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Department Head of Psychological Sciences Nominations and applications are invited for the position of Head of the Department of Psychological Sciences, College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University. The Head will be an internationally-recognized academic scholar providing leadership and vision, and will facilitate departmental research, scholarship, and educational activities. In addition, the Head is responsible for the fiscal management of the Department, personnel issues, faculty/staff development, alumni relations, and advocacy for the Department to the College, University, and larger community. About the Department The Department of Psychological Sciences ( https://www.purdue.edu/hhs/psy/ ) is consistently ranked among the top psychology programs in the world. The Department is collegial and diverse comprising over 50 tenured/tenure-track, clinical, and research faculty, over 60 graduate students, and over 900 undergraduate students. Research and doctoral training are conducted in the areas of Clinical Psychology (APA and PCSAS-accredited), Cognitive Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Mathematical and Computational Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior, and Social Psychology. Faculty in Psychological Sciences are also involved in a wide range of cross-campus initiatives, including Advanced Methods at Purdue, the Purdue Acceptance and Inclusion Consortium, Purdue Autism Research Center, and Purdue Institute for Integrative Neuroscience. The Department awards Bachelors, Masters, and PhD degrees. About the College The Department of Psychological Sciences is the largest Department in the College of Health and Human Sciences ( http://www.purdue.edu/hhs/ ), the second largest college at Purdue. The College brings together scholars in the health sciences and human sciences to strategically address issues vital to enhancing people’s health and quality of life and to understanding human behavior. The College provides a multidisciplinary learning environment that uniquely prepares students to contribute to improved human health and behavior and to serve as leaders in their disciplines. The College also provides a rich environment for world-changing research and discovery. Purdue’s land-grant mission facilitates the translation of these discoveries from theory to application, benefiting not only those in Indiana but society as a whole.   Established in 1869, Purdue is Indiana’s land-grant university, a comprehensive educational and research institution and member of the American Association of Universities (AAU). In additional to the College of Health and Human Sciences, Purdue University’s additional strengths in Engineering, Agriculture, Science, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Liberal Arts, and Management, contribute to a robust research and educational environment. The West Lafayette campus, located one hour north of Indianapolis and two hours south of downtown Chicago, has ten academic colleges with an enrollment of 44,500 students from over 133 countries. The diverse greater Lafayette/West Lafayette community ( http://www.homeofpurdue.com/ ) has a population of approximately 200,000, and a low cost of living.   Requirement and Applications Instructions Applicants must have scholarly credentials commensurate with the rank of Tenured Full Professor, including a PhD in Psychological Sciences or related field. Desirable attributes include a strong record of published research and external funding, prior experience in academic administration and undergraduate and graduate education, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to the development and advancement of individual faculty, staff, and students, and the Department as a whole. This position is a full-time, 12 month, tenured position.   A confidential review of applications will begin on February 28, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. Purdue University's Department of Psychological Sciences is committed to advancing diversity in all areas of faculty effort including discovery, instruction, and engagement. Candidates should address at least one of these areas in their cover letter, indicating their past experiences, current interests or activities and/or future goals to promote a climate that values diversity and inclusion. Applicants should include (1) a letter of interest indicating leadership philosophy and relevant research and administrative experience, (2) a full curriculum vitae, (3) a statement of commitment to diversity and inclusion that highlights past experiences, current interests or activities, and/or future goals to promote a departmental climate that values diversity and inclusion. Applications should be submitted at https://career8.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=9492&company=purdueuniv&username=. Nominations and questions regarding the position or the application process may be directed to Ms. Stephanie Ferguson, Executive Recruiter, Purdue University Human Resources, at  fergus52@purdue.edu . A background check will be required for employment in this position.   Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.  

