Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Utah
Details
**Open Date** 11/22/2024
**Requisition Number** PRN40389B
**Job Title** Post Doc Res Assoc
**Working Title** Postdoctoral Fellow
**Job Grade** A00
**FLSA Code** Administrative
**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No
**Standard Hours per Week** 40
**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time
**Shift** Day
**Work Schedule Summary**
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
**VP Area** Academic Affairs
**Department** 02326 - Fischer U-TTEC Lab
**Location** Campus
**City** Salt Lake City, UT
**Type of Recruitment** External Posting
**Pay Rate Range** $65,000
**Close Date** 02/22/2025
**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)**
**Job Summary**
This postdoctoral fellow will join the University of Utah’s Technology in Training, Education, and Consultation (U- TTEC ) Lab (**https://www.u-tteclab.com**) in the Department of Educational Psychology to support training, technical assistance, and research related to school mental and behavior health programs. The fellow will work closely with interdisciplinary mental health teams at the University level (including school psychologists, counseling psychologists, psychiatrists, school counselors, behavior analysts), school leadership teams, community mental health providers, and State personnel for school mental health.
Additional responsibilities include providing local support for related mental health programs and projects carried out through the lab. These include but are not limited to: supervising undergraduate and graduate students, collaborating with teachers, school staff, and school administrators, implementing behavior and mental health programming, performing research activities, teaching, grant writing, and disseminating aspects of the projects. This is a one-year funded position with the possibility of renewal for an additional year contingent on the availability of funding.
**Responsibilities**
**Research Project Development** :
+ Assist in the development and implementation of research studies in the area of school psychology, including mental and behavioral health interventions, social-emotional learning ( SEL ), and educational systems.
+ Collaborate on the design and execution of mixed-methods studies, including quantitative and qualitative research.
**Data Collection and Analysis** :
+ Manage and oversee data collection from schools, educational settings, and community partners.
+ Conduct advanced statistical analysis and interpret data using software such as SPSS , R, Mplus, or similar programs.
**Grant Writing** :
+ Participate in the preparation of grant proposals to secure external funding for school psychology-related projects.
+ Collaborate with staff and faculty in identifying funding opportunities from national organizations and foundations.
**Dissemination of Research** :
+ Prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and present research findings at national and international conferences.
+ Work with the research, clinical, and marketing team to create briefs, reports, and presentations for non-academic audiences, including policymakers, school administrators, and educators.
**Mentorship and Collaboration** :
+ Engage in collaborative research with faculty, graduate students, and community partners.
+ Mentor and supervise graduate students or research assistants involved in ongoing projects.
**Clinical Service (Optional):**
+ Optional direct service work in schools up to 0.25 FTE
+ Collaborate with school administrators and mental health teams across schools
+ Support and participate in monthly team meetings with mental health teams to provide and facilitate collaborations with community providers, generate capacity building for school mental health teams and staff, and assist in the alignment of mental health services within school and between community and family
+ Perform other duties as assigned.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Ph.D. in School Psychology, Clinical Child Psychology, Counseling Psychology, or Behavior Analysis.
+ **Quantitative and/or Qualitative Skills** : Strong skills in research methodologies and data analysis techniques (e.g., statistical software proficiency in SPSS , R, or qualitative analysis software) to manage data sets
+ **Professional Competencies** : Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and solid organizational skills for managing research projects.
+ **Specialized Knowledge** : Knowledge of topics related to behavioral health interventions, MTSS (multi-tiered systems of support), or school-based mental health services.
+ **Clinical or Applied Experience** : Some practical experience in school psychology settings (e.g., working in schools, assessment, intervention).
**Preferences**
+ Experience with supervision, intervention development and implementation, or program dissemination.
+ Board Certification in Behavior Analysis ( BCBA )
**Type** Benefited Staff
**Special Instructions Summary**
**Additional Information**
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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