Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Sports Neuropsychology

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Sports Concussion Program is seeking applicants for a post-doctoral fellowship position. This is a 1-2 year position under the clinical direction of Michael W. Collins, Ph.D. and Mark R. Lovell, Ph.D., ABPN. The UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program is involved in concussion management at all levels of sports participation, including professional, collegiate, high school, and recreational. The volume of patient referrals is high and extensive programmatic research is occurring within our program. Duties will primarily consist of brief and extended neuropsychological evaluations of child and adult athletes with sport-related concussion. In addition, the clinic receives referrals for neuropsychological evaluations of patients with non-sport TBI, as well as other neurological and psychiatric disorders. Involvement in research is encouraged through provision of dedicated research time on a weekly basis.

The appointment is a 12-month, full time position, beginning August 1st, 2008 with the possibility of a second year. A doctoral degree in psychology, completion of an APA-accredited internship, and training in neuropsychological assessment are required. Review of the applications is ongoing, and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should send their CV, 3 letters of recommendation, and a statement of goals and interests via email to <mailto:collinsmw@...> collinsmw@... or via postal mail to: Dr. Micky Collins, 3200 S. Water St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203.

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