We are hiring for 5 post doctoral fellows, an Assistant Research Professor, and a study coordinator! See descriptions below:
The EAT lab is hiring a Clinical Post-Doctoral Fellow, Clinical Research Post-Doctoral Fellow, Research Assistant Professor, And Research Coordinator:
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Clinical Post-Doctoral Fellow in Eating Disorders
Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab at the University of Louisville (UofL), is hiring a full-time, primarily clinical post-doctoral fellow to work on several National Institute of Mental Health supported clinical trials building a new precision treatment for eating disorders and identifying how individual treatment mechanisms relate to public health outcomes, individual disease burden, medical comorbidities, and social determinants of health. The clinical post-doctoral fellow will have the ability to utilize a wide breadth of symptom-specific modalities under the umbrella of specialized eating disorder personalized treatment, CBT, DBT, and exposure therapies. The post-doctoral fellow will also have the opportunity to be trained in and utilize the more standard CBT-E treatment for eating disorders. This position will involve clinical supervision of graduate student therapists, providing therapy to participants with eating disorders, supervising implementation of clinical trials and analysis of findings. This post-doctoral fellow will work closely with study therapists to train them in the delivery of CBT-E and personalized treatment for eating disorders and to ensure fidelity to the interventions. They will also assist Dr. Levinson with training therapists to conduct diagnostic assessments, working on publications, and mentoring study coordinators, graduate students, and undergraduate students, and working with a large interdisciplinary team at UofL. The position would be an excellent fit for someone who wishes to gain experience training and supervising new therapists in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders. The post-doctoral fellow will work very closely with Dr. Levinson on a day-to-day basis.
Opportunities for supervision toward licensure will be provided. Additional clinical research opportunities and supervision are also available. This position is renewable for up to five years and preference will be given to a post-doc who can commit to at least two years. Minimum experience is a doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field. More information about the lab here: www.louisvilleeatlab.com
To apply please send your CV, a cover letter, and three names of references to Dr. Levinson at cheri.levinson@louisville.edu and please copy theresia.pettit@louisville.edu. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Levinson with any questions. Application deadline is rolling through April 15th, 2024 with an expected start date sometime in Summer 2024, depending on fellow’s schedule.
Research Assistant Professor/Research Scientist
Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of Louisville
Dr. Cheri Levinson is currently accepting applications for Research Assistant Professor/ Research Scientist.
This PhD-level, research-track (non-tenure track) faculty member will work closely with Dr. Levinson to expand our lab's scientific portfolio by collaboratively writing grants, leading and co-leading intervention, intensive longitudinal data, implementation, and technology development projects aligned with the lab's mission and contributing to mentorship of students and staff. This position will have guaranteed funding as a Research Assistant Professor for up to 2 years; after that, contingent on funding, support would come from a combination of grants and contracts within the lab (we have a wide variety of ongoing support sources for our team members, including traditional federal grants from NIH, NSF, and contracts with foundation, industry, and nonprofit partners). It is also possible to write independent grants such as a K award. Teaching and clinical work is available as desired.
The Research Assistant Professor position would be an excellent fit for a mission-driven, team-oriented, experienced clinical scientist who may not want to independently direct and manage a research lab as sole PI, but is excited about taking on a collaborative leadership role to propel our lab's scientific mission, primarily by serving as PI, MPI or Co-I on grant submissions and large-scale projects. The start date is negotiable (ideally between spring 2023 and fall 2024), and the position would be hybrid, with some time working in-person at our lab in Louisville. Possibility for remote work can be considered.
Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter (describing your interest and fit for the position, as well as how you intend to apply your expertise and experiences to forwarding the lab's mission) directly to me (cheri.Levinson@louisville.edu). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about this opportunity.
EAT LAB - About (louisvilleeatlab.com)
The Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Laboratory has a six-pronged mission, all of which center on improving the lives of those with eating disorders. Our mission is to (a) conduct cutting-edge research to develop novel treatments for eating disorders, (b) provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment for eating disorders (c) train the next generation of eating disorder researchers and clinicians, (d) distribute scientifically-based prevention programs across the community, (e) advocate for more awareness, better treatment, and services for eating disorders, and (f) work toward a more equitable and inclusive future that alleviates barriers to accessing high-quality treatment, prevention, and research for underserved populations.
