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Claremont, California, United States
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Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow (Part-Time)Job Details and Requirement:
The Claremont Autism Center at Claremont McKenna College is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow to join our research team on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will operate under the supervision of the PI and Director of the Autism Center.
As a core member of the Claremont Autism Center’s research team, the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow will contribute to ongoing projects focused on neurodevelopment, emotion regulation, clinical processes, psychophysiology, and families, and will have the opportunity to develop independent lines of research. Candidates should have an expressed interest in and some prior experience with neurodivergent individuals, but prior published work in neurodevelopmental differences is not required.
This is a one-year, temporary, part-time (20 hours per week) position with the possibility of renewal. Candidates in advanced interview stages will be asked to submit up to three publications and three professional references to be contacted only with the approval of candidates. This part-time position is being offered in conjunction with a parallel part-time clinical staff psychologist position. Applicants well-qualified for both roles are encouraged to apply to the dual positions.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reporting to the Director of the Autism Center, the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow works both independently and collaboratively to perform the following essential duties and responsibilities:
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS & SKILLS:
EDUCATION: A Ph.D. in Clinical or Developmental Psychology or a closely related field is required.
EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of research experience with at least one co-authored publication.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
LICENSES: A valid driver’s license or equivalent alternate form of transportation to off-site meetings and events is required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: The candidate must possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position, or to be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
OTHER:
REQUIRED HOURS: The regular hours for this part-time position are 20 hours per week. This position requires flexibility and availability to work late afternoons and evenings as needed. Some weekends may be required, particularly for data collection activities. Travel to professional conferences may be required. Regular hours may vary due to needs of The Claremont Autism Center.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS: This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt, non-benefits eligible position. This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal.
Supervisor AB1825: No
Mandatory Reporter: Yes
Responsible Employee: Yes
Campus Security Authority: Yes
IPEDS Job Category: 15-0000/17-0000/19-0000 - Computer, Engineering, and Science Occupations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light (up to 20lbs).
APPROXIMATE PAY RANGE: The anticipated pay range is $35.00 - $40.00 per hour. Pay rate will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
REPORTS TO: Director of the Autism Center
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: Employees are expected to wear attire that is appropriate to the office or department in which they work.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned, in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing the risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time, accordingly the College reviews job description on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is “at-will” meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice, with or without cause, including, but not limited to termination, demotion, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, duties, and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding, employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will, at any time, with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.
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Disability Accommodations
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An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College, the selection of an accommodation will be at CMC’s discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at (909) 621-8490 or hr@cmc.edu for assistance.
