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Overview

Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

In CCHMC's Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship, fellows conduct research and work with patients in a clinical setting. Find out more about the opportunities of this fellowship at http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/ed/clinical/fellow/psychology/default.htm.

T32 Postdoctoral Training Program

The T32 training program is to support postdoctoral training in child behavior and nutrition, with a specific focus on pediatric chronic illnesses.

T32 Fellows will:

Have expertise in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of pediatric diseases in which nutritional modification is a central component of management
Have the knowledge of nutrition and behavioral science and clinical investigation skills necessary to develop and test interventions designed to change diet and improve health outcomes in pediatric diseases in which nutritional modification is a central component of management
Have the knowledge of nutritional and biomedical measures and the clinical investigation skills necessary to assess the physical (e.g., body composition, bone mass, disease progression) and psychosocial (e.g., quality of life, family functioning, functional behavior) outcomes of the interventions designed to change diet

This T32 grant provides the infrastructure for a multidisciplinary training program, bringing together on a cooperative basis, behavioral, biomedical, and nutrition scientists in a manner that will enhance and extend postdoctoral training in child behavioral and nutrition sciences at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

O'Grady Residency

O'Grady Residency in Psychology provides residents with the elective option to do research. Find out more about what the O'Grady Residency program has to offer at http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/ed/clinical/resident/psych/default.htm.

Research Assistants

Education and Skills needed for an RA

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in psychology or related area of study preferred
Previous research experience
Previous psychology related clinical experience preferred
An interest in working with children

Required Skills:

Demonstrate attention to detail, high clerical accuracy, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Enjoy working as a member of a team as well as possessing an independent work initiative
Able to relate to and build rapport with diverse age and demographic backgrounds
Computer literate and a working knowledge of software applications (word processing, spreadsheet and database)
Analytical ability sufficient to compare data; mathematical ability sufficient to perform algebraic calculations and statistical analysis
Ability to synthesize information and to create and deal with new situations by applying knowledge from past experiences
Expressed willingness to teach others and share results; capable of meeting time demands necessary to run interventions
Ability to perform experiments according to established procedures, to make accurate observations, to record test results and to analyze data
Possess a working knowledge of scientific terminology

These skills and more details about research positions at CCHMC can be found on the Cincinnati Children's Career website at http://sh.webhire.com/Public/361/.

RA Educational Seminars

Research Assistants are strongly encouraged to attend monthly RA seminars which are designed to assist them in their current position and with career planning. At these seminars, a variety of educational topics are presented. Because these seminars are educational and will contribute to an RA's professional development, they can be included on resumes and graduate school applications. These seminars will also provide RA's with a chance to meet fellow RA's and faculty in psychology and in other divisions. These relationships can be a valuable resource for information about research, graduate schools, and careers.

The following are examples of topics covered in RA Seminars: