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The Psychology Department at Furman University announces a one-year visiting position to begin August, 2020, with the potential for a one-year renewal. Qualified candidates will be able to teach Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics, and an intermediate-level course in their area of training (e.g., Abnormal Psychology, Adulthood & Aging, Psychology of Gender). A PhD by appointment date and teaching experience are required. We will give special consideration to candidates who have previously taught Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, or Statistics. The Psychology Department has outstanding teaching space, well-equipped laboratories, and excellent university support for teaching and undergraduate research. The teaching load is five courses per year divided over two semesters. The candidate must be committed to exemplary teaching and will also have the opportunity to conduct research in collaboration with undergraduate students. Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff. The University aspires to create a community of people representing a multiplicity of identities including, but not limited to, gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities. For more information: https://furman.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Furman_Careers/job/Main-Campus/Visiting-Professor-of-Psychology_R000910   Please provide a letter of application, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, and contact information for three references.  Review of applications will begin immediately. The deadline for applying is April 1, 2020.        

The Duke Early Experience and the Developing Brain (DEED) Lab, an NIH funded lab in Duke's Psychology & Neuroscience department, is seeking a Research Technician II with significant interest in child psychopathology, child development, and clinical interviewing .  The DEED Lab (sites.duke.edu/deed/) studies the transactional relationships between early life experiences and brain development, with a central focus on how our understanding of functional brain developmentduring the first six years of life can be used to help children with early emerging disruptions in socioemotional development.Techniques routinely used in the lab to investigate these relationships include functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), electroencephalography (EEG), dyadic head-mounted eye-tracking, and behavioral testing. Children visiting the lab frequently include infants, toddlers, and preschoolers exhibiting early emerging features of depression or autism spectrum disorder. Through our innovative research and training, the DEED Lab strives to inform social policies that will support a strong foundation for young, vulnerable children. This position will support the Neurodevelopmental Trajectories of Reward Processing in Very Early Emerging Risk for Depression study, a federally funded longitudinal program of research investigating brain development and risk for depression in preschoolers. Main responsibilities will include interviewing caregivers about their preschool-age child’s development and mental health using a semi-structured psychiatric interview, assisting with study recruitment and scheduling, assisting the principal investigator with grant-related administrative requirements and reporting, and monitoring the daily activities of undergraduate research assistants. Opportunities for child testing will also be possible. The Research Technician II will also have opportunities to co-author research publications and presentations in their own areas of interest and in ongoing projects in the lab. Desired skills/experience include:   * A high degree of comfort in working with young children and their families. * Interactive communication skills and ability to constructively work with others including researchers, staff, students, and participating families * Previous experience with clinical/psychiatric interviewing is a plus * Familiarity with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria * Familiarity with REDCap is a plus * Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or related field. Research experience in relevant   field(s) for two or more years will also be viewed favorably (e.g., clinical psychology, developmental psychology, social work, etc.   Please apply here: https://careers.duke.edu/s/axpHac Please include the following items with your application: current CV (including contact details of 2-3 references) letter of Interest highlighting how your background complements the needs of the position. Review of applications will begin immediatelyand continue until a suitable candidate is selected. Any questions should be emailed to ellen.gaffrey@duke.edu

The postdoctoral fellowship position works in Dr. Daniel Peterson’s Human Memory Laboratory at Skidmore College. A grant from the James S. McDonnell Foundation supports both theoretical and applied behavioral memory research. The appointment is for one year with the opportunity of renewal for additional years. Minimum Qualifications: PhD in Psychology or closely related field; strong experimental and statistical skills; ability to work independently. Preferred Qualifications: Programmatic skills (e.g., java, Python, R, E_PRIME); experience with data collection online (e.g., Amazon Mechanical Turk) Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The college encourages candidates from under-represented groups and individuals who have demonstrated experience with diverse populations who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or service to apply. Apply with this link:  http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/3888 Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result. CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.

