The Behavioral Health Institute and Heart and Vascular Institute at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center invites applications for our two-year Clinical Psychology Fellowship with a focus on clinical research in the area of health psychology. Train within a nationally recognized academic medical center affiliated with Case Western Research University School of Medicine where fellows will receive from day one with access to existing datasets for rapid publication, and work alongside faculty with NIH (NIMH, NHLBI), AHA, and industry funding.
Fellows will spend 50% in research (participating in the development of a Behavioral Medicine Research program in collaboration with the renowned UH Hearth and Vasuclar Institute, analyzing existing datasets from recenlty completed R01 studies, manuscript preparation, grant writing training, collaboration on active grant applications), 40% in clinical activities (individual/group behavioral interventions for cardiovascular patients, multidisciplinary clinics, outpatient clinics), and 10% in professional development (weekly supervision, reserch team meetings, teaching opportunities). Will be license eligible by the completinon of the 2-year fellowship.
PhD graduates or anticipating graduation in 2026 (clinical psychology) from APA-accredited programs with completed/near completed internships and defended dissertation, demonstraitng strong interest in behavioral medicine, cardiovascular disease, and research career development. Competitive NIH-level stipend plus comprehense benefits and professional development funds.
In compliance with the City of Cleveland’s Pay Transparency Ordinance (effective October 27, 2025), the annual starting base salary range for this position is $55,000 - $63,480. CWRU considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Postdocs receive individual and family healthcare benefits, life insurance, and employee assistance.
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