Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

The Marcus Autism Center is seeking an Academic Clinical Psychologist for a leadership position in Clinical Research Operations.

The Marcus Autism Center is one of the largest academic health centers in the US serving children with autism and related neurodevelopmental disabilities and their families, with a strong commitment to health equity. It is also a hub for research with a portfolio ranging from functional genomics to behavioral neuroscience, early brain development, clinical trials and implementation science. We are recruiting for a leadership position for our Clinical Assessment Core, which serves as the clinical nexus for the entire research enterprise.

The Marcus Autism Center is the Division of Autism & Developmental Health at Emory University School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics, which centralizes clinical care and science in autism and developmental social neuroscience at Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta (CHOA). The selected clinician will be a core faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics at a rank commensurate with the candidate’s academic achievements.

We are looking for a leading clinician committed to the highest level of excellence in clinical characterization for research, who has expertise in standardized developmental, cognitive and diagnostic procedures. Clinical experience with young children is highly desirable. This clinician will work closely with Dr. Cheryl Klaiman, Director of Clinical Research Operations, and will collaborate closely with Dr. Warren Jones, Director of Research, and Dr. Ami Klin, Director of the Center and Division Chief.

The Marcus Autism Center has wide-ranging research and training collaborations with other divisions and scientific programs at Emory and CHOA, including the Behavioral & Mental Health Center led by Dr. John Constantino and the Center for Neuroscience Research led by Dr. Timothy Gershon, as well as with Emory’s Department of Human Genetics led by Dr. Peng Jin and Emory’s School of Public Health led by Dr. Daniele Fallin. Collaborations also extend to community-based and state agencies such as EasterSeals, Jewish Federation, Atlanta Public Schools, LaAmistad, and GA Departments of Public Health, Early Care & Learning, and Behavioral Health.

Interested candidates should complete the online application and submit a letter of interest and their cv.

Inquiries may be directed to  Ami Klin, PhD (ami.klin@emory.edu) or Cheryl Klaiman, PhD (cheryl.klaiman@emory.edu). 

Additional Information:

Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children’s Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location.  Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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