The Association for Psychological Science (APS), a DC-based scientific organization, seeks a highly motivated, detail oriented, and organized individual for the Director of Finance and Administration position. This is a full-time position in our Dupont Circle headquarters that provides the opportunity to contribute to and support all aspects of the association’s operations, bringing best practices and enthusiasm for working with our talented and dedicated staff.   About the Position Reporting directly to the Deputy Director, the Director of Finance and Administration has primary responsibility for ensuring the effective and efficient management of all financial, administrative, and human resource functions of APS: Works closely with directors of all departments to create and oversee the organization’s annual operating budget of ~$7 million. Conducts monthly budget review meetings, cash flow analysis, and budget trend reviews, and prepares the quarterly financial reports for the Board of Directors. Assists the Deputy Director in managing the organization’s investment portfolio and endowment fund. Directs all internal operations related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger accounting, ensuring compliance with GAAP, non-profit audit standards and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Supervises the preparation of annual audit package and form 990, serves as primary point of contact with the accounting consultants and audit firm. Reviews and manages all administrative files and contracts, including insurance policies, publishing agreements, equipment rental and maintenance, corporate banking, building lease, capital purchases, and all required financial record keeping (i.e., investment records, audit reports, tax returns). Administers all Human Resources functions, including but not limited to bi-monthly payroll, recruitment and hiring, orientation, annual enrollments for health insurance and flexible spending account plans, retirement plan management, and benefit support to all staff. Maintains all employee files and payroll information, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with federal and local mandates. Serves as organizational liaison to outside vendors and contractors, including building management company, benefits providers, insurance brokers, merchant services companies, and payroll processing. Supervises the Finance and Administration Coordinator, Office Coordinator, and embedded accounting firm staff. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or higher in business/finance/accounting; CAE a plus 5-8 years of management experience in finance, administration, and HR in a membership association or nonprofit environment Strong knowledge and practice of non-profit accounting principles and standards Experience with ecommerce required; experience with international commerce a plus Ability to effectively manage staff, as well as vendors and service providers Outstanding ability to analyze financial data, formulate projections, and identify trends Exceptional attention to detail, organization, customer service, and written and verbal communication skills Impeccable integrity and trustworthiness, with an ability to handle sensitive information and situations effectively and confidentially Experience with benefits administration and compliance Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Dynamics SL required, familiarity with SAGE Intaact and Bill.com a plus Experience with Association Management Systems Strong interpersonal skills and a highly collaborative, communicative, flexible, positive, and proactive approach APS offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and a collegial environment. Email resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to hr [at] psychologicalscience [dot] org. No telephone calls please. APS is an equal opportunity employer.

Peer Review Manager The Association for Psychological Science (APS), a DC-based scientific organization, seeks a highly motivated, detail oriented, and organized individual for the Peer Review Manager position. This is a full-time position in our Dupont Circle headquarters that provides the opportunity to be part of the talented team supporting the publication of APS’s six highly respected scientific journals.   About the Position Reporting to the Director of Publications, the Peer Review Manager Manages all aspects of peer review for APS’s suite of journals to ensure the thorough and timely handling of 3,000+ manuscripts per year, and provides editorial and administrative support to the editors-in-chief and director of publications. Works with the editors-in-chief, Director of Publications, and publisher’s technical support staff to ensure that the web-based peer review system is configured and maintained to support efficient processing of a growing number of submissions. Acts as first point of contact for editors for issues related to the functioning of the submission systems, including troubleshooting specific problems, determining needed workarounds, and, with the help of the publisher’s technical support staff, implementing larger structural changes to the submission and peer review workflows. Oversees the preparation of accepted manuscripts for production, and provides information and reports on accepted manuscripts to the editors-in-chief and managing editors that allow for the tracking and monitoring of articles at each step of the production process. Provides timely, informative reports both on a scheduled and ad hoc basis for editors-in-chief, Director of Publications, and managing editors, and other APS staff to monitor various submission and peer review indicators, editor and reviewer performance, review and publication lags, and more as requested. Maintains and updates materials related to submission and peer review, including submission guidelines, editorial board rosters, system-based email templates, instructions for authors and reviewers, reviewer guidelines, keyword lists, and other materials. Interacts diplomatically (via phone and email) with editors, authors, and reviewers, who represent psychological science and related disciplines worldwide, and answers queries regarding journal and editorial policies and submission procedures, problems with the online submission system, and other questions via a personal email inbox, as well as monitoring multiple journal-specific email inboxes. Maintains and updates guidelines for the Peer Review Coordinator and editors with step-by-step instructions on how to complete editorial and technical tasks in the online portal. Updates the journals sections of the APS website as needed. Supervises the work of the Peer Review Coordinator. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 4-year degree required, preferably in English, Psychology, or a related field 3-5 years of experience in scholarly publishing, specifically in supporting the peer review process Proven ability to provide exceptional service and support to scientist editors, authors, and reviewers Exceptional attention to detail, organization, time management, and written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, ScholarOne Manuscripts (or its variations, such as SAGE Track) required; knowledge of Cognos Query Studio, iThenticate, LaTeX a plus Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, communicative, proactive, flexible, mature, and positive approach APS offers a competitive salary, great benefits, and a collegial environment. Email resume and cover letter, including salary requirements, to hr@psychologicalscience.org. No telephone calls please. APS is an equal opportunity employer.

