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The Psychology Department at Albright College is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor appointment for one year, starting Fall 2019, with the possibility of renewal for an additional year. The preferred area of specialization for the candidate is open. A Ph.D. in Psychology is preferred, but ABD candidates will also be considered. A successful candidate should be prepared to teach introduction to psychology, and a laboratory in statistics and research methods that includes the supervision of student research projects, with the possibility of teaching an integrated statistics and research methods course in the second year if the position is renewed. A successful candidate should be able to teach one, preferably two of the following: Personality, Adult Psychopathology, Child Psychopathology, Human Development, and Positive Psychology. There may also be an opportunity to teach an upper level course in the candidate's area of expertise. A successful candidate should have teaching experience and some experience mentoring undergraduate research.  We also expect a degree of familiarity with classroom and laboratory technology.  Research support and professional development opportunities are available. Albright College is a liberal arts institution that emphasizes interdisciplinary studies and teaching excellence, and faculty have a three-three teaching load. Albright’s enrollment is approximately 2,000 students and is located within an hour of Philadelphia, and three hours from New York, Baltimore and Washington DC. Evidence of teaching excellence is also preferred.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Please send electronic copies of a cover letter addressing interests and skills, curriculum vita, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. at least one syllabus, course evaluations, sample assignments), and three letters of recommendation to hr@albright.edu . Applicants may still be considered as long as their reference letters arrive prior to interviews, provided the names and contact information of the three references are provided. Albright College is an equal opportunity employer. In pursuit of enriching the diversity within our community, we encourage the application of qualified women, minorities, protected veterans, and people with disabilities. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status.

  CLINICAL-RESEARCH POST-DOCTORAL POSITION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY: This is a broad-span, multifaceted opportunity to study the life-long impact of very early-onset depressive disorders  on subsequent mental health, psychosocial functioning, and cardiovascular status in families in both USA and overseas cohorts. A major focus is on the role of maladaptive emotion regulation and its relationship to psychophysiology in the onset and maintenance of these disorders. Our newest project with young and middle aged adults also examines how autonomic nervous system processes and decision making tendencies contribute to long-term affect regulatory profiles by implementing a neuro-economic approach to decision making. Post-doc training opportunities include attendance in Departmental seminars, learning about cardiac psychophysiology (autonomic nervous system processes) and its assessment, and improving skills relevant to producing scientific articles and grant applications. The successful applicant will be expected to play an active and leading role in data analyses and publications. He/she also will be responsible for coordinating psychiatric diagnostic assessments, conducting some research clinical interviews with adults, and arriving at DSM diagnoses. If appropriate, he/she also can receive clinical supervision that can be used toward license certification. Duties may include additional tasks and span multiple projects. Requirements are: doctorate in clinical psychology or related field, 3+ years of clinical exposure including experience with standardized diagnostic assessment procedures, preferably in psychiatric settings with adults; experience in an academic clinical research setting; some familiarity with psychophysiology; and familiarity with the clinical and experimental literature on depression. Excellent communication, problem-solving, time management, and writing skills are essential. A multi-year commitment is expected. Qualified candidates (USA citizen, green card holder or work permit eligible) may submit their CV and three (3) letters of recommendation via email: to kovacs@pitt.edu or by mail to Dr. Maria Kovacs, Childhood Depression Research Program, 3811 O’Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15213. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative-Action and Equal Opportunity employer.

The laboratory of Dr. Ferrarelli at the University of Pittsburgh has an opening for a postdoctoral researcher. The goal of the research is to investigate the neurobiology of psychiatric disorders, and especially schizophrenia and related disorders, employing neurophysiological and neuroimaging techniques. These techniques include high-density (hd)-EEG, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), fMRI, and 7T Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Imaging (MRSI), applied both during wakefulness and sleep. Our lab ( www.pynel.pitt.edu ) recently utilized some of these techniques to identify several putative biomarkers in patients with chronic schizophrenia, and you will be involved in novel studies assessing these biomarkers in early course psychosis and individuals at clinical high risk for schizophrenia and related disorders. Some of these biomarkers have been associated to memory, plasticity, and general cognitive ability, and tend to predict post-learning performance improvement in healthy individuals. Thus, by collecting these measures in adolescents and young adults, our studies could not only significantly contribute to an early detection and assessment of the level of risk for psychosis, but could also contribute to elucidate some of the neural circuits and mechanisms underlying learning and memory in the normally developing brain. This position is therefore ideal for candidates who are interested in employing a multi-modal imaging approach to characterize brain circuits implicated in risk for psychosis and related cognitive dysfunctions during a critical phase of brain maturation. It will also provide the opportunity to spend time in Pittsburgh, one of the most livable and vibrant cities in the country, and to work in the Department of Psychiatry, a unique environment for young researchers to foster collaboration, be productive, and develop an independent program of research. Applicants should send a CV and a statement of interest to the PI. Candidate Profile: 1) Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, biology, physics, mathematics or other neuroscience-related disciplines 2) Preferred experience in one or more of the above-mentioned techniques 3) One or more first-author publications in an international, peer-reviewed neuroscience journal 4) Strong data-analysis and programming skills (MATLAB, C, R, MNE-Python, or related programming languages) 5) Proficient in spoken and written English

Opportunity: Circles of Care, Inc. is currently accepting applications to fill a one-year, postdoctoral residency position starting in August / September 2019. Site: Circles of Care is a not-for-profit, comprehensive behavioral healthcare system. The organization includes five inpatient units, three outpatient facilities, residential programs, and numerous programs which serve the community of Brevard County, Florida. Circles of Care inpatient units have approximately 120 licensed, inpatient beds, including acute mental health, crisis stabilization, chemical detoxification, substance abuse residential, and children crisis stabilization programs. Circles of Care is accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation for Health Care Organizations, is an approved Medicare and Medicaid provider, and has contracts with numerous managed care companies. Position: The postdoctoral residents will primarily provide inpatient services in the crisis stabilization inpatient hospitals. The residents will represent the psychology department in several multidisciplinary teams, provide psychological services with a strong emphasis on group therapy and psychological testing, supervise doctoral-level practicum students, and engage in other professional opportunities afforded a professional psychologist. The residents will serve primarily, but not exclusively, adults and elderly persons in Brevard County. The residents will have the opportunity to work with individuals who experience acute and chronic mental illness that represent a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, including mood disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. The positions are for one year and meet all of the requirements of a postdoctoral residency necessary for licensure in the State of Florida. The stipend for the year is $36,200. Supervision is included.