What are the responsibilities and job description for the Postdoctoral Fellow position at Adelphi University and Careers?
Center for Alliance-Focused Training
Gordon F Derner School of Psychology
JOB SUMMARY:
The Postdoctoral Fellow will provide research support on a study of Alliance-Focused Training (AFT), as well as collaborate on other ongoing projects at the Center for Alliance-Focused Training by supervising research assistants, analyzing and presenting data, and writing for publication. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to propose and initiate empirical studies drawing on the Center’s extensive archival database. While the Fellowship is primarily focused on research, the Fellow can also enhance their clinical and supervisory skills by receiving AFT and learning to lead AFT groups.
The position will start between July 1st and September 1, 2026, pending the applicant’s availability. The position will be for one year, and can be extended for a second year if the Fellow is able to secure additional funding.
REPORTS TO: Professor Catherine F Eubanks
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
The Fellow will assist with various aspects of the study including patient and therapist recruitment, supervision of research assistants, monitoring data collection and compliance, process coding of therapy and supervision sessions, analyzing and presenting data, and writing for publication.
The mission of the Center for Alliance-Focused Training (AFT) is to advance the practice of psychotherapy by training therapists to foster strong therapeutic alliances. AFT equips clinicians to cultivate collaborative relationships with their patients, as well as to recognize and repair alliance ruptures, with the ultimate goal of enhancing therapeutic processes and outcomes. The Center supports research on AFT and ways to further refine it, as well as research on rupture repair processes and the development of measures for assessing ruptures and repairs. The Center also disseminates AFT via workshops, individual and group consultations, and training for AFT supervisors.
EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology is required.
Experience and/or interest in psychotherapy process research and a strong track record of publication in psychotherapy and clinical and/or counseling psychology journals.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered, candidates must apply on the adelphi site: https://www.adelphi.edu/hr/careers/.
When applying please upload a CV, a statement of interest, and the names and contact information for three references.
Salary : $76,660