Ballmer Institute Postdoctoral Scholar

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Work type:Faculty - Other
Location:Portland, OR
Categories:Research/Scientific/Grants, Psychology

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

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by January 5, 2023. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled.

Complete applications must include a current CV, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.
In your cover letter, 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 established 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 supports 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.

Dr. Ariel Williamson at the University of Oregon’s Ballmer Institute for Children’s Behavioral Health is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time postdoctoral scholar to engage in applied research activities in the Behavior, Emotions, Development, and Sleep (BEDS Lab). The BEDS Lab focuses on (1) understanding multi-level socio-ecological factors (i.e., child, family, school, healthcare, neighborhood) linked to child sleep health disparities and (2) the adaptation and implementation of behavioral sleep interventions in partnership with primary care, schools, and community organizations. The postdoctoral scholar will have the opportunity to engage in and lead activities for ongoing National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded studies. Study protocols involve the implementation of manualized sleep health promotion interventions, qualitative interviews, actigraphy and polysomnography procedures, and caregiver-child interaction tasks. Opportunities to earn supervised clinical hours toward psychology licensure, advance an independent research project, and pursue additional external funding are also available. The postdoctoral scholar will receive mentorship from Dr. Williamson in behavioral sleep medicine, health disparities, mixed methods research, and professional development to support the applicant in pursuing a successful career in 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. The position is based in Portland, OR.

• Ph.D. in psychology (clinical, school, counseling), social work, prevention science, public health, or a related field with all degree requirements completed by start of position (July 1, 2024).
• Experience with human subjects research.

• Demonstrated effectiveness in working with families, adolescents, and children from racial and ethnic minoritized and/or lower socioeconomic status backgrounds
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with schools, primary care offices, or other community organizations
• Demonstrated competence in observational methodology and advanced data science skills
• 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 pediatric clinical/behavioral research, clinical trials and/or intervention implementation, and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Familiarity with IRB protocol preparation
• Advanced skills in data management and analysis

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 [email protected] or 541-346-5112.

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