9 Behavioral Neuroscience jobs

University of Wisconsin-Madison, department of Center for Healthy Minds (CHM) is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to analyze and publish on data from the Midlife in the US (MIDUS; http://midus.wisc.edu/) national longitudinal study. This is an NIA-supported study on aging explicitly focused on all of the adult years, including transitions from young adulthood to midlife, and from midlife into old age with multiple longitudinal timepoints covering over 20 years. This is an opportunity to become part of a scientific community that is actively engaged with MIDUS and play a key role in analyzing both extant and new neuroimaging data in relation to sociodemographic, behavioral, cognitive, daily diary, and biomarker data. This prestigious appointment provides a broad, interdisciplinary experience preparing postdoctoral researchers to generate new discoveries of what happens to people as they age, experience significant life events, and to determine what contributes to health and well-being vs. vulnerability to psychopathology and disease.   Responsibilities:   Participates in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervising mentor. Analyzes and evaluates research data. Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares papers.   Requirements: Ph.D. in Neuroscience or Psychology Demonstrated experience in neuroimaging. Experience with multi-modal imaging including functional, resting state, diffusion weighted, and/or structural preferred. Statistical acumen in analyzing neuroimaging data and programming expertise. Demonstrated experience in scientific communication including speaking and publishing. Excellent organizational, project management, interpersonal, writing and communication skills. Adaptable; self-motivated. Team player who possesses a passion for CHM mission/core values.   Preferred:  Experience in neuroimaging research in emotion, cognition, and/or aging. Some prior post-doctoral experience. Experience with psychophysiological data including heart rate variability, skin conductance, pupillometry, and/or eye tracking. Additional information:   Expected position duration is two years with potential for renewal based on funding and performance.  To learn more about the Center for Healthy Minds, visit our website: https://centerhealthyminds.org/ UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. To apply please send cover letter and CV to: Mike Kelly, mkelly1@wisc.edu , (608) 890-1115

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 Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funded T32 Training Program in Emotion Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison will have one, 3-year postdoctoral position starting in Fall of 2019. For more information, please visit www.emotion.wisc.edu .  The following faculty all desire candidates with expertise in structural and/or functional neuroimaging, and an interest in affective neuroscience utilizing human and/or nonhuman primate models:   Dr. Joshua Cisler: Dr. Cisler’s research focuses on defining the neurocircuitry mechanisms associated with trauma and PTSD, with a particular emphasis on computational modeling of learning and large-scale network analyses. Current projects include 1) a clinical trial and imaging study testing pharmacological modulation of fear extinction learning in PTSD, 2) cross-sectional imaging study investigating social decision-making and risk for re-victimization among adolescent girls exposed to interpersonal violence, and 3) a real-time fMRI neurofeedback study of implicit emotion regulation in PTSD. Link to lab website for more information: http://cislerlab.psychiatry.wisc.edu/   Dr. Richard Davidson: Dr. Davidson's Center for Healthy Minds is recruiting a post-doctoral fellow to work with Dr. Melissa Rosenkranz. Melissa's research investigates the neural processes that underlie the relationship between emotion and inflammation in both healthy individuals and those with chronic inflammatory conditions such as asthma. She also studies the mechanisms through which behavioral interventions, like mindfulness-based stress reduction can buffer the effects of stress and emotion on immune system function. Melissa's research employs both fMRI and PET imaging modalities, as well as a diverse set of peripheral physiological, immune and endocrine measures. For more specific information: https://centerhealthyminds.org/assets/files-resources/Postdoctoral.fellow.recruitment.pdf  Dr. Hill Goldsmith (with potential for co-mentorship with Dr. Davidson): Dr. Hill Goldsmith is recruiting a post-doc whose interests lie in developmental and genetic approaches to emotion and psychopathology, including themes with RDoC relevance.  Dr. James Li: Research in my lab examines how genes and environments independently and jointly influence pathways of psychopathological development, with a focus on the childhood externalizing disorders. Our work incorporates cutting-edge genome-wide approaches to better understand how polygenic variation underlying the development of these disorders may also be moderated by environmental adversity and enrichment. In addition to conducting longitudinal studies on children with behavioral problems, our lab is also at the forefront of integrating data from “big datasets” with rigorous psychological methods. Please read about our on-going projects at our website: https://lilab.waisman.wisc.edu/projects/  Dr. Ned Kalin: The Kalin lab works with human and animal models to understand the factors that contribute to the risk to develop stress-related psychopathology with the ultimate goal of developing new treatments. Our translational and reverse translational studies integrate across a number of modalities including multimodal neuroimaging, genetics, behavioral and physiological variables, and molecular measures.  Dr. Seth Pollak : http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/childemotion/ The Child Emotion Research Laboratory will consider those interested in the effects of early life stress and/or family poverty on children’s health, emotional development, and well-being. Our laboratory provides a rich variety of resources, access of many at-risk populations of children, and integration of diverse methods. There are ample opportunities for post-docs to initiate independent lines of research.  Please contact Dr. Pollak directly prior to submitting an application.  Dr. Sarah Short: Dr. Sarah Short (with co-mentorship from Dr. Rasmus Birn) is recruiting a postdoc who is interested in developmental cognitive neuroscience. Dr. Short is currently conducting a study looking at the impact of poverty on infants' structural and functional brain development. This work will additionally examine relations between infants' brain development, their home environment, and the emergence of executive functions and social/emotional skills in early childhood.   **Applicants** Please send the following items by Thursday, January 15th, 2019 to The Training Program in Emotion Research Administrator at EmotionT32Grant@bi.wisc.edu . For more information, please visit www.emotion.wisc.edu . Cover Letter: Identify the program faculty member(s) with whom you wish to train CV Research Statement Three letters of reference (These can be submitted separately by the letter writers themselves, will be accepted until January 31st 2019).   Only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

