Doctoral Fellow jobs at State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia - 5 jobs

Postdoctoral Fellow - 2026 - 2027
State of Georgia 3.9
Doctoral fellow job at State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia
Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) through the Department of Forensic Services is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow. The Department of Forensic Services provides forensic evaluation and treatment for individuals who are under the jurisdiction of the Juvenile, Superior and State Courts of Georgia. Specifically, Forensic Services complete evaluations on the legal issues of competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility (insanity), as well as to provide comprehensive psychological evaluations for juveniles, in response to a court order. DBHDD also provides inpatient restoration and treatment for individuals adjudicated incompetent to stand trial or acquitted not guilty by reason of insanity who meet inpatient criteria. In addition, DBHDD provides outpatient competency restoration services and community monitoring of individuals under court jurisdiction Job Description: This is a full-time, 1-year, forensic post-doc fellowship with the State of Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. There is potential for a second year of post-doc fellowship and/or permanent full-time employment with pay increase upon licensure at the completion of the fellowship. Fellows will be under the supervision of seasoned licensed forensic psychologists and provide clinical and forensic psychological services to individuals involved with the legal system. Provides Supervised Work Experience (SWE) -1,500 to 2,000 total hours - to meet the requirements for licensure in jurisdictions that require continued postdoctoral supervision. There are options to work with juveniles (outpatient) or adults (inpatient and outpatient) or a combination of juveniles and adults. Fellows will be conducting court-ordered evaluations and possibly providing expert testimony to State, Superior and Juvenile courts, as needed. There may be opportunity for some inpatient shadowing at one of DBHDD's hospitals, completing clinical evaluations, attending treatment teams and providing inpatient individual and group treatment with forensic patients. Adult Focus: Conduct pretrial outpatient Competency to Stand Trial and Criminal Responsibility Evaluations at jails, in the community, or in state psychiatric hospitals Testify as to opinion if needed Conduct outpatient and inpatient Annual Reviews of individuals found not competent to stand trial and not restorable or not guilty by reason of insanity Conduct violence risk assessments Depending on availability, there will be opportunities for inpatient shadowing, psychological assessment, treatment team participation, and providing therapeutic groups Requires travel to various locations for outpatient evaluations and travel to the state hospital for inpatient opportunities Will be supervised by seasoned licensed psychologists The primary location for inpatient work is Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, Georgia (maximum security forensic unit). Other locations may be possible. Juvenile Focus: Conduct Behavioral Health (full psychological evaluations), Designated Felony, Transfer to Superior Court and Competency Evaluations with juveniles in detention centers or in the community, evaluations of juveniles charged as adults possible Conduct risk assessments and cognitive/social/emotional/behavioral testing Write comprehensive reports for the court providing background information, mental status exam, test results, diagnoses and treatment recommendations Interview parents and gather collateral data Provide feedback to parties involved with the youth Testify as to opinion if needed * There is opportunity for an adult/juvenile split Positions are available in metro Atlanta. Travel reimbursement provided for travel to evaluations. Travel from home to State Hospitals for inpatient work may be reimbursed depending on location. Supervision will be in person and virtual as needed. Case Consultation groups, training and treatment team participation is available. Benefits: Full-time employment offers: A competitive salary (See Statewide Salary Pay) Access to a variety of comprehensive healthcare plans best suiting your/your families' needs Flexible benefits program offering a wide range of coverages/levels to advance total wellness for you and your family including vision, dental, life insurance, AD&D, short and long-term disability, long term care, critical illness, legal and flexible spending accounts Retirement and savings plans encompassing both a defined benefit pension plan and defined contribution 401(k) plan with an employer match of up to 5% 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave More information on benefits here. Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. B9876 Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university and completion of an APA-approved psychology internship. Additional Information * Agency Logo: * Requisition ID: HEA0AF4 * Number of Openings: 2 * Advertised Salary: $81,000 * Shift: Day Job
$81k yearly 60d+ ago

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Measurement Scientist
National Commission On Certification of Physicians 4.1
Johns Creek, GA jobs
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for NCCPA as NCCPA will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. As the Measurement Scientist, you will coordinate research efforts for the Psychometrics & Data Science team, execute the team's research agenda, lead and support internal research projects, coordinate the Psychometric Summer Internship program, and assist with routine operational psychometric work (e.g., scaling, equating, standard settings). Reports To: Sr. Manager of Psychometrics & Data Science Who We Are: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1974, we are dedicated to assuring the public that board certified PAs meet established standards of clinical knowledge and cognitive skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories have decided to rely on NCCPA certification as one of the criteria for licensure or regulation of PAs. Location: NCCPA is a hybrid work environment with our headquarters located in Johns Creek, Georgia. NCCPA has determined that the telecommuting status of this position is remote, which means that employees in remote positions are allowed to primarily work remotely with required travel for mandatory meetings, including to the NCCPA headquarters. As a matter of policy, NCCPA restricts remote positions to those in which the employee's home office location in a U.S. jurisdiction in the Eastern or Central time zones. Why Work at NCCPA: We