6 Behavioral Neuroscience jobs

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 .

Desired start date:   Fall 2019 Job Close Date:   January 15, 2019, at midnight MST. Required Degree:   The position requires a PhD in psychology, or a related field, by the appointment date.  All areas of specialization will be considered with successful candidates showing commitment to and demonstrating excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction. Experience:   The Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, invites applications for professors of any academic rant to fill full-time (visiting) positions in the Psychology Department to begin in August 2019. The selected candidates will show commitment to and demonstrate excellence in undergraduate instruction.  This position is to teach courses offered by the Psychology Department and may include classes in writing, statistics, research, introductory psychology, testing and introduction to the major.  The course load will be up to three classes each semester during fall and winter and two classes in either spring or summer terms (3:3:2).  Although not required, we encourage applicants to have strong research skills and an active research program with an established record for, or strong promise of, peer-reviewed publication and scholarly productivity. This position is for one year and may be renewable for up to three years.   We seek applicants in 1) Applied Social Psychology, 2) Cognitive Psychology, 3) Behavioral Neuroscience and Developmental Neuroscience, 4) Developmental Psychology and 5) Clinical Psychology. Instructions to Applicants:   Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interest, two writing samples (e.g. peer-reviewed papers) and (if available) evidence of teaching effectiveness.  After the application has been submitted, three letters of recommendation may be requested from applicant's references and may be uploaded by the recommender into the application system (preferable), mailed to: Chair, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, 1001 KMBL, Provo, UT  84602, or the recommender may email the chair directly at gary_burlingame@byu.edu. Review of applicants will begin after the posting closes on January 15, 2019. Information required at the time of application:   Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application.  At some point during the selection process they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically. Equal Opportunity Employer:   m/f/Vets/Disability

Neuroimaging of Social Cognition Fellowship in Pediatric Acquired and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Candidates with an interest in neuroscience and/or pediatric neuropsychology are invited to apply for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship position starting in Summer/Fall 2019 for a position working with Dr. Kristen Hoskinson in the Center for Biobehavioral Health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio The goal of the postdoctoral position is to train PhD fellows in the integration of neuroimaging methods and cognitive and behavioral outcomes in children with medical conditions affecting brain function. Current projects focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI), pediatric brain tumor, and congenital heart disease (CHD). Fellows will have the opportunity to: 1) Publish manuscripts from multiple pre-existing datasets 2) Contribute to and ultimately publish from data being collected for an NIH-funded study 3) Receive mentorship on grant writing 4) Participate in fellowship didactic seminars focused on career development and preparing for faculty positions 5) Participate in advance statistical training seminars and lectures. Research Program: As a pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Hoskinson's research aims to improve understanding of the neuroanatomical and functional substrates that contribute to the constellation of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral sequelae of childhood neurologic injury. She integrates neuroimaging methods with assessed and observable social and emotional functioning to improve early identification of those at elevated risk and at greatest need for intervention. Currently, her funded work focuses on integrating functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging of white matter integrity, with a particular focus on social cognitive and executive functions networks. Additionally, her lab is working to develop a normative database of structural brain integrity in neurotypical children and adolescents, including trialing and development of innovative functional paradigms for the in-scanner assessment of social, emotional, and cognitive outcomes in youth. Environment: The Center for Biobehavioral Health consists of multidisciplinary faculty from psychology (pediatric and adult health, neuropsychology, and developmental), epidemiology, neuroscience, medicine, and biostatistics. Formal postdoctoral seminars are provided across the center with the goal of preparing fellows for the next steps of their career. Day-long and monthly advanced statistical courses are offered. Intramural funding opportunities are available to support fellow research projects. Nationwide Children’s Hospital, its Primary Care Network, and its specialty clinics provide the majority of pediatric care and training opportunities in Central Ohio. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. To Apply: Candidates must have obtained their doctoral degree by the start date. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines, and benefits are competitive. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation c/o Nora Snodgrass ( nora.snodgrass@nationwidechildrens.org ). The cover letter should specify the reason(s) why this position is of interest and provide a brief overview of previous research experiences (and clinical, if applicable). Review of applications will begin immediately .

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship working on a collaborative project with Prof. Joe Kable in the Department of Psychology and Profs. Desmond Oathes and Ted Satterthwaite in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. Funded by a private donor, the project seeks to examine the behavioral and neural effects of neuromodulation with rTMS on perspective taking, delay discounting and selfishness measured with behavioral assays and TMS/fMRI readouts. Previous experience with fMRI, brain stimulation, neuroeconomics and/or decision-making research is preferable but not necessary. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology or related field, strong computational skills, and a strong record of previous research. Penn offers an outstanding research environment and this position provides an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative team science environment. Laboratory and Penn resources include research-dedicated 3T and 7T MRI scanners, concurrent TMS/fMRI setups and concurrent TMS/behavior/psychophysiology setups as well as a computing core and advanced imaging analysis tools. The initial appointment would be for two years. Start date is flexible. Inquiries or applications should be directed to Joe Kable ( kable@psych.upenn.edu ). Applicants should include a cover letter describing their research interests and career plans, CV, and contact information for three references

