Yale Autism Program & the Center for Children with Special Needs Joint Postdoctoral Position in Autism Spectrum Disorders

Award Description

We are seeking a post-doctoral associate in clinical psychology to participate in the clinical evaluation, consultation, and treatment of individuals with autism spectrum and related disorders. Clinical evaluation opportunities will involve conducting developmental, cognitive, and diagnostic assessments on toddlers through adults (both Yale & CCSN), including contributing to diagnostic conceptualizations, parent feedbacks, and multi-disciplinary report writing. Intervention opportunities will include conducting evidence-based interventions for problem behaviors (e.g., sleep, feeding, aggression, self-injury, stereotypy) and co-leading social skills groups (at CCSN), as well as behavioral training for individuals with ASD undergoing extensive neuroimaging studies (Yale). Consultation experience will include school-based consultation and program development (CCSN), as well as parent consultation and debriefing in regards to neuroimaging studies (Yale). The position also offers a comprehensive summer institute on ASD (Yale), training opportunities, case conferences, and weekly supervision at both sites, and scientific meetings and opportunities to be involved in clinical research (Yale).This position requires existing knowledge of and experience with a range of cognitive and diagnostic instruments, including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and Autism Diagnostic Interview, Revised (ADI-R), experience in behavior analysis, preferred experience in school consultations, flexibility in schedule (e.g., working occasional Saturdays), and the ability to travel.

Sponsor Institution: Yale Child Study Center, Yale University School of Medicine

Program Directors: Celine Saulnier, Michael Powers, & Kristin D'Eramo

Additional Faculty: Pamela Ventola, Julie Wolf, & Mark Palmieri

Award Amount: $37,400 per year (plus full healthcare coverage and benefits)

Term of Award: 2 years

Appointment Start Date: July 1, 2010

Submission Deadline: February 1, 2010

U.S. Citizenship: Required

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a postdoctoral appointment, candidates must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent from an APA Accredited program in psychology. When a candidate has completed all of the requirements for a degree, but the degree has not yet been formally conferred, the candidate may present evidence of completion of the degree, together with a statement of the date on which the degree is to be conferred. If the degree is not conferred by the projected date, the postdoctoral appointment shall be terminated.

Application Information

For more specific questions, interested applicants should contact Celine Saulnier at celine.saulnier@yale.edu. Additional information about the Yale Child Study Center's Autism Program can be found at www.autism.fm.

A complete application includes 1 copy of each of the following items:

1. A completed application form
2. An updated curriculum vitae that includes clinical experience in the field of autism
3. Transcripts, undergraduate and graduate (if applicable)
4. A 2 page personal statement containing biographic material, relevant experience, and career goals
5. Two letters of recommendation which speak directly to the candidate's potential

Mailing Your Application

Applications should be mailed to:

Celine Saulnier, Ph.D.
Training Director, Yale Autism Program
Yale Child Study Center
40 Temple Street
Suite 7-D
New Haven, CT 06510

Yale University School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.