Entry Level Post Doctoral Fellow Jobs
New grad post doctoral fellow jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong research output, internship work, or a completed dissertation can matter more than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles concentrated in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, with employers like Emory University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Banner Health hiring at this level now.
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PRIMARY CITY/STATE:
Tucson, Arizona
DEPARTMENT NAME:
Psych-Whole Health-Clinic
WORK SHIFT:
Day
JOB CATEGORY:
Research
Help move health care into the future. At Banner Health we are changing health care to make the experience the best it can be. If that sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.
As a Post Doctoral Fellow in Psychology, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs while working under the supervision of licensed psychologists. This 12-month training opportunity allows you to further develop your clinical skills through assessment, therapy, interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and program development while gaining the experience required for independent licensure.
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.
Position Summary
This position provides quality, comprehensive mental health services for patients from diverse backgrounds with serious mental illness and/or health-related difficulties. Fellows provide psychological services under the supervision of licensed psychologists in the state of Arizona. This position may assist in training staff and supervision of staff and psychology trainees. Additionally, this position will assist in conducting a program development project aimed at improving patient care, psychology management services, or medical center administration. This is a post-doctoral educational/training step that meets licensure requirements for independently practicing psychologists. This position will be time-limited for a duration of 12 months.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Under the supervision of licensed psychologists, provide quality direct clinical care to patients in outpatient clinic. Direct clinical care may include individual, family, and group therapy modalities as well as conducting cognitive and psychological evaluations. Fellows work with interdisciplinary team members for collaboration and consultation, treatment evaluation, and treatment planning.
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Assist in supervision and training of staff, psychology interns, and psychology externs. Provide education and training in psychological theory, diagnostic techniques, treatment modalities, and related programs to psychologists, allied disciplines, and personnel in medical, educational, managerial, social, and community programs. In some assignments, fellows may have opportunity to supervise professional staff, psychology interns, and/or psychology externs.
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Design, implement, and oversee one programmatic intervention aimed at improving patient care, psychology management services, or medical center administration. Fellows will work with one faculty member who will be responsible for overseeing the appropriate design, implementation, completion, and evaluation of the project.
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Present once at grand rounds for the Department of Psychiatry.
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Participate in monthly group supervision meeting.
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Participate in weekly and/or monthly interdisciplinary staff trainings and clinical review meetings.
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Strive to advance clinical skills and knowledge as both a direct service provider, educator, and scientist-practitioner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires Ph.D. or Psy.D. from APA or CPA accredited programs.
Must have previous clinical and research experience, training or coursework in relevant field of research. Must possess knowledge of laboratory techniques, research methods and data collection. Requires strong communication, organization, and data analysis and evaluation skills. Must be able to maintain good rapport with other departmental personnel.
This position requires strong initiative, excellent clinical acumen, creative problem-solving skills and intellectual and professional agility in a complex and fluid working environment.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BUMG Whole Health Clinic, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO STATEMENT:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
PRIVACY POLICY:
Privacy Policy
PRIMARY CITY/STATE:
Tucson, Arizona
DEPARTMENT NAME:
Psych-Whole Health-Clinic
WORK SHIFT:
Day
JOB CATEGORY:
Research
Help move health care into the future. At Banner Health we are changing health care to make the experience the best it can be. If that sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.
As a Post Doctoral Fellow in Psychology, you will provide comprehensive mental health services to patients with a variety of behavioral health needs while working under the supervision of licensed psychologists. This 12-month training opportunity allows you to further develop your clinical skills through assessment, therapy, interdisciplinary collaboration, education, and program development while gaining the experience required for independent licensure.
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm
Banner University Medical Group is our nonprofit faculty practice plan associated with the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine in Phoenix and Tucson. Our 1,100-plus clinicians provide primary and specialty care to patients at highly ranked Banner - University Medical Centers and dozens of clinics while providing mentorship to more than 1,200 residents and fellows. Our practice values and encourages the three-part mission of academic medicine: research, education and excellent patient care.
Position Summary
This position provides quality, comprehensive mental health services for patients from diverse backgrounds with serious mental illness and/or health-related difficulties. Fellows provide psychological services under the supervision of licensed psychologists in the state of Arizona. This position may assist in training staff and supervision of staff and psychology trainees. Additionally, this position will assist in conducting a program development project aimed at improving patient care, psychology management services, or medical center administration. This is a post-doctoral educational/training step that meets licensure requirements for independently practicing psychologists. This position will be time-limited for a duration of 12 months.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Under the supervision of licensed psychologists, provide quality direct clinical care to patients in outpatient clinic. Direct clinical care may include individual, family, and group therapy modalities as well as conducting cognitive and psychological evaluations. Fellows work with interdisciplinary team members for collaboration and consultation, treatment evaluation, and treatment planning.
-
Assist in supervision and training of staff, psychology interns, and psychology externs. Provide education and training in psychological theory, diagnostic techniques, treatment modalities, and related programs to psychologists, allied disciplines, and personnel in medical, educational, managerial, social, and community programs. In some assignments, fellows may have opportunity to supervise professional staff, psychology interns, and/or psychology externs.
-
Design, implement, and oversee one programmatic intervention aimed at improving patient care, psychology management services, or medical center administration. Fellows will work with one faculty member who will be responsible for overseeing the appropriate design, implementation, completion, and evaluation of the project.
-
Present once at grand rounds for the Department of Psychiatry.
-
Participate in monthly group supervision meeting.
-
Participate in weekly and/or monthly interdisciplinary staff trainings and clinical review meetings.
-
Strive to advance clinical skills and knowledge as both a direct service provider, educator, and scientist-practitioner.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Requires Ph.D. or Psy.D. from APA or CPA accredited programs.
Must have previous clinical and research experience, training or coursework in relevant field of research. Must possess knowledge of laboratory techniques, research methods and data collection. Requires strong communication, organization, and data analysis and evaluation skills. Must be able to maintain good rapport with other departmental personnel.
This position requires strong initiative, excellent clinical acumen, creative problem-solving skills and intellectual and professional agility in a complex and fluid working environment.
Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital, BUMG Whole Health Clinic, BUMCT, or BUMCS in a Behavioral Health clinical setting that serves children must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
EEO STATEMENT:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
PRIVACY POLICY:
Privacy Policy
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Entry Level Post Doctoral Fellow Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level post doctoral fellow job?
Entry level post doctoral fellow positions typically go to candidates who can show completed doctoral research, publications or preprints, and hands-on lab or fieldwork experience. Applying through your dissertation advisor's network, targeting university job boards, and reaching out to principal investigators directly gives new candidates a real edge. A clear research statement tailored to the host lab's focus strengthens any application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level post doctoral fellows?
Companies hiring entry level post doctoral fellows right now include Emory University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Banner Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of research universities, academic medical centers, national laboratories, and science-driven companies with active R&D programs.
Are there remote entry level post doctoral fellow jobs?
Yes, though most post doctoral fellow roles involve hands-on lab or research work that requires an on-site presence. About 27% of entry level post doctoral fellow openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to appear in computational, data science, or policy-focused research tracks rather than bench science.
Are these new grad post doctoral fellow jobs?
Yes, entry level post doctoral fellow listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles aimed at candidates who have recently completed their PhD. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of post-degree experience, accepts internship or dissertation research in place of independent work history, or explicitly invites applications from candidates who have not yet held a full post doctoral position.
Which industries hire the most entry level post doctoral fellows?
Entry Level post doctoral fellow roles concentrate in Education, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they depend on a steady pipeline of early-career researchers to advance ongoing grant-funded projects and fill specialized technical roles that require doctoral-level training.