Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Dissemination and Implementation of Cognitive Therapy

 

The Aaron T. Beck Psychopathology Research Center at the University of Pennsylvania is seeking applicants for a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Postdoctoral Fellowship (NRSA T32) Award from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Under the direction of Aaron T. Beck, M.D. and Torrey A. Creed, Ph.D., research fellows would have an opportunity to be involved in ground-breaking advancements of the dissemination and implementation of cognitive therapy for depression, schizophrenia, chronic homelessness, addictions, and other disorders. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to conduct dissemination and implementation research studies in urban and rural community mental health systems, as well as deliver training and supervision in cognitive therapy. Applicants who have earned a Ph.D., Psy.D., M.D., or equivalent in psychology or other related field and have had previous training in cognitive therapy and dissemination / implementation research are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Please send a curriculum vita with a cover letter and two letters of recommendation via email to Aaron T. Beck, M.D., at abeck@mail.med.upenn.edu. The University of Pennsylvania is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applications will be accepted until March 20, 2012.