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The Department of Psychological Science at Albion College invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in neuroscience (specialization open), beginning August 2020. We seek candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity and diversity and are especially interested in colleagues who can teach and advise students of diverse backgrounds in a liberal arts college. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching undergraduate courses in introductory neuroscience, courses in their area of specialization (e.g. behavioral, cognitive, social, or developmental neuroscience) and have interest in/experience teaching introductory psychology and research methods and statistics. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to contribute to all-college programs (Honors, First-Year Seminar, Interdisciplinary programs). The teaching load is 3/3 and candidates will have an active research program that involves undergraduate students and holds the potential for peer-reviewed publications. Research space and start-up funds are available. Ph.D. at start date (August 24, 2020) required. To receive full consideration, please submit a current curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts, three letters of reference, course evaluations, a statement of teaching philosophy, and a statement of research philosophy via Interfolio https://apply.interfolio.com/68002 by November 1, 2019.   Albion College, a private liberal arts college of approximately 1550 students, is situated in a culturally diverse community in south-central Michigan. As core institutional values, Albion is committed to creating a diverse educational environment that offers the highest quality in undergraduate education. The College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age or disability, as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, and conditions of employment. Albion is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity.  Visit our web site at www.albion.edu .  

Assistant Professor - Psychology Department About Northeastern: Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and a world leader in experiential learning. The same commitment to connecting with the world drives our use-inspired research enterprise. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Our campuses in Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto are regional platforms for undergraduate and graduate learning and collaborative research. Northeastern pursues advanced research in security and materials at the Innovation Campus in Burlington, Massachusetts, and in coastal sustainability at the Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts. About the Opportunity: The Psychology Department in the College of Science at Northeastern University (https://cos.northeastern.edu/psychology/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in cognitive and brain health to start in the fall of 2020 at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome applications in the area of cognitive neuroscience, with a focus on faculty who use neuroimaging, behavioral, and computational tools to assess intervention outcomes related to cognitive and brain health. Potential topics of interest can include lifestyle factors such as physical activity, cognitive training, social interaction, and diet, among other foci, as well as a range of populations from childhood through older adulthood in healthy individuals or patient populations. The successful candidate will have office and shared lab space in the new Center for Cognitive and Brain Health (https://web.northeastern.edu/cbhlab/) in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex at Northeastern University (https://www.northeastern.edu/isec/). Relevant facilities include a new 3 Tesla Siemens Prisma MRI system and Center (https://web.northeastern.edu/nubic/), high density EEG systems, eye tracking, DEXA, VO2 max systems, a virtual reality system with an omni-directional treadmill, behavioral testing rooms, and a biospecimen facility. Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and conducting an independent, externally funded research program, with interdisciplinary collaboration supported and encouraged. Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field by the start of the appointment and a record of research commensurate with rank. Candidates should have experience in, or be able to demonstrate a commitment to, working with diverse student populations and/or in a culturally diverse work and educational environment. Additional Information: All application materials must be submitted through the online recruitment system, where applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a diversity and inclusion statement, and up to five representative publications. They should also be prepared to provide information, including an email address, for three references. The references will be contacted by the online recruitment system and asked to provide letters. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Professor Art Kramer mailto:(a.kramer@northeastern.edu), Search Committee Chair and Director of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, or to Professor Charles Hillman mailto:(c.hillman@northeastern.edu), Co-Director of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northeastern.edu%2Fdiversity&data=02%7C01%7C%7C056469d7f6cf47552eee08d61f0c7f65%7Ca8eec281aaa34daeac9b9a398b9215e7%7C0%7C0%7C636730535857378803&sdata=KIi0gAqGY5SPmeHUb21vdPtLQAysu3YBVHfaichuP%2Bg%3D&reserved=0. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/1617050 Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-4f704e6d8c88804ba6441b90411d5b78

