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The Baker Center for Children and Families · 21 hours ago

Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship

Waltham, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$63K/yr - $63K/yr

Start in 2026 Fall

The Baker Center for Children and Families is a Harvard Medical School Affiliate dedicated to promoting the mental health of children and families. They are seeking a Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow to conduct neuropsychological assessments and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while also engaging in clinical research and training.

EducationHealth CareMental Health

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for children and adolescents presenting with neurodevelopmental disorders, acquired brain injury, medical conditions (e.g., epilepsy, cancer, genetic syndromes), ADHD, learning disorders, and complex psychiatric presentations

Administers, scores, and interprets a wide range of cognitive, academic, behavioral, and social-emotional measures

Writes integrated, clearly communicated reports with actionable recommendations for families, schools, and medical teams

Conducts feedback sessions with caregivers, schools, and referring providers

Collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams, including psychologists, psychiatrists, pediatricians, and educational consultants

Participates in weekly didactic seminars focused on neuropsychological theory, test interpretation, cultural considerations, and evidence-based recommendations

Receives two or more hours per week of individual supervision from a licensed pediatric neuropsychologist, consistent with Massachusetts psychology licensure requirements

Participates in case conferences, peer supervision, and journal clubs

Contributes to program development of clinical service lines and/or research on neuropsychological outcomes

The Fellow Will Be Exposed To Various Aspects Of Clinical Research Work

Review of pediatric neuropsychological literature: The fellow will be provided with a series of readings in the area of pediatric neuropsychology, with an emphasis on neurodevelopmental disorders

Independent research: The fellow will be encouraged to develop research projects of interest that can be conducted with our available clinical populations or through collaborations with either Dr. Harrison Goldman or other research projects through CET

Manuscript preparation and submission: The fellow will be encouraged to collaborate on manuscript preparation and poster submissions at national and international conferences

The fellow will participate in a series of post-doctoral seminars through the Baker Center didactics (case conferences, journal club, and/or topic presentations) as well as attending a weekly assessment seminar

Qualification

Neuropsychological assessmentsChild assessment trainingCognitive neurosciencePsychoeducational planningClinical researchSupervisionCollaborationCommunication skills