MSU Department of Psychology

Position Announcement: Post-Doctoral Research Associate

We are seeking a Research Associate for the Center for Multicultural Psychology Research at Michigan State University. This 9-month post-doctoral position requires a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. The selected candidate is expected to work closely with the Center Director on research projects, grant applications and administration, and related activities. This position also offers the opportunity for advanced training in clinical research and joint research publications with Center faculty. The Center has five research networks but this position will be primarily involved in the Culture and Mental Health Network. The candidate is therefore expected to have interest and training in conducting research related to clinical assessment with racial-ethnic minorities, cross-cultural psychopathology and cross-cultural psychotherapy. The Research Associate is also expected to assist in other activities related to the functioning of the Center such as scheduling guest speakers, coordinating research conferences, and supervising graduate students. Salary will be comparable to NIH post-doctoral levels. There may be opportunities for summer funding if grant applications are successful. The position is for one academic year with the option for re-appointment for additional academic years pending satisfactory performance. Applications are being accepted now and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. To apply, please send a copy of your CV, a brief statement of research interests and goals, selected reprints and preprints, and 3 letters of reference to:

Frederick Leong, Ph.D., Director Center for Multicultural Psychology Research Department of Psychology Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824

Questions about this position can be directed to Prof. Frederick Leong at 517-353-9925 (fleong@msu.edu). MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.