Tenure -Track Faculty Massachusetts institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, MA Multiple Positions   The Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences (BCS) ( http://bcs.mit.edu ), in collaboration with the McGovern Institute for Brain Research (MIBR) and the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory (PILM) at MIT are looking to hire multiple tenure-track faculty at the assistant professor level or higher.  We strongly encourage applications from all areas, but we are most excited about candidates who work in either of the following: Computational approaches to understanding intelligence. We are interested in candidates that seek an understanding of natural intelligence by building artificially intelligent systems that take into account neuroscience and cognitive science constraints. We seek candidates with a diverse range of computational tools and methods, including (but not limited to) machine learning, computer vision, robotics, probabilistic modeling, dynamical systems, planning, programming languages, and natural language processing. Candidates from computer science, engineering or related backgrounds that seek to develop collaborations with neuroscientists and cognitive scientists are particularly encouraged to apply. We anticipate that these positions will have affiliations with the new MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), the Center for Brains, Minds and Machines (CBMM) and/or other allied units.   Cellular and systems neuroscience in animal models. We are interested in candidates that study the mechanisms of neuronal and brain function, plasticity and/or development at the molecular, cellular, circuit and/or systems level using cutting edge neurogenetic, molecular, electrophysiological or imaging technologies. Candidates with an interest in mechanisms underlying brain disorders or aging are particularly attractive.  Affiliation with the Broad Institute is possible.   Successful applicants are expected to develop and lead independent, internationally competitive research programs and to share in our commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education by teaching courses and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. PhD must be completed by start day of employment and some postdoctoral training is preferred. Please submit application materials – cover letter, CV, statement of research and teaching interests and representative reprints – online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14277 . To help direct the application, applicants should indicate which of the two areas listed above is their main research area by selecting from the drop-down list included in the application. In addition, please arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted online. All application materials are due by midnight (EST) on October 31, 2019. MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

We have multiple postdoctoral fellowship positions available with a primary focus on studying the clinical phenomenology and neurobiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  The fellows will be mentored by Dr. Isabelle Rosso, PhD. at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School.  The successful candidates will be proposed for academic appointment as a Research Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Job description :   We are looking for applicants with a PhD or MD/PhD scientist in clinical psychology, neuroscience, neuroimaging, or related field. The fellows will work on NIMH-funded projects that seek to understand the neurobiological underpinnings of PTSD. The first project is funded as a NIMH Conte P50 grant.  Its focus is on understanding the neurobiology of stress pathways in PTSD, using genetic, psychophysiology, neuroimaging, and actigraphy methods. The second project is funded as a NIMH R01 grant. Its focus is on understanding the phenomenology of intrusive trauma re-experiencing in PTSD, using ecological momentary assessment and neuroimaging methods. These positions will provide opportunities for collaboration and networking with clinicians, basic neuroscientists, and physicists at McLean Hospital.  The PI is committed to supporting fellows on their trajectory to an independent research career, including ensuring that they submit competitive applications for internal fellowships and external grant funding. Preferred is a candidate with the following attributes: Prior human subjects research with psychiatric populations, or biological mechanisms of psychiatric illness; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, sufficient to explain complex scientific or technical concepts to non-domain experts; Evidence of capability for independent work, problem-solving, and initiative-taking; Interpersonal skills, as required for interactions with research participants, and for collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment. How to apply:  To apply for this position, email a cover letter and CV to Dr. Rosso:   irosso@hms.harvard.edu . Please include the names & contact details for three references in your application. McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender orientation or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.  McLean Hospital does conduct pre-employment drug screening, and any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of the screening.

