Postdoctoral Fellowship UT Southwestern Department of Psychiatry Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care

04 Dec 2023    

Under the supervision and mentorship of the Center Director (Madhukar H. Trivedi, M.D.) and Clinical Psychologist (Lynnel C. Goodman, Ph.D.), the postdoctoral researcher will advance her/ his/their training in research focusing on the evaluation of mental health promotion programs and services for depression, as well as strategies for effective dissemination and implementation of evidence-based treatments and services. Our programs are offered through a variety of partnerships with the community and school systems, as well as through various networks as part of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.

The postdoctoral researcher may:

1. participate in the development and delivery of behavioral activation programs and interventions addressing youth and adult depression and associated disorders;
2. perform research related clinical interviews and assessments;
3. participate in the delivery of mental health and resilience promotion programs in schools, colleges, and universities;
4. develop, design and conduct research efforts in line with this research plan;
5. formulate research methods and suggest improvements for quality and serve as part of a team;
6. coordinate database management, conduct data analysis, and interpret results;
7. develop and provide training and consultation on assessment, psychosocial intervention, and safety planning to research coordinators and/or graduate student trainees; 
8. co-author or author publications and presentations.

This position is a full-time, one-year funded position, with the option for a second year. Salary and benefits commensurate with NIH rates based on experience and qualifications. Information on our postdoctoral training program, benefits, and a virtual tour can be found at http://www.utsouthwestern.edu/postdocs. 

Required Qualifications:

1. A Ph.D. in clinical psychology, or related field
2. At least one year of experience with project-related research methodology
3. Excellent writing and analytic skills as evidenced by application materials, peer-reviewed publications, dissertation, or writing sample
4. Experience conducting empirically supported treatments and structured clinical interviews
5. Strong verbal communication skills as evidenced by work and/or education experience and interview process

Please submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and contact information for three professional references to:

Lynnel C Goodman, Ph.D.  

Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry

UT Southwestern, Center for Depression Research and Clinical Care

Lynnel.Goodman@utsouthwestern.edu