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The Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine (CBSSM), a multidisciplinary research unit sponsored by the University of Michigan Medical School Dean's Office, the Office of Clinical Affairs, and the Department of Internal Medicine, has an active program for Postdoctoral Research Fellows.   Dr. Brian Zikmund-Fisher , Associate Director of CBSSM, leads the CBSSM Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program. Bioethics Postdoctoral Research Fellow Active projects in bioethics at CBSSM currently include the ethical, legal, and social implications of genomic medicine, human subjects research ethics, empirical research with relevance to clinical ethics, global bioethics, gender equity, reproductive justice, deliberative democratic methods in bioethics, resource allocation, ethical issues associated with learning health systems, and the sociology of medical ethics/bioethics, among others. Candidates' area of focus must be in bioethics, although their backgrounds may be in social or natural sciences, humanities, medicine, or law. Decision Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellow This fellowship focuses on understanding and improving the health care communication and decisions made by both patients and providers. Past postdoctoral fellows have included scholars whose research in health care communication and decision making has been approached using theories drawn from social cognition, motivation and emotion, risk communication, human factors, ethics, and economics. One opportunity available through the CBSSM program is a NIH-funded  T32 fellowship  in research on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of genomic discoveries. This two-year fellowship offers an integrated program of advanced coursework, research mentoring, and professional development, led by an interdisciplinary team of mentors with ongoing ELSI research programs. Each ELSI trainee participates in an individualized course of training that provides knowledge and skills in areas including the following: the current state of genomic science and medicine; application of bioethics frameworks to ELSI dilemmas; grant writing and scientific presentations; and implementation of interdisciplinary ELSI research projects. The mission of CBSSM is to be the premier intellectual gathering place of clinicians, social scientists, bioethicists, and all others interested in improving individual and societal health through scholarship and service. CBSSM acts as a "home" for anyone interested in applying empirical social science methods to improve health. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to collaborate on established projects and are encouraged to conduct independent research with an emphasis on study inception, manuscript writing, and applying for grants. CBSSM’s resources and collaborative support enable fellows to build their own research programs. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and education. The postdoctoral research fellowship is an annual appointment, with the possibility of renewal for one additional year contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. All   requirements of the PhD or equivalent terminal degree must be completed before the postdoctoral research fellow appointment can begin. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, including a detailed statement of research interests and potential fit to CBSSM areas of expertise, a CV, and a writing sample. Evaluation of candidates will begin on   January 11, 2019   and will be evaluated on a rolling basis until   January 31, 2019.   Semi-finalists will be asked to submit three letters of recommendation, so references should be alerted that letters will be required in mid-February 2019. All application materials (including recommendation letters) should be submitted electronically through our online application.   Click here to access the online application.

The Reed College Psychology Department seeks applicants for a one-year position in Learning and Comparative Psychology to begin August 2019.  We especially welcome applications from candidates with a background in behavioral neuroscience that complements their learning and comparative expertise. The selected individual will teach four courses (two each semester), including a team-taught introductory psychology course with a laboratory and at least one other course with a laboratory component.  In addition, the person will supervise year-long senior thesis projects. Candidates must be at least ABD. Reed College is a community that believes that cultural diversity is essential to the excellence of our academic program. In your letter of application, please address how your scholarship, teaching, mentoring, and/or community service might support Reed College's commitment to diversity and inclusion articulated in the College's diversity statement ( http://www.reed.edu/diversity/ ). Applications should include a CV, statements of research and teaching interests, three letters of recommendation, and any other materials that will help us assess the candidate's research and teaching experience. Review of applications will begin February 1, 2019. Send materials to Tim Hackenberg, chair of the search committee, at http://apply.interfolio.com/58488 .

The Department of Psychology at Dickinson College invites applications for  Two Visiting Assistant Professors to begin Fall 2019: Visiting Assistant Professor in Social Psychology (2 years) . The successful candidate will teach psychology courses in the area of social psychology: Introduction to Social Psychology, Research Methods in Social Psychology, and a seminar in Social Psychology; the focus of the latter two courses will lie in the candidate’s area of expertise. Teaching load is five courses across the academic year. Visiting Assistant professor in Cultural or Cross-Cultural Psychology.  The successful candidate will teach psychology courses in the area of cross-cultural psychology: Introduction to Cross-Cultural Psychology and Seminar in Cross-Cultural; the focus of the seminar will lie in the candidate’s area of expertise. Teaching load is five courses across the academic year. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology by the time of the appointment. We expect a strong commitment to teaching in a liberal arts environment and the ability to involve undergraduates in research. Our largest classes have a capacity of 35 students. The ability to create inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student body will be an important characteristic of the successful candidates. Dickinson College is a highly selective four-year, independent liberal arts college with 2300 students. It is located 20 minutes west of Harrisburg, PA, and is a two-hour drive from Baltimore, Washington DC, and Philadelphia. The Psychology Department's research-rich curriculum aims to increase students' abilities to understand and produce psychological research and to recognize and critically evaluate claims about psychological phenomena ( http://www.dickinson.edu/homepage/44/psychology/ ). Interested candidates should apply for the position electronically via https://jobs.dickinson.edu/ . Please submit a cover letter that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and description of research program, curriculum vita, and course evaluations (if available). Please also arrange for three letters of recommendation to be submitted. Deadline for applications is Friday, January 11, 2019 at midnight. Please direct any questions regarding the positions to psych@dickinson.edu . The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.

