The Department of Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is seeking outstanding candidates for postdoctoral fellowship positions in pediatric psychology. The postdoctoral fellowship program is designed to enhance the skills of psychology trainees preparing for a career in a pediatric academic medical setting. As a fellow, you will benefit from an individualized training team, access to world renowned interdisciplinary mentors, a top-ranked scientific environment, exceptional educational resources for professional growth, and superb benefits and professional development.

Postdoctoral fellows are trained within a clinician scientist model and are provided with supervision in both the provision of clinical care and research. Additionally, a consultation-liaison approach allows the fellow to collaborate with a variety of pediatric subspecialties and medical treatment teams. Two-year postdoctoral fellowships incorporating both clinical and research activities are offered. Strong candidates for a clinical-only training program may be considered.

St. Jude offers highly competitive stipends (currently 24% above NIH levels), health benefits (i.e., medical, prescription, dental, vision), and a professional development allowance.

Eligibility

Successful applicants must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in clinical, counseling, or school psychology from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred) and completed a doctoral internship meeting APPIC standards (APA- or CPA-accredited preferred).

Fellows receive a professional development allowance, research allowance, a personal computer for use during the fellowship, tuition assistance, dependent care assistance, moving allowance, an employer-contributed retirement savings plan, an onsite health and fitness facility, flexible health and dependent care savings accounts, medical, dental and vision insurance (cost shared), and disability, long term disability, and group life insurance. Memphis offers a relaxed, affordable lifestyle with excellent cultural and recreational amenities.

About St. Jude

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is located in Memphis, Tennessee and is one of the world’s premier research and treatment centers for pediatric catastrophic illness. The hospital has a primary emphasis in treating youth with cancer, sickle cell disease, other hematologic conditions, infectious diseases, and pediatric neurological diseases. We have an international patient population, which allows fellows to enhance their skills in working with diverse populations. St. Jude is consistently ranked by the U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric cancer hospital, with a strong commitment to patient-family centered care. St. Jude is the first and only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is consistently ranked on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” list.

To Apply

Applicants may apply at any time. Our interview season is flexible, but typically occurs in the fall for a July 1st start.

Required Documents:

• Cover letter indicating goals for fellowship
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Three letters of recommendation, including one from internship director
• Statement from graduate program training director verifying date doctoral degree requirements will be met
• An official graduate transcript

St. Jude is a recognized APPIC member (www.appic.org). We will be participating in the Common Hold Date.

For more information about the Department of Psychology & Biobehavioral Sciences, please visit: www.stjude.org/research/departments/psychology.html

For questions, please contact Kendra Parris, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Training, at [email protected] 

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