8 Developmental Neuroscience jobs

The Department of Psychology, Neuroscience, & Behaviour at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2019 in Developmental Psychology. We seek an individual with a program of research on the development of human behaviour, brain, and mind.  Candidates may use a variety of methodologies, including quantitative assessments of behaviour, psychophysics, fMRI, EEG and other physiological responses, naturalistic environmental data collection, genetics, modeling, and population and epigenetic approaches. Our department has long-standing strengths in development, perception, cognition, neuroscience, evolution, animal behavior, and clinical applications, and houses state of the art research infrastructure, including brain imaging and animal research facilities, and the LiveLab for studying human interaction in large groups ( http://www.science.mcmaster.ca/pnb/images/stories/PNB_Research_Facilities.pdf ).  In addition, developmental faculty have close ties and on-going collaborations with researchers in McMaster’s Children’s Hospital, and jointly maintain a large database of potential participants. Our department values and encourages collaboration among researchers, and therefore an ideal candidate potentially would make connections with researchers studying human adults, clinical populations, or development in nonhuman animals. McMaster University consistently ranks among the top 5 research intensive universities in Canada and among the top 100 universities worldwide.  The developmental psychology group at McMaster was recently ranked #1 among research intensive universities in Canada on 17/18 metrics used to measure impact and productivity (Rankings of Developmental Psychology Programs in Canada - Canadian Psychology, Jan 2016, Issue). McMaster University has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff that reflects the diversity of our student body. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusion and excellence and the Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute, through their teaching and/or service, to the diversity of the academic community. Women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of racialized communities and LGBTQ-identified persons are strongly encouraged to apply. Gender diversity is being addressed at McMaster University through our policies and actions. One recent action in this area was the completion of a gender pay equity study and a resultant base salary adjustment applied to all female faculty members in July 2015. Faculty members at McMaster University enjoy numerous personal and professional benefits. University employees are offered an excellent benefits package that includes, but is not limited to, extended health care benefits, dental care, group life, long term disability, worldwide travel assistance, and a retirement plan. Progressive policies are in place to assist faculty women and men who become parents or are needed to care for family members. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All candidates must have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, and be committed to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Interested applicants should send a copy of their curriculum vitae, teaching and research statements, a one-page statement on equity and diversity, and three representative publications (reprints or preprints). Complete applications must be made online at   www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers (Faculty Positions, Job ID 22866) to the attention of: Dr. Louis Schmidt, Professor Chair, Search Committee Department of Psychology, Neuorscience & Behaviour McMaster University 1280 Main Street West Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8S 4K1 The applicant should also arrange to have three academic references sent directly via email to pnb@mcmcmaster.ca. Please have your referees specify “Developmental Search” and your name in their email subject line. Review of complete applications will begin December 1st 2018, and continue until the position is filled. The effective date of appointment is expected to be July 1st, 2019, but negotiable. All applicants will receive an on-line confirmation of receipt of their application; however, only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interviews. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University is obliged to gather information about applicants’ status as either Permanent Residents of Canada or Canadian citizens. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements in their application package. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete. Yes , I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada No , I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada. McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and, within the lands protected by the “Dish with One Spoon” wampum agreement. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity. The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. While all qualified candidates are invited to apply, we particularly welcome applications from women, persons with disabilities, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of visible minorities, and LGBTQ+ persons. Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247) or the Faculty of Health Sciences Human Resources office at ext. 22207 to communicate accommodation needs.

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

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.

The Department of Psychology at Columbia University invites applications for a faculty position in the Department of Psychology at the tenure-track assistant professor or early associate level, to begin July 1, 2019. We seek applications from individuals with specializations in developmental psychology that complement current areas of expertise within the Department. While the position is open to all developmental psychologists, those conducting research in cognitive science and/or cognitive neuroscience are particularly encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated record of research productivity and teaching commensurate to the level of the faculty position. We will begin reviewing applications November 1, 2018 and will continue until the position is filled. Using our Recruitment of Academic Personnel System (RAPS), applicants should submit their vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, copies of relevant papers, and arrange for three letters of reference to be uploaded into RAPS. Please note that all applications must be submitted through the online application site, where you can also find further information about this position: academicjobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=67007. For more information about the Psychology Department please visit: https://psychology.columbia.edu/ Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) invites applications for mid- or senior- career level research scientist positions within the Center for Childhood Deafness, Language & Learning (CCDLL).  A call for three junior scientist positions will follow after that time.  Our vision is to grow the CCDLL into a program with tightly integrated research and clinical arms that work synergistically on issues of language learning and development .  Work that fits this focus could involve examination of differences between learners with varying diagnoses; determination of the influences of intervention as well as family, academic, and social environments on language outcomes; comparison of developmental processes that support language learning during infancy, childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood; and investigation of brain adaptability and neurologic pathways that support language learning and development.  We are assembling a faculty that can offer a unique perspective on such issues, one that is informed by a commitment to understanding and ameliorating the effects of childhood disabilities on language learning and development. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Cognitive Science, Developmental Psychology or a related field and a record that demonstrates a highly productive and excellent research program.  Expertise in developmental language disorder, hearing impairment, or emotional/behavioral disorders is of particular interest, but not required. Scientists at Boys Town National Research Hospital are full-time researchers with no teaching or administrative responsibilities and reasonable service commitments.  Senior scientists aim for 50% salary support on external grants.  Via participation in the Center for Perception and Communication in Children (CPCC) funded by a Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant, junior scientists are provided with extensive mentoring and three years of full support to enable them to reach this goal.  All scientists will have access to new, state-of-the art laboratory facilities, generous start-up funds, and extensive supports for grant management, IT, participant recruitment, and clinical measurement. Scientists at Boys Town National Research Hospital have the advantage of working alongside an outstanding, internationally recognized group of colleagues.  In addition to clinicians and scientists in the CCDLL, collaborations are possible with faculty in the Centers for Neurobehavioral Research, Sensory Neuroscience Research, Audiological and Vestibular Services, and Hearing Research.  Our intellectual community also includes colleagues at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Creighton University and the Creighton University School of Medicine.  Our participation in the Great Plains IDeA-Clinical & Translational Research Center provides training opportunities, partnerships, and resources for scientists who wish to translate science into better health outcomes. Omaha, Nebraska, a city located on the banks of the Missouri River, is frequently rated as one of the best places to live in the United States.  Advantages include a moderate cost of living, quality schools, an increasingly diverse and vibrant population, excellent restaurants, a strong artistic and cultural environment, low unemployment, and a strong economy. Interested applicants should contact Dr. Karla McGregor (karla.mcgregor@boystown.org) with their CV, a statement of research interests, and the names and contact information of three references.  We are currently considering applications and will continue until the positions are filled.  This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.  To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

