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Form of workTHE MADIGAN CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AT THE FAMILY INSTITUTE AT NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
The Family Institute at Northwestern University is accepting applications for our two-year research postdoctoral fellowship, which is one of the premiere couple and family training centers in the country. The goal of the program is to develop the next generation of leaders and innovators in clinical and family research.
The Clinical Research Fellow will be mentored by Dr. Erika Lawrence, Director of Translational Science at TFI and Research Professor of Psychology. Researchisfocusedoncommunity-based effectivenessresearchandimplementationscience.
The postdoctoral fellow will work on two projects:
1. a DOJ funded RCT to evaluate the effectiveness of and elucidate the mechanisms of change in a group intervention targeting perpetrators of intimate partner violence
2. an NIH-funded study examining barriers and facilitators to implementation of interventions in community and corrections settings
Fellows are encouraged to incorporate their own research interests and questions into existing and proposed research projects during their fellowship. Time will be spent on grant writing, data analyses, and manuscript publication. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the postdoctoral fellow's skills in becoming an implementation scientist and in grant writing and publications. The fellow will also maintain a small clinical practice including individual, couple and family modalities of therapy with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Hours accumulated during the fellowship can be used toward licensure. The fellow also receives weekly individual and group supervision.
The fellowship is designed to enhance skills in implementation science, grant-writing, and publications specifically. Your work will include:
One fellow is accepted to the program every other year.
The committee will begin reviewing applications December 22nd, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
The stipend is $57,000 plus benefits in Year 1.
Fellowship positions start on September 1,2024.
For additional information about the application process, please visit our website at: https://www.family-institute.org/graduate-education/postdoctoral-fellowships/postdoctoral-clinical-research-fellowship
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lisa Gordon, Director of the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, at lgordon@family-institute.org or Dr. Erika Lawrence, Director of Translational Science and grant PI at elawrence@family-institute.org.
The Clinical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship is jointly sponsored by The Family Institute through a generous endowment from Holly and John Madigan. Holly Madigan (1940-2020) served on The Family Institute's Board of Directors from 1990 through 2015. The Family Institute is honored that Holly's legacy lives on through her service as board chair and lifetime trustee, roles which were crucial in allowing the organization to fulfill its mission. She will be remembered by her generosity of spirit and insightful leadership.
THE ORGANIZATION
Through research, education, and clinical services, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation's leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing children and adolescents, couples, families, and individuals. When you join The Family Institute, you are joining a team of over 277 collaborators comprised of researchers, educators, clinicians, graduate students, and administrators across four service sites, all focused on advancing the world of behavioral health.
Access to The Family Institute Staff & Clinics
As a Research Fellow, you will have access to The Family Institute's staff practice and its Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic , which provides more than 90,000 therapy sessions to more than 7,500 individuals, couples and families from all walks of life annually.
Location:
Evanston
Reports To:
Director of Postdoctoral Fellowship and Director of Translational Science
Education
One-hour weekly Didactics Seminars taught by innovators in the fields of individual, couple, and family therapy. Topics include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Violence, High Conflict Divorce, Working with Stepfamilies, The Four-Session Evaluation for Couple Therapy, and Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST) with Families.
Weekly consultation groups with members of the staff practice and faculty. Examples of centering themes of consultation groups include Couples Therapy, Transition to Parenthood, Queer People, Identities and Relationships, Substance Use and Addictive Behavior, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Monthly Grand Rounds which blend research with clinical practice. Grand Rounds presenters, including Fellows, review research that guides clinical application and/or cite clinical case material to illustrate a protocol originating from research.
Monthly Clinical Research Interest Group Meetings where staff and students join to present ongoing research, share research-related opportunities, and support the career aspirations of scholars.
Mentorship
Fellows meet one hour per week as a cohort with the Director of Postdoctoral Fellowship for Professional Development. Conversations during Professional Development are both structured and unstructured and support Fellows in growing their confidence and identity as an Clinical Researcher. Fellows also meet individually with the Director to create and implement a personalized training program that optimally launches Fellows to their career goals.
Caseload and Supervision
Each Research Fellow builds and maintains a caseload of 10 sessions per week. Fellows actively participate in determining their caseload, including their schedule, location, treatment modality, and client population. All clinical hours accumulated during the Fellowship count toward licensure.
