The Coping with Neurological Symptoms (CNS) Lab at The University of the British Columbia (Department of Psychology) is seeking qualified candidates for a research-focused post-doctoral fellowship, with specialization in psychological aspects of concussion/mild traumatic brain injury.
Roles and responsibilities
Under the supervision of Noah Silverberg, PhD, ABPP-CN, the fellow will contribute to ongoing studies in at least two of the following streams: (1) mental health complications after concussion and prevention strategies, (2) interventions for fear avoidance behaviour after concussion, (3) functional (psychogenic) cognitive disorder. They will also be expected to develop their own program of research and apply for external grant funding. The fellow may spend 100% of their time on research or devote up to 40% of their time in clinical training, providing cognitive-behavioural therapy to people with persistent symptoms following concussion in the context of a research study and/or on an external adult neuropsychology placement within the Vancouver Coastal Health system.
Training environment
The CNS Lab is located at UBC’s main Vancouver campus (2136 West Mall). Our renovation (scheduled for March 2022 completion) will add soundproofed booths for telehealth delivery and new equipment for psychophysiology. We also have shared research space at the Rehabilitation Research Program at GF Strong Rehab Centre (4255 Laurel St). We have a local and international network of collaborators in psychology, psychiatry, neurology, emergency medicine, rehabilitation medicine, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. The CNS Lab is primarily funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canada Foundation for Innovation, and VGH+UBC Hospital Foundation.
Research mentorship, classroom teaching, and service opportunities are available. The fellow will also have access to professional development opportunities through the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, the UBC Postdoctoral Fellows Office, and various hospital rounds related to clinical neuroscience. The fellow will be expected to participate in mentorship, networking, and research dissemination activities facilitated by the Canadian TBI Research Consortium and Canadian Concussion Network.
Qualifications
Candidates should have completed a PhD in clinical psychology or neuropsychology from a CPA or APA accredited doctoral program, including a CPA/APA accredited predoctoral internship, within the past 2 years. Candidates with related degrees (e.g., PhD in health psychology or rehabilitation sciences) will also be considered. The ideal candidate will have a publication record that aligns with the CNS Lab’s research interests.
Term
The anticipated start date is August 1, 2022, but an earlier or later start date is possible. The fellow will be appointed for a one-year term, with the expectation of renewal for a second year.
Compensation
The salary for the first year will be $51,352 plus benefits. Reimbursement for conference registration fees and travel expenses are available upon reasonable request.
How to apply
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact details for 3 referees to cnslab@psych.ubc.ca. Review of applications will start on January 10, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled. Pre-application inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Noah Silverberg at noah.silverberg@ubc.ca. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, as required by Service Canada.
The University of British Columbia, Department of Psychology, and Coping with Neurological Symptoms Lab view equity, diversity, and inclusion as essential to academic excellence. People who differ on dimensions of race, colour, place of origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and/or abilities enrich our research mission and community. We recognize that marginalization based on these dimensions causes hardship and hampers opportunities for many trainees. We continuously strive to identify and address barriers to equity so that trainees of all backgrounds can thrive. Applicants should include a statement in their cover letter about how they will contribute to upholding our equity, diversity, and inclusion values.
For details, see: https://psych.ubc.ca/about/equity-inclusion/
