Postdoctoral Fellow/Researchers - MN LEND Program 2016-2017, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Description:  The University of Minnesota LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) Program is an interdisciplinary leadership training program spanning 13 disciplines across the University of Minnesota and is funded by the Maternal Child Health Bureau (MCHB) of the US Department of Health and Human Services. MN LEND fellows are graduate or postgraduate students, or community members selected for outstanding skills and commitment to improving the quality of life for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families.

The MN LEND post doctoral fellow will be a full-time 12 month position July 1, 2016-June 30, 2017.

Responsibilities include conducting research and/or clinical experience in the area of neurodevelopmental disabilities. The MN LEND post doctoral fellow will have the opportunity to collaborate with MN LEND faculty on research that adheres to the values, mission, and purpose of the MN LEND program. Fellows are expected to reach out to and collaborate with established UMN programs and integrate research activities within the parameters of existing activities. Fellows may also be expected to assist with grant applications and reports for existing programs and to collaborate on the pursuit of additional external funds to support ongoing and future research efforts. The MN LEND post doctoral fellow will also participate in leadership activities, publications, and presentations at local and national events.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience):  Successful applicants must have completed their doctoral degree from an accredited institution with appropriate experience and training related to neurodevelopmental disabilities prior to the start date for the position. The MN LEND program supports these disciplines for post doctoral fellowships: Special Education/Educational Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Speech Language Hearing Sciences, Neuropsychology, Public Health, Genetic Counseling, Pediatric Dentistry, Nutrition, Audiology, Pediatrics, Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, and the Pediatric Nursing Practitioner discipline. Successful past applicants had often pre-arranged research connections in respective UMN LEND departments. If you are not from a discipline listed above, please contact the MN LEND Director to inquire about your experience and background.

About MN LEND:  To read more about the MN LEND program or to apply for the post doctoral fellowship, see www.lend.umn.edu. Applications:  Applications are accepted online only and can be completed at www.lend.umn.edu beginning December 4, 2015. Applications for early admission are due by February 29, 2016. Post doctoral fellowship applications will be accepted, pending availability, until early May 2016.

Inquiries:            Joe Reichle, Ph.D.
                             MN LEND Director, University of Minnesota
                             250 Educational Sciences Bldg.
                             56 E. River Road Minneapolis, MN 55455
                             Email:  [email protected]

Applicants from diverse communities are encouraged to apply.  MN LEND seeks to attain a diverse learning environment through the recruitment, enrollment, hiring, and retention/graduation of students, faculty, and staff who are underrepresented in disability research and may also be underrepresented in higher education. We strive especially to have our learning community better reflect the demographics of the state by increasing the representation of African-Americans, Africans, Hispanics/Latinos, Native Americans, Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders, Native Alaskans, Hmong, individuals from rural backgrounds, first generation college students, or those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement:  The University of Minnesota shall provide equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression