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Postdoctoral Scholar in Prevention & Education: Youth Mental Health University of Arizona in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Education
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Full-time postdoctoral research associate position with benefits. Compensation is salary at 1.0 FTE at NIH salary guidelines and depends on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, and tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members.
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United States
University
University of Arizona
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Postdoctoral Research Associate / Postdoctoral Scholar in Prevention & Education at the University of Arizona (Tucson, Arizona, United States).
This opening is in the Department of Educational Psychology and is part of the Smith Endowed Chair in Prevention and Education Research Team. The project centers on youth mental health in southern Arizona, with a strong emphasis on action research, school-based prevention, and collaboration with youth, caregivers, communities, and educational staff.
The successful candidate will develop and co-create research-informed models that support joy, identity, and mental health, and that can be translated into professional learning for in-service and preservice educators. The role includes independent research, advanced quantitative and qualitative analysis, data management, publication and presentation of findings, and collaboration with faculty and student research assistants. The position also includes teaching EDP 594 – School Counseling Practicum in Spring 2027.
Minimum requirements: a Ph.D. in Counselor Education conferred upon hire and experience working in P-12 schools. Preferred background includes five years as a school counselor, experience teaching graduate-level counseling or school counseling courses, and research experience in youth mental health.
Funding and benefits: full-time salaried postdoctoral appointment at 1.0 FTE with pay based on NIH salary guidelines and experience. The University of Arizona states the role includes full benefits such as health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation/sick leave/holidays, and tuition reduction for the employee and eligible family members.
Application materials: cover letter, current CV, and professional references for three referees. The post is open until filled. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Funding details
Full-time postdoctoral research associate position with benefits. Compensation is salary at 1.0 FTE at NIH salary guidelines and depends on experience. Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid leave, and tuition reduction for employee and qualified family members.
What's required
Ph.D. in Counselor Education must be conferred upon hire. Experience working in P-12 schools is required. Preferred qualifications include five years of experience as a school counselor, experience teaching graduate-level courses in counseling or school counseling, and research experience related to youth mental health. Applicants should have the ability to learn new skills, possess broad theoretical and practical knowledge in school counseling, child and adolescent development, and education, and be able to work both independently and collaboratively.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter, current CV, and professional references for three references with phone numbers and email addresses through the application portal. The posting remains open until filled.
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