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Position : A 1-year renewable postdoctoral research fellowship is available with Professor C.S. Widom in the Psychology Department at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the City University of New York, starting immediately. The postdoc will conduct mentored research on a new grant funded by the National Institute on Aging that will focus on the impact of early life exposure to child maltreatment on risk for cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and biological aging. The fellow will join a multidisciplinary research group, have access to an extensive longitudinal data set, and have opportunities for training in all aspects of this research, including project conceptualization, data analysis, manuscript preparation, publication, and conference presentations. The Fellow will work closely with Dr. Widom and the principal investigators to analyze and interpret quantitative findings, prepare scholarly journal articles, and present at academic conferences. This person will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively as part of the research team. About Us: Dr. Cathy Spatz Widom is a Distinguished Professor in the Psychology Department at John Jay College and a member of the Graduate Center faculty, City University of New York. She is a fellow of the American Psychological Association, the American Psychopathological Association, and the American Society of Criminology. A former faculty member at Harvard, Indiana, University at Albany (SUNY), and New Jersey Medical School, Widom has served on the editorial boards of psychology, criminology, and child maltreatment journals. She has published extensively on the long-term consequences of child abuse and neglect and has received numerous awards for her research. Others principals on the research team include Jennifer Manly, Ph.D., Department of Neurology, G.H. Sergievsky Center, and Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer's Disease and the Aging Brain, Columbia University; Frances Champagne, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, University of Texas at Austin; Nim Tottenham, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, Columbia University; and Molly Maxfield, Department of Psychology, University of Colorado - Colorado Springs. John Jay College has a brand new, state-of-the-art building located in the heart of mid-town Manhattan. Dr. Widom has a suite of offices for herself and her staff in the new building at 524 West 59th Street on the 10th Floor.   Experience and Qualifications: PhD in psychology or related discipline Expertise in statistical analyses and software (R, SPSS, Excel, MPlus, SAS, and/or Stata) Established interest in child maltreatment and/or aging Demonstrated capacity in scholarly research, as evidenced by publications and/or research experience Strong written and communication skills

A Postdoctoral research position is available in the Duke Early Experience and the Developing Brain (DEED) Lab at Duke University in Durham, NC working with Dr. Michael Gaffrey. The DEED Lab (sites.duke.edu/deed/) investigates how early life experiences and brain development interact to place children at greater- or lesser- risk for negative mental health outcomes (e.g., depression, anxiety, disruptive mood dysregulation disorder). We use neuroimaging techniques (task fMRI, functional connectivity fMRI, structural MRI, and EEG) along with behavioral and clinical assessments to investigate the development of emotion and self-regulation, with a particular interest in using what we learn to inform early identification and preventive intervention efforts for young children struggling in these areas. The successful candidate will join and help lead a federally funded longitudinal neuroimaging project investigating neurodevelopment associated with early emerging risk for depression in preschool age children. The DEED Lab is part of the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at Duke University and collaborates with faculty at Duke as well as at other institutions, providing an excellent research and training environment. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to participate in a uniquely rich neuroscience research environment at Duke, including the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center (BIAC), the Center for Cognitive Neuroscience (CCN), and the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences (DIBS). Opportunities to visit DEED Lab collaborators at other institutions may also be possible. The primary duties of the Postdoctoral research position will include assisting the PI (Gaffrey) with monitoring neuroimaging data acquisition (MRI, fMRI, EEG) and quality control, analyzing data to inform study related hypotheses, writing and submitting manuscripts, presenting study findings at conferences, and assisting the PI with grant administration activities as necessary. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to develop independent studies within the broader aims of the lab and draw on resources within the DEED lab as well as the Duke community to develop independent training/research grant proposals.  The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive/Behavioral Neuroscience, or a related field, and have documented evidence of research productivity.  Preference will be given to applicants with a demonstrated background in neuroimaging (fMRI and/or EEG) and developmental and/or clinical research. A strong background in computer programming/scripting (e.g., Matlab, R, Python) and/or statistics is a plus but not required. Interested applicants should send their CV, a brief cover letter describing their research experience and interests, and contact information for 2-3 references to Michael Gaffrey at  michael.gaffrey@duke.edu.   Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Focusing on Teen Suicide Risk Christine Cha, PhD, Director of the Laboratory for Clinical and Developmental Studies ( www.clinicaldevelopmentalstudies.com ) at Teachers College, Columbia University, is accepting applications for a 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship in the area of teen suicide risk. This position would involve studying various risk factors (e.g., childhood adversities, cognitive processes) for suicidal and self-injurious thoughts and behaviors among adolescents and young adults. This program of research ultimately aims to improve youth mental health in several areas of functioning (e.g., social, emotional, academic). The postdoctoral fellow will assist with the following duties: (1) manuscript preparation from existing datasets; (2) training and supervision of research assistants and graduate students for ongoing research studies funded by NIMH and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention; (3) hospital-based data collection/management; and other duties or projects as assigned. Grant-writing and furthering the fellow’s independent line of research will also be encouraged. Salary is $65,000/year + benefits across 2 years. Required Qualifications : Applicants with a PhD in Clinical Psychology or related discipline. Applicants must demonstrate excellent scientific writing and data analytic skills, as well as strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications:  Applicants with clinical research or clinical experience (e.g., suicide risk assessment, safety planning, diagnostic interviewing) and/or previous study coordination experience on federally-funded studies will be given preference. Anticipated Start Date:   July 1, 2019 (start date is flexible) Please submit questions and materials to Christine Cha ( cbc2120@tc.columbia.edu ).   To apply, email a brief cover letter, an updated CV, and reprints of selected papers.   Please also arrange for 2-3 recommendations to be sent directly to Dr. Cha.   Review of applications will begin immediately.

