Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Disabilities - Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD), University of Iowa Children's Hospital
Posted: Thursday, February 19, 2015
The Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD) at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital is pleased to offer a postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Psychology and Developmental Disabilities starting in July or August of 2015. The fellowship is open to applicants with a doctoral degree in a field of applied psychology who seek to develop further skills in clinical service, advocacy, and applied research with children and adults with disabilities. We are especially interested in fellows who have a commitment to developing leadership skills in working with people with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Supervised experience is provided with a wide range of neurodevelopmental and psychological disorders, including those associated with autism spectrum disorders, brain injury, intellectual disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, self-injury, aggression, genetic conditions, epilepsy, and other chronic health conditions. Training in neuropsychological assessment and behavioral assessment and treatment is provided in an interdisciplinary clinic setting. Regular seminars, grand rounds, case conferences, and community experiences are an integral part of the training program. Funding is provided by Iowa's Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) program.
Interested applicants should send a letter of interest describing their experience and goals, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to:
Scott Lindgren, Ph.D.
Professor, Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
University of Iowa Children's Hospital
Center for Disabilities and Development
100 Hawkins Drive
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City, IA 52242-1011
Phone: (319) 353-6142
Fax: (319) 356-9393
Email: [email protected]
Selection process will include a Credential and Background Check. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
The Center for Disabilities and Development (CDD) is Iowa's University Center for Excellence on Disabilities (UCED) and is part of the University of Iowa Children's Hospital, the only hospital in Iowa nationally ranked for children's health care. With more than 60 years of service to individuals with disabilities and their families, CDD includes a premier outpatient clinic and also houses the central offices for Iowa's Title V agency, the Child Health Specialty Clinics (CHSC).
The CDD serves individuals with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders including autism spectrum disorders, brain injury, cerebral palsy, intellectual disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, self-injury, aggression, genetic conditions, epilepsy, and other chronic health conditions. Services are provided in an interdisciplinary setting that includes pediatricians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists, audiologists, educational consultants, occupational therapists, and physical therapists.
The Iowa LEND program is a project of the Department of Pediatrics, Carver College of Medicine, in collaboration with the CDD. In addition to the College of Medicine, the UI Health Sciences campus includes the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (UIHC, one of the nation's largest teaching hospitals), the Iowa City Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Hardin Health Sciences Library, and the Colleges of Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Public Health. These diverse resources comprise a highly effective information dissemination and technical assistance resource for the state, including rural areas.
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