Clinical Research Postdoctoral Fellow - Kids Neurodevelopment (KiND) Lab

About the role

The Kids NeuroDevelopment (KiND) Laboratory in the Lifespan Brain Institute at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania, led by Dr. Lauren K. White, seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to work on a Wellcome Trust–funded project examining intergenerational mechanisms of anxiety risk.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols
• Participate in project planning, recording and evaluation of data
• Acquire technical, lab management and grant writing skills
• Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentation at national meetings
• Supervise junior lab members
• Assist with other research projects

Requirements

• PhD in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, developmental psychopathology, affective neuroscience, psychology, neuroscience, or a related field by the appointment date
• Strong candidates will have interests in child development, pediatric anxiety, parent–child relationships, developmental psychopathology, psychophysiology, or intergenerational transmission of risk and resilience
• Candidates with experience in clinical assessment, parent–child observational methods, developmental psychophysiology, dyadic data analysis, or longitudinal modeling are especially encouraged to apply

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative and scientific writing skills
• Experience with clinical, developmental, behavioral, physiological, or longitudinal data
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively on interdisciplinary projects
• An interest in parent–child processes and developmental mechanisms of anxiety risk

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to wear a respirator device

Education Qualifications

• Doctorate Required

Additional Information

The start date is flexible, with a preferred start between April and early fall 2026. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please visit https://www.thekindlab.org/ and https://www.research.chop.edu/kind-lab.