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Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities.  Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is engaged in research that falls into all five graduate areas of specialization:

• Behavioral and Cellular Neuroscience

• Clinical Psychology

• Cognition and Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology

• Industrial/Organizational Psychology

• Social & Personality Psychology

In addition to the Department of Psychological and Brain Science’s 5 areas of specialization, we have overlapping research interests that bridge traditional areas of psychology. These primary research themes include: Affective Science; Diversity Science; Neuroscience; Personality and Individual Differences. To learn more please visit our site at https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/psychology/research/

What We Want

The Postodoctoral Research Associate will receive specialized clinical training in implementing trauma-focused, integrated psychotherapies for adults with PTSD and co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD). The Postodoctoral Research Associate will work on an ongoing NIH-funded clinical trial examining integrative manualized treatment using cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to treat PTSD and cognitive behavioral therapy to treat SUD. If this job description sounds interesting to you, we invite you to apply to be considered for this opportunity.

What You Need to Know

Salary Range: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire's experience.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology

• Minimum of 550 clinical/direct contact hours

• At least one practicum in a university/college counseling center setting

• One year of clinical experience

Required Licenses and Certifications: 

• Candidates must have passed Doctoral qualifying examinations before beginning this position

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SPSS

• Excellent communication (written and oral communication), organization, and time-management skills

• Proficiency in oral/written English  

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Previous research and/or clinical experience with populations impacted by PTSD, trauma, substance use, or related conditions

• Prior research training and experience with cognitive behavioral therapy

Responsibilities:

• Implementation of Psychotherapy: Responsible for learning and providing trauma-focused psychotherapies for PTSD and substance use disorders. This project also offers additional points of advanced multidisciplinary training, including work with first responders and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) methodologies. 

• Data Analysis, Manuscript Preparation, & Writing: Develops presentations for conferences and other events. Writes manuscripts, conducts data analyses, and assists with grant writing.

• Other Duties: Assists with other project development and data collection.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application. 

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.