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The NIMH-funded IMPACT (Innovative Methods in Pathogenesis and Child Treatment) postdoctoral training program at Western Psychiatric Hospital (WPH) within the Department of Psychiatry and The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is seeking creative and energetic post-doctoral (MD or PhD) fellows in mental-health related disciplines. The IMPACT two-year, NIMH funded training program matches creative and energetic post-doctoral (MD, PhD, DO, or MD, PhD) fellows in mental health-related disciplines with faculty members who provide mentorship across an array of approaches and methods, including fMRI, genetics, statistical modelling, treatment evaluation, and implementation science. In addition, we provide resources for travel, coursework, and pilot research. The program, which has been funded continuously since 1990, aims to develop clinical scientists who can formulate original and significant research in areas such as:  Mechanisms of pathogenesis, persistence and...

The Psychology Department at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the human neurosciences. The anticipated start date is fall of 2023. We will consider applicants capable of developing an excellent program of research to focus on the neuroscience of human cognition, broadly construed. We are most interested in research that emphasizes cognitive, affective, and/or social/developmental perspectives. Current faculty research touches on psychological and neuroscientific topics such as sensory awareness, perception, attention, memory, language, motor learning, sleep, dreaming, creativity, depression, anxiety, and psychosis. Our faculty also contribute to teaching outstanding undergraduates and graduate students. Candidates should submit electronically ( https://psychology.northwestern.edu ) a statement of research interests, curriculum vitae, and up to three publications. Three letters of...

Assistant Professor of Psychology   The Department of Psychology within the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Science at University of Incarnate Word is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning August 2023 with a specialty in one for the following: • Clinical Psychology, • Counseling Psychology, or • Community Clinical/Counseling Psychology. Position will teach psychology in a variety of modalities; although the majority of classes are face-to-face, some may include online instruction as necessary. 

 Full-time faculty at UIW are expected to teach four courses in the fall semester and four courses in the spring semester, as well as develop skills in serving various student populations including Latinx, veterans, first generation students, and others. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the American Psychological Association’s ethics code and the...

Position Description The Department of   Psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) invites applications for a Tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Academic Year) with the appointment starting in Fall 2023 . At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms that include every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience in teaching and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University’s mission, vision, and core values. For more information: Mission, Vision, and Core Values . Department of Psychology The College of Natural and Behavioral Sciences is one of six main instructional academic units of the university. The Psychology Department, an academic unit within the college, offers its...

Post-doctoral Position in Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging Washington University in St. Louis  We are seeking a full-time postdoctoral research associate with interests in the cognitive neuroscience of aging to work on a NIH-funded R01 project (R01AG070139) at Washington University in St. Louis, in a collaboration that includes Drs. Todd Braver, Tammy English, Brian Gordon, and Renee Thompson.  The project focuses on the relationship between cognitive motivation and emotion regulation, how these change across middle- and older-age, and the impact of depressive psychopathology, utilizing a multi-method approach that combines fMRI neuroimaging with both peripheral physiological assessment and naturalistic experience sampling. A recently funded Supplement to the project provides the exciting opportunity to acquire and analyze state-of-the-art blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease in all participants. This position will provide outstanding training...

Binghamton University (SUNY) is seeking exceptional candidates for a faculty position at the tenured Associate Professor level. Specifically, we are seeking candidates who are experienced in the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to conduct innovative and high impact research on human cognitive neuroscience, the structure and/or function of the human brain and/or nervous system, brain imaging technologies and applications and/or MRI-based diagnosis and treatment. The successful candidates will augment existing capabilities and expertise, build on ongoing research and establish and participate in strong cross-campus collaborations. The berth for the candidate will depend upon their training, background and expertise but could include departments in the   Harpur College of Arts and Sciences ,   Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science ,   School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences   and the   Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences .  The...

Assistant Professor - College for Health, Community and Policy (HCaP) - Department of Psychology   Location: San Antonio, TX   Regular/Temporary: Regular   Job ID: 8672   Full/Part Time: Full Time   Department Marketing Statement The Department of Psychology at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) invites applications from researchers with a background in cognitive psychology and aging at the tenure-track Assistant Professor level. This position supports ongoing university and college-level initiatives in brain health and health disparities. Expertise in advanced quantitative and/or human neuroscience methods is desirable, but not required. The successful applicant will be expected to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in this area (e.g., cognitive psychology, cognitive aging), to teach other courses appropriate to their expertise, direct masters and doctoral students, maintain a successful research...

COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE FACULTY POSITION The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) is seeking applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in Cognitive Neuroscience .  UWM is a Carnegie “Research 1” institution located in Wisconsin’s cultural and economic center.  We are interested in recruiting outstanding scientists that will build directly on the current strengths of our program (http://neuroscience.uwm.edu).  We expect to make an appointment at the Assistant Professor level.  Successful applicants will have access to two research-dedicated MRI scanners maintained by the Center for Imaging Research (https://www.mcw.edu/departments/center-for-imaging-research) and should be actively conducting novel, theory-based research in the domain of cognitive neuroscience.  Outstanding individuals who use cutting-edge neuroimaging and/or computational methods to address questions about perception, attention, memory, aging, emotion, decision-making, or any combination of...

