美国德克萨斯农工大学博士后职位招聘–心理和脑科学系
Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who We Are
The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:
- Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology
- Social & Personality Psychology
In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include: Affective Science; Diversity Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/psychology/research/
What We Want
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will receive specialized clinical training in implementing trauma-focused, integrated psychotherapies for adults with PTSD and co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD). The Postodoctoral Research Associate will work on an ongoing NIH-funded clinical trial examining integrative manualized treatment using cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to treat PTSD and cognitive behavioral therapy to treat SUD. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.
What You Need to Know
Salary Range: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.
Hybrid/Remote Work Option: Due to the nature of this position, a hybrid or remote work arrangement may be available for workplace flexibility.
Soft Funding Clause: Due to this position’s salary having all or a portion of it being funded by grants or contracts, the continuing salary and overall employment is contingent upon availability of these funds in the future.
Required Education and Experience:
- Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology
Required Licenses and Certifications:
- Candidates must have passed Doctoral qualifying examinations before beginning this position
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SPSS
- Excellent communication (written and oral communication), organization, and time-management skills
- Proficiency in oral/written English
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Minimum of 550 clinical/direct contact hours
- At least one practicum in a university/college counseling center setting
- One year of clinical experience
- Previous research and/or clinical experience with populations impacted by PTSD, trauma, substance use, or related conditions
- Prior research training and experience with cognitive behavioral therapy
Responsibilities:
- Implementation of Psychotherapy: Responsible for learning and providing trauma-focused psychotherapies for PTSD and substance use disorders. This project also offers additional points of advanced multidisciplinary training, including work with first responders and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) methodologies.
- Data Analysis, Manuscript Preparation, & Writing: Develops presentations for conferences and other events. Writes manuscripts, conducts data analyses, and assists with grant writing.
- Other Duties: Assists with other project development and data collection.
Why Texas A&M University?
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
- 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
- Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
- Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
- Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
- Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
- Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
- Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