get to do meaningful work every day, and we enjoy working and having fun together! No wonder we've been ranked #5 out of 62 small businesses in the metro Atlanta area by the Atlanta Journal Constitution's 2025 Top Workplaces in the Region. How Will You Make a Difference? You will… Coordinate with senior Measurement Science staff and other stakeholders to facilitate the Psychometrics Summer Internship. Collaborate with senior Measurement Science staff to coordinate the research agenda for the Psychometrics and Data Science team. Lead research efforts by collaborating with internal staff to complete research projects. Perform and collaborate on research projects with Psychometrics, Measurement Science, and Data Science staff. Stay current on trends and research in certification and licensure testing; represent NCCPA on assessment, psychometric, and research issues with internal and external constituents. Present and/or publish work at relevant psychometric conferences and publications. Develop study designs and research analysis specifications for proposed research studies. Perform routine psychometric work (e.g., scaling, equating, standard settings). Hard Skills You Will Have PhD in Psychometrics, Quantitative Psychology, Educational Psychology, Measurement & Evaluation, or a closely related quantitative field. 5+ years of applied psychometric and/or psychometrics research experience. Knowledge of diverse psychometric models (Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory, Equating models). Knowledge of psychometric tools, capabilities, and limitations. Proficiency in R programming language. Ability to run and evaluate item and test analysis software. Ability to analyze, interpret, communicate, and apply results of psychometric analyses to technical and non-technical audiences. Soft Skills You Will Have Your ability to organize and plan work effectively and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Your ability to conduct presentations on technical testing issues to a wide range of audiences. Demonstrate the ability to function productively as a team member. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong history of presentations and publications. Extra Skills You Can Bring Along Comfort facilitating committees or working groups to support operational needs. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. NCCPA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, NCCPA will take steps to assure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at ************.
$52k-78k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Non-Human Primate Research
Atlanta-Fulton County Zoo 4.0
Atlanta, GA jobs
Job Title: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Non-Human Primate Research Department: Research Reports to: Director of Animal Welfare FLSA Status: Exempt Job Status: Full-time Job Purpose: This is a two-year position funded by Bailey Endowment Fund, intended to support the Zoo's Key Commitment to Research, specifically focused on scientific inquiry of non-human primates. Zoo Atlanta has a diverse non-human primate collection and holds one of the largest gorilla and orangutan zoological populations within North America. The post-doctoral fellow will develop and conduct original research projects, with the potential to collaborate with other established researchers, both within Zoo Atlanta, and externally with other zoos, universities, or others. Opportunities to teach or co-teach courses at local universities may be available, as well as mentoring undergraduate researchers from those institutions, as well as Zoo Atlanta research interns. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead and participate in research related to non-human primate behavior, welfare, cognition, population management, conservation, or other biological disciplines. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Develop and implement new studies designed to advance your field of expertise Work in close association with other zoo research and animal-care staff Maintain and develop collaborations with external researchers Mentor undergraduate researchers and interns Participate in training data collectors Communicate research results in staff seminars, scientific journals, conference presentations, and popular publications Work with the education department to ensure integration of research into educational programs Support the Zoo's education mission through teaching Qualifications: Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong record of published research Experience conducting research, preferably with non-human primates Strong experimental design and analytical skills, especially dealing with small sample sizes Experience using standard statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, R) Willingness to work in a dynamic environment alongside animal-management staff Experience grant writing Experience using technology for data collection Education: Ph.D. in biology, psychology, conservation, or related field Driving Requirements: Must obtain and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license Work Environment: Must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather Zoo Atlanta is open to the public 363 days out of the year, therefore, all positions at Zoo Atlanta may require employees to work some weekends, holidays and evenings This position requires 40 hours per week Requirements: The fellow must be willing to support Zoo Atlanta's Vision, Mission, and Values. The fellow must be willing to comply with all safety policies and procedures, including regular testing for tuberculosis, and wearing Personal Protective Equipment where/when required. MISC: This is not intended to be all-inclusive. Therefore, the employee may be required to perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties as business requirements dictate. It is mutually agreed that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. Zoo Atlanta is an EOE and provides a Smoke-free and Drug-free Work Environment
$33k-39k yearly est. Auto-Apply 8d ago
Staff Scientist
Terracon 4.3
Macon, GA jobs
