Employment Type: Postdoctoral Scholar

Vacancy ID: PDS004102

Position Summary/Description:

The selected candidates will engage in research activities related to a number of ongoing federally funded clinical trials examining the efficacy of behavioral therapies for autistic individuals in adolescence, adulthood, and older adulthood. Current projects include a community-college based transition to adulthood intervention, an adolescent daily living skills intervention, a comparison of two evidence-based mental health interventions, and a suicide prevention intervention. Additional projects include several federally funded studies focused on understanding the physical and mental health care needs of aging autistic adults. Studies include a mixture of quantitative and qualitative methods. TEACCH research infrastructure includes a database of more than 14,000 individuals diagnosed by TEACCH .

The starting date for this one-year fellowship is flexible but no sooner than July 1st, 2024. In addition to salary, healthcare benefits, paid vacation and sick leave, and time to attend national conferences is provided. A detailed description of university benefits is available at: http://postdocs.unc.edu/.

Education and Experience:

Preference will be given to applicants with experience conducting qualitative research.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.