VA MIRECC Postdoctoral Fellowship in PTSD/Trauma Research
A two-year UCSF/VA postdoctoral fellowship offering advanced research and clinical training in PTSD and trauma, preparing future leaders in mental health clinical research.
Funder: USCF - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Due Dates: December 1, 2025 (application review begins) | Rolling until filled
Funding Amounts: 2-year postdoctoral fellowship; competitive stipend, benefits, and research support
Summary: Advanced postdoctoral training in PTSD/trauma research at the SF VA, preparing clinical researchers for leadership in mental health.
Key Information: Fellowship is 75% research/education, 25% clinical; open to psychologists, MDs, and allied health professionals.
Description
This two-year postdoctoral fellowship, based at the San Francisco VA Health Care System and affiliated with UCSF, offers advanced interdisciplinary training for psychologists, MDs, and allied health professionals focused on PTSD and trauma research. The program is part of the Sierra Pacific MIRECC (VISN 21) and is funded by the VA Office of Academic Affiliations. Fellows engage in mentored research, clinical training, and a robust educational curriculum, including seminars, workshops, and biostatistical consultations. The goal is to develop future leaders in mental health clinical research, with fellows dedicating 75% of their time to research and education and 25% to clinical work.
Core faculty include leaders in PTSD, trauma, and mental health research, and fellows have opportunities to collaborate on cutting-edge projects, publish findings, participate in grant writing, and use the latest technologies in both research and clinical care.
