A research fellowship position is available for competitive applicants at the Seaver and New York Autism Center of Excellence at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, under the direction of Eric Hollander, M.D. The Seaver Center is a multi-disciplinary, NIH funded research center with research programs in genetics (molecular genetic and family studies), neuroimaging (MRI, fMRI, MRS, PET), neuropsychopharmacology and psychosocial treatments for individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Applicants must have completed their residency in child or adult psychiatry, child neurology or developmental pediatrics and be licensed and board eligible. The goals of the training include:

• Training in gold standard evaluation/assessment of autism spectrum disorders
• Training in clinical trial design and psychopharmacology and autism

Collaborations are available with associated researchers in neuroimaging and neurobehavioral genetics. Salaries are competitive with excellent benefits. Positions are currently available.

How to Apply:

Please send CV, House Staff Application, and three letters of recommendation to:

Alex Kolevzon, M.D.
Clinical Director, Seaver and New York Autism Center of Excellence
Department of Psychiatry
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1230
New York, N.Y. 10029
Tel: (212) 659-9134
Fax: (212) 659-8710
E-mail: alexander.kolevzon@mssm.edu

The Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai School of Medicine is looking to fill a full-time research position at the Seaver and New York Autism Center of Excellence, run by Dr. Eric Hollander, world-renowned researcher in the field of autism. We are looking for a highly responsible, organized individual who is interested in eventually continuing on to a medical, psychology, or professional clinical research career. Ideal start date for interested candidates would be July 2008.

Among the areas for which this individual would be responsible are: phone calls with patients/families/clinicians seeking our services, patient scheduling; data entry/collection/interpretation; study start-up and maintenance; Institutional Review Board submissions; technical/grant writing; and assistance with presentations/publications.

Interested applicants should:

• Possess a Bachelor's degree
• Be highly familiar and comfortable with widely available computer programs
• Have a strong background in psychology, biological sciences, study methodology and statistics
• Have experience working with developmentally disabled children and adults
• Have a strong interest in research
• Be interested in learning about etiology and treatment of psychiatric disorders
• Be able and willing to work with psychiatric patients in a professional and compassionate manner

Potential opportunities available to successful applicants:

• Publication in major medical journals
• Networking among distinguished individuals within and outside the medical/psychology fields
• Exposure to wide spectrum of psychiatric disorders and treatments thereof
• Close collaboration with experienced research psychiatrists, neuropsychologists, statisticians, and clinical psychologists

How to Apply

Interested applicants may e-mail cover letter, resume, and three references to:
Jessica Kiarashi
Research Coordinator, Department of Psychiatry
E-mail: jessica.kiarashi@mssm.edu