Fellows meet with senior staff clinicians for two hours per week for clinical supervision in a small group format. Group supervision fosters systemic conceptualization, treatment planning, clinical skill development, and community building.
Fellows meet one hour per week with individual supervisors, who are uniquely matched to Fellows for licensure, clinical expertise, and supervisory style. All supervisors have demonstrated clinical excellence and passion for mentoring the next generation of relational therapists.
External Relations
Fellows will collaborate with The Family Institute's External Relations Department for the purposes of marketing their practice, educating and supporting the community, and developing The Family Institute's presence in the domain of individual, couple, and family health. Opportunities may include writing content for articles or social media, participating in panel discussions and interviews, hosting a webinar, or representing The Family Institute at Northwestern University at professional conferences and healthcare events.
Application information
Eligibility Requirements
Preferred applicants who have completed a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology, or marriage and family therapy are invited to apply. We look for applicants who have:
Important Application & Interview Dates for 2023
o Application review will begin on December 22, 2023.
o Interviews for selected candidates will be held in early January over Zoom.
o Fellowship positions start on September 1, 2024.
Application Materials
o Cover Letter: Explain why you are applying for this fellowship and how you feel it fits in with your career plans.
o Statement of Research Interests
o Curriculum Vita
o Graduate Transcripts
o Three Letters of Recommendation: At least two letters must be from individuals who have direct, evaluative knowledge of your research experience. At least one letter must address your clinical skills. (One recommender may address both research and clinical skills.) Letters may be sent separately.
Requirements
The Family Institute at Northwestern University actively seeks applicants from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups so that our body of students, fellows, faculty, and staff will more closely reflect the diversity of American society. Furthermore, The Family Institute is committed to broad inclusiveness and affording equal opportunity to all without regard to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, or physical ability.
EOE Statement
The Family Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
The Family Institute believes in providing access to employment opportunities to people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please email us at hr@family-institute.org.
The Family Institute at Northwestern University is accepting applications for our two-year research postdoctoral fellowship, which is one of the premiere couple and family training centers in the country. The goal of the program is to develop the next generation of leaders and innovators in clinical and family research.
The Clinical Research Fellow will be mentored by Dr. Erika Lawrence, Director of Translational Science at TFI and Research Professor of Psychology. Researchisfocusedoncommunity-based effectivenessresearchandimplementationscience.
The postdoctoral fellow will work on two projects:
1. a DOJ funded RCT to evaluate the effectiveness of and elucidate the mechanisms of change in a group intervention targeting perpetrators of intimate partner violence
2. an NIH-funded study examining barriers and facilitators to implementation of interventions in community and corrections settings
Fellows are encouraged to incorporate their own research interests and questions into existing and proposed research projects during their fellowship. Time will be spent on grant writing, data analyses, and manuscript publication. Emphasis is placed on enhancing the postdoctoral fellow's skills in becoming an implementation scientist and in grant writing and publications. The fellow will also maintain a small clinical practice including individual, couple and family modalities of therapy with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Hours accumulated during the fellowship can be used toward licensure. The fellow also receives weekly individual and group supervision.
The fellowship is designed to enhance skills in implementation science, grant-writing, and publications specifically. Your work will include:
- Grant writing
- Data analyses
- Manuscript publication
- Conducting effectiveness and implementation hybrid studies
One fellow is accepted to the program every other year.
The committee will begin reviewing applications December 22nd, 2023, and will continue until the position is filled.
The stipend is $57,000 plus benefits in Year 1.
Fellowship positions start on September 1,2024.
For additional information about the application process, please visit our website at: https://www.family-institute.org/graduate-education/postdoctoral-fellowships/postdoctoral-clinical-research-fellowship
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Lisa Gordon, Director of the Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, at lgordon@family-institute.org or Dr. Erika Lawrence, Director of Translational Science and grant PI at elawrence@family-institute.org.
The Clinical Research Postdoctoral Fellowship is jointly sponsored by The Family Institute through a generous endowment from Holly and John Madigan. Holly Madigan (1940-2020) served on The Family Institute's Board of Directors from 1990 through 2015. The Family Institute is honored that Holly's legacy lives on through her service as board chair and lifetime trustee, roles which were crucial in allowing the organization to fulfill its mission. She will be remembered by her generosity of spirit and insightful leadership.
