Research Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow

Position Summary

The Teen Program Of Weight and Eating Research (Teen POWER) at the Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for a research-focused Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow position. Patient-oriented treatment research funded by NIH as well as pilot studies will provide advanced clinical-research opportunities for individuals interested in academic careers working with eating/weight disorders or adolescent behavioral health. This full-time position will involve approximately 50% research and 50% clinical intervention (therapy/assessment) delivered in the context of clinical trials.

Specific Qualifications

• Candidates must have a doctoral degree in psychology, completed an APA-approved internship, and experience with eating/weight disorders and adolescents/families.
• Experience with data management systems (REDCap, Qualtrics), strong statistical skills and experiences, and excellent writing skills (including publications in peer-reviewed journals) are required.

Research Focus

Research work (50%) will involve data analysis, preparing data reports for grant progress reports and new grant applications, and submitting research papers for publications and conferences. Data from numerous completed treatment and longitudinal studies on eating/weight disorders will also be available for research projects and publications.

Supervision and Mentorship

The postdoc will also supervise/mentor research staff (e.g., postbac and graduate student research assistants) in data management activities.

Contact Information

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.

Additional Information

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 we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty.