Emory University
Post Doctoral Fellow - The Emory Autism Center
Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Post Doctoral Fellow – The Emory Autism Center
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, beginning July 1, 2026. One‑year appointment with possibility of renewal for a second year. Provides training opportunities within the Emory Oaks program, a college autism support program for autistic students.
Description Fellow will provide Support Navigation services for Emory Oaks participants—individualized coaching, mentoring, advising, and connecting—within a neurodiversity‑affirming framework. Additional responsibilities may include social and group programming, research and evaluation, and other aspects of Emory Oaks. Opportunities exist in the EAC Transition Services program (Quest), School‑Based Consultation and Training (Monarch), and other EAC programs serving transition‑age autistic individuals and adults. Fellow may receive clinical supervision and accrue supervised work hours toward professional licensure in psychology.
Responsibilities
Helps design and conduct research within a specified field under a Principal Investigator.
Designs and evaluates experiments.
Develops new ideas to promote current research.
Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
May operate specific equipment.
May teach techniques, train, and supervise research staff.
Temporarily appointed; initial appointment one year with renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
Appointments cannot exceed five years.
Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS, etc.) in an appropriate field.
Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Special Education, or related applied fields (e.g., social work, speech‑language pathology).
Strong experience in assessment and intervention with autistic individuals.
Excellent scientific writing, strong oral communication, and outstanding interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
Background working with autistic young adults and experience with individual and group psychotherapy.
Neurodivergent candidates encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions Applicants should submit through the Emory University portal or send materials to mattsegall@emory.edu. Include:
Curriculum Vitae.
Statement of interest (or personal statement), 3‑page maximum.
Representative writing sample (e.g., published article or scientific report).
Two letters of recommendation.
Application materials may be submitted as a single PDF or separate files. Letters can be collected by the applicant or sent directly to Dr. Segall. Applications are due December 15, 2025. Extensions may be granted upon request; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Remote Work and Residency
Role allows working from home regularly but requires commuting to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule.
Requires residency in the state of Georgia.
Emory reserves right to change remote status with notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Emory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance at 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404‑727‑9867 (V) | 404‑712‑2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404‑727‑9877 (V) | 404‑712‑2049 (TDD). One week’s advance notice is preferred.
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Description Fellow will provide Support Navigation services for Emory Oaks participants—individualized coaching, mentoring, advising, and connecting—within a neurodiversity‑affirming framework. Additional responsibilities may include social and group programming, research and evaluation, and other aspects of Emory Oaks. Opportunities exist in the EAC Transition Services program (Quest), School‑Based Consultation and Training (Monarch), and other EAC programs serving transition‑age autistic individuals and adults. Fellow may receive clinical supervision and accrue supervised work hours toward professional licensure in psychology.
Responsibilities
Helps design and conduct research within a specified field under a Principal Investigator.
Designs and evaluates experiments.
Develops new ideas to promote current research.
Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
May operate specific equipment.
May teach techniques, train, and supervise research staff.
Temporarily appointed; initial appointment one year with renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
Appointments cannot exceed five years.
Minimum Qualifications
A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS, etc.) in an appropriate field.
Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Special Education, or related applied fields (e.g., social work, speech‑language pathology).
Strong experience in assessment and intervention with autistic individuals.
Excellent scientific writing, strong oral communication, and outstanding interdisciplinary teamwork skills.
Background working with autistic young adults and experience with individual and group psychotherapy.
Neurodivergent candidates encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions Applicants should submit through the Emory University portal or send materials to mattsegall@emory.edu. Include:
Curriculum Vitae.
Statement of interest (or personal statement), 3‑page maximum.
Representative writing sample (e.g., published article or scientific report).
Two letters of recommendation.
Application materials may be submitted as a single PDF or separate files. Letters can be collected by the applicant or sent directly to Dr. Segall. Applications are due December 15, 2025. Extensions may be granted upon request; applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Remote Work and Residency
Role allows working from home regularly but requires commuting to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule.
Requires residency in the state of Georgia.
Emory reserves right to change remote status with notice.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Emory is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance at 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404‑727‑9867 (V) | 404‑712‑2049 (TDD). Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404‑727‑9877 (V) | 404‑712‑2049 (TDD). One week’s advance notice is preferred.
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