Job Title:

 Postdoctoral Scholar

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 

Basic Function:

The Pediatric Anxiety and Allergy Research Clinic (PAARC) is seeking a Post-Doctoral Fellow to work as part of a NIMH funded project investigating the development and preliminary efficacy of an mHealth application designed to aid in the treatment of trichotillomania (hair pulling disorder).

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following: 

A focus of this post doc will be the national recruitment of 90 participants diagnosed with hair pulling disorder and randomly assigned to one of two treatment conditions. This project is focused upon adults with hair pulling disorder; however, the focus of the PAARC is upon developing a better understanding of and treatments for pediatric anxiety and related conditions, particularly those falling along the obsessive-compulsive spectrum (e.g., OCD, trichotillomania, tic disorders, etc.). The lab has a myriad of opportunities for involvement in ongoing projects as well as via analysis of data collected via past PAARC projects and our lab’s access to large-scale databases (i.e., ABCD Study). Further, prospective applicants are encouraged to develop their own projects to facilitate job opportunities after completing their post-doctoral training. The project team is led by Dr. Christopher A. Flessner at Kent State University with additional opportunities for collaboration with colleagues at other universities and within area children’s hospitals, in addition to other KSU faculty in health, social psychology, neuropsychology, and clinical science. This position offers the opportunity to develop an integrated research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful academic career in psychological science. Salary is consistent with current NIH post-doctoral training levels and includes health insurance and an additional stipend for professional travel, materials, etc. Moreover, post-doc fellows can gain clinical hours for licensure in the department clinic.

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Post-doctoral applicants must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology with an expected graduation date by 08/01/2024. Applicants must also demonstrate research productivity in clinical science.

License/Certification:

 

Knowledge Of:

 

Skill In:

 

Ability To:

 

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Clinical research experiences among youths are preferred but not requisite. Advanced quantitative skills are welcome but not required.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Special Instructions Summary:

YOU MUST SUBMIT AN  ONLINE APPLICATION AND CV.

 

All inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Christopher A. Flessner (cflessne@kent.edu; 330-672-2236). Send a CV, three letters of reference, and a detailed cover letter describing research experience, interests, and career goals by email to cflessne@kent.edu. Applications will be reviewed immediately and start date is flexible.

Additional Information:

 

Kent State University is an R1 University nestled between two cities (Cleveland & Akron) and attracts students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Kent, OH is an inexpensive college town with proximity to national parks, arts, and culture. Students and faculty often live within walking distance. The Department of Psychological Sciences is a highly productive, collaborative research environment. The department has over 100 students in doctoral degree programs and over 900 undergraduate majors.

There is an established community of post-docs both within the department and across the university community, with considerable post-doc resources and support in place both at the department level and at the institution more broadly.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For official job descriptions, visit www.kent.edu/hr. 

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.