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We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral fellow (2-3 years) to work on an NIH-funded project with Drs. Renee Thompson and Tammy English (Co-PIs) along with Todd Braver (Co-I) in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. The project (R01AG070139) examines the role of motivation and depressive psychopathology in age-related changes in emotion and emotion regulation across adulthood. The multi-method project utilizes diagnostic interviews, experience sampling, behavioral measures, peripheral psychophysiology assessment, neuroimaging, and blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disorder risk. This position will expose the individual to a wide array of theoretical and methodological approaches in psychology and neuroscience, providing a unique opportunity to develop research skills and engage in professional development with a large, collaborative team. We are looking for a clinical postdoctoral fellow who focuses on adult internalizing...

Full-time Research Specialist Position at the Princeton Social Neuroscience Lab   The Princeton Social Neuroscience Lab seeks a full-time research specialist to begin Summer 2023. The lab uses functional neuroimaging, behavioral techniques, and machine learning to study social interaction, social cognition, and spontaneous thought. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of research, including (1) developing materials and programming experiments, (2) recruiting and testing human subjects, (3) analyzing behavioral, web scraped, and fMRI data , and (4) miscellaneous research support (e.g., literature searches, IRB management, manuscript and grant preparation, general lab duties).    Essential qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Math, or related fields - Programming, statistical, and/or web development experience (e.g., Python, R,...

  Assistant Professor of Psychology The Gupta College of Science at Coastal Carolina University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position to begin August, 2023. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Clinical or Health Psychology by time of appointment with a strong commitment to undergraduate education, mentoring student research, advising, and supervising internships. The successful candidate will be expected to teach some combination of introductory psychology, research methods, psychological statistics, and upper level courses in the areas of clinical and/or health psychology. We are particularly interested in applicants who will develop an active research program incorporating student collaborators and seek external funding. Prior undergraduate teaching experience, student mentoring, and research publications preferred. Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South...

Post-Doctoral Fellowship: Kent State University Student Life Study The Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University invites applications for a post-doctoral research position. The successful candidate will become part of a multi-disciplinary investigation to prospectively examine health and well-being in a new cohort of >10,000 young adults. Led by Drs. Karin Coifman and John Gunstad, the team of investigators will track mental, physical, academic, and social outcomes and deliver novel interventions using smart technology. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will help coordinate the KSU Student Life Study and have an opportunity to assist with other existing data collection efforts ,  related manuscript preparation, grant development, and develop new their own lines of inquiry based on current findings.   They will work with integrated research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful research career.  Opportunities exist for supervised clinical...

The Pennsylvania State University ’s Center for Healthy Aging ( http://healthyaging.psu.edu/ ) offers Postdoctoral training through the Pathways T32 Training Program.  The goal of this NIA-funded program is to train the next generation of scientists in psychosocial determinants and biological pathways that underlie healthy and unhealthy aging. All Fellows take part in a regular seminar and coursework; participate in professional development activities; and have the opportunity to take courses in innovative research methods. This program brings together faculty from Human Development and Family Studies, Biobehavioral Health, Kinesiology, and Psychology to create a comprehensive mentorship program. The resource-rich environment provided by the Center for Healthy Aging allows Fellows to be integrated into active and ongoing interdisciplinary research projects and learn advanced methods to study biopsychosocial processes in the laboratory as well as everyday life. Education...

Description The Department of Psychology at Denison seeks applicants for a three-year Visiting Assistant Professor position beginning August 2023. We are looking to hire a social or cultural psychologist with a specialization in race, ethnicity and/or diversity science. The teaching load is 6 courses per academic year. The successful candidate will teach a range of courses including Cultural Psychology, Social Psychology, an intermediate level research course, electives within the psychology curriculum that engage with issues of diversity and inclusion (e.g. Psychology of Diversity), an upper-level seminar in the candidate’s area of specialty, and Introductory Psychology (which includes a significant laboratory component).  We seek individuals who are committed to a liberal arts education and helping undergraduate students to understand and appreciate psychological science and its applications. Working closely with students is a primary responsibility...