The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowships in youth development and learning across multiple ecological contexts with an emphasis on diversity, opportunity, and equity. The initial appointment will be two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year. The position involves work on several multi-method longitudinal research projects exploring how sociocultural and psychological factors influence youth of color’s identity development, academic learning, and socioemotional wellbeing during middle childhood and adolescence. The work takes an interdisciplinary approach and applies questions and methods from psychological and developmental science to elementary and secondary school settings. Applicants must have a doctorate and a track record of publication in psychology or education, substantive knowledge and background in the field of developmental psychology, child/adolescent development, or learning science, and excellent academic writing and analytic skills. Expertise is necessary in theory, methods, and research framed by dynamic, relational processes of the positive development of diverse youth (particularly youth who have experienced adversity and challenge), in strength-based approaches to research design and program evaluation. Strong quantitative skills (e.g., HLM, SEM, and growth modeling), or experience with longitudinal datasets or mixed-methods approach are preferred.    The fellow will receive strong mentoring with well-established scholars focused on the demanding aspects of producing high quality scholarship. The fellow will be expected to build a research program by formulating research questions, generating research designs, writing grants, conducting analysis, and writing and presenting findings. To apply for this position, please submit (1) a cover letter describing your research goals and training, including why your background and interests are a good match for the position, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) two writing samples, (4) three letters of reference to https://app.education.pitt.edu/employment/postings . The online system will prompt applicants to request three letters of recommendation, directly. Reviews of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application no later than 3/1/2020 . Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Ming-Te Wang, at mtwang@pitt.edu , or Dr. James Huguley, at Huguley@pitt.edu   LRDC is an internationally renowned center with the aim of promoting basic and applied research on learning in its cognitive, neural, social, and motivational aspects and to make research and human development links to formal and informal settings. Pittsburgh is repeatedly voted among “The Most Livable City”, with affordable cost of living and access to a wide array of seasonal recreation opportunities, professional and collegiate athletic events, and a vibrant cultural district.

Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology   The Bates College Department of Psychology invites applications for two one-year positions as Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, beginning August 2020. The successful candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching and supervision of undergraduate research, as well as demonstrated success in working with underrepresented and marginalized student populations. The candidates will be expected to teach two sections of introductory psychology and three additional courses in their area of specialty. In addition, the candidates will supervise undergraduate thesis research projects. The ability to teach classes related to clinical or counseling psychology is desirable but not required as are courses that would complement existing courses in the psychology department ( http://abacus.bates.edu/acad/depts/psychology/ ). Candidates should hold, or be close to holding, the Ph.D. in any area of psychology. The college’s mission statement celebrates “the transformative power of our differences.”  Accordingly, we believe that campus diversity contributes to student learning, and we embrace our college’s aim to extend access to a Bates education to an ever wider range of students. Candidates who can enhance the diversity of the faculty and/or develop the ability to support an increasingly diverse student body are encouraged to apply.   Consideration of applications begins March 15, 2020, and will continue until the position is filled. Materials should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, statements on teaching and research, and reprints.  Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.  

