Postdoctoral Appointee in Adolescent Behavioral Health Research

Posting Details ================

Position Details ----------------

• Title: Postdoctoral Appointee in Adolescent Behavioral Health Research
• Specific Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Psychiatry
• Appointment Type: Postdoctoral Fellow
• Department: IUSM - Psychiatry
• Campus: IU School of Medicine
• Indianapolis

Position Summary ----------------

The Adolescent Behavioral Health Research Program at the Indiana University School of Medicine is currently seeking applications from highly motivated team-oriented candidates for a research postdoctoral fellowship. The full-time position will focus on honing expertise and research acumen in the areas of adolescent substance use, mental health, traumatic stress, and behavioral interventions for youth and families. Candidates with interests in developing and implementing applied research projects aimed at improving reach and effectiveness of behavioral health services for young people, as well as understanding more about neural and behavioral mechanisms underlying response to such treatments, are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities ----------------

• Actively participate in implementation, data analysis, and dissemination of findings from multiple funded clinical trials and laboratory studies.
• Contribute to studies on developmental neuroscience and projects aimed at increasing workforce capacity to deliver evidence-supported behavioral health services.
• Receive mentorship from faculty investigators toward the development of an independent program of research.
• Training will be provided in project design, grant writing, and research ethics.
• Fellows may have the opportunity to gain clinical hours toward licensure through the delivery of clinic- and telehealth-based assessment and treatment services.

Salary and Benefits -------------------

Salary and benefits are commensurate with NIH rates based on training and years of experience.

Adolescent Behavioral Health Research Program --------------------------------------------

The Adolescent Behavioral Health Research Program is a joint effort of the IUSOM Departments of Pediatrics and Psychiatry. Core faculty include:

• Matthew Aalsma, Ph.D.
• Zachary Adams, Ph.D.
• Kathleen Crum, Ph.D.
• Ally Dir, Ph.D.
• Leslie Hulvershorn, M.D.
• Casey Pederson, Ph.D.
• Tamika Zapolski, Ph.D.

Department of Psychiatry ------------------------

The Department of Psychiatry has a broad research, clinical, and teaching mission and maintains a clinical psychology internship, a psychiatry residency program, and fellowships in addition to training rotations for medical and graduate students.

About IU School of Medicine -----------------------------

Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States with a large academic health center in downtown Indianapolis, the 17th largest city in the United States. In addition to having active sports, cultural arts, and educational events and programs, Indianapolis is located centrally near several other major cities, including Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Columbus.

IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and seeks candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

IU Health Partnership ----------------------

IU School of Medicine is closely aligned with our health system partner, IU Health, which has twice earned a place on the US News and World Report Honor Roll. The shared vision of both institutions is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation, and education to make Indiana one of the nations healthiest states.

IU Health is among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States, operating 16 hospitals statewide, a mix of urban, suburban, and rural facilities. This partnership enables the seamless integration of research findings into patient care.

Basic Qualifications -------------------

• Ph.D. in clinical, developmental, counseling, or school psychology, social work, public health, neuroscience, or a closely related field, or M.D. in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Doctorate or terminal degree required.
• Successful completion of accredited internship, if applicable.
• Strong background in quantitative analysis.
• Prior experience conducting behavioral health or health services research, as demonstrated by published manuscripts and presentations at scientific meetings.
• Team player with strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills.
• Commitment to becoming an independent scientist.
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Department Contact ------------------

For questions, contact Tracy Colvill at tcolvill@iu.edu.

Additional Qualifications -------------------------

• Interested candidates should submit a CV, including contact information for 3 references, as well as a cover letter stating interests, experience, and goals.
• Priority application review deadline is [insert date].
• Expected start date is [insert date].
• Posting number is IUSM-02332-2026.

Supplemental Questions ----------------------

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