Postdoctoral Research Associate

Hiring Department: Department of Psychiatry

Location: 1601 W. Taylor St.Chicago IL 60612

Requisition ID: 1021316

Posting Close Date: 10/31/2023

The Department of Psychiatry and theInstitute for Juvenile Research (IJR) at the University of Illinois Chicago(UIC) are seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Research Associate. This is afull-time position for a period of 1-2 years, focusing on the development,implementation, and evaluation of digital mental health (DMH) tools andinterventions, including NIMH-funded projects currently underway.

We are one of the largest Psychiatrydepartments in the Midwest, with a nationally-recognized Psychology ClinicalInternship Training Program, General Psychiatry Residency Training Program andseveral fellowships, including Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addictions, andWomen’s Mental Health fellowships. Our Department is nationally ranked in thetop 20 for NIH supported research with active portfolios in anxiety and mooddisorders, psychosis, late life depression, digital mental health, addictions,mental health services, and women’s mental health. IJR is housed within thedepartment and is regarded as the home of American child psychiatry. IJR datesback to 1909 and was founded by Jane Addams to advance the care of youth inChicago. Its historic mission continues to the present day and is expandingunder the leadership of Dr. Niranjan Karnik.
Our clinical services focus on diverse andvulnerable patients, serving predominantly minoritized and economicallyunderserved populations on the South and West Sides of Chicago. Our inpatientchild psychiatry unit serves youth in the care of Illinois DCFS.
An important overarching goal at UIC is toattract world-class faculty and trainees to enrich the educational experienceof our bright and motivated students and trainees and provide high quality careto our diverse and vulnerable patient populations. UIC is dedicated to the goalof building a culturally diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in amulticultural environment, and strongly encourages applications from women andminorities, and those with a passion for social justice and serving theunderserved.

Applicants with expertise in pediatric psychology, clinicalchild psychology, digital mental health tools and/or interventions, telehealth,and anti-racism, diversity, equity, and social justice initiatives; along witha track record of publication are particularly encouraged to apply. Theposition will be directly supervised by Dr.Colleen Stiles-Shields.
Candidates must have a doctoral degree inPsychology and have completed an APA-accredited pre-doctoral internship, withall degree requirements completed by the position start date. The fellowshipwill begin July 1, 2024, but this date is negotiable based on when degreerequirements are met.
Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.uic.edu and reference Job Requisition #1021316. They should submit aCV, cover letter, and three letters of recommendation by October 30, 2023. The application review process will startimmediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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