Clinical-Research Postdoctoral Fellowship in Eating Disorder Research
Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab at the University of Louisville (UofL), is hiring a full-time post-doctoral fellow to start Summer-Fall 2024 (start date is flexible) to work on several National Institute of Mental Health supported randomized controlled trials for eating disorders. This position is 100% research, including clinical research, and provides a unique opportunity to be involved with one of the first randomized controlled trials using idiographic methods to personalize psychotherapy and digital randomized controlled trials of exposure therapy. This position will involve supervising clinical trial protocols, research coordinators, and graduate students, learning how to implement and utilize idiographic analyses to select treatment targets, learning how to adapt exposure protocols for digital implementation, working on grant proposals and publications, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, assisting with data preparation and analysis, and working with a large interdisciplinary team both at UofL and with cross-site collaborators. The post-doctoral fellow will work very closely with Dr. Levinson on a day to day basis. Supervision towards licensure is available if needed.
Opportunities for involvement in grants, including mentored grants, publications, and presentations at national conferences are plentiful and highly encouraged. Teaching opportunities are available if desired. Additional clinical opportunities and supervision are also available. This position is renewable for up to three years and preference will be given to a post-doc who can commit to at least two years. Minimum experience is a doctorate in psychology, counseling, engineering, biostatistics, neuroscience, or any other related field. This post-doctoral fellowship will help propel the fellow into a tenure-track or research faculty position. More information about the lab here: www.louisvilleeatlab.com
To apply please send your CV, a cover letter, and three names of references to Dr. Levinson at cheri.levinson@louisville.edu. Application deadline is rolling with an expected start date sometime in Summer or Fall of 2024, depending on fellow’s schedule.
Post Doctoral Fellow in Precision Treatment Development
Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab at the University of Louisville (UofL), is hiring a full-time post-doctoral fellow to work on a National Institute of Health supported study building a new precision treatment for eating disorders and identifying how individual treatment mechanisms relate to public health outcomes, individual disease burden, medical comorbidities, and social determinants of health. This position is part clinical and part research and can be tailored to the individual fellows needs. This position will involve working with clinical participants with eating disorders, supervising study therapists, supervising implementation and analysis of studies, assisting Dr. Levinson with training therapists to complete assessments and deliver the treatment protocol, conducting diagnostic assessments, learning advanced idiographic methodologies, working on grant proposals and publications, mentoring study coordinators and graduate and undergraduate students, assisting with data preparation and analysis, and working with a large interdisciplinary team at UofL. The post-doctoral fellow will work very closely with Dr. Levinson on a day-to-day basis.
Opportunities for involvement in grants, publications, and presentations at national conferences are plentiful. Funds are available for conferences and professional development. Support for writing individual (e.g., K award) and collaborative grants are available. Teaching opportunities are available if desired. Opportunities for supervision toward licensure are also available. Additional clinical opportunities and supervision are also available. This position is renewable for up to five years and preference will be given to a post-doc who can commit to at least two years. Minimum experience is a doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field. This post-doctoral fellowship will help propel the fellow into a tenure-track faculty position, research faculty position, or clinical position. More information about the lab here: www.louisvilleeatlab.com
To apply please send your CV, a cover letter, and three names of references to Dr. Levinson at cheri.levinson@louisville.edu and CC emma.crumby@louisville.edu. Application deadline is rolling through Nov 15 with an expected start date sometime in Summer 2024, depending on fellow’s schedule (start date is negotiable).
Link to ad: https://www.postdocjobs.com/posting/7199166?token=bd516aed0f2843e5d8ac76976994e818
Now hiring! - EAT LAB (louisvilleeatlab.com)
Clinical Post-Doctoral Fellow in Eating Disorders
Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab at the University of Louisville (UofL), is hiring a full-time, primarily clinical post-doctoral fellow to work on several National Institute of Mental Health supported clinical trials building a new precision treatment for eating disorders and identifying how individual treatment mechanisms relate to public health outcomes, individual disease burden, medical comorbidities, and social determinants of health. The clinical post-doctoral fellow will have the ability to utilize a wide breadth of symptom-specific modalities under the umbrella of specialized eating disorder personalized treatment, CBT, DBT, and exposure therapies. The post-doctoral fellow will also have the opportunity to be trained in and utilize the more standard CBT-E treatment for eating disorders. This position will involve clinical supervision of graduate student therapists, providing therapy to participants with eating disorders, supervising implementation of clinical trials and analysis of findings. This post-doctoral fellow will work closely with study therapists to train them in the delivery of CBT-E and personalized treatment for eating disorders and to ensure fidelity to the interventions. They will also assist Dr. Levinson with training therapists to conduct diagnostic assessments, working on publications, and mentoring study coordinators, graduate students, and undergraduate students, and working with a large interdisciplinary team at UofL. The position would be an excellent fit for someone who wishes to gain experience training and supervising new therapists in evidence-based treatments for eating disorders. The post-doctoral fellow will work very closely with Dr. Levinson on a day-to-day basis.
