The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials (ABC-CT) seeks a highly qualified post-doctoral
associate to participate in cutting-edge clinical research on autism spectrum disorder at the Yale Child
Study Center. The ABC-CT is a network of leading scientists at five sites (Boston Children’s
Hospital/Harvard University, University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Research Institute, Duke
University, University of California – Los Angeles, and Yale University). The goal of this consortium is
to generate a set of reliable behavioral and psychophysiological tools for use in clinical trials with
children with ASD. Specifically, we will be working to integrate diagnostic, behavioral, EEG, and eye
tracking methods to create biomarkers that can be used to reduce the heterogeneity of autism and
indicate efficacy of treatments.
The ABC-CT at Yale is hiring a post-doctoral associate for clinical training in the context of this multi-
site, longitudinal research project examining biomarkers in autism. Responsibilities will include
conducting diagnostic and clinical assessments of children with ASD, providing oral and written
clinical feedback to families, and providing clinical oversight for families’ participation in the ABC-CT,
as well as other research studies within the Yale Autism Program. Applicants should have experience
in the clinical and diagnostic assessment of children with ASD and other developmental disabilities.
As part of the broader study, the post-doctoral associate will be part of an interdisciplinary research
team conducting a wide range of longitudinal assessments, including diagnostic, observational, eye-
tracking, and EEG measures. As part of the appointment, there will be opportunities for supervising
post-graduate associates with clinical training, as well as potential for participation in research
dissemination through publication or conference presentations. The appointment will be for one
year, with the potential for renewal.
Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its
students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities,
protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.
Eligibility Requirements
(1) Excellent interpersonal and clinical skills; (2) Doctoral degree in clinical, developmental, or school
psychology, with emphasis in developmental disabilities; (3) Clinical assessment experience with
children with autism, including cognitive and diagnostic assessment; (4) Preferable research reliability
in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS) and the Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised
(ADI-R).
Application Information
A complete application includes the following items (please include your full name on every page of
your application):
1. Letter of interest
2. Resume or CV
3. Names and contact information for three references
4. Written work sample (de-identified) of an ASD assessment
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, please submit applications via email to mcp.lab@yale.edu.
Submit your application with the subject line: LAST NAME_Position Title (e.g., SMITH_Clinical Post-
Doc). For additional questions, interested applicants should contact mcp.lab@yale.edu or call (203)
737-4586.
Direct applications to:
James McPartland, Ph.D.
Professor of Child Psychiatry and Psychology
Director, Yale Developmental Disabilities Clinic
Principal Investigator, Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials
http://www.asdbiomarkers.org
http://www.autism.fm
http://www.mcp-lab.org