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Postdoctoral Fellow Featured
Applications are being sought for a postdoctoral position in the Ellman Lab in the Department of Psychology at Temple University. The Ellman Lab focuses on developmental risk factors for psychosis and related disorders (e.g., schizophrenia and depression) during the pre- and perinatal period and in adolescence/young adulthood. The latter studies involve multi-modal assessment of risk factors, including (but not limited to) biomarkers, neuroimaging, cognition, and a variety of psychosocial risk factors. The postdoctoral fellow will focus primarily on multiple large, multi-site studies examining risk for psychosis in adolescence/young adulthood, but could contribute to any of the ongoing studies in the lab and will have opportunities to develop independent research projects. Clinical hours towards licensure will be available, in addition to many potential research opportunities. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology Preferred Qualifications: Experience with structured interviewing, interest/experience in psychosis. Responsibilities will include conducting clinical interviews, including certification in the Structured Clinical Interview for Psychosis-Risk Syndromes (SIPS), supervision and mentorship of lab graduate students, leading diagnostic consensus meetings across-sites, and manuscript development/preparation. For questions or to submit an application, please contact Lauren Ellman (ellman@temple.edu). Applicants should send a C.V., brief letter describing interests and prior experience, and two publications (that best reflect contributions of the candidate). Salary is based on the NIMH Postdoctoral scale, and funding is available for at least two years (appointments are for one year, but renewable for two years or more, based on progress/merit). There is a flexible start date (Spring/Summer 2020). Review of applications will begin immediately.
Temple University - Ellman Lab Philadelphia, PA, USA Postdoc
Psychology Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Science of Virtues Lab
Description: Dr. Sarah Schnitker at Baylor University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate position in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience. The post-holder will work on a variety of projects across five main areas of emphasis: understanding the mechanisms of virtues, virtue and religious development, virtue development in sport, virtues and technology, and religion and virtuous intergroup engagement. The post-holder will hold a leadership position for a major research initiative focused on spiritual/religious, moral, and psychological developmental factors that promote thriving in adolescents ("Character Strength Interventions in Adolescents: Engaging Scholars and Practitioners to Promote Virtue Development," $2.6 million, John Templeton Foundation). This 13-month, temporary position begins July 1, 2020, with strong potential for extension. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Schnitker, the post-doc will: Conduct research and publish findings: Manage existing and new longitudinal datasets. Analyze data from existing datasets. Contribute and/or oversee study design, ethics review, data collection, and data analysis for new research projects. Publish articles in peer-review journals Present findings at conferences. Provide supervision and mentoring to graduate and undergraduate students. Provide support to grant projects as needed (e.g., writing update reports, assisting with conferences). Participate in approximately 2-4 trips/year for team meetings and scholarly conferences. Write 1-3 magazine/blog articles interpreting research findings for a popular audience. Assist in grant writing. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge and Skills Required: Qualified applicants will have a doctorate with research experience in a relevant area of, psychology (e.g., developmental, personality, social, quantitative, cultural). Expertise in advanced quantitative methods and analyses is required. Strong writing skills are required. Additional required competencies include demonstrated abilities to engage in: analytical and strategic thinking; relationship building and networking; versatility; project management; and time and priority management. Notes: Compensation is competitive and includes comprehensive benefits (i.e., medical, dental, vision, disability). To apply, candidates should submit the following to Baylor's iapply website at http://jobs.baylor.edu/postings/6032 : 1. A cover letter describing of your research experience, interests, and goals. 2. A CV. 3. A research-based writing sample. 4. Names and contact information for three professional references.
