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Postdoctoral position in behavioral and neuroimaging research of language, literacy, and cognitive development, focused on global literacy initiatives in Ivory Coast. Position start date: August 1, 2018 (flexible). Applications will be accepted until June 1, 2018. The BOLD Lab at the University of Delaware has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to research on child literacy development in rural Ivory Coast. We have several ongoing projects using a combination of behavioral and neuroimaging methods to study how children develop and learn to read in high-risk environments. Specifically, we are looking for an individual who can contribute to two projects: (1) a technology-based literacy intervention program in primary school settings, and (2) brain-behavior approach to the study of development and reading outcomes, both in Ivory Coast.    Responsibilities will include the development, collection, and analysis of behavioral and neuroimaging data about literacy development and literacy intervention outcomes in school-aged children growing up in rural communities of Ivory Coast. The postdoc will also contribute to mentorship and collaboration with an Ivorian research team of graduate students and postdocs, with the goal of increasing local science capacity. The position is based at the University of Delaware, and the postdoc will have opportunities to go to Ivory Coast over the duration of the position. Successful applicants will have a background in several of the following areas: child development, language and literacy acquisition, reading interventions (including education technologies), recording and analysis of fNIRS data, design and analysis of complex behavioral experiments/tasks, longitudinal data analysis, global development (ideally in sub-Saharan Africa). A Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Linguistics, or Neuroscience is preferred. The ideal candidate will be familiar with working in international contexts (preferably sub-Saharan Africa), proficient in French, and have a high degree of fluency conducting univariate and multivariate statistics using R, and fNIRS neuroimaging analysis using Matlab (NIRS-SPM, fNIRS-toolbox, Homer). Interested candidates should send via email their CV, two representative papers, the names of three references, and a cover letter to Dr. Kaja Jasinska ( jasinska@udel.edu ).  The position is for one year, with the option to renew for 1-2 years, given satisfactory performance and available funding. Contact Information PI Website:  www.haskins.yale.edu/staff/jasinska/ Lab Website:  sites.udel.edu/boldlab Contact Name: Kaja Jasinska Contact Email:  jasinska@udel.edu

The Princeton Psychology Department invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to begin in Summer 2018. We are looking for a candidate to help launch an integrated web and mobile platform for large-scale behavioral science research. The ideal candidate will have experience in both social psychology and web development, and an interest in combining the two. Responsibilities will include (1) designing and deploying web-based studies, (2) building a user-base for an existing web platform using gamification, social media outreach, etc. (3) overseeing a team of developers as they design a mobile research app, (4) analyzing large-scale behavioral, web, mobile sensing, experience sampling, and text data, and (5) pursuing independent research projects in social psychology. The successful candidate will work with Drs. Diana Tamir, Nicole Shelton, and Stacey Sinclair.  Qualifications: - Doctoral degree in psychology, computer science, statistics, or related fields - Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills - Evidence of potential for an independent research program - Experience in web development (JavaScript, Ruby, HTML/CSS, PostgreSQL, Git) and scientific computing (e.g. Python, R, Matlab, shell scripting, etc.) Applicants must apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/6241. Please submit the following materials as PDFs named "[lastname]_vita.pdf" and "[lastname]_coverletter.pdf": (1) a curriculum vita, (2) a cover letter indicating relevant experience and research interests. Include names and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information, contact Dr. Tamir (dtamir@princeton.edu).  This position is fully funded at NIH salary levels and includes funds for research expenses. Initial appointment is for one year with possibility for renewal pending satisfactory performance. This position is subject to the University’s background check policy. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Loyola University Chicago, College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology, invites applications for a three-year renewable, full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of lecturer, beginning fall 2018.  Applications are welcome from individuals who are able to teach undergraduate courses in cognitive psychology (both lecture and lab), learning and behavior, statistics, and research methods.  The department has 33 full-time faculty, serves 1,000 undergraduate majors, and has PhD programs in clinical, developmental, and social psychology.  We also run (jointly with Biology) an undergraduate major in Neuroscience.  Two themes that unify the department are (a) Healthy Development in Children, Youth, and Families, and (b) the Psychological Foundations of Social Justice.  For further information about the department, please visit http://www.luc.edu/psychology/   Duties and Responsibilities :  Teaching responsibilities include 7 courses per year.  Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of excellence in both teaching and student mentorship. Minimum Qualification s:   All applicants must have a PhD in psychology and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. Special Instructions to Applicants : Applications must be submitted via https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/7370 and should include a current CV, a statement of teaching philosophy, detailed evidence of teaching excellence, and a letter of interest that outlines the applicant’s qualifications. Applicants should also submit there the names and email addresses of three individuals prepared to speak to their teaching qualifications.  Referees will not be contacted immediately, but may be contacted at a later point in the review process.  Supplementary materials (if any) may be sent to: James R. Larson, Jr., Ph.D., Chair, Department of Psychology, Loyola University Chicago, 1032 West Sheridan Road, Chicago, Illinois 60660 jlarson4@luc.edu Review of applications will begin on May 7, 2018, and will continue until the position is filled . Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty. The University seeks to increase the diversity of its professoriate, workforce and undergraduate and graduate student populations because broad diversity - including a wide range of individuals who contribute to a robust academic environment - is critical to achieving the University's mission of excellence in education, research, educational access and services in an increasingly diverse society. Therefore, in holistically accessing the many qualifications of each applicant, we would factor favorably an individual's record of conduct that includes experience with an array of diverse perspectives, as well as a wide variety of different educational, research or other work activities. Among other qualifications, we would also factor favorably experience overcoming or helping others overcome barriers to an academic career or degrees. As a Jesuit Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about LUC’s mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed .

The Department of Psychology in the College of Science at Virginia Tech seeks to hire a Collegiate Faculty member, open rank, who will play a central role in developing and delivering an undergraduate curriculum in Behavioral Decision Science . This new interdisciplinary degree will draw from psychology, economics, neuroscience, statistics, and other disciplines and will be managed by the College’s Academy of Integrated Science ( https://www.ais.science.vt.edu/ ). The preferred candidate will have broad training in the study of human decision-making at the individual, group, and/or organizational level. Areas of particular interest include but are not limited to judgment and decision-making, social and organizational behavior, decision-related psychopathology, health and policy, diversity, and changes across development, as well as modern methodological and statistical approaches to each. Expertise in measurement and theory building that will help train students to merge predictive with causal approaches to understanding human decision making is desirable. We seek candidates who have the Ph.D. in psychology or a closely related field and who are passionate about interdisciplinary teaching of undergraduate students in an inclusive and integrated environment. Desirable characteristics include a record of pedagogical achievement and vision, creativity, and leadership skills relevant to instruction. Responsibilities include teaching courses in psychology and behavioral decision science. Successful candidates will: Make significant contributions to our interdisciplinary undergraduate instruction; work closely with our undergraduate students, and lead efforts in curriculum enhancements and innovative pedagogy. Continue to develop professional capabilities and participate in scholarly activities, including travel to and participation in professional conferences and societies; and participate in department, college, and university service and governance, as well as professional service. The Department of Psychology offers the B.S. in psychology and has doctoral training areas in clinical science, industrial and organizational psychology, developmental science, and biological psychology (http://www.psyc.vt.edu/). Information on the Collegiate Faculty track at Virginia Tech, which offers renewable 3-, 5-, or 7-year appointments depending on rank, may be found at https://www.provost.vt.edu/faculty_affairs/faculty_handbook/chapter05/chapter05.html . Virginia Tech is committed to a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment and to principles that promote inclusive practices ( http://www.inclusive.vt.edu/index.html ) . A wide range of networking and development opportunities are available for women and minorities in science and engineering.  Virginia Tech recognizes that meeting the needs of today’s professional couples is a key factor in recruiting and retaining new faculty and has established a dual career office to facilitate our commitment ( http://www.hr.vt.edu/jobs/job_seeker/dualcareers/ ). Applications must be submitted online at http://listings.jobs.vt.edu/postings/85467 . The application must include a cover letter, CV, a statement describing the applicant’s interest in and experience related to behavioral decision science. Contact information for three references should be provided. Review of applications will begin May 15, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is August 10, 2018 but may be negotiable. Questions regarding the position can be directed to Robert Stephens, Tel: (540)231-6304, Email: stephens@vt.edu.   Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination or accessibility should contact the Office for Equity and Accessibility at 540-231-2010 or Virginia Tech, North End Center, Suite 2300 (0318), 300 Turner St. NW, Blacksburg, VA 24061.

