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2023 Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program |How to Apply

2023 Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program |How to Apply

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Interested applicants are invited to apply for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) 2023 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)—named America’s 2022 Best Large Employer by Forbes—offers countless ways to change lives.

Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation.

At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career.

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CHOP’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 

CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children.

We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

Job Summary

The Timko Research Group (see https://www.med.upenn.edu/timkolab/) in the Eating Disorder Research Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking a post-doctoral fellow for the Shifting Perspectives Study. This is a vibrant and active interdisciplinary research group. The current fellowship is for one year and is a combination of research and clinical work. There is a possibility for additional years of support.  The Shifting Perspectives study is investigating whether or not adding Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) to Family Based Treatment improves outcome in adolescents with anorexia nervosa. The fellow will be responsible for study related research activities, including assessment, scoring, data management, manuscript writing, and preparing funding applications. The post-doctoral fellow will also deliver treatment (FBT and CRT) to families in the study and will be responsible for all appropriate documentation of treatment delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience working with adolescents with an eating disorder. Research and clinical training experiences will help prepare the fellow for a future career in variety of settings. Fellows will work collaboratively with other providers (adolescent medicine, psychiatry, nutrition) in the Eating Disorder Assessment and Treatment Program (EDATP). The EDATP has an inpatient medical stabilization program, an intensive outpatient program, and a family-based outpatient treatment program. With over 1000 families seen every year, the EDATP is continually growing. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is home to the Department of Pediatrics for the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and is consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country in the U.S. News and World Report’s Honor Roll of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals. Please send a cover letter (detailing your interest and experience working with children and families and/or youth with eating disorders) and current CV along with the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Alix Timko (timkoc@chop.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continued until filled.

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Job Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent scholarly research and develop new methods and protocols
  • Participate in project planning, recording and evaluation of data
  • Acquire technical, lab management and grant writing skills
  • Participate in seminars, lectures, poster sessions and presentation at national meetings
  • Supervise junior lab members
  • Assist with other research projects

Required Education and Experience

  • A terminal degree PhD, MD, DVM, etc.
  • According to the CMS (Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services) a copy of diploma or transcript is required as proof of academic achievement for all non-laboratory personnel performing non-waived POC testing

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CHOP also requires employees who work in patient care buildings to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and

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