Job/Volunteer Opportunities at PATSS | Program for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Studies

Program for Anxiety & Traumatic Stress Studies (PATSS) -Psychiatry Department

1. Postdoctoral Fellowship

Weill Cornell Medicine and the Program for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Studies (PATSS) is seeking a fulltime postdoctoral fellow to start for the 2024-2025 academic cycle. Postdoctoral fellows will participate in clinical and research endeavors targeting survivors of trauma, which may include populations such as healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients, MST survivors, active-duty service members, veterans and their family members, and other trauma populations, including burn and World Trade Center survivors.

Training will be provided in state-of-the art-clinical assessment and treatment of trauma-related diagnoses distance technologies for the provision of treatment and virtual reality simulations in the treatment of trauma. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing evidence-based treatments, serving as project coordinator, aiding in recruitment, and other clinical and administrative roles. The individual will be an integral member of a vibrant trauma program.

Applicants should have the following qualifications: 1) doctorate from an APA-accredited doctoral program; 2) completion of an APA-accredited internship; 3) eligible for a New York State limited permit or have a New York State psychology license; 4) demonstrated interest in trauma. Interest in CBT, PTSD, and trauma treatment is preferred, as is a strong background in clinical research (scientist-practitioner). We anticipate hiring 1-2 postdoctoral fellows.

Diversity is one of Weill Cornell Medicine’s core values and is essential to achieving excellence in patient care, research, and education. We welcome applications from candidates who share our commitment to fostering a culture of fairness, equity, and belonging. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Salary/Stipend:

Minimum stipend: $58,500
Maximum stipend: $58,500

Weill Cornell Medicine provides the above salary range in compliance with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range listed is for full‐time employment not including bonuses, clinical incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, specialty, training, and hospital/community needs.

The above salary range for New York City based roles represents WCM’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Interested parties should:

• Apply by emailing the following materials to Research Coordinator Stephanie Jovel: smj4002@med.cornell.edu

o Cover letter

o CV (with references)

o Two letters of recommendation

Applications will be considered for the 2024-2025 academic cycle. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Start date between July 1, 2024 and September 3, 2024

JoAnn Difede, PhD

Director, Program for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Studies

Weill Cornell Medicine

525 East 68th Street, Box 200

New York, NY 10065

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2. Volunteer

Dept/Division: Psychiatry/PATSS

Reports to: Dr. JoAnn Difede and research team

Hours: Hours are flexible between 9:00am-5:00pm, Monday – Friday

Position Summary

The Program for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Studies is conducting a number of clinical research studies

involving posttraumatic stress disorder, general psychological distress and other co-morbidities for healthcare

workers, military personnel and veterans and other occupations at risk, virtual reality, and acute pain. New

projects are in development for the use of virtual reality equipment to implement in a medical and/or clinical

setting. The volunteer will assist the research team during the development and implementation of these

projects. Additionally, the volunteer will assist the research team in recruiting participants for a Department of

Defense funded study entitled “A Non-Inferiority Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Comparing

Interpersonal Psychotherapy to Exposure Therapy for PTSD Consequent to Military Sexual Trauma (MST) in

Male and Female Personnel and Veterans.”

This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in gaining hands-on exposure to clinical research in

psychology and are interested in pursuing careers in psychology, medicine, or related fields.

This position may be hybrid with some in person and remote work.

Volunteer Position Outline:

Assist research coordinators for various studies complete tasks such as data input, obtaining lab
materials needed for study assessments, assisting in delivering samples to the lab
• Assist in the transcription of study assessments and interviews
• Reviewing program and study documents related to PATSS day-to-day operations for accuracy and
completeness
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Conduct literature reviews as needed
• Training opportunities to watch assessment and therapy tapes
• Assist in recruitment for ongoing research studies including but not limited to: putting up study flyers
around WCM/NYP hospitals and nearby community centers, updating social media platforms, writing
social media posts and captions on a weekly basis, proactively engaging with our social and online
community, including responding to outreaches regarding studies open to recruitment. May assist in
creating social media campaigns geared towards the target subject population to boost engagement and
recruitment
• Works closely with research team members, and under general supervision, reporting to a supervisor.
• Other duties as needed

Required Qualifications:

•Excellent creativity, critical thinking, writing, organizational, computer, and communication skills

• Interest and experience within the fields of psychology, technology, medicine, and public health.

• Candidates with an interest/background in marketing/advertising is a plus

• Ability to work independently is required

• Ability to commit for 1 year

• Bachelor’s degree; or college student entering their Junior or Senior year of college

• Working knowledge and experience of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,

and LinkedIn is a plus.

Interested parties should send their resume/CV and one paragraph on why you would be interested by email to:

Stephanie Jovel at smj4002@med.cornell.edu.