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An innovative position is available for a highly motivated individual seeking a post-baccalaureate research assistantship with the research group led by Dr. Maggie O’Haire within the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at Purdue University. The research project will include an NIH-funded clinical trial of the effects of service dogs for military veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and their spouses.  The successful candidate will be involved in the day-to-day logistical operations of the research project, as well as working closely with research participants under the supervision of the study coordinator. Therefore, the ideal candidate should exhibit a high level of organization, professionalism, reliability, interpersonal communication skills, telephone skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team environment. A substantial portion of the position will be focused on participant communication, meaning building rapport and connecting via telephone calls with military veterans and their spouses. It is essential that the candidate have a desire to communicate with research participants. Complete applications must be submitted by May 1st, 2018. Applications should be submitted electronically via e-mail to burges10@purdue.edu as a single PDF file that includes (1) a cover letter containing a brief narrative summary outlining experience, goals, and qualifications for this position; (2) a current, detailed curriculum vitae or resume; and (3) names of three individuals (academic or professional) that can serve as references. For more information about our group, please visit our website: www.humananimalinteraction.org . 

The Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in clinical science. The successful candidate 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 Fellow will be expected to coordinate a new 5-year NIMH funded project that aims to investigate the role of emotion flexibility in psychological adaptation following traumatic injury, as well as to assist with other existing data collection efforts ,  related manuscript preparation, grant development, and to develop new lines of inquiry based on current findings.   This position offers the opportunity to develop an integrated research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful academic career in clinical science. Pending final grant funding, the position is a minimum of two years. However, renewal of annual 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.  P ostdoc Description Post-doctoral applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and be license-eligible by Summer 2018. 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 .  The deadline for applications is May 1 but all materials will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Kent State University  is nestled in between two large urban cities (Cleveland & Akron) and attracts students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The Kent campus alone boasts nearly 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students. 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 live often 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. Moreover, there is an established community of post-docs both within the department and across the university community. Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Naturalistic Observation of Social Interaction Lab (Director: Matthias Mehl, Ph.D.) in the Psychology Department at the University of Arizona is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow. The full-time position is for 12 months (with the option to extend for another 12 months, pending the availability of funds). Federal regulations require that the incumbent be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to be ITAR/EAR compliant. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with Dr. Mehl on an interdisciplinary research project on the objective, sensor-based assessment of individuals in daily contexts. This postdoctoral fellowship will provide training at the intersection of personality/social psychology and research methods. Opportunities exist in a range of areas, including objective assessment of daily social behavior (using the Electronically Activated Recorder), ambulatory assessment (incl. experience sampling), linguistic analysis (computerized text analysis) and advanced statistical modeling (e.g., intensive longitudinal data). Responsibilities include the management of the interdisciplinary research project (project communication, app development, help with data collection and data management) as well as data analysis and preparing of publications. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in advanced statistical modeling (e.g., multilevel modeling, intensive longitudinal data analysis), very good data management skills, very good familiarity with the software package R, research interests in ambulatory assessment, interests in open science, and excellent communication skills. At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. We translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range perspectives and experiences, we encourage diverse candidates to apply, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff, and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been listed by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers in the United States and WorldatWork and the Arizona Department of Health Services have recognized us for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocation services, please click here . To apply for the position, click here:  https://uacareers.com/postings/27438 Matthias Mehl mehl@email.arizona.edu