Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Pediatric Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellowship_Recruiting for 2026 start
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Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)
Portland, Oregon
Starts on Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Applications due Saturday, December 20, 2025
This training experience is not an APPIC Member program and is not APA Accredited. Applicants should be aware that this training experience has not undergone a formal external quality review process.
Elements of quality clinically focused postdoctoral training
This training experience is a planned and programmed sequence of training that aims to ensure preparation for advanced practice rather than one that is focused on providing supervised hours for licensure.
Yes
This training experience ensures that training takes precedence over service delivery regarding the nature, content, volume, and quality of the postdoc’s activities.
Yes
This training experience ensures that postdocs receive at least two hours of individual supervision per week for the duration of the experience.
Yes
This training experience is administered by a doctoral-level licensed psychologist who directs and organizes the training experience and its resources, is responsible for the selection of postdocs, and monitors and evaluates the goals and activities of the experience.
Yes
This training experience has two or more doctoral-level licensed psychologists who have sufficient time to provide quality supervision and training.
Yes
This training experience includes regularly scheduled structured educational activities that help postdocs its defined goals. These activities may include didactics, seminars, case conferences, and/or research activities.
Yes
This training experience has written Due Process and Grievance procedures.
Yes
This training experience has the stable and necessary financial (e.g., stipend) and physical resources (e.g., computers, physical space) needed for effective training.
Yes
Oregon Health & Science University Pediatric Neuropsychology Fellowship Division of Psychology at the Institute in Development & Disability Portland, Oregon
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Division of Psychology in the Institute on Development & Disability in Portland, Oregon, is seeking applicants for one full-time Pediatric Neuropsychology fellowship for the 2026-2027 year, with the option of extending to a 2-year position (pending funding and satisfactory performance). Anticipated start date is flexible but is likely to be September 1, 2026. The fellowship prepares doctoral level clinical psychologists from APA-accredited graduate programs and internships for careers in multidisciplinary medical or academic settings. Experiences are designed to meet the criteria set forth by the Houston Conference Policy Statement and upcoming Minnesota Conference Guidelines and to ensure that fellow graduates are eligible for board certification. Clinical Activities: The postdoctoral fellowship focuses on neuropsychological evaluation in children with complex medical and co-occurring developmental issues (e.g., oncology, traumatic brain injury, genetic conditions, epilepsy, congenital heart defects, etc.) within the Child Development and Rehabilitation Center and specialty medical clinics at OHSU’s Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. These populations present with a wide range of neurological dysfunction and cognitive difficulties including problems in the areas of attention, executive functioning, memory, visuospatial reasoning, language functioning, sensory/motor functioning, and social/emotional/behavioral adjustment that afford fellows with broad-based training. Core assessment duties involve providing differential diagnosis, writing integrated reports, and providing feedback and referrals for youth (ages 1-18 years) with complex medical issues involving impact to the central nervous system.
The fellow is responsible for two comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations per week. Up to one-third of the fellow’s time may be spent in other assessment or treatment activities, such as brief neurocognitive assessments in the acute period following hospital discharge, brief psychosocial assessment within multidisciplinary specialty clinics (e.g., childhood cancer survivorship clinic, cleft and craniofacial clinic), program development, and inpatient consultation. There are also opportunities for layered supervision with practicum students. Research Activities: Research activities include participation in existing projects as well as developing new and unique research projects based on areas of interest and expertise. The postdoctoral fellow will have access to a multitude of career development opportunities through the CDRC and OHSU, including a full range of didactic offerings. Fellows will attend one hour per week of group supervision with pediatric psychology fellows in other specialties. Opportunities to offer community based trainings to parents and service providers are available. The Department: The Division of Psychology includes 26 faculty pediatric psychologists (5 neuropsychologists including 2 who are board certified), 5 APA-interns, 5-6 pediatric psychology fellows, and many advanced practicum students. The neuropsychology fellow will provide tiered supervision to a practicum student.