THE ORGANIZATION
Through research, education, and clinical services, The Family Institute at Northwestern University is one of the nation's leading relationship-based behavioral health organizations committed to strengthening and healing children and adolescents, couples, families, and individuals. When you join The Family Institute, you are joining a team of over 277 collaborators comprised of researchers, educators, clinicians, graduate students, and administrators across four service sites, all focused on advancing the world of behavioral health.
Access to The Family Institute Staff & Clinics
As a Research Fellow, you will have access to The Family Institute's staff practice and its Bette D. Harris Family & Child Clinic , which provides more than 90,000 therapy sessions to more than 7,500 individuals, couples and families from all walks of life annually.
Location:
Evanston
Reports To:
Director of Postdoctoral Fellowship and Director of Translational Science
Education
One-hour weekly Didactics Seminars taught by innovators in the fields of individual, couple, and family therapy. Topics include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Interpersonal Violence, High Conflict Divorce, Working with Stepfamilies, The Four-Session Evaluation for Couple Therapy, and Integrative Systemic Therapy (IST) with Families.
Weekly consultation groups with members of the staff practice and faculty. Examples of centering themes of consultation groups include Couples Therapy, Transition to Parenthood, Queer People, Identities and Relationships, Substance Use and Addictive Behavior, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT).
Monthly Grand Rounds which blend research with clinical practice. Grand Rounds presenters, including Fellows, review research that guides clinical application and/or cite clinical case material to illustrate a protocol originating from research.
Monthly Clinical Research Interest Group Meetings where staff and students join to present ongoing research, share research-related opportunities, and support the career aspirations of scholars.
Mentorship
Fellows meet one hour per week as a cohort with the Director of Postdoctoral Fellowship for Professional Development. Conversations during Professional Development are both structured and unstructured and support Fellows in growing their confidence and identity as an Clinical Researcher. Fellows also meet individually with the Director to create and implement a personalized training program that optimally launches Fellows to their career goals.
Caseload and Supervision
Each Research Fellow builds and maintains a caseload of 10 sessions per week. Fellows actively participate in determining their caseload, including their schedule, location, treatment modality, and client population. All clinical hours accumulated during the Fellowship count toward licensure.
Fellows meet with senior staff clinicians for two hours per week for clinical supervision in a small group format. Group supervision fosters systemic conceptualization, treatment planning, clinical skill development, and community building.
Fellows meet one hour per week with individual supervisors, who are uniquely matched to Fellows for licensure, clinical expertise, and supervisory style. All supervisors have demonstrated clinical excellence and passion for mentoring the next generation of relational therapists.
External Relations
Fellows will collaborate with The Family Institute's External Relations Department for the purposes of marketing their practice, educating and supporting the community, and developing The Family Institute's presence in the domain of individual, couple, and family health. Opportunities may include writing content for articles or social media, participating in panel discussions and interviews, hosting a webinar, or representing The Family Institute at Northwestern University at professional conferences and healthcare events.
Application information
Eligibility Requirements
Preferred applicants who have completed a doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology, or marriage and family therapy are invited to apply. We look for applicants who have:
- a commitment and passion for couple and family therapy as well as the integration of science and practice
- the capacity to develop research questions, pursue empirical solutions to those questions and produce quality research publications
- the capacity to work well with diverse colleagues, supervisors and clients
Important Application & Interview Dates for 2023
o Application review will begin on December 22, 2023.
o Interviews for selected candidates will be held in early January over Zoom.
o Fellowship positions start on September 1, 2024.
Application Materials
o Cover Letter: Explain why you are applying for this fellowship and how you feel it fits in with your career plans.
o Statement of Research Interests
o Curriculum Vita
o Graduate Transcripts
o Three Letters of Recommendation: At least two letters must be from individuals who have direct, evaluative knowledge of your research experience. At least one letter must address your clinical skills. (One recommender may address both research and clinical skills.) Letters may be sent separately.
Requirements
The Family Institute at Northwestern University actively seeks applicants from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups so that our body of students, fellows, faculty, and staff will more closely reflect the diversity of American society. Furthermore, The Family Institute is committed to broad inclusiveness and affording equal opportunity to all without regard to age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation, or physical ability.
EOE Statement
The Family Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
The Family Institute believes in providing access to employment opportunities to people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please email us at hr@family-institute.org.