Purdue University’s Department of Psychological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Cognitive Neuroscience to begin in the Fall of 2023. The successful candidate will be expected to conduct original research, mentor students, and teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. You can learn more about the department at our website:  https://hhs.purdue.edu/psy . Qualifications The candidate must have a Ph.D. in cognitive psychology, human neuroscience or a related field (e.g., cognitive science, psychological and brain sciences, etc) by the position start date. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate the ability and/or potential to publish high-quality research, obtain external funding, and excel in teaching and mentoring. Area of research expertise is open. Applicants with a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion are preferred. The College and University The Department...

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher for a 2 year position, who has a background and PhD in Neuroscience, Neurophysiology, Electrophysiology, Developmental Neurobiology or similar to commence on the 15 December 2022 or as close to this date as possible.   The position entails molecular profiling of the entorhinal cortex in the developing human brain, intrauterine embryo injections in mice, genotyping neurons in the adult pig brain using state-of-the art patch sequencing (Patch-seq) from organotypic brain slice cultures and bioinformatic analyses of Patch-seq data. The position also involves a 1 month stay at Harvard University, US with a collaborating group.   Information on the department can be found at: https://ivh.ku.dk/english   Our research The Group for Brain Development and Disease is an inclusive and diverse research group that is composed of local and international researchers of varying age and background. The group...

The Department of Psychological Sciences at William & Mary, a public university of the Commonwealth of Virginia, seeks applications for a tenure-eligible position at the Assistant Professor level in   Clinical or Counseling Psychology . We are interested in individuals with expertise in   Diversity Science , but exceptional applicants from other clinical research areas will be considered. Located in historic Williamsburg, Virginia and close to metropolitan areas such as Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach, William & Mary consistently ranks among the top ten public universities nationally. While the position is open to applicants with a range of research interests, the ability to complement and expand the current strengths of Psychological Sciences faculty (developmental, social, neuroscience, personality, cognitive) is essential. The candidate is expected to maintain a productive research program that inspires exceptional undergraduate and pre-doctoral master’s...

The Department of Psychology at The University of California, Berkeley seeks to make two appointments at the tenured level (Associate or Full Professor): 1) Human Neuroscience and 2) Biological Basis of Behavior. We seek candidates who address fundamental questions concerning psychological function and behavior from a biological perspective and who strongly identify with research of interest to the broader community of psychologists. These positions are part of the University’s initiative to advance neuroscience research across campus, including within the Department of Psychology.   Human Neuroscience Apply at: https://apptrkr.com/3461046 This position is open to individuals with tenure or qualified for appointment with tenure. We seek applications from researchers who study human psychological function and behavior through a neuroscientific lens. This can include but is not limited to those working in the areas of affective, social, clinical,...

Opportunities: The Brain in Motion research program is looking for doctoral students with an interest in healthy brain aging and dementia prevention who wish to join a large interdisciplinary and diverse research team of over 35 scientists from Calgary, Canada and other parts of the World. There are opportunities currently available for doctoral students in neurosciences , physiological sciences , psychology and kinesiology in several areas related to this research program. Four-year doctoral stipend support is available via matching funding models, through application in March 2023, at the University of Calgary. Below you will find the thematic areas, the Brain in Motion protocol, the timeline for this opportunity, and contact information for more details. Thematic areas within the program of research Cognitive function (executive function, complex attention, processing speed, verbal memory, overall cognition), exercise and aging Biomarkers...

Position Summary Michigan State University actively promotes a dynamic research and learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. The Department of Psychology at Michigan State University (MSU) is seeking to recruit a faculty member with expertise in racial/ethnic health disparities and programmatic efforts to reduce such disparities for a tenure system appointment at the assistant professor level starting in Fall of 2023. The ideal candidate will have established a strong program of visible research, a history of (or clear potential for) external funding, and a demonstrated commitment to excellence in a) undergraduate and graduate teaching, and b) diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are particularly interested in applicants with substantive expertise in addiction, depression, and health psychology as they relate to diverse populations as well as...

Description: The Psychology Department of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Brain and Cognitive Science (BCS) program to begin August 2023. The ideal scholar will have a research focus that complements our existing strengths in language, learning and memory, executive function, perception, and motivation. Candidates whose research bridges these areas are especially desirable. We seek scholars who conduct research in humans investigating the neural, computational, and/or psychological bases of cognition using behavioral analyses in combination with neuro-based methods (e.g., neuroimaging, neural recordings, neurostimulation) or modeling. The successful candidate will have a promising program of research in Cognitive Neuroscience and exhibit potential to secure external funding.   The Psychology Department is home to a vibrant PhD program and provides ample opportunities and facilities for...

Emory University, Department of Psychology, seeks to appoint a full-time lecturer at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor for a renewable 3 year period. The successful applicant will teach undergraduate courses in introductory psychology, research methods and topics in the area of the candidate’s expertise that enhance our undergraduate curriculum, including opportunities to design and develop new courses. Candidates with statistical expertise are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should have outstanding records of teaching, curricular development and student academic advising and/or mentorship. The successful applicant will join a vibrant and collaborative environment supportive of high quality teaching.  A Ph.D. in psychology or a closely related field and independent teaching experience is required. Please apply via Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/113554 . Please include a CV, a teaching statement, copies of syllabi/course materials, recent course...