Stony Brook University seeks a full-time postdoctoral fellow to conduct research with Drs. Roman Kotov (Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology) and H. Andrew Schwartz (Department of Computer Science). Duration and start time are negotiable.   We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a position on a study to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for assessment of PTSD and related psychopathology. It aims to recruit 1,000 participants with clinical PTSD symptoms to complete daily video diary and standard symptom assessments for 3 months. These data are unprecedent in mental health research, allowing investigation of hypotheses that were previous untestable. AI models will be trained using language, speech, and facial expressions to detect and predict PTSD symptoms. The resulting models will be validated against standard clinical measures. This study is associated with the World Well-Being Project, a consortium to advance measurement and understanding of mental...

Position:   Full-time Location:   Remote Organization:   Curio Reports to:   Chief Science Officer Purpose ‍ Curio invites applicants who are academically trained who want to transition to industry for a postdoctoral fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Huberty, Fractional Chief Science Officer. The trainee will work with Curio Science establishing evidence for business priorities.‍ What you’ll do The primary responsibility will be to help implement a randomized controlled trial, develop research questions and study design, analyze data for and write manuscripts and assist in grant writing. The trainee will also serve as a scientific writer and conduit to communicating scientific evidence to our customers (e.g., blogs, social media posts, newsletters) which includes keeping abreast of research and advancements in psychedelic science and developing story ideas and press releases. The position is a   one-year...

    Black Youth/Young Adult Mental Health, Clinical or Clinical Developmental Psychology, Faculty of Health The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health at York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track appointment in Black Youth/Young Adult Mental Health at the Assistant Professor level, to commence July 1, 2023. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. This position is open to qualified individuals who self-identify as Black peoples of African Descent (for example Africans and African heritage people from the Caribbean, Americas, Europe). Recognizing the underrepresentation of Black faculty, this opportunity supports the University’s Affirmative Action program and has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. To receive full consideration, candidates should complete and...

As of the 1 August 2024 or by agreement, we are looking for a   Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychology (open rank) In this role, you will generally be responsible for the field of Child and Adolescent Psychology at the newly created Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and Psychology. The study program in psychology will begin with the first year’s bachelor program in the fall semester of 2024 and will thereafter be built up successively. You will teach the undergraduate course in Developmental Psychology and gradually take on other courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. You will actively participate in the further design and detailed planning of the curriculum, especially in the planned Master's specialization in Child and Adolescent Psychology, where you will assume primary responsibility. You will develop an innovative research program with international outreach and—in cooperation with the Professor of Clinical Psychology—actively assist in...

As of the 1 August 2024 or by agreement, we are looking for a   Professor of Clinical Psychology (open rank) In this role, you will generally be responsible for the field of Clinical Psychology at the newly created Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and Psychology. The study program in psychology will begin with the first year’s bachelor program in the fall semester of 2024 and will thereafter be built up successively. You will teach the undergraduate course in Clinical Psychology and gradually take on other courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. You will actively participate in the further design and detailed planning of the curriculum. You will develop an innovative research program with international outreach, and—in cooperation with the Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychology—actively assist in establishing a psychological consulting center. You will further help in establishing a doctoral program. The professorship can be taken up at the level of...

Dr. Andrea Vial is hiring a Post-Doctoral Associate to join the Social Roles and Beliefs Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). The Post-Doctoral Associate will be expected to work on a range of projects focused on the psychology of gender segregation, including topics such as such as gender stereotyping, bias, and prejudice; self-stereotyping and identity threat; and gender identification and in-group bias. For more information about the lab’s research please see www.socialroleslab.com . In addition to contributing to research led by the PI, Post-Doctoral Associates at the Social Roles and Beliefs Lab are encouraged to start and lead new projects on related topics.   The start date is flexible, but ideally no later than September 1, 2023. The position is for two years , renewable up to five years based on performance. The terms of employment are highly competitive and will include housing and travel subsidies. This position is not located in the United...

