The Teen Program Of Weight and Eating Research (Teen POWER) at the Indiana University School of Medicine is seeking qualified candidates for one to two clinical-research-focused Postdoctoral Psychology Fellow position. Patient-oriented treatment research funded by NIH as well as pilot studies will provide advanced clinical-research opportunities for individuals interested in academic careers working with eating/weight disorders or adolescent behavioral health. This full-time position is 100% research effort (and therefore eligible for NIH loan repayment programs), but day-to-day activities will involve approximately 40% research activities and 60% clinical activities (therapy/assessment) delivered in the context of clinical trials.

Clinical activities (60%) will involve serving as a research clinician performing assessments and providing evidence-based treatment on an NIH-funded randomized controlled trial treating adolescents with binge eating, as well as pilot studies. The postdoc will receive intensive training and ongoing supervision in the administration of diagnostic and semi-structured interviews (e.g., Eating Disorder Examination). as well as the delivery of evidence-based treatments (i.e., CBT-LOC, IHBLT) for eating/weight disorders. Additional pilot studies are planned and will involve similar activities.

Research activities (40%) will involve data analysis, preparing data reports for grant progress reports and new grant applications, and submitting research papers for publication and presentation at conferences. Data from numerous completed treatment and longitudinal studies on eating/weight disorders will also be available for research projects and publications. The postdoc will also supervise/mentor research staff (e.g., postbac and graduate student research assistants) in data management activities.

Candidates must have a doctoral degree in psychology, a completed APA-accredited internship, and experience working with eating/weight disorders and adolescents/families. Experience in data management systems (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics) and strong statistical skills and experiences, and excellent writing skills (including publications in peer-reviewed journals) are required. This position is tailor-made for loan repayment program applications. It is ideal for individuals pursuing academic clinical-research careers, with a focus on research (e.g., tenure-track faculty) or clinical track (e.g., staff psychologist or clinical service director). The position offers intensive mentored opportunities for publishing and grant-writing.

Teen POWER is a new research clinic in the Department of Psychiatry. Our program received funding from the NIH to conduct treatment studies for adolescents with eating/weight concerns, building upon a six-year track record conducting similar behavioral clinical trials. Teen POWER is best suited for individuals who are curious and patient-centered. Teen POWER offers an ideal research environment to engage with colleagues about clinical observations, data results, and their significance. Beyond having a strong work ethic and being detail-oriented, Teen POWER prioritizes highly collaborative and collegial relationships with peers and faculty, who make it a point to be highly responsive and accessible.

The Department of Psychiatry has a broad research, clinical, and teaching mission and maintains a clinical psychology internship, a psychiatry residency program, and fellowships in addition to training rotations for medical and graduate students.

Indiana University School of Medicine is the largest medical school in the United States, with a large academic health center in downtown Indianapolis, the 17th largest city in the United States. In addition to having active sports, cultural, arts, and educational events and programs, Indianapolis is located centrally near several other major cities including Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, and Columbus.

IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

IU School of Medicine is closely aligned with our health system partner, IU Health, which has twice earned a place on the US News and World Report Honor Roll. The shared vision of both institutions is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality innovation and education to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states. IU Health is among the top ten largest single-state nonprofit health systems in the United States operating 16 hospitals statewide (a mix of urban, suburban and rural facilities). This partnership enables the seamless integration of research findings into patient care.

Interested candidates are requested to submit the following materials by email (jalydeck@iu.edu) to Dr. Janet Lydecker, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Teen POWER:

· CV

· A statement of interests

· Names of three potential references (reference letters will be requested after initial review)

The expected start date is summer 2027 (preference for August). Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2026, but will be reviewed until the position is filled.