Overview
The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Lab in the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Division of Public Health at the University of Utah School of Medicine (PI Kelly Baron, PhD, MPH, DBSM) is accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow interested in career paths in academic health psychology/behavioral sleep medicine. This is a unique opportunity to train as a scientist-practitioner through engagement in translational research and delivery of behavioral sleep medicine clinical interventions.
This position will provide mentorship in the administration of NIH-funded clinical research and community-engaged research studies that focus on the role of sleep and circadian disruption in cardiometabolic disease and aging. Consistent with the objectives of this position, the responsibilities of the postdoctoral fellow will include participation with the study teams in the conduct of ongoing studies, developing manuscripts with existing data from current and past studies.
The position may also involve clinical time, if relevant. Fellows may have the opportunity to complete the behavioral sleep medicine clinical training program, one of only a handful of programs accredited by the Society for Behavioral Sleep Medicine. Fellow will deliver non-pharmacologic intervention for sleep disorders such as cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia, interventions for circadian rhythm disorders, positive airway pressure non-adherence, nightmares, and hypersomnia. The training program includes attendance in didactic lectures, sleep provider meetings and grand rounds presentations.
This position is available for up to two years. Renewal of the annual contract depends on satisfactory progress on independent research projects.
Fellows will be expected to collaborate with Dr. Baron to lead and co-author of manuscripts, contribute to grant applications, and the conduct of ongoing NIH-funded research projects as well as participate in the clinical program.
Preferences: PhD or PsyD in a relevant field including but not limited to clinical or counseling psychology, behavioral science, public health, health promotion, kinesiology or social work. Applications must have completed their PhD prior to beginning the position. Specific predoctoral experience in behavioral sleep medicine is an asset but not required. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description, such as a strong record of peer reviewed publications and experience conducting and interpreting statistical analyses.
About Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of Utah
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