Postdoctoral Fellowship - ASD research, UC Davis MIND Institute
/The UC Davis MIND Institute is now recruiting for a postdoctoral program in autism research!
Program Overview
The UC Davis MIND Institute offers a two-year postdoctoral program, the Autism Research Training Program (ARTP), that prepares Ph.D. and M.D. graduates for careers in autism research, funded by a National Institute of Mental Health T32 training program grant. Using an interdisciplinary approach that combines behavioral and biological sciences, trainees build core skills in areas such as genetics, brain science, and clinical diagnosis within a collaborative research environment.
Trainees work to:
Build expertise in their own discipline
Gain skills in other areas important for autism research
Develop experience in research ethics, study design and analysis, cultural competence, and career development
Trainees gain these skills through:
One-on-one mentorship with a primary and secondary mentor
Hands-on research in ongoing interdisciplinary projects
Didactic coursework
Conferences, lecture series, and other training opportunities
Mentorship
Each trainee works with their mentors to create an individualized training plan and carries out autism-focused research. The program follows Kirschstein-NRSA guidelines.
Applicants must have one ARTP faculty member, found here, who has agreed to serve as their primary mentor for the two-year program.
Application Information
The Autism Research Training Program (ARTP) is currently recruiting six NIH-funded postdoctoral positions (restricted to U.S. citizens and permanent residents). Positions are expected to be two years in duration, contingent upon successful review after the first year. Stipend levels will follow NIH guidelines.
Applications are due Sept. 1, 2026. Initial reviews will take place in mid-September for start dates in Fall 2026 or early 2027. Information about the application process can be found here.
Who Should Apply
Applicants should be planning a career in autism research and have either:
A doctoral degree in biomedical or behavioral science, or
An M.D.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is a two-year postdoctoral fellowship, with stipend levels set according to NIH guidelines. All doctoral work must be completed before starting the program.
Please contact us at ARTP@health.ucdavis.edu if you have any questions.
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Devon Gangi, Ph.D.
Associate Project Scientist
UC Davis MIND Institute
2825 50th Street
Sacramento, CA 95817
916-703-0425