Duties/Responsibilities: 

The post-doctoral associate will work on a clinical trial focused on Tourette Syndrome (approximately 50%). The post-doctoral associate will have responsibility related to project management and data collection, including administering the research protocol behavior therapy under the supervision of Dr. Conelea. 

The fellow will also assist Dr. Conelea and project Co-Investigators with tasks related to data analysis and grant and manuscript writing. The position will include opportunities to learn about and contribute to a range of research methods used in the project and in the lab more broadly, including phenotyping, video-based behavioral observation, neuroimaging, non-invasive brain stimulation, modeling, and neurocognitive assessment. 

The position will also spend approximately 50% effort delivering outpatient clinical care in the OCD, Tourette, and Anxiety CBT Program for Youth at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. The candidate will receive clinical supervision from licensed psychologists (Drs. Moore, Conelea) to support the obtainment of supervised hours for clinical licensure as a psychologist. 

The post-doctoral associate will also have opportunities to attend Departmental activities related to professional education and development. 

 

Required Qualifications: 

PhD in clinical or counseling psychology. Prior experience delivering cognitive-behavioral therapy interventions for adolescents and young adults. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Clinical experience working with individuals who have tic disorders/Tourette Syndrome, anxiety, OCD or related conditions and experience delivering Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. 

Research experience in tic disorders and/or closely related comorbidities such as Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, anxiety, and/or ADHD. 

Preference also given to candidates with a demonstrated track record of research experience.

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