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Jun 18, 2019

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Biopsychology

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Biopsychology Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's department of psychology invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Biological Psychology beginning August 2020 at the assistant professor level. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology before the start of the Fall 2020 semester. In addition, applicants must have the following: (1) an active program of research in the area of biological psychology, as evidenced by a track record of recent peer-reviewed empirical research; (2) experience teaching undergraduate students in psychology and a commitment to teaching the following undergraduate courses: an upper level Biological Psychology seminar, a Learning lab course, a Biological Psychology lab course, and/or Sensation and Perception ; (3) a demonstrated commitment to mentoring students in research. Preference will be given to applicants who use animal models in research. Applicants selected for on-campus interviews will present a colloquium to demonstrate teaching and research excellence. The Department of Psychology is composed of 25 full-time faculty members and serves approximately 811 undergraduate majors, 70 master's degree students, and 30 clinical Psy.D. students. Additional information is available at West Chester University and the Department of Psychology websites. Applicants should apply online at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfm Applications must include all of the following: a letter identifying the courses the applicant is prepared to teach, curriculum vitae ; no more than 3 reprints or preprints of published articles; a statement of teaching philosophy; a statement of research interests; and 3 letters of reference. Include email addresses for referees in the application system. The system will automatically email the referee and provide instructions for uploading the letter. If available, prior teaching evaluations should also be submitted. Review of candidates will begin on August 30, 2019 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants must successfully complete the interview process and a colloquium to be considered finalists. Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission and strategic plan, Building on Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, social equity, and social justice. All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks. PI111122719

JobTarget West Chester, PA, USA Full time

Jun 03, 2019

Post-doctoral Fellowship in Affective Science

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Affective Science: Emotion, Stress & Psychopathology The Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in affective science. The successful candidates will become part of a multi-disciplinary investigation to understand affective and behavioral predictors of psychological risk. Specifically, this research program, led by Dr. Karin Coifman, aims to examine the association between emotion response behavior and risk for affective disease following aversive life events. The Post-Doctoral Fellows will work as part of a NIMH funded 5-year project that aims to investigate the role of emotion in-flexibility and risk for affective disease following traumatic injury, as well as to assist with other existing data collection efforts , manuscript preparation, grant development, and to develop new lines of inquiry based on current findings. The project team is multidisciplinary and extends across two hospital recruiting sites, allowing for opportunities for collaboration and additional data collection within surgery, psychiatry, emergency and trauma medicine, in addition to with KSU faculty in health, neuropsychology and clinical science. This position offers the opportunity to develop an integrated research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful academic career in psychological science. The position is a minimum of two years and renewal of appointments will be dependent upon performance. Salary is consistent with current NIH post-doctoral training levels and includes health insurance and a stipend for professional travel. Postdoc Description: Post-doctoral applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Psychology or Neuroscience. Applicants must have demonstrated research productivity and academic excellence in emotion-related research and/or affective neuroscience related to psychopathology. Advanced quantitative skills are required. All inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Coifman ( kcoifman@kent.edu ; 330-672-9155 ). Send a CV, three letters of reference, relevant reprints, and a detailed cover letter describing research experience, interests and long term career goals to: Dr. Karin Coifman, Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001 or by email to kcoifman@kent.edu . Applications will be reviewed in order of their receipt and start date is flexible. Kent State University is nestled between two cities (Cleveland & Akron) and attracts students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The university maintains strong corporate and community partnerships, including strong ties to prominent area research institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic. Kent, OH is an inexpensive college town with close proximity to national parks, arts and culture. Students and faculty often live within walking distance. The Department of Psychological Sciences is a highly productive, collaborative research environment. The department has over 100 students in doctoral degree programs and over 900 undergraduate majors. There is an established community of post-docs both within the department and across the university community, with considerable post-doc resources and support in place both at the department level and at the institution more broadly. Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Kent State University Kent, OH, USA Full time

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