How to Apply
Our application process is competitive. Applicants must have completed an APA/CPA-accredited doctoral program in psychology (Clinical Psychology preferred) and an APA/CPA-accredited clinical predoctoral internship. Competitive applicants are well-rounded clinicians in the scientist practitioner/ clinical science tradition.
Postdoctoral Applicant Qualifications
- Strong prior training in clinical or pediatric psychology: Applicants should have completed two or more year-long practica/externships and substantial internship rotation(s) in child psychology. Formal graduate coursework and clinical didactics in this area are expected.
- Clinical experience with assessment and treatment of autistic youth. Competitive candidates have extensive experience administering gold-standard diagnostic measures (e.g., ADOS-2/ADI-R). Please be sure to describe your autism training experiences clearly in your application.
- A clear focus on working with children and adolescents, in prior training experiences, and in future goals.
- A record of meaningful participation and productivity in research. Completion of an empirical dissertation and formal coursework in statistics and research methodology in graduate school are required. Competitive candidates have peer-reviewed publications and strong skills in statistical analysis and are interested in continuing research on postdoc and beyond.
- A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. CASD is committed to creating an inclusive environment and dismantling systems of inequity. We celebrate diversity in our trainees and our colleagues at all levels, promote cultural competence and seek providers who strive to contribute to our work with diverse and underserved populations. Applicants from all backgrounds and communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline
December 15, 2023; Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis between September 15 – December 15, 2023. Applying early is encouraged.
Our application process is competitive. Applicants must have completed an APA/CPA-accredited doctoral program in psychology (Clinical Psychology preferred) and an APA/CPA-accredited clinical predoctoral internship. Competitive applicants are well-rounded clinicians in the scientist-practitioner/clinical science tradition, who clearly demonstrate:
- Strong prior training in clinical or pediatric psychology, with a clear focus on working with children and adolescents.
- Clinical experience with assessment and treatment of autistic youth. Competitive candidates have experience administering gold-standard diagnostic measures (e.g., ADOS-2/ADI-R) and conducting evidence-based treatment.
- A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- A record of meaningful participation and productivity in research and strong skills in statistical analysis
Application Procedures
We have an online portal for submitting your documents. You will be asked to complete our application form online and to upload your documents. If you start the application and want to leave and return later to complete it, please note your “Return Code,” and enter it (“Returning?” link at upper right of page) when you come back to the site later.
Required application materials
- Letter of interest addressing clinical and research interests, goals, and perceived match to our program and focus area(s) of interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two de-identified assessment reports written by the applicant
- Three letters of recommendation e-mailed directly from the recommenders.
- Official graduate transcripts sent from your graduate institution(s), by mail or email.
Send letters of recommendation and transcripts to:
Srishti Rau, Ph.D.
E-mail: [email protected]
Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (CASD)
Children’s National Hospital
15245 Shady Grove Road, Suite 350
Rockville, MD 20850
Interviews
Interview Notifications
Applicants will be notified of their interview status no later than Jan. 12, 2024.
Interview Dates
Two or three individual interviews will be scheduled with staff members. Interviews for selected applicants can be conducted virtually or in-person, depending on the applicant's preference.
Children’s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law.