JOB POSTING
Position summary |
Start and End Dates
October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2023 (possibility of renewal) Job Type Postdoctoral Fellowship Salary Competitive |
A postdoctoral fellowship position is available to work as part of a dynamic, multi-site team led by Dr. Skye Fitzpatrick (York University) in the Treating and Understanding Life-threatening behaviour and Posttraumatic stress (TULiP laboratory; tuliplab.ca).
ABOUT THE TULIP LAB
The TULiP lab is a research group dedicated to helping people build lives worth living. We optimize interventions and identify treatment targets for individuals who engage in life-threatening behaviour, have borderline personality disorder (BPD), and/or have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We approach these goals in two ways: First, we ask clinically-relevant questions about BPD and its treatment (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; DBT) using experimental, ecological momentary assessment, and longitudinal methods. In this line of research, we seek to understand BPD and life-threatening behaviour, identify key treatment targets, and examine the efficacy of specific treatment strategies for BPD and life-threatening behaviour.
Second, we draw on clinical trial methods to optimize and simplify the treatment of BPD and PTSD. To this end, we have recently become particularly focused on harnessing the power of relationships to treat BPD and/or PTSD through conjoint and dyadic interventions, as well as identifying simple, streamlined, and efficient ways of treating BPD, life-threatening behaviour, and PTSD.
Our work is guided by science, compassion, and hope. Most importantly, we believe that everyone can find freedom from suffering and build a life worth living. Our work is intended to help move people towards their vision of such a life, even if they cannot yet see it for themselves.
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow with a start date of October 1st, 2021. The postdoctoral fellow will support a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)-funded project examining the role of communication and emotion in eliciting or buffering against suicidal and self-injurious behaviour in 250 couples wherein one member has borderline personality disorder (BPD). This project combines longitudinal assessment over a year, ecological momentary assessment, questionnaire development and validation, and qualitative analyses. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in the design and management of the study, including overseeing data collection and recruitment efforts.
As well, the TULiP lab is also currently running two clinical trials. The first is a randomized clinical trial of a novel, self-help, online couple intervention for Military Members, Veterans, First Responders, and Healthcare workers with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their partners: Couple HOPES (Helping Overcome PTSD and Enhance Satisfaction; www.couplehopes.com). The second is an uncontrolled trial of a novel psychotherapy intervention for couples wherein one member has BPD and has suicidal or self-injurious thoughts or behaviours. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to assist or become involved with these projects as their interests and time allow. Clinical training in the treatment of PTSD, BPD, and suicidal and other crisis behaviours using evidence-based PTSD interventions, dialectical behaviour therapy, and conjoint therapies may thus be available.
While COVID-19 is active, portions of the position may be available to be completed remotely as long as the individual can attend meetings and appointments in Eastern Standard Time and is eligible to work in Canada.
Key responsibilities include working with members of the study team to:
Applicants must have completed a PhD in Clinical Psychology
This postdoctoral fellowship position based in the TULiP laboratory will last until September 30th, 2023. There may be an option of renewal contingent upon funding. Salary is competitive.
ABOUT THE TULIP LAB
The TULiP lab is a research group dedicated to helping people build lives worth living. We optimize interventions and identify treatment targets for individuals who engage in life-threatening behaviour, have borderline personality disorder (BPD), and/or have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We approach these goals in two ways: First, we ask clinically-relevant questions about BPD and its treatment (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy; DBT) using experimental, ecological momentary assessment, and longitudinal methods. In this line of research, we seek to understand BPD and life-threatening behaviour, identify key treatment targets, and examine the efficacy of specific treatment strategies for BPD and life-threatening behaviour.
Second, we draw on clinical trial methods to optimize and simplify the treatment of BPD and PTSD. To this end, we have recently become particularly focused on harnessing the power of relationships to treat BPD and/or PTSD through conjoint and dyadic interventions, as well as identifying simple, streamlined, and efficient ways of treating BPD, life-threatening behaviour, and PTSD.
Our work is guided by science, compassion, and hope. Most importantly, we believe that everyone can find freedom from suffering and build a life worth living. Our work is intended to help move people towards their vision of such a life, even if they cannot yet see it for themselves.
ABOUT THE POSITION
We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow with a start date of October 1st, 2021. The postdoctoral fellow will support a Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)-funded project examining the role of communication and emotion in eliciting or buffering against suicidal and self-injurious behaviour in 250 couples wherein one member has borderline personality disorder (BPD). This project combines longitudinal assessment over a year, ecological momentary assessment, questionnaire development and validation, and qualitative analyses. The postdoctoral fellow will be involved in the design and management of the study, including overseeing data collection and recruitment efforts.
As well, the TULiP lab is also currently running two clinical trials. The first is a randomized clinical trial of a novel, self-help, online couple intervention for Military Members, Veterans, First Responders, and Healthcare workers with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and their partners: Couple HOPES (Helping Overcome PTSD and Enhance Satisfaction; www.couplehopes.com). The second is an uncontrolled trial of a novel psychotherapy intervention for couples wherein one member has BPD and has suicidal or self-injurious thoughts or behaviours. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to assist or become involved with these projects as their interests and time allow. Clinical training in the treatment of PTSD, BPD, and suicidal and other crisis behaviours using evidence-based PTSD interventions, dialectical behaviour therapy, and conjoint therapies may thus be available.
While COVID-19 is active, portions of the position may be available to be completed remotely as long as the individual can attend meetings and appointments in Eastern Standard Time and is eligible to work in Canada.
Key responsibilities include working with members of the study team to:
- Oversee recruitment for the longitudinal study
- Collaborate on manuscripts using clinical trial data and longitudinal study data focused on populations with BPD or PTSD
- Develop own independent research projects in relevant areas
- Receive mentorship from study team regarding longitudinal measurement, ecological momentary assessment, treatment development, and clinical trial research with populations who have PTSD, BPD, and suicidal or self-injuring behaviour
- Other opportunities exist to participate in ongoing TULiP lab research
Applicants must have completed a PhD in Clinical Psychology
- Experience in data analyses such as multilevel modelling and structural equation modelling is preferred
- Experience with couple or conjoint interventions or research is preferred
This postdoctoral fellowship position based in the TULiP laboratory will last until September 30th, 2023. There may be an option of renewal contingent upon funding. Salary is competitive.
HOW TO APPLY |
To apply for this position, please submit the following documents:
Please submit all documents by email to Skye Fitzpatrick at skyefitz@yorku.ca as soon as possible. |