5 Developmental Neuroscience jobs

The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri (MU) has an opening for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE AND BRAIN IMAGING . The position will involve undertaking advanced training in human brain imaging and cognitive neuroscience as well as pursuing the candidate’s own research interests under the supervision of one or more departmental faculty. Candidates who conduct research in any of the department’s areas (Clinical, Cognition & Neuroscience, Developmental, Social & Personality, and Quantitative) will be considered, with preference given to candidates who bridge research across areas. The fellow will be supported by the Miller Family Program in Cognitive Neuroscience and will be fully funded for an initial 2-year period, with possible renewal based on performance review and funding availability. The ideal candidate will have a record of research experience using one or more human neuroscientific techniques, such as MRI, fMRI, EEG/ERPs, and/or TMS. The department currently has 5 laboratories conducting EEG/ERP research, and the MU Brain Imaging Center (established in 2008) houses a 3T MRI scanner to support neuroimaging research within our department and across the university. Proficiency with a variety of statistical analyses and relevant software packages (MATLAB, Python, SPM/FSL/AFNI, R) is also desirable. The research fellow will be expected to be involved in collaboration and training activities with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and Ph.D. students in the department and to contribute to the university’s mission to enhance diversity and inclusion in mentoring students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds. The search committee is particularly interested in matching candidates to the existing strengths of the department, which include the clinical and cognitive aspects of alcohol use/addiction, human memory (episodic, working, and age-related factors), neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, phenylketonuria), and motor injury and rehabilitation. Candidates interested in the research opportunities offered by a specific faculty member are encouraged to contact them directly for more information (see https://psychology.missouri.edu/research-labs ). The position could also provide collaborative opportunities across a variety of research units at MU, including the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders, the School of Health Professions, and the School of Medicine. The position is expected to begin any time after June 1, 2019, but the review of applications will begin as soon as all materials are received. To apply, use the online application system at http://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic (Job Opening ID: 28265) and be prepared to upload a CV, a statement describing your research interests and training goals, and up to 5 representative reprints. Although not required, you may also include a statement about your mentoring interests. Please arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to Dr. Jeffrey Johnson ( jeffreyjohnson@missouri.edu ). Contact Dr. Johnson with any questions about the position or Human Resource Services ( muhrs@missouri.edu ) with questions about the application process. The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence. The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled & Veteran Employer.

Desired start date:   Fall 2019 Job Close Date:   January 15, 2019, at midnight MST. Required Degree:   The position requires a PhD in psychology, or a related field, by the appointment date.  All areas of specialization will be considered with successful candidates showing commitment to and demonstrating excellence in undergraduate and graduate instruction. Experience:   The Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, invites applications for professors of any academic rant to fill full-time (visiting) positions in the Psychology Department to begin in August 2019. The selected candidates will show commitment to and demonstrate excellence in undergraduate instruction.  This position is to teach courses offered by the Psychology Department and may include classes in writing, statistics, research, introductory psychology, testing and introduction to the major.  The course load will be up to three classes each semester during fall and winter and two classes in either spring or summer terms (3:3:2).  Although not required, we encourage applicants to have strong research skills and an active research program with an established record for, or strong promise of, peer-reviewed publication and scholarly productivity. This position is for one year and may be renewable for up to three years.   We seek applicants in 1) Applied Social Psychology, 2) Cognitive Psychology, 3) Behavioral Neuroscience and Developmental Neuroscience, 4) Developmental Psychology and 5) Clinical Psychology. Instructions to Applicants:   Applicants should apply online and upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interest, two writing samples (e.g. peer-reviewed papers) and (if available) evidence of teaching effectiveness.  After the application has been submitted, three letters of recommendation may be requested from applicant's references and may be uploaded by the recommender into the application system (preferable), mailed to: Chair, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, 1001 KMBL, Provo, UT  84602, or the recommender may email the chair directly at gary_burlingame@byu.edu. Review of applicants will begin after the posting closes on January 15, 2019. Information required at the time of application:   Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application.  At some point during the selection process they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically. Equal Opportunity Employer:   m/f/Vets/Disability

