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Hiring Post-Doctoral Researchers

The ASSIST Lab is currently hiring a post-doctoral researcher. The post-doctoral researcher will be housed in the Department of Psychology, with close collaborations with the Center for Healthy Minds, and be part of a team whose aim is to leverage intensive time sampling data to improve suicide risk prediction and intervention. The position will play an integral role in the development, evaluation, and implementation of technology-based interventions for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The position will also be actively involved in research on suicide risk detection and monitoring.

Job Description:

The post-doctorate researcher will devote their time to research on suicide risk prediction, monitoring, and intervention, including:

• Assisting in the development and testing of technology-based interventions for suicidal ideation and behavior.
• Leading components of an ongoing research program that utilizes ecological momentary assessment and passive smartphone sensing to study suicide risk in real time.
• Conducting data processing, management, and advanced analyses (e.g., multilevel modeling, latent variable models, machine learning approaches) in R and/or Python.
• Contributing to risk monitoring protocols and safety procedures for participants at elevated suicide risk.
• Assisting with and overseeing clinical research procedures, including supervising and training graduate research assistants, and administering risk-related assessments.
• Preparing manuscripts, presenting at conferences, and contributing to grant proposals.
• Opportunities for independent research development aligned with the fellow’s interests are available.

This position will be primarily supervised by Dr. Brooke Ammerman (primary supervisor; licensed clinical psychologist), with the option for secondary supervision by Dr. Ross Jacobucci, if desired. The position is for one year, with the potential for renewal for a second year.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or a closely related field (with dissertation defended by start date of fellowship). Applicants must also have experience working clinically or in research with individuals at elevated risk for suicide.

Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate will be familiar with intensive longitudinal data. It is also preferred that the candidate be proficient in R.

Due Date and Timeline:

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December 15, 2025. The start date is flexible, with opportunities to begin as soon as available but no later than September 1, 2026. Salary is consistent with the NIH postdoctoral schedule and commensurate with experience. The postdoctoral associate will receive standard benefits (e.g., health insurance). Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV to Brooke Ammerman (baammerman@wisc.edu). Please include in your cover letter a description of your research experience, clinical or research work with individuals at elevated suicide risk, and interest in technology-based interventions.

Prospective Research Assistants

The ASSIST Lab is recruiting Research Assistants to begin in Spring 2026. The deadline for consideration is November 7.

Undergraduate or Graduate students interested in gaining research experience and exploring their interests can apply to work in the ASSIST Lab for course credit. The ideal applicant will:

• Broadly, have interest in understanding and improving risk prediction for self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (SITB; i.e., nonsuicidal self-injury, suicidal ideation, suicide attempts), daily life experiences of SITBs and how its impacted by interpersonal contexts.
• Have strong communication, attention to detail, and team working skills.
• Commit to working in the lab at least two semesters.

If you’re interested in joining the lab, complete the application using the link below.

ASSIST Lab Research Assistant Application

For any questions about joining us as a Research Assistant, please contact the ASSIST Lab Manager, Megan McDaniel, at memcdaniel2@wisc.edu