Stony Brook University seeks a full-time postdoctoral fellow to conduct research with Dr. Roman Kotov (Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology) and a diverse team of investigators. Duration and start time are negotiable.   We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a position on a research program with responders to the World Trade Center disaster. The program includes multiple studies that investigate (1) interplay between PTSD and medical conditions, (2) role of personality in mental and physical health outcomes, and (3) psychotherapy to improve these outcomes. These are longitudinal, multifaceted studies with sample sizes ranging from 450 to 10,000 patients. Extensive longitudinal data are already available on psychiatric symptoms, medical conditions, personality traits, life stress, real-world functioning, and biomarkers (e.g., inflammation, actigraphy). The fellow will work closely with advisory board to the program (Brent Roberts, Daniel Klein, Lee Anna Clark, Michael Bagby, Michael Zvolensky, Patricia Conrod, and Richard Zinbarg) in designing new studies.   The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for designing studies, supervising staff, conducting analyses, preparing manuscripts, and writing grants. Ongoing training will be available in statistical methods, grantsmanship, and substantive questions related to psychopathology, personality, and biomarkers. Clinical opportunities (e.g., psychotherapy with WTC responders) are also available, as well as supervision meeting licensure requirements.  Stony Brook University is a highly collaborative environment with close relationships between psychology, psychiatry, and medicine departments.   Qualifications include a 1) doctoral degree, 2) demonstrated expertise in psychopathology, as well as 3) a minimum of two first-authored publications. Familiarity with randomized clinical trials, diagnostic interviewing, and experience coordinating externally-funded studies are highly desired.  To apply, please email Roman Kotov ( roman.kotov@stonybrook.edu ) with your CV and contact information of three references. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

School/Dept: School of Medicine/Psychiatry Funding source: NIH Grant Classification: Postdoctoral associate Start date: position open (as soon as possible) Description: A postdoctoral position is available on a 5-year NIH-funded study at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sleep and Circadian Science. The study will examine the role of delayed sleep phase in increasing risk for adolescent substance use and mood dysregulation.  The study will employ ecological momentary assessment (EMA) methods, laboratory-based circadian phase assessments, and neuroimaging to characterize the risk profile associated with adolescent delayed sleep phase. The study will also probe whether risk is diminished via a chronotherapeutic intervention. The successful candidate is expected to take a leadership role in the research project.   The individual will be encouraged to develop personal research aligned with the broad goals of the primary investigator and collaborators. This position provides the opportunity to work and learn in an outstanding research environment and a highly collaborative and collegial community, including the Department of Psychiatry and the Center for Sleep and Circadian Science.  Other benefits include active mentoring by the primary investigator and relevant co-mentor(s), as well as additional research and career development training in the context of an ongoing postdoctoral fellowship program in multidisciplinary research training in sleep medicine.   Responsibilities will include assisting at multiple phases of the study, including conducting diagnostic interviews (including psychiatric, sleep, and substance-oriented structured interviews) and delivering the chronotherapeutic intervention.  The postdoctoral associate will also have play a key role in data analysis (potentially including fMRI data) and dissemination via manuscripts and presentations at national meetings.  Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. and a strong background in clinical psychology or related discipline with a research emphasis. Proficiency or prior experience in conducting diagnostic interviews, as well as analyzing sleep, circadian, and/or neuroimaging data is highly desirable. In addition, the candidate should be (1) fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent oral and written communication skills, (2) be able to work both independently and as part of a team, and (3) be hard-working, motivated, and eager to learn. The position is open with a flexible start date. If interested, please send CV, letter describing research interests and goals, and the names and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Brant Hasler at haslerbp@upmc.edu.