The HIV and Addictions Research Program (HARP) at Duke University, directed by Dr. Christina Meade, is seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow with a strong background in behavioral science. Our team seeks to understand how drug addiction and HIV infection together impact neurobehavioral functioning, with the goal of developing novel interventions to improve clinical outcomes. As we near completion of data collection on a large cohort study of HIV+ and HIV- cocaine users, we are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to make significant contributions to data analysis and manuscript writing. The postdoctoral fellow will also assist with study implementation of ongoing clinical studies that include neuropsychological testing and multi-modal MRI. With projects at various stages, the applicant will engage in a full spectrum of research experiences, including study design, primary data collection, data analysis, preparation of manuscripts, and grant writing. This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing an independent research career in an academic setting, and the fellow will be supported in the pursuit of independent funding (e.g., NRSA fellowship, K Award). Opportunities for clinical work in preparation for licensure in psychology can be made available.   A doctoral degree training in psychology, public health, or a related field with a strong background in research is required. Clinical training and experience with drug addiction is ideal.    Successful applicants must be motivated, reliable, and mature, able to multi-task and learn new tasks quickly, and have strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Excellent writing skills and knowledge of statistical packages (e.g., SPSS) and analysis is required. The fellow is expected to work both independently and as part of our active research team.   Start date is negotiable. This will be a 2-3 year appointment, contingent upon satisfactory annual reviews. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines and applicant experience. The position is located at the Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC.   To apply, please send a CV, statement of interest, relevant manuscripts, and names of three references to christina.meade@duke.edu .

The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for a Behavioral Scientist (Program Director) position in the Cognitive Neuroscience Program, within the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS), Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBE), Alexandria, VA. For more information on SBE click here . For more information on BCS click here Responsibilities The Cognitive Neuroscience Program focuses on highly novel theories, techniques and models directed toward enabling basic scientific understanding of a broad range of issues involving brain, cognition, and behavior. Applicants for the Program Director position are expected to be knowledgeable about the frontiers of cognitive neuroscience research including different data collection and stimulation techniques, multivariate and machine learning approaches, and integration of data across spatial and temporal dimensions. Familiarity with related developments in computational modeling, neuroinformatics, cyberinfrastructure, and open science are advantageous. The Program highly values the exploration of new methodologies, utilization of the latest analytic approaches, and the convergence of cutting edge techniques for addressing basic questions about human cognition. Program Director responsibilities include long-range planning and budget development for the Program, the administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations, identification of strengths and weaknesses in a given field, assisting with preparation of press releases, feature articles and material describing advances in the research supported by the Program, and coordination and liaison with other programs in NSF, other Federal agencies and organizations. NSF Program Directors have an unparalleled opportunity and responsibility for carrying out the agency's mission to support research through a merit review process that promotes the progress of science, advances national welfare, and secures the national defense. The Program Director should have deep and broad knowledge of Cognitive Neuroscience, be committed to high standards, be receptive to new ideas, have good inter-personal skills, value fairness, and hold a high degree of personal integrity. Additional duties and responsibilities include: PROGRAM PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT •    Maintains a healthy balance of support for all the needs of the research and education enterprise through program, division, directorate, Foundation, or interagency activities. •    Manages program resources to provide optimal appropriate scientific judgment to insure integrity and consistency in the grant/declination process without conflict of interests, and with balance among appropriate sub-fields and institutions, and participation of all qualified scientists. •    Incorporates cross-directorate responsibilities into program administration. •    Provides scientific expertise, evaluation and advice for other programs in NSF, including international programs, and other research programs, and cross-directorate programs. •    Advises and assists in the development of short-and-long range plans, establishing goals and objectives for support of research programs. •    Plans the budget for the program/programs considering past, present and future fiscal years, allocates resources within the budget by distributing scarce resources among major competitive programs, and manages post-award evaluation. •    Controls waste, fraud and abuse. REPRESENTATION, COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP •    Represents the Program, Division and the Foundation within the scientific community, accurately reflecting NSF policy and positions. •    Creates and maintains linkages to other NSF units and other Federal agencies in pursuit of the overall NSF mission. •    Participates in staff, panel, committee and other meetings, providing input relevant to program area and/or Division. •    Pursues affirmative action and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goals. •    Pursues and/or is responsive to assignment on special projects and temporary function teams across the Foundation to solve problems, improve staff communication, and effect coordination for special programs. •    Contributes ideas and effort to improving the quality of policies and NSF's performance of the overall mission.   •    Develops policies and plans for strengthening support of research and education programs. •    Provides information to the community on how NSF is pursuing its mission and gathers data and impressions from the community on the effectiveness of NSF's performance of its mission. •    Prepares and disseminates a variety of informational documents which may include data on progress being made toward NSF goals, trends and opportunities, and budget plans. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT •    Establishes contacts and maintains active involvement in Program and related areas through participation in professional activities. •    Maintains familiarity with salient current research developments. •    Pursues individual research as workload and travel funds permit. •    Expands administrative capabilities through training courses or assumption of new management. Conditions of Employment Background investigation. Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt. You will need to successfully complete a background security investigation before you can be appointed into this position. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full or blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. This position is in the bargaining unit. Please preview "Evaluations" section and "Qualifications" for additional requirements. Qualifications Applicants must possess a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering or related fields, plus after award of the Ph.D., six or more years of successful research, research administration, and/or managerial experience pertinent to the position. Experience and expertise in basic research areas relevant to the goals of BCS and other programs such as Perception, Action, and Cognition would be especially beneficial. In addition to above qualifications, the ability to organize, implement and manage a proposal-driven grant program, allocate resources to meet a spectrum of goals and insure transparency and accountability in the grant award/declination management process is highly desired. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively and work productively with the scientific community, peers and co-workers at all levels to advocate program policies and plans and to fulfill NSF's mission. This position is outside the competitive civil service. You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.