Post-doctoral Fellowships

[Benjamin E Saunders <saunders@xxxxxxxx>]

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         POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN TRAUMATIC STRESS
                     RESEARCH AND TREATMENT

The National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center (NCVC), a
division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Medical
University of South Carolina (MUSC), is now accepting applications for
NIMH funded postdoctoral fellowship positions.  Candidates will be
selected based upon qualifications and matching interests with NCVC
faculty.  The NCVC fellowship training program is designed to produce
professionals skilled in using a variety of clinical and research
strategies to investigate the psychosocial impact of traumatic events upon
adults and children.  The program includes advanced clinical training in
cognitive-behavioral and family- based treatment techniques.  Advanced
research training focuses on sexual assault, child abuse, health concerns
of rape victims (e.g., HIV, risk behaviors), other violent crime, natural
disaster, urban violence, and other forms of civilian trauma.  The
prevention, development, and resolution of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder,
other anxiety disorders, depression, substance abuse, delinquency and
other post-trauma adaptations are topics of the fellowship.

Program activities include a strong preceptor system, professional
seminars, clinical intervention with adults, children, and families,
participation in existing funded research projects and the development of
new research projects.

The fellowships are open both to entry-level and experienced
professionals.  The fellowship runs for one year with an opportunity for a
second year renewal.  Applicants should possess a strong commitment to a
scientist-practitioner model of training, and have good computer and
statistical skills.  Applicants should hold a doctoral degree in
psychology, social work, medicine or similar field.  Stipend levels are
contingent upon professional background and experience.  A benefits
package including leave, professional travel money, and basic health
insurance is offered. 

Applicants should submit a letter briefly describing relevant professional
experience and research interests, a curriculum vitae, and three letters
of recommendation to:

Sherry Falsetti, Ph.D., Director of Training,
National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center
Medical University of South Carolina
171 Ashley Avenue
Charleston, SC 29425

For more information, please call Dr. Falsetti at (803) 792-2945. 

Information about the fellowship program, the NCVC, MUSC, and Charleston
may be obtained by visiting the NCVC web site at: 

http://www.musc.edu/cvc/

Applicatinos will be accepted until the positions are filled.  However,
complete application packages received by January 26, 1997 will receive
priority consideration for positions beginning Fall, 1997, and
applications for the position currently available will be considered
immediately.  Early applications are strongly encouraged. 

MUSC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 

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