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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Reno, Department of Psychology is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Resilience Lab headed by Dr. Paul Kwon, Professor and Director of Clinical Training. The position will involve both research and clinical activities. The proportion of duties will be determined by the interests and needs of the successful applicant.

The Resilience Lab studies mechanisms that mitigate the risk of mental illness for individuals from stigmatized communities, particularly the LGBTQ+ community, and explores ways of nurturing resilience and thriving. Clinical work will include therapy, assessment, and supervision of doctoral students in the Pride Center, which serves LGBTQ+ clients under Dr. Kwon’s directorship.  Upon mutual agreement, the fellowship will be extended to a second year.

The preferred start date for this position is September 1, 2023.

Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Kwon at pkwon@unr.edu  

Required Qualifications

A Ph.D. from an APA-accredited and/or PCSAS-accredited program in Clinical Psychology by time of appointment. The candidate must have completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship by time of appointment.

• Completion of a doctoral degree in the appropriate discipline is required.

• The doctoral degree must have been completed within the five years immediately preceding the first date of appointment as a postdoctoral fellow at the University.

• The individual cannot have held previous positions in the professional ranks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and/or interest in conducting research and clinical work focusing on LGBTQ+ individuals

• Experience and/or interest in conducting research and clinical work focusing on other stigmatized populations, such as ethnic minority populations

• Experience and/or interest in intersectionality when conducting research and clinical work.

Compensation Grade
Postdoctoral Scholar

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules . Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a competitive salary, a rich retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with many other benefits. For more information, please visit: UNR Benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Contact Information: Questions regarding the position can be directed to Dr. Kwon at pkwon@unr.edu

Search Coordinator, Beth Jacobsen at 775-682-8787 or jacobsenb@unr.edu

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu .

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

This posting is open until filled. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Review of applications will begin November 14, 2022. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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