Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

**This position is Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote, with flexibility to vary.**

Schedule: Day Shift

Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Training and Research to Empower NeuroDiversity (TREND) Lab at CHLA is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate risk and protective factors for adverse mental health outcomes in neurodivergent youth through longitudinal studies and randomized controlled trials. The Fellow will support data analysis for multiple cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, assist with manuscript writing, disseminate findings at conferences, and contribute to grant writing. They will participate in weekly lab meetings and receive one-on-one mentorship from the Principal Investigator (PI). Additional training and professional development opportunities are available through CHLA’s TECPAD office and TREND collaborators at CHLA, USC, and institutions across the U.S.

The lab collects neural (e.g., EEG), clinical (e.g., neuropsychological assessments, interviews, surveys), and behavioral data from neurodivergent youth ages 9–18. The lab also conducts clinical trials focused on suicide prevention and depression treatments for youth, using multimethod data collection across neural, behavioral, and clinical domains.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will receive training to develop academic expertise, research skills, teaching experience, and administrative competencies essential for an independent research career. Responsibilities include conducting research independently or in collaboration with the PI, performing laboratory work, publishing scientific manuscripts, and participating in seminars and educational activities.

The TREND Lab is directed by Jessica Schwartzman, Ph.D., and is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Las Madrinas Foundation, Eagles Austism Foundation, and the Saban Research Institute at CHLA. Additional information can be found at: TREND Laboratory

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: Exposure to and/or experience in research in a healthcare environment preferred.

Highly Preferred Skills:

  • 2+ years of experience with longitudinal data analysis.
  • Experience with collecting, analyzing, and publishing EEG data.
  • Experience with collecting, analyzing, and publishing clinical trials data.
  • Experience in autism research studies.

  • Three or more peer-reviewed publications in the areas of clinical psychology, developmental psychology, neuroscience, biostatistics, and/or a related field highly preferred.

Education/Licensure/Certification: MD and/or PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree. Applicants must have completed their doctoral degree by their anticipated start date.

PhD degree in clinical psychology, developmental psychology, neuroscience, biostatistics, and/or a related field highly preferred.

Pay Scale Information

$70,304.00-$114,067.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.

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