The Division of Social Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for a position as Senior Lecturer in Computational Social Science ( macss.uchicago.edu ). The Senior Lecturer is responsible for teaching in the MA program in Computational Social Science (MACSS) and contributing to curricular design, program development, and student support. This is a full-time, career-track position beginning in the 2019-20 academic year. The initial three-year appointment is renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance review. Salary and benefits are fully competitive with tenure-track positions for computational social scientists. Requirements: PhD in sociology, economics, political science, psychology, data science, computer science, or a related discipline; experience conducting social scientific research using machine learning or computational methods; programming experience using R and/or Python. Industry experience is also valued. Senior Lecturers must have the PhD in hand by September 1, 2019. Demonstrated record of outstanding effectiveness as a teacher is required. The Senior Lecturer will teach five graduate courses per year in the MACSS curriculum. At least three will cover important computational methods or questions of research design. The possibilities include a graduate introduction to social scientific inquiry; digital surveys and experiments, including A/B testing; machine learning and statistical modeling; neural networks and deep learning; Bayesian statistical inference; large-scale data storage and processing such as Spark and Hadoop; or research ethics and digital privacy. The successful applicant will also design and teach courses in their discipline or substantive area of expertise, tailored to the interests of master's and doctoral students in the Division of Social Sciences. In addition to teaching, the Senior Lecturer will work collaboratively with members of the Faculty to refine the curricular design and requirements of the master's program; lead course development for our core sequence Perspectives in Computational Analysis; help develop relationships with other computational centers on campus and in industry; participate in program admissions, staff hiring, and student recruitment; advise master's students; evaluate occasional master's theses; hire and manage teaching assistants; help train doctoral-student Preceptors; participate in the Computational Social Science Workshop; and contribute to the intellectual life and administrative needs of the master's program. The Senior Lecturer position includes support for professional development, and opportunities to participate in the intellectual life of the Division. Those opportunities include Workshops in the Department of Economics, the Booth School of Business, Sociology, Political Science, Psychology, the Law School, the Harris School of Public Policy, Computer Science, the Becker Friedman Institute, the Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation, and the Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago.    Applicants must apply on the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website at https://tinyurl.com/yclwtxuv . The following materials must be submitted: 1) a cover letter, outlining the applicant's prior computational training, prior teaching and/or mentoring experience, and suggested course offerings in our MA program; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) an article-length writing sample, applying a computational research design; 4) at least one course syllabus, from prior teaching or with an eye to future offerings, 5) course evaluations or other evidence of past excellence in teaching and/or mentoring; and 6) three letters of reference. We will begin reviewing applications January 2 and will continue until the positions are filled. Later applicants are welcome to contact our Managing Director, Chad Cyrenne (cmcyrenn@uchicago.edu), for updates on the status of the search. First interviews will be conducted by video conference.    The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/ . Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-0287 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.    

The Division of Social Sciences at the University of Chicago invites applications for a position as Lecturer in Computational Social Science (macss.uchicago.edu) . This is a full-time, career-track teaching position beginning in the 2019-20 academic year. The initial two-year appointment is renewable with opportunity for promotion. Salary and benefits are competitive with tenure-track positions for computational researchers. The Lecturer is responsible for teaching in the MA program in Computational Social Science (MACSS), providing academic and career guidance to students, and contributing to the academic administration of the program. Requirements: PhD in sociology, economics, political science, psychology, data science, computer science, or a related discipline; experience conducting social scientific research using machine learning or computational methods; programming experience using R and/or Python. Industry experience is also valued. Lecturers must have the PhD in hand by September 1, 2019. The Lecturer will teach five graduate courses per year in the MACSS curriculum. At least three will cover important computational methods or questions of research design. The possibilities include a graduate introduction to social scientific inquiry; digital surveys and experiments, including A/B testing; machine learning and statistical modeling; neural networks and deep learning; Bayesian statistical inference; large-scale data storage and processing such as Spark and Hadoop; or research ethics and digital privacy. The successful applicant will also design and teach courses in their discipline or substantive area of expertise, tailored to the interests of master's and doctoral students in the Division of Social Sciences. In addition to teaching, the Lecturer will advise master's students; evaluate occasional master's theses; hire and manage teaching assistants; participate in program admissions, staff hiring, and student recruitment; help train doctoral-student Preceptors; attend the Computational Social Science Workshop; and contribute to the intellectual life and administrative needs of the master's program. The Lecturer position includes support for professional development, and the Lecturer will participate in a dynamic community of social science researchers. Applicants must apply on the University of Chicago's Academic Career Opportunities website at https://tinyurl.com/y9ovtljm . The following materials must be submitted: 1) a cover letter, outlining the applicant's prior computational training, prior teaching and/or mentoring experience, and suggested course offerings in our MA program; 2) a curriculum vitae; 3) an article-length writing sample, applying a computational research design; 4) at least one course syllabus, from prior teaching or with an eye to future offerings, 5) course evaluations or other evidence of past excellence in teaching and/or mentoring; and 6) three letters of reference. We will begin reviewing applications January 2 and will continue until the positions are filled. Later applicants are welcome to contact our Managing Director, Chad Cyrenne (cmcyrenn@uchicago.edu), for updates on the status of the search. This position will be part of the Service Employees International Union.    The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/ . Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-0287 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.