Two-year NIH T32 Fellowship
Post-Doctoral Psychology Fellowship in Denver, CO!
Pediatric Psychology Fellowship in Diabetes
We are excited to announce the opportunity for a two-year, NIH-funded T32 research and clinical postdoctoral fellow position in the field of pediatric diabetes in sunny Denver, Colorado! The fellow will receive systematic training in the specialized knowledge and skills related to the management of pediatric diabetes. The majority of the fellowship is in type 1 diabetes, but there are opportunities in type 2 diabetes depending on the fellow's interest and experience. The four core training experiences include research, clinical care, research program development, consultation with multidisciplinary providers including medical trainees. The primary mentors for this position are licensed clinical psychologists with active research programs in pediatric type 1 and type 2 diabetes (Holly O'Donnell, PhD & Lauren Gulley, PhD). Fellows will have the opportunity to receive additional mentorship via team collaborations with researchers in the fields of pediatric endocrinology, epidemiology, nutrition, and physical activity. Educational opportunities include grand rounds, didactics, and seminars. This is a research-focused fellowship (75% protected time for research) with enough clinical opportunities to meet requirements for licensure in the state of Colorado.
Children's Hospital Colorado & Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes
Anschutz Medical Campus
BENEFITS/PERKS
- Salary based on NIH Post-Doc Stipend
- Benefits include medical and dental insurance, and generous paid time off
- Funds to support travel and education for trainee
- Flexibility to tailor training to trainee's interests and goals
- Denver, CO enjoys >300 days of sunshine per year and ample outdoor activities!
- Start date flexible
Our Service
Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes multidisciplinary teams include pediatric endocrinologists, pediatric psychologists, nurse practitioners, social workers, nurse educators, dietitians, and pediatric endocrinology fellows.
Clinical Opportunities
Clinical opportunities for fellow span across pediatric type 1 and type 2 diabetes and include consultation/liaison, group intervention, and individual therapy to address psychological factors affecting medical management.