Opportunities for supervision toward licensure will be provided. Additional clinical research opportunities and supervision are also available. This position is renewable for up to five years and preference will be given to a post-doc who can commit to at least two years. Minimum experience is a doctorate in psychology, social work, counseling, or a related field. More information about the lab here: www.louisvilleeatlab.com
To apply please send your CV, a cover letter, and three names of references to Dr. Levinson at cheri.levinson@louisville.edu and please copy theresia.pettit@louisville.edu. Please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Levinson with any questions. Application deadline is rolling through April 15th, 2024 with an expected start date sometime in Summer 2024, depending on fellow’s schedule.
Research Assistant Professor/Research Scientist
Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab
Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of Louisville
Dr. Cheri Levinson is currently accepting applications for Research Assistant Professor/ Research Scientist.
This PhD-level, research-track (non-tenure track) faculty member will work closely with Dr. Levinson to expand our lab's scientific portfolio by collaboratively writing grants, leading and co-leading intervention, intensive longitudinal data, implementation, and technology development projects aligned with the lab's mission and contributing to mentorship of students and staff. This position will have guaranteed funding as a Research Assistant Professor for up to 2 years; after that, contingent on funding, support would come from a combination of grants and contracts within the lab (we have a wide variety of ongoing support sources for our team members, including traditional federal grants from NIH, NSF, and contracts with foundation, industry, and nonprofit partners). It is also possible to write independent grants such as a K award. Teaching and clinical work is available as desired.
The Research Assistant Professor position would be an excellent fit for a mission-driven, team-oriented, experienced clinical scientist who may not want to independently direct and manage a research lab as sole PI, but is excited about taking on a collaborative leadership role to propel our lab's scientific mission, primarily by serving as PI, MPI or Co-I on grant submissions and large-scale projects. The start date is negotiable (ideally between spring 2023 and fall 2024), and the position would be hybrid, with some time working in-person at our lab in Louisville. Possibility for remote work can be considered.
Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter (describing your interest and fit for the position, as well as how you intend to apply your expertise and experiences to forwarding the lab's mission) directly to me (cheri.Levinson@louisville.edu). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please feel free to reach out with any questions about this opportunity.
EAT LAB - About (louisvilleeatlab.com)
The Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Laboratory has a six-pronged mission, all of which center on improving the lives of those with eating disorders. Our mission is to (a) conduct cutting-edge research to develop novel treatments for eating disorders, (b) provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment for eating disorders (c) train the next generation of eating disorder researchers and clinicians, (d) distribute scientifically-based prevention programs across the community, (e) advocate for more awareness, better treatment, and services for eating disorders, and (f) work toward a more equitable and inclusive future that alleviates barriers to accessing high-quality treatment, prevention, and research for underserved populations.
Clinical-Research Postdoctoral Fellowship in Eating Disorder Research
Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab at the University of Louisville (UofL), is hiring a full-time post-doctoral fellow to start Summer-Fall 2024 (start date is flexible) to work on several National Institute of Mental Health supported randomized controlled trials for eating disorders. This position is 100% research, including clinical research, and provides a unique opportunity to be involved with one of the first randomized controlled trials using idiographic methods to personalize psychotherapy and digital randomized controlled trials of exposure therapy. This position will involve supervising clinical trial protocols, research coordinators, and graduate students, learning how to implement and utilize idiographic analyses to select treatment targets, learning how to adapt exposure protocols for digital implementation, working on grant proposals and publications, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, assisting with data preparation and analysis, and working with a large interdisciplinary team both at UofL and with cross-site collaborators. The post-doctoral fellow will work very closely with Dr. Levinson on a day to day basis. Supervision towards licensure is available if needed.
Opportunities for involvement in grants, including mentored grants, publications, and presentations at national conferences are plentiful and highly encouraged. Teaching opportunities are available if desired. Additional clinical opportunities and supervision are also available. This position is renewable for up to three years and preference will be given to a post-doc who can commit to at least two years. Minimum experience is a doctorate in psychology, counseling, engineering, biostatistics, neuroscience, or any other related field. This post-doctoral fellowship will help propel the fellow into a tenure-track or research faculty position. More information about the lab here: www.louisvilleeatlab.com
To apply please send your CV, a cover letter, and three names of references to Dr. Levinson at cheri.levinson@louisville.edu. Application deadline is rolling with an expected start date sometime in Summer or Fall of 2024, depending on fellow’s schedule.
