Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology
Division of General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Overview
A full-time Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship position is available with Dr. Jacqueline Becker at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The position is fully funded for one year, with potential for continued support. Dr. Becker's program of research focuses on cognitive dysfunction in Long COVID and other infection-associated chronic conditions, and the fellow will be embedded across several major funded projects: an AHRQ-funded Long COVID clinic, an NIH-funded randomized controlled trial treating cognitive dysfunction and depression in Long COVID, and the NIH RECOVER-Treating Long COVID (TLC) platform trials (including the low-dose naltrexone, stellate ganglion block, and GLP-1 arms).
Role & Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations for adults with Long COVID and other infection-associated chronic conditions, supporting differential diagnosis (e.g., post-viral vs. neurodegenerative etiologies) and treatment planning
Deliver cognitive rehabilitation interventions for patients with Long COVID-related cognitive dysfunction
Score, interpret, and write up neuropsychological reports in a timely manner
Help train, guide, and supervise research assistants and coordinators working across large, multi-site national clinical trials
Participate in weekly didactics, lab meetings, and case conferences
Potential opportunity to supervise neuropsychology interns, depending on experience and training goals
Work closely with Dr. Becker and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, biostatisticians, social workers, and clinical coordinators across Mount Sinai and multi-site RECOVER consortium partners
Opportunities to contribute to protocol development, data analysis, and manuscript preparation across active studies
Opportunities to author or co-author peer-reviewed manuscripts and present research at national and international conferences
Qualifications
Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology (APA-accredited program and internship strongly preferred)
Experience administering, scoring, and interpreting neuropsychological assessment batteries
Strong clinical interviewing and psychometric skills, with practical experience working with medically complex, cognitively impaired, or psychiatrically comorbid adult populations
Excellent oral communication and scientific writing skills, with a track record of (or interest in) academic writing and presentation
Experience with cognitive rehabilitation strongly preferred
Interest in infection-associated chronic illness, medical populations, or health psychology is a plus
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a fast-paced, multi-site research environment
Eligibility for psychology licensure in New York State
What We Offer
Full funding for one year with potential for extension
Direct mentorship from Dr. Becker and exposure to an active, well-funded research portfolio spanning NIH RECOVER, AHRQ, and industry-sponsored trials
Rich opportunities for authorship, conference presentation, and grant-writing experience
A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment within one of the largest academic medical centers in the country
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