The successful candidate will conduct research in social cognition applying mathematical modeling to understand judgments and decisions in the realms of stereotyping and prejudice. The successful candidate will work on and contribute to scientific publications in leading journals of the field. The successful candidate will join a team doing research in various fields, including social cognition, memory, reasoning and thinking, often using mathematical models to leverage conclusions about latent factors underlying behavior in these domains. The position is financed by a research grant for a social-cognitive project and is limited to the project duration of three years (36 months). The position permits the candidate to further develop her/his scientific career by contributing to the social-cognitive project and by working on the candidate’s own research projects. Guidance of undergraduate and (post-) graduate students will contribute to career and skills development. The...

The social psychology faculty at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) are inviting applications for three, two-year Post-Doctoral Associate positions in the area of social and political psychology to start September 2023 (starting date negotiable).The postdoctoral associate will work on quantitative research projects focusing on areas related to gender (e.g., gender roles, masculinity / femininity, gender identity), sexuality, and/or the antecedents and consequences of inequality, prejudice, or discrimination, broadly defined. The postdoctoral associate will work under the supervision of either   Jaime Napier   or   P.J. Henry . A number of skills are considered plusses but by no means are all required. Experience working with archival data sets and/or large survey data sets (e.g., ANES, GSS, WVS), and with interdisciplinary research (e.g., sociology, gender studies, political science, human development) is a plus. Strong quantitative skills are important, including expertise...

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funded T32 Training Program in Emotion Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison anticipates (pending funding) having one post-doctoral training position starting in Fall 2023 with up to three years of support. Applications are due on Monday, February 6, 2023 . For more information, please visit emotion.wisc.edu/ . The following faculty all desire post-doctoral candidates: Simon B. Goldberg conducts research on the use of digital technology to expand access to evidence-based mental health strategies. Dr. Goldberg and Dr. Richard J. Davidson seek to co-mentor a postdoctoral fellow to assist with the analysis and publication of data resulting from a large-scale, randomized controlled trial they are conducting examining the effects of smartphone-delivered meditation training on a range of biological, behavioral, and self-report outcomes (i.e., the BeWell Study ). Ryan J....

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Position in Psychology   The Department of Psychology and Counseling at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position, to begin August 16, 2022. A Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field is required. Areas of scholarship and expertise are open with some preference for candidates who can contribute to our programs/coursework in experimental psychology, health psychology, sport psychology, or industrial/organizational psychology. We are eager to support applicants who bring diversity to the department and university.   Position Responsibilities ·         Serve as a core member of the undergraduate faculty with some teaching in the graduate programs. ·         Develop and teach courses supported by the scholarship of teaching and learning and that meet program and department needs. ·         Conduct an active program of research and scholarship with a...

Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington We seek to fill one position for a visiting assistant professor to teach undergraduate courses in the area of either Social Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, or Neuroscience. The candidate may also contribute to general courses in our psychology or neuroscience majors, such as introductory psychology, experimental methods, and statistics. This will be a 1-year appointment, renewable for one additional year. The teaching load is five courses per year. Candidates with a doctorate in psychology or related field in hand at the time of appointment are preferred, but those who have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation defense (i.e., ABDs) will be considered. Applicants should have documented teaching experience and  submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a...

Full-time Teaching Faculty , Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences seeks to fill a   full-time non-tenure track Lecturer   position whose responsibilities will consistent primarily of undergraduate teaching in the area of cognitive psychology, including candidates at the intersection of cognitive psychology and other subdisciplines (e.g., neuroscience, social psychology, etc.). We especially welcome candidates who add diversity to the department, are excited about pedagogy, committed to evidence-based teaching and innovative methods, and could also provide instruction for some core courses such as introductory psychology, research methods and statistics. The ideal candidate will have experience as an instructor of record at the college level with an interest in adding value to the undergraduate program. The initial contract period is for three years, with reappointment annually and...