Memphis, Tennessee, USA
55 days ago
Research Faculty Position - Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences
SJCRH The Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is recruiting for psychologists and scientists with interest in building a clinical-research program with application to diverse groups of children catastrophic illness. The position can be filled at the Assistant, Associate or Full faculty level and can be within the Clinician-Scientist track (up to 80% protected research time) or the Research track (95% protected research time) based on candidate preference, experience and goals. St. Jude is a tertiary care hospital focused on treatment of catastrophic illnesses of childhood including cancer, sickle cell disease and other hematologic disorders, HIV and other infectious diseases, endocrinology and neurological disorders. Our mission is to advance cures and means of prevention through research discovery and knowledge generation with potential to impact treatment advances. The Department includes 24 faculty across clinical, clinician-scientist and research tracks and houses robust clinical and research training programs at the post- doctoral fellowship (NIH T32 funded), pre-doctoral internship and graduate student practicum levels. The Department also maintains comprehensive clinical-research and data science resources. The Psychology Clinic is staffed by pediatric psychologists, neuropsychologists and masters-level examiners. Psychology is a highly valued discipline within interdisciplinary clinical and research teams and is well-integrated into institutional medical care and research programs. Shared institutional resources are readily available to our faculty – biorepository and clinical biomarkers lab, biostatistics, applied bioinformatics, proteomics and metabolomics and a variety of brain and body imaging resources (MRI, fMRI, DTI, MRS, fNIRS, PET), among other resources. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Neuroscience or a related field. Candidates interested in clinical work are required to have completed an APA-approved program, an APA- or CPA-approved doctoral internship, a post-doctoral fellowship in applied psychology, and be eligible for licensure as a psychologist with Health Service Provider designation in the State of Tennessee. Interested candidates should submit a current CV and cover letter with statement of interests and goals directly online. For more information: Kevin Krull, PhD Chair, Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105-3678 Email: PSYRecruit@stjude.org Diversity, Equity and Inclusion St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Learn more about our history and commitment. Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success. With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive. View our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report to learn about the hospital’s roots in diversity, equity and inclusion, where we are today and our aspirations for an even better future. St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer No Search Firms St. Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St. Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St. Jude.
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