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Postdoctoral Associate

University of Rochester

Rochester, NYResearch$63K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$63K/yr
Location
Rochester, NY
Role Type
Research
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

The postdoctoral trainee will work primarily on the MOST for PTSD randomized clinical trial, conducting research and clinical duties during its active treatment phase. The 12-month position may be renewed for additional years contingent on performance. The fellowship offers training in clinical-trial research, behavioral interventions for pediatric trauma, data collection and analysis, publication, intervention certification, and supervised hours toward psychologist licensure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Behavioral InterventionsWritingOral CommunicationCommunity EngagementResearchQuantitative Data AnalysisStatistical SoftwareDatabase Management

Qualifications

Doctorate in Clinical PsychologyAPA/CPA Accredited InternshipPediatric Trauma or Child Abuse Experience

Full job description

University of Rochester: Office of the Provost: Academic Center: School of Arts & Sciences: Psychology

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$63,480.00

Description

The postdoctoral trainee will work primarily on the “ MOST for PTSD " randomized clinical trial. This trial is evaluating ways to promote the effectiveness and efficiency of existing, well-established behavioral interventions by understanding if and how they engage putative mechanisms of diverse psychiatric disorders in the pediatric trauma population. The trainee will be responsible for executing both research and clinical duties during the active treatment phase of this clinical trial. The position emphasizes the training of independent, clinical scientists who will assume leadership roles in academic and research institutions. The position is for a 12-month period with the option to renew for additional years, contingent on performance. The postdoctoral trainee will report to Dr. Chad Shenk, Director of the Innovation in Pediatric Trauma and Behavioral Health Research Laboratory at the University of Rochester’s Department of Psychology and Mt. Hope Family Center.

This fellowship will provide excellent training opportunities for those interested in: 1) designing and administering clinical trials research; 2) delivering multiple evidence-based behavioral interventions for pediatric trauma; 3) data collection, data analysis, and authorship on conference presentations and publications; 4) certification in established interventions capable of addressing a variety of psychiatric complaints common in the pediatric trauma population; and 5) acquiring supervised hours needed for licensure as a psychologist.

Qualifications

  • Required Qualifications

  • Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA/PCSAS accredited institution and an APA/CPA accredited internship.

  • Experience delivering behavioral interventions with children and adolescents.

  • Excellent writing, oral communication, and community engagement skills.

  • Record of conducting research and working with diverse faculty, staff, and families. Preferred Qualifications Applicants must hold a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from an APA/CPA/PCSAS accredited institution and an APA/CPA accredited internship.

  • Background or experience in pediatric trauma or child abuse and neglect.

  • Proficiency in quantitative data analysis, including the ability to use a variety of statistical software packages as well as navigate and maintain databases.

Application Instructions

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,179 open Clinical Research jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$63K/yr
  • New York median$90–156K/yr83 salary ranges
  • US median$119–195K/yr573 salary ranges

This rate, $63K, is 53% below the New York median midpoint ($136K) — in the lowest quarter of Clinical Research salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 144 open Clinical Research jobs in New York and 1,179 across the US. 12% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Clinical Research postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (841 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a doctorate or professional degree; 130 of the 1,179 open Clinical Research jobs (11%) ask for a doctorate or professional degree.

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