Neuroimaging of Social Cognition Fellowship in Pediatric Acquired and Neurodevelopmental Disorders at Nationwide Children’s Hospital Candidates with an interest in neuroscience and/or pediatric neuropsychology are invited to apply for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship position starting in Summer/Fall 2019 for a position working with Dr. Kristen Hoskinson in the Center for Biobehavioral Health at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio The goal of the postdoctoral position is to train PhD fellows in the integration of neuroimaging methods and cognitive and behavioral outcomes in children with medical conditions affecting brain function. Current projects focus on traumatic brain injury (TBI), pediatric brain tumor, and congenital heart disease (CHD). Fellows will have the opportunity to: 1) Publish manuscripts from multiple pre-existing datasets 2) Contribute to and ultimately publish from data being collected for an NIH-funded study 3) Receive mentorship on grant writing 4) Participate in fellowship didactic seminars focused on career development and preparing for faculty positions 5) Participate in advance statistical training seminars and lectures. Research Program: As a pediatric neuropsychologist, Dr. Hoskinson's research aims to improve understanding of the neuroanatomical and functional substrates that contribute to the constellation of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral sequelae of childhood neurologic injury. She integrates neuroimaging methods with assessed and observable social and emotional functioning to improve early identification of those at elevated risk and at greatest need for intervention. Currently, her funded work focuses on integrating functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging of white matter integrity, with a particular focus on social cognitive and executive functions networks. Additionally, her lab is working to develop a normative database of structural brain integrity in neurotypical children and adolescents, including trialing and development of innovative functional paradigms for the in-scanner assessment of social, emotional, and cognitive outcomes in youth. Environment: The Center for Biobehavioral Health consists of multidisciplinary faculty from psychology (pediatric and adult health, neuropsychology, and developmental), epidemiology, neuroscience, medicine, and biostatistics. Formal postdoctoral seminars are provided across the center with the goal of preparing fellows for the next steps of their career. Day-long and monthly advanced statistical courses are offered. Intramural funding opportunities are available to support fellow research projects. Nationwide Children’s Hospital, its Primary Care Network, and its specialty clinics provide the majority of pediatric care and training opportunities in Central Ohio. Nationwide Children’s Hospital is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. To Apply: Candidates must have obtained their doctoral degree by the start date. Salary is commensurate with NIH guidelines, and benefits are competitive. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation c/o Nora Snodgrass ( nora.snodgrass@nationwidechildrens.org ). The cover letter should specify the reason(s) why this position is of interest and provide a brief overview of previous research experiences (and clinical, if applicable). Review of applications will begin immediately .

The Program Coordinator will function as part of a lab/research team for a federally-funded (NIMH R01) research study. The Charleston Resiliency Monitoring (CHARM) study is a lab-based study centered on examining connections between stressful life experiences (e.g., child maltreatment and other forms of traumatic events) and threat processing in the brain during childhood and adolescence. The Program Coordinator will train project personnel on all study procedures, monitor staff performance, develop agendas for weekly staff and team meetings, and be largely responsible for ensuring the successful completion of the R01 project. In addition to training staff and overseeing lab management, the Program Coordinator will also assist with a wide variety of duties including: recruitment of youth and caregivers from the community, conducting phone screens, scheduling lab visits, and administration of an experimental protocol that includes fMRI scans, EEG tasks, a stressor task, survey-based measures, and clinical interviews. Given the longitudinal nature of the project, the Project Coordinator position also requires close monitoring and thoughtful responsiveness to issues related to participant engagement and retention. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining up-to-date IRB protocols, assisting with recruitment events, screening participants, scheduling appointments, interviewing participants, managing participant payments, developing organizational systems for storage of study materials, overseeing data management—including data sharing procedures with NIMH, and generating job posts for new staff positions. The Program Coordinator will use Microsoft Excel and statistical software packages (SPSS) for data management and online survey programs (RedCap) for data collection. Irregular work hours (including some evenings and weekends) are required to accommodate study participants’ schedules. The position is best suited for someone with a graduate degree (Master’s/Doctoral) and/or extensive experience managing federally-funded, large-scale research projects—with a preference for candidates who have experience coordinating large NIH-funded studies. Experience administering mental health diagnostic interviews, working with children and families, and recruiting a diverse sample of participants is strongly preferred.