General Responsibilities: Conduct environmental site investigations, assessments and surveys to sample, measure and analyze air, water, material, and soil. Identify, evaluate and recommend risk and remediation strategies/designs to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Prepare applicable permit applications, risk assessments and technical documents including proposals, reports and regulatory agency correspondence. Design systems and environmental protection plans. Projects may include Phase I/II environmental site assessments, ecological and natural resource field surveys, tank closure assessments, asbestos abatement, storm water management, and site planning and permitting. Essential Roles and Responsibilities: * Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects. Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management. * Demonstrate quality practices and acumen. * Provide consistent quality standards on proposal and project delivery. * Proficient scientific professional responsible for conducting site testing and making recommendations for systems design on smaller projects of minimal complexity. * May assist more senior scientists/engineers on large, more complex projects. * Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection or assignments. * Implements technical requirements to complete client projects by directing and supervising field staff to sample, test and collect data and/or document site activities. * Responsible for developing written proposals to clients for approval by senior level professionals. * Evaluates moderately complex laboratory and field data and assembles in written reports. * May serve as team member and participate in meetings and communications with client pertaining to specific projects/tasks. * May oversee work performed by lower level scientists/engineers and Technicians. * Works under the supervision of a Terracon Authorized Project Reviewer. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related science field. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 3 years' related experience. Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 7 years' related experience. * Valid driver's license with acceptable violation history. * Certification in field of expertise required. About Terracon Terracon is a 100 percent employee-owned multidiscipline consulting firm comprised of more than 8,000 curious minds focused on solving engineering and technical challenges from more than 200 locations nationwide. Since 1965, Terracon has evolved into a successful multi-discipline firm specializing in environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services. Terracon's growth is due to our talented employee-owners exceeding expectations in client service and growing their careers with new and exciting opportunities in the marketplace. Terracon's vision of "Together, we are best at people" is demonstrated through our excellent compensation and benefits package. Based on eligibility, role and job status, we offer many programs including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, education reimbursement, and various bonus programs. EEO Statement Terracon is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.
$46k-65k yearly est. 23d ago
Postdoctoral Fellow - Forensic Psychologist - Milledgeville, GA
State of Georgia 3.9
Doctoral fellow job at State of Georgia: Teachers Retirement System of Georgia
Description - External The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Forensic Psychology Fellow at Central State Hospital in Milledgeville, GA. Central State Hospital (CSH) is the home of Georgia's maximum secure forensic hospital, operated in the Payton B. Cook building in Milledgeville. CSH serves individuals who are referred by the criminal justice system for pre-trial psychiatric evaluation and/or inpatient treatment; those who have been found not guilty by reason of insanity at the time of commission of a crime or mentally incompetent to stand trial; and those who are admitted on hold orders from jails for psychiatric evaluation, treatment and stabilization. Job Description: Under the supervision of a licensed forensic psychologist, providing clinical and forensic psychological services to an inpatient program of 3 forensic units totaling 116 beds (male and female), an outpatient pre-trial referral program, and a conditional release program for persons acquitted as Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity, with the following specialties: Conduct court-ordered evaluations and expert testimony to State, Superior and Juvenile courts, as needed, regarding opinions of competency to stand trial and degree of criminal responsibility (i.e., sanity); Supervises assigned inpatient clinical staff, as able and needed; Conduct violence risk assessments and other clinical or forensic psychological evaluations; Provide group and/or individual psychotherapy with forensic inpatients or outpatients, as needed; and, Other clinical/forensic psychological services as able and needed. Job Responsibilities: * Consults reference material such as textbooks, manuals, and journals in order to identify symptoms, to make diagnoses, and to develop approaches to treatment * Counsels individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse, and family situations, in order to modify behavior and/or to improve personal, social, and vocational adjustment * Develops and implements individual treatment plans, specifying type, frequency, intensity, and duration of therapy * Discusses the treatment of problems with clients * Evaluates the effectiveness of counseling or treatments, and the accuracy and completeness of diagnoses, then modify plans and diagnoses as necessary * Identifies psychological, emotional, or behavioral issues, and diagnose disorders, using information obtained from interviews, tests, records, and reference materials * Interacts with clients to assist them in gaining insight, defining goals, and planning action to achieve effective personal, social, educational, and vocational development and adjustment * Observes individuals at play, in group interactions, or in other contexts to detect indications of mental deficiency, abnormal behavior, or maladjustment * Obtains and studies medical, psychological, social, and family histories, by interviewing individuals, couples, or families, and by reviewing records * Provides occupational, educational, and other information to individuals so that they can make educational and vocational plans Benefits In addition to a competitive salary (See Statewide Salary Pay, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. More information on benefits here. FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. B9876 Qualifications - External Doctorate degree in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university AND completion of an APA-approved psychology internship. Preferred Qualifications - External Preference will be given to the candidates who possess the following: * Doctoral degree (Ph.D/Psy.D.) in clinical psychology from an APA approved graduate school, completion of an APA approved pre-doctoral internship with forensic rotation, and eligibility for Georgia psychology license. Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited college or university and completion of an APA-approved psychology internship. Additional Information * Agency Logo: * Requisition ID: HEA0AG2 * Number of Openings: 1 * Advertised Salary: $81,000 * Shift: Day Job
$81k yearly 60d+ ago