Research Psychologist - Language Processes Lab - Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Posted: Friday, March 21, 2014
Psychologist (PVL 78922) - Language Processes Lab, Waisman Center, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Education: Ph.D. in Psychology; experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
Licensure/certification: Licensure as a psychologist in the State of Wisconsin or eligible for Wisconsin license is desirable. Supervised post-doctoral hours needed for licensure may be available.
Appointment Percentage: 75% - 100%
Full Time Salary Rate: minimum $50,000 (Annual); depending on qualifications
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications:
At least one year experience working with young children and individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is required.
Prior experience working with children in a research setting is highly desirable. Prior training and experience in administering the following standardized assessments is highly desirable: Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development, 3rd edition; Mullen Scales of Early Learning; Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, 2nd edition; Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, 2nd edition; and Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised, Childhood Autism Rating Scale. Research reliability on the ADOS and ADI-R is highly desirable.
Job Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to provide autism diagnostic evaluations and developmental testing for participants in two research projects. One project examines lexical processing in toddlers with autism spectrum disorder, directed by Drs. Susan Ellis Weismer, Jenny Saffran, and Jan Edwards. The other project examines executive function and language in school-age children with typical and atypical language development, directed by Drs. Susan Ellis Weismer and Margarita Kaushanskaya.
The psychologist is also responsible for sharing evaluation results, including a DSM-5 ASD diagnosis, if appropriate, with the child's parents/guardians and making general treatment recommendations and writing written evaluation reports. Additional duties include administering and scoring standardized assessments, recruitment of participants, data analysis, and dissemination of study results.
For a complete list of duties and qualifications please see:
http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/WebListing/Unclassified/PVLSummary.aspx?pvl_num=78922
We offer an excellent benefits package as well as a competitive salary based on qualifications.
How to Apply:
Email applications are preferred; please specify PVL 78922 in the subject line. To apply, please submit a current comprehensive CV/resume and a cover letter describing your qualifications. Please include detailed information regarding assessment tools and evaluations that you are knowledgeable about or utilize in your CV/resume.
Choutae Yang, Human Resource Assistant
e-mail: [email protected]
Waisman Center
1500 Highland Ave., Room 251, Madison, WI 53705
To ensure consideration, applications must be received by April 14, 2014.
Note: Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants and nominees must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
The UW-Madison is an EEO/AA Employer. A criminal background check will be conducted.
