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Announcement
Details
Open Date: 08/14/2024
Requisition Number: PRN39557B
Job Title: Research Psychologist
Job Grade: UGR
FLSA Code: Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Standard Hours per Week: 20
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday. Flexible within standard business hours.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: DOE
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary
The Research Psychologist will play a crucial role in conducting innovative research projects focusing on maternal-child health, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge, and promoting evidence-based practices in the field of psychology. The successful candidate will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across obstetrics, neonatology, and pediatrics, engage in data collection, ultimately resulting in the dissemination of research findings through publications and presentations. The candidate will be jointly employed by the Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics. Candidates will also have the opportunity to participate in the clinical care setting through the Utah Developmental Assessment Clinics at the University of Utah if desired. Research assessments are the primary focus of this position, but there are also clinical opportunities available if desired by the applicant.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Complete childhood neurodevelopmental testing for research studies, utilizing appropriate methodologies.
- Follow study protocols, including surveys, interviews, behavioral observations, and psychological tests.
- Work closely with other researchers, psychologists, clinicians, and healthcare professionals.
- Ensure research activities adhere to ethical standards.
- Assist in the management of research study visits related to child neurodevelopment.
- Keep abreast of current developments and participate in professional development activities.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Ph.D. or Psy.D. degree from an APA accredited graduate program in psychology or equivalency.
- Current licensure as a Psychologist in the State of Utah.
- One year experience in psychotherapy, group or family therapy within a clinical setting.
Preferred:
- Experience with hospital-based psychological practices.
- Experience with individual, family, and group psychotherapy.
- Completion of an APA-approved doctoral internship.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.
Application Process
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
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