Postdoctoral Fellow - Child Psychiatry

Location:
New Orleans LA or possible remote opportunity
Open Date:
Jan 20, 2023
Description:

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Section of Child Psychiatry) is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow to join a 21-year intervention study, Bucharest Early Intervention Project (BEIP), which examines the long-term effects of foster care as an alternative to institutionalization The position will work under the supervision of Dr. Charles Zeanah, with additional mentorship by other researches associated with the project. 

Duties:

• Assist in the preparation of proposals and reports.
• Conduct data analysis using appropriate modeling.  
• Collaborate on multi-scholar research initiatives, and have lead responsibility for discrete components of the larger research program, all while under the mentorship of a senior or principal investigator.
• Problem-solve research challenges and model development, as applicable.
• Prepare complete documentation of research activities for reference purposes, including following applicable data management protocols.
• Analyze, interpret, and document research findings for publication.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Developmental or Clinical Psychology or a closely related field
• Strong scientific writing skills
• Strong background in advanced statistics
• Ability to bring projects from conception to publication
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to effectively work within a team structure                        

Application Instructions:

All applicants must apply through Interfolio and provide a cover letter (include a brief research and career goal statement), updated CV, unofficial transcripts and three (3) references with email and phone numbers. Candidates may upload additional materials to their application. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If you have any questions about the application process please contact Tara Rodrigue at trodrigue@tulane.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Please Note: Tulane University has officially adopted a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees and visiting faculty must be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccination or obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to beginning employment.

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane is actively building a campus culture grounded in our values of EDI and anti-racism. We seek and welcome candidate applications from historically underrepresented groups, such as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), women, LGBTQ+, and those living with disabilities as well as veterans. 

Tulane University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. Tulane University will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.