The opportunity We invite applications for a lectureship in Psychology ((equivalent to tenure-track Assistant Professor) in the area of Cognitive Neuroscience/Human Neuroimaging to join our team of international research leaders in New Zealand's largest School of Psychology. The successful candidate will contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, as well as research supervision, in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Auckland. Skills and experience Appointees should have a PhD in Psychology or a related discipline and a strong record of publication in Cognitive Neuroscience. We are particularly interested in applicants whose research can complement and extend existing strengths within the School (for more information, see our web page at psych.auckland.ac.nz), and who can utilise the MRI facilities at the University of Auckland Centre for Advanced MRI (CAMRI: https://www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/en/faculty/camri.html). We encourage applications from candidates who can strengthen connections to the Centre for Brain Research (https://www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/en/faculty/cbr.html). Applicants will need to demonstrate a capacity for achieving research excellence, gaining external research funds, and contributing to the development of research and teaching programmes within the School. The successful applicant should also expect to carry a full graduate supervision load. We encourage diversity in our staff and students. Appointees should have the capacity to teach students from a variety of cultural backgrounds. To view the position description, please go to our website. The Faculty of Science, University of Auckland The Faculty of Science at the University of Auckland is the largest and most highly ranked science faculty in New Zealand. The Faculty of Science is ranked among the top 90 science faculties worldwide by the QS World University Rankings. The 10 departments and schools that form the Faculty of Science represent the breadth and diversity of science in our modern world. Auckland's harbour setting, magnificent beaches and verdant bush make it a great place to study and work, while the University's close proximity to New Zealand's major businesses and hospitals enables staff and students to rub shoulders with leading practitioners in their field. Auckland offers a diverse range of employment and leisure options, including easy access to high-quality schools which prepare students extremely well for the transition to university. School of Psychology The School of Psychology is the largest in New Zealand and has international research leaders across a wide range of research fields, including social, clinical, developmental, behavioural, and evolutionary psychology, and cognitive neuroscience. We have professional postgraduate programmes in clinical psychology, applied behaviour analysis, and speech science. The School has extensive research space and a significant investment in research infrastructure and has just moved into a new building with state-of-the-art facilities. We strive to be an inclusive and collaborative community of scholars. Many academic staff in the School of Psychology are affiliated with the University of Auckland's Centre for Brain Research, the Brain Research New Zealand Centre of Research Excellence and the Neuroimaging User Group. Equity The University is committed to meeting its obligations under New Zealand's Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students. The University provides on-site early childhood centres for infants and pre-school children and has parental leave and flexible work policies supporting a balance between work, life, family and caring responsibilities. We invite and encourage applications from members of groups traditionally under-represented in the sciences. How to apply For more details, contact the Head of the School of Psychology, Prof Suzanne Purdy (sc.purdy@auckland.ac.nz). Please note we are happy to answer your questions but we do not accept applications by email. Applications must be submitted online to be considered. Please include your cover letter and CV combined as one document. Applications close Sunday, 20 October 2019. For further information go to www.auckland.ac.nz/opportunities The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment. For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTQITakatāpui+, people with disabilities, parenting support, flexible work and other equity issues go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz Direct enquiries only please - no agencies.

As part of a multi-year strategic hiring and growth initiative in Applied Psychological Science, the Department of Psychology at The University of Oklahoma is seeking applications for two (2) faculty openings at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Quantitative/Data Analytics Psychology. The ideal candidates for both positions will have expertise in the development and application of quantitative methods to University initiatives in data science and/or decision-making and risk. Moreover, the ideal candidate for the first position will be able to contribute also to University initiatives concerning health-related outcomes in youth, whereas the ideal candidate for the second position will be able to contribute also to University initiatives concerning education-related outcomes in youth. Ideal candidates will have expertise and interest in teaching courses in introductory and advanced statistics, graduate quantitative research methods, and substantive topics in the candidate’s area of expertise. The assigned teaching load will be two courses per semester. Additionally, candidates should have an established reputation for or evidence of capacity for high-quality scholarship