The Institute for Educational Evaluation at the University of Zurich is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in statistical and/or computational methods for modeling intensive longitudinal educational and/or developmental data. The initial appointment (80-100% of full time equivalent) will be two years with the option of renewal for a third year and the possibility of promotion into a tenured contract. The position primarily involves work in the methodological research project “Modeling Developmental Trajectories with Intensive Longitudinal Data from Large-Scale Formative Assessments” funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (PI: Prof. Dr. Martin Tomasik). It is a full research position with no teaching obligations. Your Responsibilities The successful candidate will collaborate in a team comprising another post-doctoral researcher, a technical research assistant, and up to two doctoral students. Against the backdrop of intensive longitudinal data from a computer-based tool for formative student assessment (see Tomasik, Berger & Moser, 2019, in Frontiers of Education ), the successful candidate will apply and develop methods for modelling intraindividual learning trajectories across different subject domains, investigate patterns of heterogeneity in these trajectories, study the longitudinal dynamics between concepts and content domains, and investigate contextual factors predicting learning trajectories. A significant portion of the working time will be devoted to prepare the results of this modelling for publication in scientific journals and presentation at international conferences. The successful candidate will also be involved in mentoring the doctoral students, organizing methodological workshops, and support the team in programming tasks related to the development and the maintenance of the computer-based tool. Your Qualification Requirements Qualified candidates should be self-driven and highly motivated individuals with an established track record, including first-author publications in top-tier international journals. They should have a very strong statistical and/or computational background in order to successfully develop and evaluate methods in the context of time-series analysis, dynamic structural equation modelling, growth mixture modelling, higher-order graph modelling, time-varying effect modelling and/or other related methods capable of separating between-person and within-person variance in order to study interindividual differences in intraindividual change. A solid knowledge of item response theory, good command of machine learning approaches, and advanced programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, MATLAB, Perl) is a strong advantage. The successful candidate should have obtained a doctoral degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, psychometrics, developmental measurement or educational measurement no longer than seven years ago and bring along some experience – or at least strong interest – in developmental and/or educational research. A good command of English and/or German (as the working languages in the project) is mandatory, familiarity with any of the other national languages (i.e., French and Italian) could be helpful.  Our Offer We offer great working conditions on a unique data set ( N ≈ 100.000) and the opportunity to significantly expand one’s publication record. This interdisciplinary research project is conducted in collaboration with leaders in the field of machine learning, signal processing theory, computational social science, and data analytics. The University of Zurich provides great opportunities for networking within and beyond the Digital Society Initiative (see https://www.dsi.uzh.ch/). The Institute offers an attractive salary plus a very generous social benefits package, five weeks of paid vacation per year, flexible working hours as well as a highly motivated and supportive team of scientific and non-scientific personnel. Application Procedure To apply for this position, please submit in one single PDF file (1) a cover letter describing your past training and your future research goals, highlighting why your background and interests are a good match for the position, (2) a one-page curriculum vitae, (3) a full list of publications, (4) a copy of the doctoral certificate, and (5) three writing samples (i.e., papers published or accepted for publication) to Prof. Dr. Martin Tomasik (martin.tomasik@ibe.uzh.ch). Letters of reference (if available) may be sent directly to Prof. Dr. Martin Tomasik. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications at their earliest convenience but not later than March 31, 2020. Preferred starting date is September 1, 2020. Confidential inquiries concerning this vacancy may either be directed to Prof. Dr. Martin Tomasik or Dr. Laura Helbling (laura.helbling@ibe.uzh.ch). About Us The Institute for Educational Evaluation is a nationally renowned and internationally networked research center associated with the University of Zurich. It is mainly engaged in the field of standardized performance measurement and carries out school effectiveness studies as well as educational surveys and longitudinal studies relevant to education. The IBE also develops software for large-scale adaptive testing and formative assessment (see https://www.mindsteps.ch/) which is implemented in several cantons of Switzerland and also used for research purposes. Located close to downtown Zurich and only seven minutes from the main station, the Institute is perfectly accessible by public transportation. The city of Zurich itself has consecutively been awarded “city with the world's best quality of life” seven times on Mercer research. With its culture, nature and urban-style living, it offers numerous opportunities for leisure and social life.

The Department of Psychology at Brock University, located in the Niagara region of Canada, invites applications for a probationary tenure-track position in Community Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence as early as July 1, 2020. Review of applications will begin immediately; posting closes March 2, 2020. We have openings for:   Individuals with a focus on how the environment impacts (mental) health, or with an emphasis on poverty, diversity, and/or Indigenous populations, are especially encouraged to apply here: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor--Community-Psychology_JR-1004962   Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Kimberly Cote, Chair of Psychology, 905-688-5550 x4806, psychchair@brocku.ca .