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Work type:Faculty - Other
Location:Eugene, OR, Portland, OR
Categories:Child Development, Social Science, Sociology, Psychology

Department: The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health
Rank: Postdoctoral Scholar
Annual Basis: 12 Month

August 1, 2023; position open until filled.

Complete applications must include a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three professional references. In your cover letter, please describe the nature of your training and how it aligns with the position.

We will not contact references unless you are a finalist for the position.

The Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon Portland establishes a new national model for behavioral healthcare for children and families by creating the nation’s first undergraduate program in child behavioral health.

The institute prioritizes the needs of youth who have been historically or persistently underserved and seeks to make real system change by:
- Creating a new mental health profession
- Delivering support in schools and the community
- Training existing youth-serving professionals
- Developing new approaches to support child behavioral health
- Transforming the Pacific Northwest into a national model of thought and action

This groundbreaking institute was made possible by an extraordinary gift from Connie and Steve Ballmer, co-founders of Ballmer Group Philanthropy.

Drs. Sunny Bai and Maureen Zalewski at the Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health, University of Oregon, are seeking qualified applicants for a full-time postdoctoral scholar to engage in research activities in their laboratories. Drs. Bai and Zalewski have complementary programs of research that focus on parent-child relationship processes and two-generation (i.e., parents and children) mental health in the areas such as emotion regulation, stress and coping, self-injurious thoughts and behaviors, internalizing disorders, and personality disorders. Study protocols often involve longitudinal data collection and the use of multiple methods including surveys, interviewing, intensive repeated measures (e.g., daily diaries), video observations, as well as biological methods. Eligible candidates will have interest and prior research experience in these topical and/or methodological areas. The postdoctoral scholar is expected to serve in both lead and supporting roles in various research project activities, data cleaning and analysis, and manuscript preparation.

The scholar will meet with both faculty regularly to discuss and advance research projects, obtain additional research training, and receive mentorship in pursuit of successful employment in a research, applied, or policy position.

The position is a limited-duration appointment potentially renewable for up to a total of two years. In limited circumstances, there is the possibility of renewal beyond two years based on programmatic need, funding, and performance.

Postdoctoral scholars may work out of Portland or Eugene, OR.

• Ph.D. in psychology (clinical, developmental, quantitative), social work, human development and family studies, prevention science, public health, or a related field by start of position
• Research experience with human subjects

• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with families, adolescents, and children
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with complex clinical populations and/or research participants and staff from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated competence in observational methodology, advanced data science skills, experience analyzing nested/longitudinal data
• Interpersonal skills that foster teamwork and collaboration, the ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and staff
• Excellent scientific writing ability and effective communication skills
• Knowledge of development across the lifespan, psychosocial contributors to behavioral health, and evidence-based intervention strategies for youth and families
• Commitment to anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion

• Ph.D. from an APA accredited program by start of position
• Experience in clinical/prevention research design and methodology, statistics, and manuscript preparation
• Advanced skills in data science, including skills for analyzing nested data.
• Experience with IRBs, data collection and data cleaning
• Fluency in another language

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .

The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.

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