Post Doctoral Fellow in Precision Treatment Development
Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) lab at the University of Louisville (UofL), is hiring a full-time post-doctoral fellow to work on a National Institute of Health supported study building a new precision treatment for eating disorders and identifying how individual treatment mechanisms relate to public health outcomes, individual disease burden, medical comorbidities, and social determinants of health. This position is part clinical and part research and can be tailored to the individual fellows needs. This position will involve working with clinical participants with eating disorders, supervising study therapists, supervising implementation and analysis of studies, assisting Dr. Levinson with training therapists to complete assessments and deliver the treatment protocol, conducting diagnostic assessments, learning advanced idiographic methodologies, working on grant proposals and publications, mentoring study coordinators and graduate and undergraduate students, assisting with data preparation and analysis, and working with a large interdisciplinary team at UofL. The post-doctoral fellow will work very closely with Dr. Levinson on a day-to-day basis.
Opportunities for involvement in grants, publications, and presentations at national conferences are plentiful. Funds are available for conferences and professional development. Support for writing individual (e.g., K award) and collaborative grants are available. Teaching opportunities are available if desired. Opportunities for supervision toward licensure are also available. Additional clinical opportunities and supervision are also available. This position is renewable for up to five years and preference will be given to a post-doc who can commit to at least two years. Minimum experience is a doctorate in psychology, counseling, social work, or a related field. This post-doctoral fellowship will help propel the fellow into a tenure-track faculty position, research faculty position, or clinical position. More information about the lab here: www.louisvilleeatlab.com
To apply please send your CV, a cover letter, and three names of references to Dr. Levinson at cheri.levinson@louisville.edu and CC emma.crumby@louisville.edu. Application deadline is rolling through Nov 15 with an expected start date sometime in Summer 2024, depending on fellow’s schedule (start date is negotiable).
Link to ad: https://www.postdocjobs.com/posting/7199166?token=bd516aed0f2843e5d8ac76976994e818
Full-time Study Coordinator:
Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab and Dr. Sara Bufferd, Director of the Child Anxiety and Mood Lab at the University of Louisville (UofL) are hiring a full-time research coordinator. The position will involve working with child participants on a longitudinal NIH funded study collecting longitudinal data on early childhood risk factors for eating disorders in female children ages 6-12. This position will involve working with parents and children, conducting diagnostic, behavioral, and psychophysiological assessments, assisting with data collection and preparation, assisting with institutional review board protocols, and working with a large interdisciplinary team at UofL. Evening and weekend hours will be needed to accommodate parents’ and children’s schedule. The study coordinator will work very closely with Drs. Bufferd and Levinson and their teams on a day-to-day basis.
Opportunities for involvement in publications and presentations at national conferences are available. Minimum experience is a bachelors’ degree in psychology, education, or a related field. Research experience is a must. This position is ideal for someone wanting to go to graduate school in a health-related field. This is a 2-year position with potential for 5 years depending on funding and performance.
Interested applicants should send their CV, a cover letter, and names and contact for 3 references to Dr. Levinson at cheri.levinson@louisville.edu and CC emma.crumby@louisville.edu. More information on the EAT lab here: www.louisvilleeatlab.com.
More information on the Child Anxiety and Mood Lab here: uoflcamlab.com
Deadline is rolling and will end when the position is filled. Start date is negotiable but ideally before the end of 2023.
Link to ad: https://uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UofLCareerSite/job/Lab-Assistant---Temporary_R100945
Dr. Levinson, the Director of the Eating Anxiety Treatment (EAT) Lab and Dr. Sara Bufferd, Director of the Child Anxiety and Mood Lab at the University of Louisville (UofL) are hiring a full-time research coordinator. The position will involve working with child participants on a longitudinal NIH funded study collecting longitudinal data on early childhood risk factors for eating disorders in female children ages 6-12. This position will involve working with parents and children, conducting diagnostic, behavioral, and psychophysiological assessments, assisting with data collection and preparation, assisting with institutional review board protocols, and working with a large interdisciplinary team at UofL. Evening and weekend hours will be needed to accommodate parents’ and children’s schedule. The study coordinator will work very closely with Drs. Bufferd and Levinson and their teams on a day-to-day basis.
Opportunities for involvement in publications and presentations at national conferences are available. Minimum experience is a bachelors’ degree in psychology, education, or a related field. Research experience is a must. This position is ideal for someone wanting to go to graduate school in a health-related field. This is a 2-year position with potential for 5 years depending on funding and performance.
Interested applicants should send their CV, a cover letter, and names and contact for 3 references to Dr. Levinson at cheri.levinson@louisville.edu and CC emma.crumby@louisville.edu. More information on the EAT lab here: www.louisvilleeatlab.com.
More information on the Child Anxiety and Mood Lab here: uoflcamlab.com
Deadline is rolling and will end when the position is filled. Start date is negotiable but ideally before the end of 2023.
Link to ad: https://uofl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UofLCareerSite/job/Lab-Assistant---Temporary_R100945