD in clinical psychology or closely related field Experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder Proficiency with statistical software (e.
g., R, MPlus, SAS, SPSS) Certifications / Licenses Completed APA-Accredited internship Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Competency in statistical analysis of clinical data (e.
g., multilevel modeling, factor analysis) Proficiency with REDCapPrevious experience conducting diagnostic evaluations for ASD (e.
g., ADI-R, ADOS, cognitive testing). Experience working with individuals who are minimally verbal and / or have Intellectual Disability Equipment Utilized Physical Demands and Work Environment Overview Statement