The goal of this postdoctoral training program is to prepare interdisciplinary scientists for a career in autism research.

Training program applicants should complete the following steps:

1. Identify and obtain a commitment from a potential mentor. Pertinent information about program faculty/potential mentors is available here. To be considered for this program, an applicant must obtain a commitment from a member of the training program faculty who believes that a good match exists between the skills and interests of the applicant and the mentor and has space for a postdoctoral fellow. Applicants should contact potential mentors and discuss these issues prior to application.
   
   
2. Submit a letter of interest. Each applicant should write a letter to the program directors, Drs. Sally J. Rogers and David G. Amaral, that describes their interest in the program. This letter should contain:
   1. a description of their long term professional goals and a detailed description of the program of research they plan to pursue in collaboration with their mentor;
   2. their learning goals in entering the program, including descriptions of disciplinary strengths and disciplinary areas in which they desire continued learning;
   3. their experience and background, if any, in autism related research (not required); and
   4. the month in which they would be ready to begin the training program. Please note that applicants must have completed all work for their doctoral degrees before entering the training program.
   
   
   
3. Submit a current curriculum vitae. An up-to-date curriculum vitae, that contains all educational and professional content, as well as contact information for both the applicant and their references, and, if the applicant wishes, information about gender and membership in an historically under-represented group, should be included in the application packet.
   
   
4. Provide a sample of written work. A sample of the applicant’s own written work — a publication, submission, research paper for a class, or a similar document — should be included in the application packet.
   
   
5. Request and ensure submission of three letters of recommendation. Applicants should request and ensure timely submission of letters of recommendation from three persons who can speak knowledgeably about the applicant’s potential for an independent research career.

Applications will be considered as they are received; entry into the training program can begin at any time.  The program is administered under Kirschstein-NRSA guidelines. For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Laura Lacy at lrlacy@ucdavis.edu or (916) 703-0254.

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