Baylor University Waco, TX, USA Postdoc
POST-DOCTORAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITY (Start Date: July 1, 2020) UNLV ACKERMAN CENTER FOR AUTISM AND NEURODEVELOPMENTAL SOLUTIONS The UNLV Ackerman Center is a Multidisciplinary Center for the diagnosis, treatment and case management/navigation for children (infants to young adults) and their families with Autism and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Diagnostic Teams: Developmental Pediatrics, Genetics, Neurology, Neuropsychology, Speech/Language, and Behavioral specialties for individual and multidisciplinary evaluations. We have specialty diagnostic clinics for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Complex Autism and Neurodevelopmental Conditions, and Genetics. Treatment Teams include: The Early Start Denver Model for Young children with Autism (birth to 4 years), individual Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services from 4 to 18 years of age, social skills programs in the center, social skills groups in the community, and Teen Works program for vocational training. Case Management/Navigation: Case Management services for families needing all levels of support services in the community. We also provide Parent Education and Training programs for our families and for the community. Grant-A-Gift Autism Foundation/UNLV Medicine Partnership: There are also opportunities to participate in community outreach and awareness, fundraising activities, and community events. Post-Doctoral Training will primarily include: intake, neuropsychological testing and report writing for individuals referred to our center for evaluation. Post-doctoral fellow will also participate in multidisciplinary diagnostic teams, parent education/training, running a social skills group, and case management. Additional experiences in treatment teams and/or diagnostic teams will be determined based on the Post-Doctoral Fellow's training needs. Supervision and training will include individual, small group and diagnostic teams (and will involve live and video supervision). Application Requirements: a letter of interest, a current CV, three letters of recommendation and professional references, a recent de-identified assessment report written by the applicant, and a list of psychological/neuropsychological tests the applicant has experience administering. Applicant must be a uthorized to work in the US for any employer This is a full-time, grant-funded position with competitive compensation including benefits. It is a 12-month appointment and begins July 1, 2020. Julie Foutz Beasley, Ph.D., is the Clinical Director of the center and will serve as the clinical supervisor for the Post-Doctoral Position. Please contact Dr. Beasley via email to arrange for an interview and for a tour of our center and facilities ( julie.beasley@unlv.edu ). UNLV Medicine is an EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer
UNLV Medicine Las Vegas, Nevada, USA Postdoc
Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Developmental and Learning Science
The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowships in youth development and learning across multiple ecological contexts with an emphasis on diversity, opportunity, and equity. The initial appointment will be two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year. The position involves work on several multi-method longitudinal research projects exploring how sociocultural and psychological factors influence youth of color's identity development, academic learning, and socioemotional wellbeing during middle childhood and adolescence. The work takes an interdisciplinary approach and applies questions and methods from psychological and developmental science to elementary and secondary school settings. Applicants must have a doctorate and a track record of publication in psychology or education, substantive knowledge and background in the field of developmental psychology, child/adolescent development, or learning science, and excellent academic writing and analytic skills. Expertise is necessary in theory, methods, and research framed by dynamic, relational processes of the positive development of diverse youth (particularly youth who have experienced adversity and challenge), in strength-based approaches to research design and program evaluation. Strong quantitative skills (e.g., HLM, SEM, and growth modeling), or experience with longitudinal datasets or mixed-methods approach are preferred. The fellow will receive strong mentoring with well-established scholars focused on the demanding aspects of producing high quality scholarship. The fellow will be expected to build a research program by formulating research questions, generating research designs, writing grants, conducting analysis, and writing and presenting findings. To apply for this position, please submit (1) a cover letter describing your research goals and training, including why your background and interests are a good match for the position, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) two writing samples, (4) three letters of reference to https://app.education.pitt.edu/employment/postings . The online system will prompt applicants to request three letters of recommendation, directly. Reviews of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application no later than 3/1/2020 . Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Ming-Te Wang, at mtwang@pitt.edu , or Dr. James Huguley, at Huguley@pitt.edu LRDC is an internationally renowned center with the aim of promoting basic and applied research on learning in its cognitive, neural, social, and motivational aspects and to make research and human development links to formal and informal settings. Pittsburgh is repeatedly voted among "The Most Livable City", with affordable cost of living and access to a wide array of seasonal recreation opportunities, professional and collegiate athletic events, and a vibrant cultural district.
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA, USA Postdoc
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: Emotion and Decision Making
Professor Jennifer Lerner invites applications for a recently funded postdoctoral position in her lab, beginning summer of 2020. We seek applicants interested in emotion and decision making , broadly, and in the effects of induced emotional experience on impatience for addictive substances, specifically. Project description: This NIH-funded project aims to advance theories of emotion and decision making while simultaneously addressing important problems in public health. Specifically, the research will examine the causal effect of induced emotional response on: discount rate for smoking, valuation of cigarettes, and urge to smoke in a nationally-representative sample of smokers. This interdisciplinary project will involve collaborators at the Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Position description: This is a one-year appointment with the possibility of extension to multiple years. The selected individual would be considered a Research Fellow and, as a postdoc, would be eligible for health benefits through Harvard University. The position includes opportunities to develop and lead new research within the broader aims of the lab. Fellows benefit from a highly creative and welcoming research environment that emphasizes scientific rigor, collaboration, and the pursuit of excellence in science. Fellows also benefit from the opportunity to participate in seminars across the Harvard University campus. Desired characteristics: The ideal candidate will have excellent quantitative and verbal skills; strong programming skills; experience in cognitive, social, affective, or computational psychology; interest in research project management; and an interest in emotion and decision-making. Minimum requirements include: (a) a PhD in psychology, economics, public health, or a related field by spring of 2020; (b) experience using advanced statistical and modeling approaches; and (c) demonstrated ability to complete projects as evidenced by first-author publication(s). Timeline: We will begin to evaluate applications immediately, and will continue to review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The intended start date for the position is summer 2020. Contact information: Please send a detailed cover letter (5-pages max), CV, and a writing sample to Ms. Chelsea Zabel (Chelsea_Zabel@hks.harvard.edu) with the subject line "Lerner NIH postdoc." In your cover letter, please include an overview of your relevant experience, a statement about your potential fit for the position, and contact information for up to three references. We will contact references for shortlisted candidates.
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