About OHSU: OHSU is the only academic health center in Oregon whose mission is to strive for excellence in education, research and scholarship, clinical practice and community service. Educate tomorrow's health professionals, scientists, engineers and managers in top-tier programs that prepare them for a lifetime of learning, leadership and contribution. Explore new basic, clinical and applied research frontiers in health and biomedical sciences, environmental and biomedical engineering and information sciences, and translate these discoveries, wherever possible, into applications in the health and commercial sectors. Deliver excellence in health care, emphasizing the creation and implementation of new knowledge and cutting-edge technologies. Lead and advocate for programs that improve health for all Oregonians, and extend OHSU's education, research and health care missions through community service, partnerships and outreach.
Stipend/Benefits: OHSU provides annual full-time salary based on NIH guidelines and is expected to be around $69,000, and health benefits, paid time-off, and paid holiday are included.
Application Process: Underrepresented racial, cultural, and gender minorities are strongly encouraged to apply, as are bilingual individuals. Applicants must have: (a) completed their doctoral training from an APA-accredited doctoral program prior to the start date; (b) completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship; and (c) prior neuropsychological testing and clinical experience with children and families is required and candidates must possess excellent clinical and written communication skills.
Additional Information
- Agency Type
- Medical School/Health Science Center
- APPIC Membership
- No
- APA Accredited
- No
- Recognized Specialty
- Clinical Neuropsychology
- Emphasis or focus area
- Neuropsychology
- Other Emphasis
- Child, Pediatric, Medical
- Research Time
- Less than 25%
- Training Director
- Michael Vanderlind and Elizabeth Bistrong (supervisor)
- Contact Email
- bistrong@ohsu.edu; vanderlm@ohsu.edu
- Contact Phone
- 503-418-1719
- Virtual Interviews
- Virtual Only
- Duration in Months
- 12
- Hours Per Week
- 45
- # of Licensed Supervisors
- 4
- Number of Positions
- 1
- Applications recieved last year
- 12
- Accepts Int'l Students
- Yes
- International Application Details
- Possibly, though only if already have a visa that would extend through the possible 2-year postdoc period. OHSU cannot facilitate any visa applications.
- Stipend
- $66,000
- Will follow APPIC Selection Standards
- Exempt Neuro specialty
- Estimated offer date
- Friday, February 6 2026
- Created Date
- Friday, November 13 2020
- Fringe Benefits
- Health benefits, two weeks paid time off and paid holidays
- Research opportunities
- Research activities occur in addition to full clinical responsibilities. Opportunities for research exist in collaboration with affiliated OHSU research labs and other faculty members in the Division of Psychology. The postdoctoral resident may participate in ongoing research activities in addition to developing their own research project(s).
- Application Instructions
- How to Apply:
All applications must be submitted via www.ohsujobs.com and select the “Search all Jobs” option and then select “Post Doc Jobs.” Then, find the position description and opportunity to apply by typing 2025-36607 in the search field.
Applicants should follow the instructions provided and upload the following documentation:
1.) Letter of interest and goals for the post-doctoral year(s)
2.) Curriculum Vita (include awarded or expected date of doctoral degree)
3.) Two (2) redacted neuropsychological reports uploaded under “Additional Documents”
4.) Please have three letters of professional references emailed to Drs. Michael Vanderlind (vanderlm@ohsu.edu)
at Elizabeth Bistrong (bistrong@ohsu.edu)
Selection process: Review of applications will begin immediately and we encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. All materials should be received by December 20, 2025 to allow for scheduling of WebEx interviews. Interviews will be entirely remote to promote equity and inclusion. Interviews will be scheduled for January 19-30, 2026 with offers anticipated to occur before February 11, 2026.
Application Process: Underrepresented racial, cultural, and gender minorities are strongly encouraged to apply, as are bilingual individuals. Applicants must have: (a) completed their doctoral training from an APA-accredited doctoral program prior to
the start date; (b) completed an APA-accredited doctoral internship; and (c) prior neuropsychological testing and clinical experience with children and families is required and candidates must possess excellent clinical and written communication skills.
Anticipated start date is flexible but is likely to be September 1, 2026.
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE: Drs. Michael Vanderlind and Elizabeth Bistrong will be holding a virtual open house for prospective applicants to learn more about pediatric neuropsychology fellowship training at OHSU on Thursday, November 20th, from 11:15 am-12:15 pm PST. Email for the WebEx link. We are excited to share everything we love about working at OHSU and about the city of Portland!
This record was last updated on Saturday, November 22, 2025
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