Neuropsychology Clinical Fellow

Program Overview

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (SJCRH), Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences, is seeking applicants for a 2‑year, full‑time combined clinical and research pediatric neuropsychology fellowship. The program is designed to meet INS‑Division 40, Houston Conference, and ABPP preparation guidelines.

Clinical Activities

Neuropsychological assessment (in‑ and outpatient) and consultation and intervention in pediatric oncology, sickle cell, and other hematologic diseases with infants through young adults form the core clinical experience. These populations have a wide range of neurological dysfunction, such as seizures and stroke, and cognitive difficulties related to diagnosis and/or treatment, including problems in attention, executive functioning, memory, visuospatial reasoning, sensory/motor functioning, and adjustment. Fellows receive broad‑based training and can complete minor rotations focused on pediatric neurodevelopmental problems (LD, AD/HD), genetic disorders, acquired/traumatic brain injuries, epilepsy, and adult and forensic assessment at local collaborating hospitals and clinics.

Didactic Training

Required didactics include seminars in neuropsychology and neuroanatomy, medical/clinical psychology, and neuro‑oncology rounds. Optional training opportunities include rounds in psychology, hematology, oncology, neuroradiology, multidisciplinary seminars, and observation of biomedical, neuroimaging, and neurosurgical procedures. Training in adult and geriatric neuropsychology is integrated to foster a developmental lifespan perspective.

Research Activities

Research is a central component of the fellowship. The Neuropsychology Division focuses on neurocognitive effects and cognitive remediation of childhood cancer and sickle cell disease through examination of neurocognition, neuroimaging, and genetics. Research aims to discover mechanisms of brain damage, cognitive rehabilitation, and to evaluate pharmacological and behavioral interventions designed to improve patients’ quality of life. The time devoted to clinical versus research activities is negotiable.

The Department

The Department of Psychology and Biobehavioral Sciences includes 20 faculty psychologists, 7 of whom are neuropsychologists, 2‑6 pediatric psychology fellows, 3 neuropsychology fellows, 13 clinical research associates, and 6 psychological examiners. Additional initiatives involve psychosocial and complementary interventions for distress reduction, coping and adaptive style, and health promotion in children with cancer, sickle cell disease, and HIV. Details of research can be viewed at

Stipend & Benefits

The stipend is highly competitive. Benefits include 3 weeks of paid vacation, 8 holidays, a generous professional development account, relocation assistance, paid leave to attend conferences, a free on‑campus gym, an on‑campus medical clinic and pharmacy, and medical/dental/vision coverage. For several consecutive years, SJCRH has been named a top institution in the Best Places to Work in Academia. Completion of an APA/CPA‑accredited doctoral program and internship, plus defense of a dissertation prior to the fellowship, is required. The fellowship starts in August 2027 and one position opens that year.

Application Process

Please send an email to with a statement of interest, curriculum vitae, two sample neuropsychological reports, three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcripts. SJCRH is an APPCN member program and participates in the APPCN Resident Matching Program. Details can be obtained at

Equal Opportunity Statement

SJCRH is an equal‑opportunity employer.