A two-year postdoctoral research fellowship is available at the Department of Psychology at Wesleyan University.  We seek an outstanding researcher with a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field, interested in collaborating in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.  The postdoctoral fellow will work with Dr. Kyungmi Kim and Dr. Charles Sanislow on research projects that investigate memory, perception, and other cognitive/affective processes relevant to self-related processing.  The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to research the mechanisms associated with these processes and also interested in clarifying disruptions in these mechanisms pertinent to clinical problems.  This position is well suited for a recent Ph.D. graduate committed to working at the intersection of cognitive and clinical science.  Methods could include behavioral and cognitive neuroscience approaches (e.g., memory test paradigms, cognitive/perceptual tasks, EEG/ERP).  The fellow will be involved in all aspects of research including study development, data collection and analysis, and dissemination of research findings, will teach an undergraduate seminar one semester each year in their area of interest, and have the opportunity to mentor exceptional undergraduates involved in research.  This fellowship is designed to prepare the fellow to compete successfully for a tenure-track position in cognitive psychology and/or experimental psychopathology, and includes training and supervision to develop an independent research program and to mentor and teach undergraduates.  Wesleyan is a selective liberal arts institution with faculty actively engaged in innovative research. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in psychology or a related field Preferred Qualifications Competitive candidates will have a demonstrated ability to complete projects as evidenced by first-author publications, experience in behavioral experimental research, and proficiency with programming and statistical analysis software (e.g., Matlab, Psyscope, Presentation, Brain Vision Analyzer, R, SPSS). Competencies Organizational skills, Project management, Teamwork/collaboration, Time management, Oral/written communication skills, Respects diversity, Commitment to sustainability Additional Information To apply, please visit: https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6257 Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but applications received before May 1st will be given full consideration. 

The Judgment and Decision-making lab in the Department of Psychology at Vanderbilt University seeks applicants for a postdoctoral researcher position on cognitive modeling. The lab takes a joint experimental and computational modeling approach to study human judgment, decision-making, and reasoning. Current projects in the lab include decision-making in dynamically changing environments, multi-alternative and multi-attribute choice, and diagnostic decision-making based on medical images. For more information about the lab, please visit: http://www.psy.vanderbilt.edu/jdmlab/index.html Desired Skills: Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, physics, computer science, mathematics, engineering, or related disciplines. The following skills are also strongly desired: 1. Background in computational modeling and / or experimental psychology 2. Ability to create quantitative models of cognitive processing 3. Solid programming skills 4. Knowledge of Bayesian methods for model fitting and comparison 5. Demonstrated scientific expertise, with publications in refereed journals Additional Information: The start date is Fall 2018 but is negotiable. The appointment is for one-year. Renewal for a second year is contingent on availability of funds, satisfactory performance, acceptable progress in carrying out the assigned duties, and mutual agreement. Salary is commensurate with experience. To Apply: Please submit a cover letter including a brief statement of career goals, curriculum vitae, one example publication / manuscript, and contact information of three references. Apply to Dr. Jennifer Trueblood, jennifer.s.trueblood@vanderbilt.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Degree and area of specialization: Ph.D. in Neuroscience or Psychology Experience in neuroimaging research in emotion, cognition, and/or aging preferred. Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience: Demonstrated experience in neuroimaging. Experience with multi-modal imaging including functional, resting state, diffusion weighted, and 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:  Some prior post-doctoral experience. Experience with psychophysiological data including heart rate variability, skin conductance, pupilometry, and/or eye tracking. Principal duties: The Center for Healthy Minds (CHM) was founded and is led by neuroscientist Richard J. Davidson. CHM's mission is to cultivate well-being and relieve suffering through a scientific understanding of the mind. CHM is a leader in rigorous, interdisciplinary basic and translational research aimed at understanding the mind and how to nurture well-being in ourselves and others. CHM communicates these findings to the world, inspires scientists to conduct further research, and influences a shift in culture to embrace well-being. The successful candidate will play a key role analyzing both extant and new neuroimaging data in relation to sociodemographic, behavioral, cognitive, and biomarker data from the Midlife in the US (MIDUS; http://midus.wisc.edu/) national longitudinal study. Additional information: Expected position duration is two years with potential for renewal based on funding and performance. For more information see:   https://centerhealthyminds.org/assets/files-resources/MIDUS-Postdoctoral-Fellow-Ad.pdf UW-Madison is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply

Area of Research: Social Psychology, Cognitive Science Description of duties : Ph.D. students expecting to receive their doctorate degree by summer 2018 are invited to apply for a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Toronto to support the work of Professor Spike W. S. Lee. The successful applicant will work closely with Professor Lee (cross-appointed in the Rotman School of Management and Department of Psychology) and collaborate with graduate students and senior undergraduate students in the Mind and Body Lab ( http://mindandbodylab.wixsite.com/mindandbodylab ) on a variety of research projects. Topics of current interest include grounded cognition, conceptual metaphor, mind-body relations, unconscious processes, morality, politics, culture, social class, social cognition, knowledge activation and use, and judgment and decision making. Expected start date and term: The target start date for the position is August 1, 2018, or as early as possible thereafter. This extramurally funded appointment will be for a term of two years, with the opportunity of renewal for additional years. FTE : The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week for a full-time postdoctoral fellow, recognizing that the needs of the employee’s research and training and the needs of the supervisor’s research program may require flexibility in the performance of the employee’s duties and hours of work. Required qualifications: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or a closely related field by the time they start the Postdoctoral Fellowship. Publications and demonstrated interest within the research areas listed above and expertise in experimental research methods and techniques required to work within these established areas will be considered an asset. Training in philosophy of mind and competence in advanced data analysis and data visualization using R, cardiovascular psychophysiology, and eye-tracking will be valued as well. Application instructions: Beginning April 1, 2018, all qualified candidates are invited to submit the following application materials to spike.lee@utoronto.ca : A full CV A research statement describing the applicant’s research experience, qualifications, and current interests A sample of previously published work, with priority given to publications in peer-reviewed academic journals Names of at least two referees An initial review of applications will occur on April 13, 2018. Qualified candidates should submit by this deadline to receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled. Living in Toronto: Toronto is consistently ranked among the most livable cities in the world. It is a highly multi-cultural environment both inside and outside the University community, and offers opportunities to enjoy music, food, and arts of the world. The city also boasts an extensive network of public parks and trails, including many along the edge of Lake Ontario, as well as an extensive public transportation network and world-class public services.   Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement. This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The Department of Psychology at Butler University invites applications for a one-year non-tenure track Instructor position beginning August, 2018. We seek a colleague who is committed to exemplary teaching and collaborative research with undergraduate students. The successful applicant will be broadly trained in psychology and will teach sections of Cognitive Psychology, either or both of our Research Methods and Statistics courses, and other courses to be determined. Standard teaching load is 4 classes per semester, but 1 class per year may be reassigned if the applicant involves our students in high quality independent research. Position requires a Ph.D. in psychology at time of appointment.  Applicants with expertise in Psychology and the Law are particularly encouraged to apply. To Apply: Send cover letter, CV, statements of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, copies of transcripts, and three (3) letters of reference to Joel M. Martin, Ph.D., Chair of Psychology, at psychfacultysearch@butler.edu . Applications will be reviewed as they are received; complete applications should be received by March 30, 2018 to ensure consideration .   Butler University is committed to enhancing the diversity of the student body and our faculty and staff. In addition hiring decisions are made on the basis of an individual's qualifications, past experience, overall performance, and other employment-related criteria. Butler University provides equal opportunities for employment and advancement for all individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, color, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category.