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The Neuropsychology Division of the Department of Neurology at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in clinical neuropsychology. The successful candidate will receive advanced education and training in the competencies necessary for the specialized practice of clinical neuropsychology, emphasizing advanced training in the clinical evaluation of adult and geriatric patients with a range of neurocognitive and psychological disorders, and providing opportunities to engage in research in the field of neuropsychology. The training curriculum was intentionally designed to adhere to the Houston Conference Guidelines for Specialty Training in Neuropsychology, meet requirements for board certification in clinical neuropsychology as defined by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), and build competency with the provision of neuropsychological services with a multicultural and multiracial/ethnic population.

Key Responsibilities:

• Successfully meet all program requirements throughout the course of the 2-year fellowship
• Provide clinical services, including neuropsychological evaluations, psychotherapy, and cognitive remediation, predominantly in outpatient settings
• Communicate evaluation results to patients, families, and referring providers by crafting comprehensive written reports of evaluation findings and formal feedback appointments with patients
• Enhance knowledge of brain-behavior relationships and neurodegenerative and acquired disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, traumatic brain injury, and cerebrovascular disease, through didactic attendance, completion of a nervous system and behavior course, and other educational activities
• Advocate for individuals with and educate community members about neurocognitive disorders through community outreach programs such as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s and Brain Night for Kids
• Complete a scholarly activity or clinical research project such as a poster presentation, published article, or symposium presentation
• Successfully pass the milestone and case presentations utilized to assess competence in the areas of clinical knowledge, current scientific literature, ethical issues, and cultural considerations
• Mentor junior fellows, graduate and medical students, and neurology residents

Location: 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030

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• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

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• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

A biomedical postdoc position provides an opportunity for early-career researchers to gain valuable experience, develop independent research skills, and contribute to the advancement of scientific knowledge in their field of expertise.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Plans and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and prepares publications describing results.
2. Assists in training and mentoring of lab personnel, including graduate students and other trainees.
3. Reads and evaluates literature.
4. Possess interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate and communicate with individuals at all levels.
5. Have strong written and oral communication skills.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:

Doctoral/Terminal Degree

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.