Postdoctoral Fellowship Position (Autism Focus-Clinical)

The Department of Health Psychology and the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri-Columbia are seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Fellowship position. The Postdoctoral Fellowship is a one-year position with a start date on or around July 1, 2027. This position emphasizes evaluations of children and adolescents for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis. Training may also include experience with youth with neurotrauma and other neurodevelopmental disorders and relevant intervention services. The postdoc will participate in interdisciplinary health care diagnostic teams, supervision within a tiered model, and a wide variety of clinical and didactic opportunities to develop advanced competencies in the specialty area of ASD. This position is funded through the Thompson Center.

About the Department/Program
Research and clinical training activities will occur primarily at the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at the University of Missouri. The Thompson Center is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing care, research, and education for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Designed to support interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative service delivery, the Center provides a modern, patient-centered environment equipped with cutting-edge clinical spaces, technology, and resources. This setting empowers our teams to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care while fostering professional growth and collaboration. For additional information about the College of Health Sciences and the Thompson Center, please visit the following websites: https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/ and http://thompsoncenter.missouri.edu.

The University of Missouri (http://www.missouri.edu/) is the first public university west of the Mississippi River, is a major land-grant institution, and is Missouri's largest public research university. The University of Missouri is located in Columbia, a progressive community with a population of $100,000+ residents consistently rated as one of the most desirable places to live in the United States. Located halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City and 30 miles from the state capital in Jefferson City, the city boasts a range of cultural and recreational opportunities, affordable housing, a moderate cost of living, and excellent schools. For more information about Columbia, see http://www.visitcolumbiamo.com/.

Position Overview
This postdoctoral training experience will include clinical activities focused on children with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders. Clinical activities will include participation in psychological and interdisciplinary evaluations and some intervention with children presenting with a wide array of difficulties, with the majority of clinical work focused on autism spectrum disorders. The fellow may also have opportunities for leading multi-disciplinary evaluations and supervision of less experienced clinicians (e.g., practicum students). The fellow will also have the opportunity to obtain research reliability on the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2).

The minimum qualification for this position is a doctoral degree in clinical psychology or related degree from an APA-accredited doctoral program prior to position appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on experience with:

• children with autism spectrum disorders
• psychological testing
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Second Edition (ADOS-2) and/or the Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised (ADI-R)

Salary will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the applicant.
The anticipated salary range for this positions is $58,000 - $62,000.

How to Apply
Please submit your application online through the University of Missouri website at: https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings (search for Job Opening 61397). Your application should include:
1. Curriculum vitae
2. Letter of Interest
3. Graduate Transcripts (unofficial)
4. Three letters of reference/recommendation
5. Clinical work sample

Deadline to Apply: April 1, 2027
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For questions about the position, please contact the Chair of the Search Committee, Dr. Kerri Nowell: nowellk@health.missouri.edu.

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

At the Mizzou College of Health Sciences https://healthsciences.missouri.edu/about/, we work every day to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities.

As the home of the most popular major on campus, we teach Mizzou students who care about health and are dedicated to serving others. In addition to learning in the classroom, our students spend more than 80,150 hours helping patients every year.

Our faculty are driven to solve real-world problems. They lead the way by conducting research that has power and purpose. From expanding the use of technology in health care to improving mental health and learning in schools, we are discovering ways to make life better for everyone.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

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