Post Doctoral Associate

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The University of Miami Health System, "UHealth", Department of Pediatrics has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Post Doctoral Associate to work in Miami.                                       

The Post Doctoral Associate performs scientific research and studies under the supervision of managing staff. Moreover, The Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Associate provides outpatient therapy, group therapy, and consultation liaison to our medical team for children at-risk for mental health problems, writes grants and manuscripts, and conducts ongoing research related to the School Health Initiative. 

• Conducts research on specific areas of study as assigned.

• Prepares research reports and technical papers for publishing.

• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific principles and theories.

• Maintains substantial knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and theories.

• Develops advanced analytical models and systems and provides solutions and analyses to support strategic and tactical decisions.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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Department Specific Functions:

• Works in conjunction with and under the direct supervision of the Director of Mental Health Services

• Participates in outpatient therapy and group therapy.

• Provides consultation liaison to our medical team.

• Supervises mental health providers.

• Provides referrals to appropriate community resources

• Other duties as assigned

• Monitors research outcomes and works with school health team to maintain efficient participant recruitment strategies, data collection, and data analysis of hypothesized outcomes.

• Participates in the writing and managing of extramural research funding.

• Analyzes data and prepares reports for funding agencies.

• Facilitates the preparation and submission of IRB protocols and manuscripts for publication.

• Documents all visits

• Collects appropriate forms and questionnaires from families needed for program demographics and expected outcomes

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                                                

• Ph.D. required

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employmen