The Emory Autism Center invites applications for a pre-doctoral position in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences beginning July 1, 2015. The position is available for one-year. We welcome candidates who are current doctoral students in School Psychology or related fields; candidates with a master’s degree or higher but not current doctoral students will still be considered. Strong experience in assessment and intervention with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is required. We particularly encourage candidates who have, or are near completion of, their certification in behavior analysis (i.e., BCBA). This person filling this position will be engaged in (a) individual and/or program assessment, (b) direct intervention with clients (school-age and adults), (c) training and/or consultations for schools, agencies and families, and (d) participate in research with school-age and adult individuals with ASD as well as their families and service providers. Candidates should have a strong desire to work as a team member within a clinical-research center, have some familiarity with grant-writing and/or have previously been a recipient of grant funding. Candidates with experience in the implementation of social skills groups for individuals with ASD are particularly encouraged to apply.
Application Procedures
Applications for the position are welcome and should be sent to Dr. Matt Segall via email at mattsegall@emory.edu. Applications should be in a pdf file that includes (a) a cover letter, (b) a statement of interest (no more than 3 pages), and (c) a curriculum vita. Applicants may also include two (2) de-identified reports for individuals with ASD (optional but encouraged). In addition, two (2) letters of recommendation should be sent directly from the writers of the letters to the email above.
Applications will be accepted beginning February 1, 2015. Review of applications will begin as applications arrive and continue until the position is successfully filled. Emory University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity and seeks a diverse range of applications and nominations.
Description of Institution and Emory Autism Center
The Emory Autism Center (EAC) is housed in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine. Located on Emory’s Clairmont Campus, EAC was opened in 1991 as a public, private and University collaboration. Since opening, the Emory Autism Center has become a national and international model for diagnosis, family support and innovative treatment, as well as a vital source of professional training. Emory University is a world-renown institution dedicated to creating, preserving, teaching, and applying knowledge in the service of humanity.