Research Post Doctoral Fellow- Pediatrics

Department:

SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS)

Behavioral Pediatrics

Position Title:

Research Post Doctoral Fellow- Pediatrics

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

This is a one-year fellowship with the pediatric research and scholarship team. Division of Developmental and Behavioral Sciences (DDBS) in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Kansas Medical Center is an interdisciplinary university division with a focus on clinical care, training, community outreach, and research related to autism and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Ph.D. or Psy. D. in clinical child psychology, pediatric psychology, school psychology, applied behavior analysis, or other related disciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience:

• At least two years professional experience in an interdisciplinary setting.

• Experience in interdisciplinary educational programs relating to children with special health care needs and their families is desirable.

• Knowledge of interdisciplinary settings and functions.

• Knowledge of the field and current trends regarding children with special health care needs and their families.

Skills: Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people from many professional disciplines.

Job Duties Outlined:

• Participates in clinical, research, outreach, and advocacy activities.

• Clinical opportunities include interdisciplinary diagnostic teams, developmental behavioral therapy clinic, PCIT, feeding team, telemedicine evaluation and treatment, social skills groups for girls, cranio-facial clinic, screening for developmental disabilities.

• Fellowship provides opportunities for further professional development.

• Models a commitment to the practice and teaching of family-centered care.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:

$47,476.00 - $80,000.00

Minimum

$47,476.00

Midpoint

$66,000.00

Maximum

$80,000.00