Job Description
The Emory Autism Center (EAC) invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the Emory University School of Medicine beginning July 1, 2026. The position is available for one-year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. This position will include training opportunities within the Emory Oaks program. Emory Oaks is a college autism support program designed for autistic students seeking their degree at Emory University. The Fellow will be tasked with providing Support Navigation services for Emory Oaks participants; Support Navigation refers to individualized coaching, mentoring, advising, and connecting, all conducted within a neurodiversity affirming framework. In addition to Support Navigation services, the Fellow may also be involved in social and group programming, Research and Evaluation, and other related aspects of Emory Oaks.
There will be additional opportunities within the EAC Transition Services program (i.e., Quest) and School Based Consultation and Training (i.e., Monarch); likewise, there may be potential collaborations and opportunities with other programs and services at EAC that work with autistic adults. If commensurate with interests and opportunities, the Fellow will receive outstanding training in supports and services for transition-age autistic individuals and their families; school-based consultation and training; and an array of related skills. If desired and applicable, the Fellow will receive clinical supervision from experts in the field of autism and accrue supervised work hours towards professional licensure in Psychology.
Qualifications
Appropriate candidates will have obtained their doctoral degree in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Special Education, or other related applied fields (e.g., social work, speech-language pathology, etc.). Strong experience in assessment and intervention with autistic individuals is required. Candidates should possess excellent scientific writing ability, strong oral communication skills, and outstanding interdisciplinary teamwork skills. Candidates with a background in working with autistic young adults and some experience with individual and group psychotherapy are preferred. Neurodivergent candidates are encouraged to apply.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should apply HERE. However, applicants are also encouraged to send their application materials to mattsegall@emory.edu.
Applications should include the following:
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vita
- A statement of interest (or personal statement), 3-page maximum
- A representative writing sample (e.g., published article, scientific report, educational resource, etc.)
- Letters of recommendation (2)
Application materials sent to Dr. Segall may come as a single PDF or as separate files. You may collect your letters of recommendation yourself, or you may have your letter writers send their letter directly to Dr. Segall.
Applications are due December 15, 2025. Extensions may be granted upon request, but please know that applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