in Quantitative/Data Analytics Psychology as evidenced by (a) published and/or funded collaborative research, (b) effective graduate and undergraduate teaching and program development, (c) inclusive service and professional outreach, as well as the potential to (d) contribute to the department’s growing national reputation for excellence in Applied Psychological Science. The Department of Psychology and The University of Oklahoma are dedicated to celebrating and promoting respect for the contributions of all. We strongly encourage applications from women, members of minority groups, veterans, those with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, and all others who are committed to excellence, inclusion, and diversity. The department is also aware of, and works to be responsive to, the needs of dual-career couples. About The University of Oklahoma: Established in 1890, The University of Oklahoma is the flagship public research university in the state of Oklahoma (Carnegie Classification R1: highest research activity), with over 30,000 students and more than 2,700 full-time faculty members offering nearly 500 different graduate and undergraduate degrees programs on three campuses (Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa). OU has one of the oldest comprehensive colleges of fine arts in the Great Plains states, with highly regarded schools of Music, Musical Theatre, Drama, Art and Dance, and programs in opera and sculpture. The OU College of Law is Oklahoma’s premiere law school and The Michael F. Price College is ranked as one of the nation’s top business schools. The OU Health Sciences Center is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional schools, including more than 660 doctors practicing in nearly every adult and child specialty. OU’s Department of Psychology is one of the university’s largest departments by enrollment, with 30+ faculty and affiliates serving more than 1,300 diverse and engaged undergraduate majors and minors, and 60+ fully-funded PhD students. OU Research & Innovation: In 2013, the Norman Research campus was named the No.1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks. Adjacent to the beautiful and historic Main campus in Norman, with 277 acres and over 1 million square feet of high-tech facilities located along the Oklahoma Technology Corridor, the research campus hosts the National Weather Center and affiliated organizations, the National Institute for Risk & Resilience, the South Central Climate Science Center, the Center for Applied Social Research, the K20 Center, and the FAA Center of Excellence for Technical Training & Human Performance, among numerous others. By synergistically co-locating State and Federal agency research and operational organizations, along with more than a dozen private companies and several University centers and academic programs, the Norman research campus creates a uniquely rich environment for collaboration, innovation, and commercialization. Over the last 20 years, OU’s Office of Technology Development has helped faculty and other partners launch dozens of new companies that have generated more than $75 million in capital. Local Community & Culture: The city of Norman, Oklahoma, is a perennial contender on “best place to live” rankings with outstanding schools, amenities, a low cost of living, small town charm, a variety of recreational opportunities, four distinct seasons, and more than 225 days of sunshine each year. Norman is located 20 miles south of Oklahoma City, the Capital and economic hub of the state of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Metroplex, including Norman and several other suburban cities, is home to about 1.5 million residents, offering all the amenities of a major modern metropolitan community, including rich cultural diversity and heritage, an abundance of the arts, superb dining and night-life, major sporting and concert events, family entertainment, recreational adventure activities, and much more. Qualifications: To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology with broad expertise in Quantitative Psychology or a closely-related discipline, with a strong preference for candidates who will contribute to multiple campus-wide initiatives at the intersection of health-related and education-related outcomes in youth, decision-making and risk, and data science/data scholarship. The precise area of specialization is open, but desirable areas of research include psychometrics, Bayesian methods, machine learning, causal inference, and item response theory. Candidates must also have the potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching in statistics and quantitative methods and be prepared to expand course offerings in their area of specialization. Experience or evidence of capacity for collaboration on funded research in health-related or education-related outcomes in youth involving multidisciplinary teams is a highly preferred qualification. The University of Oklahoma is committed to investing in the success of its faculty at all stages of their careers. The department and college offer unique and essential research and professional development resources characteristic of a Flagship Public Research University (e.g., well-equipped dedicated and shared laboratory space; shared supercomputer access; considerable graduate student funding and recruiting support; large and diverse research participant pools; flexible and innovative instructional, service, and leadership opportunities). By mutual agreement, the successful candidate may also affiliate with University-wide strategic research organizations and centers (e.g., the National Institute for Risk & Resilience, the Center for Applied Social Research, the K20 Center, the Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment, and the OU Health Sciences Center). Salary, benefits, and and start-up packages are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Instructions: To apply, please submit the following materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/67520: 1. a cover letter specifically addressing position fit, qualifications, and background 2. a curriculum vitae 3. three confidential letters of recommendation 4. up to 3 reprints/preprints 5. evidence of teaching effectiveness (course/teaching evaluations) 6. a brief statement of research interests (e.g., 300-2000 words) 7. a brief statement of teaching philosophy and interests (e.g., 300-2000 words) For full consideration, please submit your application materials by October 15th, 2019. Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. All application materials must be submitted electronically using the OU Career web site [https://apply.interfolio.com/67520]. Please send inquiries and other suggestions or comments to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Robert Terry (rterry@ou.edu). Application Process: This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University (ASU) is seeking four full-time, non-tenure-track Lecturers in Psychology to teach primarily in the digital immersion (online) undergraduate and graduate psychology and forensic psychology programs as well as possibly their campus immersion counterparts. Preference will be given to candidates with expertise in Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Forensic, Legal and/or Correctional Psychology; Neuropsychology; Social Psychology; Statistics and Research Methods; and/or Vocational Psychology.  Teaching loads for these positions are typically 12 credits per semester (a 4/4 load), with the possibility of summer teaching. The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is presently in a period of expansion and innovation around new initiatives and programs in Psychology, including resilience, forensic psychology, and behavioral data science. The School is home to online (digital immersion) and campus immersion-based undergraduate and Master’s programs in Psychology and Forensic Psychology and a doctoral program in Law and Psychology. Since Fall 2017, the School has added two new tenure-track faculty, one new clinical assistant professor, and seven new lecturers in Psychology. This academic year, the School has been approved to recruit one new tenure-track / tenured faculty and the four current lecturer positions in Psychology. Required Qualifications : The successful candidate must: a) have a doctoral degree in Psychology or a related field by the time of appointment; and, b) a record reflecting experience teaching at the postsecondary level in the field of psychology in the online environment. Desired Qualifications : a) educational background and/or research or clinical experience in one or more of the following: Clinical Psychology; Cognitive Psychology; Developmental Psychology; Forensic, Legal and/or Correctional Psychology; Neuropsychology; Social Psychology; Statistics and Research Methods; and/or Vocational Psychology; b) demonstrated ability to teach broadly in psychology; c) experience with online learning platforms such as Canvas; d) experience developing new online courses; e) a willingness to teach in campus-based programs, if needed, as well as in the online programs; f) demonstrated familiarity with planning and supervising learning experiences for undergraduate and/or graduate students; g) providing mentoring to undergraduate and/or graduate students; h) experience developing, implementing, maintaining, and evaluating curricula; i) familiarity with training and supervising course/teaching assistants; j) evidence of teaching excellence; k) evidence of excellent communication skills; and, l) experience working successfully with  a diverse student population, including first generation and non-traditional students. More information about ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences can be found at https://newcollege.asu.edu/directory/sbs ; more information about ASU’s New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can be found at http://newcollege.asu.edu . Arizona State University is deeply committed to positioning itself as one of the great new universities by seeking to build excellence, enhance educational access and have an impact on our community, state, nation and the world. To do that requires our faculty and staff to reflect the intellectual, ethnic and cultural diversity of our nation and world so that our students learn from the broadest perspectives, and we engage in the advancement of knowledge with the most inclusive understanding possible of the issues we are addressing through our scholarly activities. Deadline: October 21, if not filled, every two weeks thereafter until search is closed. Application procedure: Applications will only be accepted electronically via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/67491 Requested material will include: 1) a letter of application, which explicitly addresses your academic background and prior teaching experience, especially in the online environment; 2) a teaching statement, which specifically notes the three to five courses you anticipate teaching and includes a brief paragraph describing your approach to each course; 3) a current curriculum vitae with contact information; and 4) the names and contact information for three references (references will not be contacted during initial review and will only be contacted after candidate notification). ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU's full non-discrimination statement (ACD 401) and Title IX policy are located at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.htm l and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX   .