We welcome applications from researchers within a large range of disciplines in the social, behavioral and life sciences: anthropology, evolutionary biology, economics, genetics, history, law, mathematics,neuroscience,  philosophy, political science, psychology and sociology; however, motivated applications from outside these disciplines will be given full consideration. Successful applicants will have to demonstrate an interest in, and a commitment to, at least one of the other disciplines of IAST.   We seek candidates with a strong research background in their own discipline, but willing and able to develop research projects drawing on IAST’s substantial interdisciplinary resources, including particularly the proximity of strong groups in economics (Toulouse School of Economics, TSE). We are open to a variety of research methods, including theory, field and laboratory experiments, observational field work, and the analysis of large secondary data sets.   All research interests relevant to the broad study of human behavior are welcome, but interests that complement and / or enhance those already developed at IAST will be given special consideration. These include, to cite only a few: In history: quantitative economic history (cliometrics), empirical political economy in history, qualitative economic or social history. In evolutionary biology: theoretical models of evolution (applied to family structure, strategic interactions, plasticity, cognition, learning, cultural evolution); related empirical work. In anthropology: human biology, life history theory, human development and plasticity, health and infectious disease, aging, demography, host-parasite co-evolution, diet and nutrition, global health, evolutionary medicine and genetics. In political science: public opinion and public policies, comparative studies of democratic institutions, democracy and development, experimental political science, studies of networks and their impact on individual and collective action. In law: law and economics, corporate governance, criminology. In psychology: cognition, the emotions, social trust, gender, group decision-making. In sociology: network formation, the impact of networks on social outcomes, sociology of religion

The Department of Neuroscience at Yale University seeks to hire faculty in any area of neuroscience, with a preference for candidates who use neuronal or systems level analysis to investigate circuits, behavior or cognition in health and disease. Emphasis will be placed on recruiting at the level of Assistant Professor, but excellent applicants at Associate Professor level will also be considered. We seek candidates with an exceptional track record, potential for outstanding future achievements, and a wish to participate in a dynamic and recently expanded neuroscience community at Yale that includes the Kavli Institute for Neuroscience, the Program in Cellular Neuroscience, Neurodegeneration and Repair (CNNR) and the Swartz Program in Theoretical Neuroscience. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity of our academic community. Candidates will be supported by a generous start-up and ongoing salary support, and are expected to develop a productive and innovative research program that will include the opportunity to participate in graduate and medical education. Candidates must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, up to 3 representative publications, a research plan (strictly limited to 2 pages), and arrange for submission of 3 letters of recommendation. All application materials should be submitted electronically through apply.interfolio.com/54771 .  Applications will be reviewed as they are received and until the positions are filled with priority given to those applications received by November 17, 2018 . Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Open Date   09/10/2018 Position Title   Assistant Professor of Psychology Faculty Classification   AY Faculty Status   Tenure-Track Status Open Until Filled Department Name Psychology Degree/Program B.A. Psychology Psychology Job Number FAC2018-293 Priority Screening Date  11/01/2018 Recruitment Status Apply now! Priority screening date is 11/1/2018. Projected Start Date 08/19/2019 Position Description Teach lower and upper division courses across the psychology curriculum, for example, biopsychology, cognitive psychology, learning, motivation, decision-making, behavioral neuroscience, drugs and the brain, research methods, psychological statistics, capstone, writing in the discipline, and directed research. Commit to service to the department, campus, and community Develop a research program that fully integrates undergraduate researchers and complements the research foci of the faculty in the department Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in psychology or related field by the time of appointment Experience teaching using a variety of techniques such as, discussion, team-based learning, problem-based learning, interactive lecture, peer-instruction, etc. Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated leadership skills in professional or academic areas Experience in start-up environments that required flexibility and innovation Team player who is focused on community-building in the department, campus, and beyond Other Related Information Special Conditions of Employment The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in   CSU   Executive Order 1083   as a condition of employment. The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). Compensation and Benefits CAMPUS   HOUSING   INFORMATION BENEFITS VISION   STATEMENT ABOUT   CSUMB How to Apply A completed online application and all required materials must be received by University Personnel   by 5:00 p.m. on the priority screening date listed above to be guaranteed a review . Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of   CSUMB   and will not be returned.   CSUMB   will not fax application materials. CSU Monterey Bay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to: Age, Disability, Race or Ethnicity, Gender, Gender Identity or Expression, Nationality, Religion, Sexual Orientation, Genetic Information, Veteran or Military Status. All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. Quick Link for Job Posting  http://csumb.peopleadmin.com/postings/4473