# Fellowship: Developmental Psychopathology and Social Neuroscience (full-time) Fellowship: Developmental Psychopathology and Social Neuroscience (full-time) Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism Program (SANA), Yale Child Study Center (CSC), Yale University full-time post-graduation, beginning 1 December 2024 Yale Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism Program (SANA) will select highly qualified college graduates for research fellowship positions at the Yale Child Study Center (CSC). The Yale CSC is a leading institution for clinical diagnostic services and multidisciplinary research on autism involving behavioral neuroscience, physiology, neuroimaging, and molecular genetics. Through extensive interdepartmental collaborations, the SANA Program brings together experts in developmental psychopathology, infant neuroimaging, experimental psychology, eye-tracking, and psychophysiology as well as statistics and computational science. The program is directed by Dr. Kasia Chawarska and co-directed by Drs. Suzanne Macari and Kelly Powell, along with Dr. Angelina Vernetti. The mission of the SANA program is to discover biomarkers of social and emotional vulnerabilities and novel treatment targets in infancy and early childhood. Our highly interdisciplinary and collaborative research relies on integration of cutting edge clinical, behavioral, neurophysiological, and imaging data in service of improving the lives of children living with complex developmental disorders. For more information about past and current studies and recent publications, visit the lab website: [https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/chawarska/](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__medicine.yale.edu_lab_chawarska_&d=DwMFAg&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=6HpkFyz6rNZ2limIgDwIEh6at5U4hm7zKLlcoyXL8bA&m=OSXWN_9ThFmvcqMoi7Srnisj9nx83qcpIzc80sLIig-Kg3ijAy2L7nFzWL958HeJ&s=fwm7B3c3vvCNWPIpgFbwMlF88hSROsCZM-kPEZCHBMg&e=). This position is associated with a new longitudinal research project focused on examining brain connectivity in neonates with and without a family history of autism and evaluating its links with later developmental outcomes. study is led by Drs. Kasia Chawarska, Dustin Scheinost, and Laura Ment. **Responsibilities**: Developmental Psychopathology and Social Neuroscience Fellow will support the implementation of the new research protocol. The Postgraduate Associate will contribute to a range of aspects of clinical research including recruiting study participants, assisting in infant MRI imaging, and longitudinal follow-up of the study participants, thus gaining experience with neurodevelopmental conditions in very young children. **Qualifications:** BA or BS required. Applicants with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and prior experience in research with clinical populations and/or with infants and young children and their families, experience with implementation of neuroimaging, behavioral, eye-tracking, and/or psychophysiological studies, as well as a strong background in statistical methods, will be reviewed favorably. Applicants must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Priority will be given to those who have experience with database management systems such as Microsoft Access and statistical packages such as R, SPSS, or SAS. **Additional Information**: This position is not a remote opportunity; it is located at the Child Study Center on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, CT. position is one year in duration with a salary of $39,480.00 plus healthcare benefits, with a second-year appointment conditional on progress made in the first year. Postgraduate positions are open to those who will have received a bachelor and/or master’s degree before beginning the position, but not doctoral degrees. **Anticipated start date is December 1, 2024.** See website below for full position description: [https://postdocs.yale.edu/postgraduate-position-yale-fellowship-developmental-psychopathology-and-social-neuroscience](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__postdocs.yale.edu_postgraduate-2Dposition-2Dyale-2Dfellowship-2Ddevelopmental-2Dpsychopathology-2Dand-2Dsocial-2Dneuroscience&d=DwMFAg&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=6HpkFyz6rNZ2limIgDwIEh6at5U4hm7zKLlcoyXL8bA&m=OSXWN_9ThFmvcqMoi7Srnisj9nx83qcpIzc80sLIig-Kg3ijAy2L7nFzWL958HeJ&s=SVCSYeNxL6W4-h_LM7T0rj5pSAOL9Jc1jIiiXEaz3KM&e=). Additional information about the fellowship is available at: [https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/chawarska/media-player/chawarska-sana-program-post-baccalaureate-training-in-the-chawarska-lab/](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__medicine.yale.edu_lab_chawarska_media-2Dplayer_chawarska-2Dsana-2Dprogram-2Dpost-2Dbaccalaureate-2Dtraining-2Din-2Dthe-2Dchawarska-2Dlab_&d=DwMFAg&c=WO-RGvefibhHBZq3fL85hQ&r=6HpkFyz6rNZ2limIgDwIEh6at5U4hm7zKLlcoyXL8bA&m=OSXWN_9ThFmvcqMoi7Srnisj9nx83qcpIzc80sLIig-Kg3ijAy2L7nFzWL958HeJ&s=1xD3wj6OJWnznEZQpRZpK2l6o0YrKoQ97qn6OuKpqMU&e=). **To Apply**: Review of applications will begin immediately upon receipt and continue until the positions are filled. Application must include the following items, and be sent as a single document, preferably in pdf format, to : (1) a completed application cover page (see website below) – all sections are required; (2) a CV; (3) copies of undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) unofficial transcripts; and (4) a 2-page personal statement containing biographic material, relevant experience, and career goals - can be single or double spaced. In addition, the application requires two letters of recommendation that speak directly to the candidate’s potential. Recommendation letters must be emailed to directly from the recommender. **Application deadline is 30 September 2024.** (posted 9/24) See also:- [ Undergrad Research or Opportunity ](/page-type/undergrad-research-opportunity)