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Department:
SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS)
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Behavioral Pediatrics
Position Title:
LEND Post Doctoral Fellow - Pediatrics (Behavioral and Developmental
Division)
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
This is a one-year fellowship with clinical and research involvement.
The Pediatric Behavioral and Developmental Division at the University of
Kansas Medical Center is an interdisciplinary university division with a
focus on clinical care, training, community outreach, and research
related to autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities. Under the
administrative direction of the MCH Project Director and the clinical
direction of the Psychology Discipline Supervisor, the Psychology
Postdoctoral Fellow will have the opportunity to be a long-term trainee
in the Division's Leadership and Education in Neurodevelopmental
Disability (LEND) interdisciplinary training program.
Research areas of emphasis include sensorimotor processes and cognitive
abilities in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), structural and anatomical
brain differences associated with ASD, gender differences in ASD, and
social, language, and cognitive development in infants and young
children.
The fellowship offers a range of clinical experiences, including
participation on interdisciplinary diagnostic teams, developmental
behavioral therapy clinics, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT),
feeding teams, telemedicine-based evaluation and treatment, social
skills groups for girls, craniofacial clinics, developmental disability
screenings, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and cleft lip and palate
clinics. The program also supports professional development through
completion of supervised practice hours and preparation for licensure.
Qualified fellows may have opportunities to provide teaching and
supervision to graduate student trainees and contribute to the
development and implementation of interdisciplinary training activities
alongside MCH core faculty.
Job Description:
Job Duties Outlined:
Research Overview: Design and conduct experiments and interpret data
under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI).
- Assist with development of grant proposals and scientific
manuscripts.
- Maintain a current Laboratory Notebook, documenting all
calculations, work, experiments, and other pertinent research
information.
- Participate in clinical, research, outreach, and advocacy
activities.
- Participate in an interdisciplinary course with other LEND trainees.
Expectations: The Postdoc will be expected to complete research
projects under the guidance of the faculty mentor, record and interpret
the results of their experiments in an (electronic) laboratory notebook,
prepare publication-quality manuscripts (including figures and tables)
and publish in peer-reviewed literature.
- Read literature articles, develop new ideas, and assimilate the
information into his/her project design/interpretation.
- Dissemination of studies: Interact on a regular basis with their PI,
faculty mentor and members of the laboratory to discuss experimental
design and interpretation of results.
- Present research aims and findings at department seminars and at
local and national scientific meetings. Write and publish their
results as first author in abstracts, manuscripts, and posters.
Compliance: Attend and maintain compliance on all orientation and
training sessions designated by the University and the Department,
understand and follow IACUC and biosafety protocols, and attend
departmental seminars and regular lab meetings.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of
the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions
of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Ph.D. or Psy. D. in clinical child psychology, pediatric
psychology, school psychology, applied behavior analysis, or other
related disciplines. All requirements for Ph.D. or Psy.D. prior to
starting the post-doctoral fellowship (e.g., dissertation).
- This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline
area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge,
analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform
the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly
recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the
public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains
competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration
with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and
programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.
Certification/License: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure or
temporary licensure in the state of Kansas.
Preferred Qual