"Research Associate in the Penn Collaborative for CBT and Implementation Science"

The Department of Psychiatry at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Research Associate position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be initially for one (1) year and continuation during that time period and renewal are based on satisfactory performance and availability of funding (limited to three (3) years). Expertise is required in the specific area of implementation of CBT or other evidence-based practices in community mental health settings - particularly those serving historically marginalized communities, as well as the development and evaluation of artificial intelligence and other technology-based tools to scale these efforts. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Licensed clinical psychologist or license-eligible in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities may include working with community mental health providers and organizations to implement high-fidelity evidence-based mental health practices, with an emphasis on teaching community providers to use a culturally responsive approach. Supervision of postdoctoral fellows in the implementation of CBT, as well as consultation with community providers on the application of CBT and culturally responsive strategies with their clients. The successful candidate will gain experience in the development of grant-funded and contract-funded implementation research and practice, including academic scholarship, development of training and implementation resources, and grant submissions.

The successful applicant will have an opportunity to become an integral part of the operations of the CBT through their support of all aspects of our center's mission and have the chance to work alongside many distinguished innovators in the field of CBT.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.