Postdoctoral Associate - Psychiatry - Adult Division -Duke ACT - Merwin Team

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Postdoctoral Associate – Psychiatry – Adult Division – Duke ACT - Merwin Team

ACT at Duke is a contextual behavioral science (CBS) research lab, with an affiliated ACT-based clinic and training program. Research focuses on the mechanisms and treatment of eating disorders. Interventions are grounded in ACT and engage digital and mobile technology for real-time, contextually sensitive assessment of treatment outcomes and processes of change. ACT at Duke is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in CBS and ACT, and an interest in building a career in this area. This individual will assist with ongoing projects, including a multiple baseline experiment testing a digital app based on ACT for early intervention for eating disorders and an RCT for a hybrid in-person and digital intervention. Activities will include data processing, manuscript preparation and grant writing, as well as screening and assessments that provide postdoctoral hours for licensure. The postdoctoral fellow will receive ongoing mentorship in career development and establishing an independent research program, and will have dedicated time for professional development.

Occ Summary

Conduct independent research activities under the guidance of a faculty mentor in preparation for a full time academic or research career.

 Work Performed

• The Postdoctoral Appointee holds a PhD or equivalent doctorate (e.g., ScD, MD, DVM). Candidates with non-US degrees may be required to provide proof of degree equivalency.1.

• A candidate may also be appointed to a postdoctoral position if the candidate has completed all the requirements for a degree, but the degree has not been formally conferred: in this case, the candidate may present evidence of completion of the degree requirements, to get her with statement documenting the date on which the degree is to be conferred.

• If the degree is not conferred by this projected date, the postdoctoral appointment may be terminated.2.

• Note for international candidates: Immigration classifications (e.g., H-1B, J-1, etc.) require that the requisite degree be conferred before a petition can be filed or a visa document issued to sponsor the individual.

• The term of the appointment is limited (see Section 5 of the Post doc Policy for length of appointment).

• The appointment involves full-time research or scholarship and may include teaching responsibilities.
• The appointment is preparatory for a full-time academic research career.

• The appointment is not part of a clinical training program unless research training under the supervision of a senior mentor is the primary purpose of the appointment.

• The Postdoctoral Appointee functions under the supervision of a mentor or a department at Duke University.

• The Postdoctoral Appointee is expected to publish the results of his or her research or scholarship during the period of the appointment.

EXPECTATION:

• The conscientious discharge of research or scholarship responsibilities, which may include teaching responsibilities for Postdoctoral Associates Conformance to standards of responsible conduct in research.
• Compliance with good scholarly and research practice. Maintenance of a laboratory notebook and/or other comparable records of research activity, which remains the property of Duke University upon termination Adherence to University standards regarding use of isotopes, chemicals, infectious agents, animals, human subjects, and the like Open and timely discussion with the mentor regarding all facets of the Postdoctoral Appointee's research activities.
• Postdoctoral Appointees are encouraged to consult the AAMC Compact Between Postdoctoral Appointees and their Mentors for suggested guidelines for the Postdoctoral Appointee-mentor relationship Prompt disclosure to the mentor regarding the possession and desire to distribute materials, reagents, software, copyright able and potentially patentable discoveries derived from the Postdoctoral Appointee's research.
• Collegial conduct towards members of the research group and others as described in the Duke University School of Medicine Ho nor Code of Professional Conduct and other relevant conduct policies pertaining to other schools at Duke University.
• Compliance with all applicable University and departmental policies and procedures.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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Minimum Qualifications

Education

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 Experience

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Job Code: 00003820 POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
Job Level: 00

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