Post Doctoral NIH Rsch Fellow
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Summary:
This position is a two-year fellowship in which psychiatrists postdoctoral psychologists and behavioral scientists conduct independent research in the area of biobehavioral HIV at Rhode Island Hospital. This includes didactic work participation in ongoing funded projects and independent research. Clinical experiences are also available for appropriate trainees.
Responsibilities:
Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Lifespan Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job.
70% research time 10% didactic time and up to 20% clinical time as appropriate for the fellow. Scheduling for position may involve rotating through varied hospital clinical services as appropriate for the individuals training plan.
The 70% research time will be spent on HIV-related psychosocial and behavioral research for adolescents and young adults. The fellow will be matched with a research mentor based on their interests and experience and the availability of potential mentors. Individually tailored goals will be established. The Fellow will be exposed to various aspects of HIV research through participation in the following activities:
Review of relevant literature and participation in research activities in the mentors lab. The fellow will complete a small pilot project or examine data from the mentors lab in a relevant area. Projects may involve infected affected or at-risk youth in behavioral or biologic research. From this work the Fellow will use prepare manuscripts and posters for national conferences. The fellow will develop and submit a NIH research proposal during the fellowship period (ideally in the first year).
A formal didactic curriculum complements hands-on research and supervision. Core areas of learning include models of behavior and its change behavioral assessment psychiatric and substance abuse disorders biology of HIV and current antiretroviral treatment. Opportunities for training include research methods/design and statistical analysis; research ethics such as informed consent research with minors and scientific integrity; and grant writing. A HIV biobehavioral journal club and regular workshops/conferences sponsored by the Center for AIDS research provides relevant didactics. The fellow will participate in any other required didactic experiences as part of their Brown fellowship.
Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience.
For those from schools of psychology or public heath completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree. In addition for those in clinical psychology evidence of relevant clinical training at the graduate and internship level with attestation of completion provided by program director or diploma. For those with medical degrees graduation from an approved medical program and relevant residency training (e.g. psychiatry pediatrics).
EXPERIENCE:
Completion of all requirements for PhD Psy.D. DrPH or M.D. from a relevant doctorate program and completion of a psychology internship or medical residency for those with clinical degrees.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Works in a hospital or university setting and office environment and may have frequent exposure to patient care.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs independently within the departments policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of departmental policies and procedures are required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervision of trainees is expected dependent upon research and clinical rotations.
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA: RI: Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
This position is a two-year fellowship in which psychiatrists postdoctoral psychologists and behavioral scientists conduct independent research in the area of biobehavioral HIV at Rhode Island Hospital. This includes didactic work participation in ongoing funded projects and independent research. Clinical experiences are also available for appropriate trainees.
Responsibilities:
Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Lifespan Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct. Ability to meet physical and non-physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of the job.
70% research time 10% didactic time and up to 20% clinical time as appropriate for the fellow. Scheduling for position may involve rotating through varied hospital clinical services as appropriate for the individuals training plan.
The 70% research time will be spent on HIV-related psychosocial and behavioral research for adolescents and young adults. The fellow will be matched with a research mentor based on their interests and experience and the availability of potential mentors. Individually tailored goals will be established. The Fellow will be exposed to various aspects of HIV research through participation in the following activities:
Review of relevant literature and participation in research activities in the mentors lab. The fellow will complete a small pilot project or examine data from the mentors lab in a relevant area. Projects may involve infected affected or at-risk youth in behavioral or biologic research. From this work the Fellow will use prepare manuscripts and posters for national conferences. The fellow will develop and submit a NIH research proposal during the fellowship period (ideally in the first year).
A formal didactic curriculum complements hands-on research and supervision. Core areas of learning include models of behavior and its change behavioral assessment psychiatric and substance abuse disorders biology of HIV and current antiretroviral treatment. Opportunities for training include research methods/design and statistical analysis; research ethics such as informed consent research with minors and scientific integrity; and grant writing. A HIV biobehavioral journal club and regular workshops/conferences sponsored by the Center for AIDS research provides relevant didactics. The fellow will participate in any other required didactic experiences as part of their Brown fellowship.
Other information:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience.
For those from schools of psychology or public heath completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree. In addition for those in clinical psychology evidence of relevant clinical training at the graduate and internship level with attestation of completion provided by program director or diploma. For those with medical degrees graduation from an approved medical program and relevant residency training (e.g. psychiatry pediatrics).
EXPERIENCE:
Completion of all requirements for PhD Psy.D. DrPH or M.D. from a relevant doctorate program and completion of a psychology internship or medical residency for those with clinical degrees.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Works in a hospital or university setting and office environment and may have frequent exposure to patient care.
INDEPENDENT ACTION:
Performs independently within the departments policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to the supervisor when clarification of departmental policies and procedures are required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervision of trainees is expected dependent upon research and clinical rotations.
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA: RI: Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 1
Union: Non-Union
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