Candidates are being considered for a NIMH-funded postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Dr. Alex Shackman in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland at College Park ( http://shackmanlab.org/ ).  The overarching mission of the lab is to have a deep impact on the fields of affective and translational neuroscience. To that end, we do our best to perform innovative studies that can lead to significant discoveries, to disseminate our discoveries as widely as possible, and to mentor trainees to become top-notch scientists. The focus of this position will be to support on-going projects aimed at understanding the neurobiology of fear and anxiety and its role in the development and maintenance of anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse. A secondary focus will be on linking variation in the function of that circuitry to thoughts, feelings, and behavior in the real-world, indexed using ecological momentary assessment (EMA) techniques. There will be opportunities to become involved in other projects and to develop new analytic strategies. We are particularly excited about candidates with a strong background in fMRI methods or other kinds of computationally intensive signal processing (e.g. machine learning), but will also consider those with expertise in other areas of affective/cognitive neuroscience or data science/scientific programming.  We want someone who is comfortable teaching themselves new techniques and who can jump right into doing science, so decent-or-better coding and statistical skills are mandatory.  Applicants should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. This is a 1-year position that is renewable, contingent on performance and funding. Applicants should send a cover letter or portfolio describing relevant skills, experience, and interests— please provide concrete details about your technical contributions to past projects . Please include a current CV and contact information for 2-3 references to Dr. Shackman ( shackman@umd.edu ). Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative-Action Employer. Read more about the NIMH R01 project  here  and  here . Read more about the NIDA R21 project  here  and  here .  This is a fantastic opportunity to live in and explore DC, MD, and Northern VA!

The Department of Psychology at Georgetown University is seeking an outstanding scholar conducting research on biological factors associated with physical and/or mental health. Areas of focus may include, but are not limited to, neuromodulation; neuroimaging; psychophysiology; neuroendocrinology; the role of stress in health and disease; and biologically informed interventions to reduce mental and physical health risks.    Candidates will be expected to develop an innovative research program, as demonstrated by a record of high-quality publications and external research support, combined with a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate level education and mentorship. The Psychology Department offers an undergraduate major in psychology, an honors program, and a doctoral degree with concentrations in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience and in Human Development and Public Policy. Successful candidates should be prepared to teach undergraduate courses such as Abnormal Psychology, as well as seminars in their area of expertise. Successful candidates are also expected to contribute to graduate training and mentorship in our graduate program.   Please submit a letter of interest, CV, three letters of recommendation, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research interests via Interfolio at the following link: apply.interfolio.com/54606. Please direct questions to Abigail Marsh, Search Committee Chair, at  aam72@georgetown.edu . Review to begin immediately and will be open until position is filled.    Georgetown’s multiple schools, departments, and programs include a medical center (including Georgetown Hospital, Medical School, and Lombardi Cancer Center) located within walking distance of the Psychology Department where there are a large number of faculty working on systems and molecular neuroscience, neurology, psychiatry, behavioral health, and interventions to reduce mental health risks. Within the medical center, the Center for Functional and Molecular Imaging (CFMI) provides state-of-the-art equipment and facilities for functional and structural imaging using MRI, NIRS, and EEG. Physiological equipment is also available in CFMI and the Psychology Department. The Psychology Department maintains close ties with the Interdisciplinary Program in Neuroscience , which includes faculty from more than 10 departments across Georgetown's medical center and main campus and is a rich source of collaboration and mentorship opportunities. Georgetown is also home to the Walsh School of Foreign Service and the McCourt School of Public Policy, with communities of scholars focusing on international relations and public policy.     Georgetown University is the oldest Jesuit University in the United States and an  Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer  fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  The university seeks to create a work environment and organizational culture that reflect the society and community in which it is located and a climate for the success of every employee by appreciating the uniqueness that each one brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic  protected by law .