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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP NIMH training grant:

“Development of Psychopathology: From Brain and Behavioral Science to Intervention”

(T32 MH018921-22)

Program Director: Judy Garber, Ph.D.

Program Co-Directors: David Zald, Ph.D., David Cole, Ph.D., and Steven Hollon, Ph.D.

The goals of this training program are to produce independent research scientists who can (a) generate, integrate, and disseminate new knowledge about fundamental neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms underlying a range of psychiatric conditions, and (b) translate this basic research into interventions for treating and preventing psychopathology in children, adolescents, and adults.

The program emphasizes the interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty and trainees who represent clinical, developmental, social, cognitive, and quantitative psychology, neuroscience, psychiatry, pediatrics, pharmacology, sociology, and education.

The program is a joint venture of the Departments of Psychology and Human Development (Peabody College) and Psychology (Arts and Science), administered through the John F. Kennedy Center for Research on Human Development at Vanderbilt University.

The foundation of the program is apprenticeship-based research mentoring in which trainees receive direct guidance by at least two primary faculty mentors.

Trainees are expected to use the time to develop their independent research program in consultation and collaboration with experienced mentors.

Training faculty include: Judy Garber, David Zald, David Cole, Steve Hollon, Jo-Anne Bachorowski, Stephen Benning, Tony Brown, Bruce Compas, Elisabeth Dykens, Stephen Heckers, David Lubinski, Olubunmi Olatunji, Sohee Park, David Schlundt, Richard Shelton, Craig Smith, Andrew Tomarken, Tedra Walden, Lynn Walker, Joe Wehby, Bahr Weiss

All trainees participate in an ongoing weekly proseminar attended by program directors and faculty. This proseminar provides a foundation in the neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms underlying different types of psychopathology, the translation of this basic knowledge into intervention strategies, development of normal and abnormal behavior, research design and quantitative methods, minority and cross-cultural issues, the responsible conduct of research, and professional development.

A Visiting Scholars series involves intensive meetings with different world-class scholars to discuss the visitor’s research and for trainees to receive consultation on their own work. These visits have led to highly stimulating and mutually beneficial discussions and collaborations.

Qualifications: Applicants for postdoctoral fellowships must have received their graduate degree (e.g., Ph.D, Ed.D., M.D.) by the beginning date of the appointment. We especially encourage applications from individuals interested in translational research with an emphasis on neurobiology and behavior, developmental psychopathology, and intervention, as well as persons with strong quantitative skills and statistical expertise.

Applicants should be committed to developing a productive program of research in the biomedical, behavioral, developmental, or clinical sciences, or related fields.

Salary & Benefits: This position has an annual full-time salary of approximately $37,740 plus health benefits for trainees; travel and research funds are available.

Application: Applicants for the position should send the following to Judy.Garber@Vanderbilt.edu:

1. A description of your research program and career goals (no more than 2 single-spaced pages)

2. Current Curriculum Vitae

3. Three letters of reference/recommendation

4. Reprints of your best publications (maximum of 2)

Please send hard copies of these materials to

Judy Garber, Ph.D.

Department of Psychology & Human Development

Vanderbilt University

0552 Peabody, 230 Appleton Place

Nashville, TN 37203-5721

615-343-8714 (office)

615-343-9494 (FAX)

judy.garber@vanderbilt.edu

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Candidates for this NIMH-funded, T-32 fellowship must be U.S. citizens.

Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes women and candidates from diverse and/or disadvantaged backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities that limit one or more life activities.