Postdoctoral Fellowships in Mental Health Services Research
We are currently looking to fill two (2) two-year, full-time postdoctoral fellowships to support promising scholars, one in each of the following training tracks:
- 1. Clinical Investigation Track
- Training, mentorship, and clinical supervision in the provision of mental health services and conduct of clinical research within underserved populations. This track is designed to meet the requirements of licensure as a psychologist and health services provider.
- 2. Psychiatric Rehabilitation Research Track
- Training and mentorship in disability and rehabilitation research on the transition to employment in youth and young adults with serious mental health conditions.
Both positions will begin in September 2022 and continue through August 2024. Each fellow will be partnered with iSPARC faculty mentors to define their area of research focus, which should build upon existing Center research. Fellows will participate in ongoing research and grant submissions, will complete pilot projects, have opportunities for publications and presentations using new and existing datasets, and will prepare independent research grants. Current active research includes funding through NIDILRR, NIDA, NIMH, and other agencies.
Strong candidates for both tracks will have completed their doctoral training in the relevant applied social sciences (e.g., social work, sociology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology, secondary education, vocational counseling, etc.). Candidates must plan to pursue a career in research or clinical investigation, preferably at an academic or research institution, and should have some prior experience with conducting research.
Clinical Investigation Track
Rehabilitation Research Track
Both fellows will also have access to faculty within the Population and Quantitative Health Sciences Department and other faculty mentors within the UMass system based on career aspirations of the fellow. These two positions will be part of a cohort of postdoctoral fellows across several areas including implementation science, general mental health services and intervention research, and women’s health and integrated care.
We strongly encourage candidates who increase the field’s depth in research that addresses the needs of underserved racial or ethnic groups. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, the UMass Chan Medical School recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Recent university-wide diversity initiatives are described here →
To apply
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Send:
- a detailed letter of interest that specifies the fellowship track of interest and summarizes relevant experiences and career goals,
- curriculum vitae, and
- three letters of reference
To the attention of Kathryn Sabella at iSPARC@umassmed.edu.
About UMass Chan Medical School
UMass Chan Medical School and its clinical partner, UMass Memorial Medical Center, is a thriving academic health care system located in Worcester MA, about an hour’s drive west of Boston. The environment provides a highly supportive home for fellows, with opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers and engage in meaningful clinical work.
For more information about iSPARC visit: umassmed.edu/isparc
For more information about the Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research visit: umassmed.edu/transitionsacr
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