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POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN TRAUMATIC STRESS RESEARCH

The National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center (NCVC) at the 
Medical University of South Carolina invites applications for its 
NIMH-funded post-doctoral research training program.  At least two, and 
perhaps as many as three openings are anticipated in the summer/fall of 
2003.  The NCVC offers post-doctoral fellowship training for qualified 
mental health professionals. The fellowship is open to entry level and 
experienced professionals who want to develop research and clinical 
expertise in understanding violent crime and other forms of civilian 
trauma.  The fellowship runs for one year with an opportunity for a 
second year renewal. Stipends are based on NIH-designated levels. 
Applicants should possess a strong commitment to the 
scientist-practitioner model and must hold a doctoral degree in 
psychology, psychiatry, social work, or similar field.

The NCVC fellowship training program is designed to produce 
professionals skilled in a variety of research and clinical 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 techniques. Advanced research 
training focuses on sexual assault, child abuse, domestic violence, 
other violent crimes, 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, and other post-trauma adaptations are examined. Program 
activities include a strong preceptor system, seminars, clinical 
intervention with adults, children, and families, participation in 
existing funded research projects (e.g., family violence, child abuse, 
sexual assault and other forms of violent crime, natural disasters, 
urban violence), and the development of new research projects.  The NCVC 
faculty includes 10 doctoral level professionals. All faculty members 
are energetic and enthusiastic participants in the fellowship training 
program.  The common interest of the faculty in various forms of 
traumatic stress provides a basis for building strong research and 
clinical programs. However, each faculty member also maintains unique 
interests, particularly in the development of research programs. All 
faculty welcome collaboration from post-doctoral colleagues within the 
context of their research activities.

The NCVC is a division of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral 
Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, 
South Carolina. It is also an Intervention Development and Evaluation 
center of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. These 
affiliations complement the strong post-doctoral training available 
through the NCVC fellowship.

Charleston is a lovely and historic ocean-side city with wonderful 
things to do and see.  Beaches, boating, fishing, golf, and other 
outdoor amenities combine with a strong value of historic and 
environmental preservation and a relatively low cost of living to 
produce a wonderful place to live and work.

Applications must include: a) letter of interest from the applicant 
outlining the basis of his or her interest in the fellowship and goals 
for advanced training in traumatic stress research; b) recent cv; c) at 
least three letters of recommendation; and d) any p/reprints you feel 
would help to demonstrate your research proficiency.

For full consideration, by December 15, 2004 (letters may arrive later), 
send application materials to:

Daniel W. Smith, Ph.D., Director of Training
National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center
Medical University of South Carolina
165 Cannon Street, P.O. Box 250852
Charleston, S.C. 29425

Also, please feel free to email application materials to Dr. Smith at 
smithdw@musc.edu or contact him for more information (843-792-2945). You 
may also get more information at www.musc.edu/cvc/postdocs.htm.


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Benjamin E. Saunders, Ph.D.
Professor and Director, Family and Child Program
National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center
Medical University of South Carolina
165 Cannon Street, Box 250852             843-792-2945  Telephone
Charleston, SC  29425                     843-792-3388  Fax

Visit our web sites:  http://www.musc.edu/cvc
                       http://www.vawprevention.org
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