MIRECC Neuropsychology/Geropsychology Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center

This Post-Doctoral Research Fellowship emphasizes the development of specific skills and competencies in conducting research related to cognitive dysfunction in Major Depressive Disorder and/or neurodegenerative diseases of aging in older adults (e.g. Alzheimer’s disease, cerebrovascular disease, etc) or other related topics in older adults. The core faculty member for this fellowship is a Neuropsychologist. Fellows will devote 75% time to research and 25% percent of their time for clinical, educational, and administrative activities. In collaboration with their mentor, fellows will have develop and implement a research project, present their findings at meetings, and publish their work. Additionally, fellows will participate in grant development and grant writing. Clinical training focuses on neuropsychological assessment in a veteran population. For more information please contact Dr. Scott Mackin (Scott.Mackin@ucsf.edu).

Training Term

• The research fellowships are full-time, two-year, 52 week commitments (2080 hours per year) beginning either August or September 2026.
• Stipend and Benefits
• The current stipend is $66,387 with benefits for the first year.

Eligibility

Candidates MUST be US citizens and graduates of APA-accredited doctoral programs in clinical or counseling psychology and MUST have completed an APA-accredited internship.

Application Procedure

To apply, please submit application materials listed below to Dr. Mackin at the following email address: scott.mackin@ucsf.edu.

1. Letter of interest, clearly indicating the fellowship to which you are applying (Neuropsychology-Geropsychology Fellowship at the SF VAMC)
2. Current Curriculum Vitae
3. Three letters of Recommendation
4. A letter of support from your Dissertation chairperson describing your dissertation status and timeline if you have not completed your graduate degree.
5. A letter of support from your current Internship Training Director indicating that you are in good standing to complete your predoctoral internship, including the expected completion date.
6. After all application materials are emailed, please send an email confirmation of completed application to Dr. Mackin at scott.mackin@ucsf.edu.