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The Neurocognitive Measurement Laboratory (NML; PI Michael Thomas) within the Colorado State University Department of Psychology seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on an NIMH-funded project (R01MH121546; An Adaptive Testing Platform for Optimizing RDoC Experimental Cognitive Measures). This project evaluates a novel adaptive testing methodology designed to improve the psychometric properties of NIMH Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) cognitive tasks. The study uses cognitive testing, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), and adaptive testing methods. The Postdoctoral Fellow will help with all aspects of daily research operations including, but not limited to, recruitment, scheduling, running research participants through cognitive testing and MRI study protocols, analyzing data, and preparing research documents and manuscripts. Travel (when permitted) to research conferences and training will also be supported. The position will require regular (e.g., 1-2 times per...

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE – Preschool RULER IES Project, Early Childhood Team The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence (https://www.ycei.org), part of the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, conducts research and teaches people of all ages how to develop their emotional intelligence. Our work focuses on (1) the development and impact of social and emotional skills among diverse populations, including education settings and organizations, and (2) the mechanisms by which social and emotional skills and training impact significant life outcomes. We are looking for a  Postgraduate Associate (PGA) to join the Early Childhood Team to work on a multi-year project, RULER for Preschool, funded by the Institute for Education Sciences (IES; PI Dr. Craig Bailey). This six-year project (2018-2024) is designed to test whether RULER for Preschool, a whole-school approach aiming to promote emotional intelligence for preschool-aged children and early childhood...

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE – Emotion Understanding and Psychological Well-Being Project Team Do you believe that an emotionally intelligent, empathic, and socially skilled society is a better educated, more peaceful, healthy and successful society? The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, part of the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, conducts research and teaches people of all ages how to develop their emotional intelligence. Our work focuses on: (1) the development and impact of social and emotional skills among diverse populations, including education settings and organizations, and (2) the mechanisms by which social and emotional skills and training impact significant life outcomes. We are looking for a  Postgraduate Associate (PGA) to join our Emotion Understanding and Psychological Well-Being research team. This team is working on an innovative, multi-year initiative funded by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Wend Ventures. The goal of...

POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE – Adolescent Initiatives Team   The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, part of the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, conducts research and teaches people of all ages how to develop their emotional intelligence. Our work focuses on (1) the development and impact of social and emotional skills among diverse populations, including education settings and organizations, and (2) the mechanisms by which social and emotional skills and training impact significant life outcomes. We are looking for a  Postgraduate Associate (PGA) to join the Adolescent Initiatives Team. This team works on a range of projects including the development and testing of the RULER Approach and the inspirED program: two complementary social emotional learning initiatives for middle and high schools. The team is also building several innovative assessments for secondary school students; (1) a web-based app designed to measure student perceptions of...

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Adolescent Initiatives Team   The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, part of the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, conducts research and teaches people of all ages how to develop their emotional intelligence. Our work focuses on (1) the development and impact of social and emotional skills among diverse populations, including education settings and organizations, and (2) the mechanisms by which social and emotional skills and training impact significant life outcomes. We are looking for a  Postdoctoral Associate  to join the Adolescent Initiatives Team (PIs: Drs. Jessica Hoffmann and Rachel Baumsteiger). This team works on a range of projects, including (1) the development of a web-based app designed to measure students’ perceptions of school climate; (2) the development of a tool designed to assess students’ momentary emotions and emotion regulation at school; and, (3) the development and testing of the RULER and...

The Department of Psychology at Butler University invites applications for a one-year non-tenure track Instructor position beginning August, 2021. We seek a colleague who is committed to exemplary teaching and collaborative research with undergraduate students and who will be able to support the building of inclusive learning environments for an increasingly diverse student population The successful applicant will be able to teach sections of Social Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics I and Psychological Inquiry (our introductory psychology course).  Ability to teach Human Sexuality, Industrial-Organizational Psychology or Biopsychology will further distinguish applicants.  Standard teaching load is 4 classes per semester, but 1 class per year may be reassigned if the applicant involves our students in high quality independent research.  Position requires a Ph.D. in psychology at time of appointment, although qualified ABD individuals will be considered.  The successful...

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral scholar position. The post-doctoral scholar will work with Dr. Mary Murphy and her graduate and undergraduate students on new and existing grant-funded projects aimed at understanding the role of identity and group membership in shaping academic, behavioral, and well-being outcomes. The postdoctoral fellow will also have the opportunity to develop their own projects. Desired qualifications include: a PhD in psychology or related field; statistical expertise including multilevel modeling with nested and longitudinal designs, demonstrated evidence of research productivity and academic writing; strong communication and interpersonal skills; and a passion for novel research in the areas of identity threat, stereotyping and prejudice, and organizational mindset in education and/or organizational settings. Salary is competitive.  Start date is flexible and can...

Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Lifespan Developmental Psychology Lab at Brandeis University. [ http://www.brandeis.edu/departments/psych/lachman/ ]. Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to work on longitudinal and intervention projects in the areas of behavior change, physical activity, personality, cognition, and health in adulthood. The position involves management and coordination of multiple studies in an active lab. Opportunities include collaboration on experimental intervention research through the Boston Roybal Center for Active Lifestyle Interventions (RALI) [ http://www.brandeis.edu/roybal/ ] and secondary data analysis of longitudinal data from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study [ www.midus.wisc.edu/ ].  Primary responsibilities will include project management and data analysis; preparation of manuscripts; and participation in interdisciplinary research groups. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in the social, behavioral or health...

The Department of Psychological Science at Boise State University ( https://psychology.boisestate.edu/) invites interested applicants to apply for the full-time position of Lecturer I beginning in Fall 2021. The area of psychological specialization is open; we are seeking a dedicated teacher with a commitment for engaging students to support our existing undergraduate curriculum and to broaden our cumulative array of expertise. This is a nine-month, non-tenure track position with opportunities for salary enhancement through summer courses. The Department of Psychological Science boasts a highly interdisciplinary faculty with a strong history of success in teaching, research, and service. We have active, flourishing relationships with organizations in the community, including state agencies, hospitals, schools, and a variety of non-profit organizations. These relationships offer rich service opportunities, as well as student engagement through internships and other professional...