Herbert H. and Ruth S. Post-doctoral Fellowship at Columbia University in early childhood neuroimaging lab The early neuroimaging, neuroimmune, and neuropsychology lab (early N3) is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to support data analyses across several NIH funded projects related to the influence of prenatal exposures on early brain, cognitive, and emotion regulation development. The overarching goal of the lab is to identify early immune, brain, and neuropsychological antecedents of childhood psychiatric risk to reduce the time to intervention for young children. The fellow will support data analyses and the development of pipelines that integrate neuroimaging and physiological data. The fellow will also provide supervision to research staff to support ongoing data collection. The Herbert H. and Ruth S. Reiner Post-Doctoral Fellowship is funded through the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Behavioral Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. This two-year fellowship will be available on July 1, 2020. The department of psychiatry, as well as the larger medical school community provide extensive opportunity for clinical and research didactics, courses and seminars related to neuroimaging and biomedical sciences. Candidates must have a PhD or MD with good writing and analytical skills. Experience with data analyses of neuroimaging (e.g., anatomical mri, functional resting state) or physiologic data is required. The candidate should have good computational and data science skills. Programming abilities (e.g., matlab, python, C++, R, or Unix) is preferred. Stipends are at current NIH levels of support. U.S. and non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. Please send a CV, statement of career interests, representative publications, and three letters of recommendation electronically in PDF format to: Marisa Spann, PhD, MPH, mns2125@cumc.columbia.edu. Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of under-represented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Postdoctoral Research Associate Science of Human Flourishing and Ethics   Location: Baylor University Department: Psychology and Neuroscience Standard Hours: 40, full time, exempt Start Date: June 1, 2020 End Date: May 31, 2023 Reports to: Dr. Sarah Schnitker   Description: Dr. Sarah Schnitker at Baylor University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct scientific studies related to academic signature area of Human Flourishing, Leadership and Ethics of its Illuminate Strategic Plan ( https://www.baylor.edu/illuminate/ ). Our intent is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and grant-making through hiring a post-doctoral research associate to work with multiple faculty involved in the scientific study of virtues, character strengths, and religiousness/spirituality. The post-doc scholar will work on a variety of projects across one or more areas of emphasis: understanding the mechanisms of virtues, virtue and religious development, virtue development in sport, virtues and technology, and religion and virtuous intergroup engagement.  The post-doc scholars will collaborate with some or all of the associated Baylor faculty listed below, as appropriate to their training and career goals.   Primary Faculty:          Dr. Kevin Dougherty, Sociology Dr. Perry Glanzer, Educational Leadership Dr. Angela Gorrell, Practical Theology Dr. Andrew Meyer, Health, Human Performance and Recreation Dr. Wade Rowatt, Psychology Dr. Sarah Schnitker, Psychology Dr. JoAnn Tsang, Psychology Dr. Jeremy Uecker, Sociology   For this position, we are seeking a researcher with one or more of the following: (1) advanced expertise in data analysis and modeling, (2) advanced expertise in experimental design, and/or (3) advanced expertise in intervention science and applied research.    This 3-year, temporary position begins June 1, 2020.    Responsibilities: Under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Schnitker (or an appropriate alternate supervisor from the list of primary faculty members) and in collaboration with the faculty listed above, the post-doc will: Conduct research and publish findings: Manage existing and new datasets. Analyze data from existing datasets. Contribute and/or oversee study design, ethics review, data collection, and data analysis for new research projects. Publish articles in peer-review journals Present findings at conferences. Provide supervision and mentoring to graduate and undergraduate students. Provide support to grant projects as needed (e.g., writing update reports, assisting with conferences). Assist in grant writing. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.   Knowledge and Skills Required: Qualified applicants will have a doctorate with research experience in a relevant area of psychology, sociology, statistics, education, public health, etc. Expertise in one or more of the following is required: (1) advanced expertise in data analysis and modeling, (2) advanced expertise in experimental design, and/or (3) advanced expertise in intervention science and applied research.  Experience with qualitative methodology and analysis is desired but not required.  Strong writing skills are required. Additional required competencies include demonstrated abilities to engage in: analytical and strategic thinking; relationship building and networking; versatility; project management; and time and priority management.   Notes: Compensation is competitive and includes comprehensive benefits (i.e., medical, dental, vision, disability).   To apply, candidates should apply by submitting the following to https://jobs.baylor.edu/postings/6059 : A cover letter describing of your research experience, interests, and goals. A CV. A research-based writing sample. Names and contact information for three professional references.  Contact sarah_schnitker@baylor.edu  with questions.

Research and Development Assistant (Full-time) Outsmarting Human Minds: A Project at Harvard University   Outsmarting Human Minds (OHM), a project located at Harvard University led by Professor Mahzarin Banaji, creates videos, podcasts, and interactive content that teach about the science of bias and decision-making. We are a small team of creative and collaborative problem-solvers with backgrounds in social and cognitive psychology. OHM is seeking a full-time research and development assistant who can complement and extend our abilities to develop and produce educational media of the kind found at www.outsmartinghumanminds.org .   Duties & Responsibilities Primary responsibilities will include conducting literature reviews of research in the mind sciences, and developing educational modules for Outsmarting Human Minds via the drafting and revising of scripts and/or designing and programming for interactive learning. A strong applicant need not have specific experience writing for popular media (videos, podcasts, online articles) or creating immersive learning, but one must have a keen interest in acquiring these skills. In addition, motivated research assistants can carve out time for research training through Mahzarin Banaji’s Implicit Social Cognition Lab at Harvard.   Interested candidates may also have the opportunity to contribute to other areas of creative and content development (e.g., visual design, marketing and outreach, coding data visualizations).   Basic Qualifications An ideal candidate will have a psychology or behavioral science background and be able to interpret and evaluate academic articles (i.e., identify the strengths and weakness of research methods and results). In addition to understanding data, qualified candidates will have a gift for weaving science into stories (through words or thoughtful design) for a broad audience.   The ability to work well under pressure and to manage a diverse set of tasks is necessary. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills to work with a fast-paced team of four. Must be able to find and tinker with new methods and skills to develop creative solutions. Should be proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple pieces of projects.   Opportunities for Growth We are looking for motivated individuals who have some of the fundamentals in place (e.g., the ability to write effectively) and are passionate about growing and acquiring new skills. Please indicate any strong interest/motivation in learning any of the skills below (if you have experience with any of the below, feel free to mention that as well):   Science writing or scripting for popular media (blogs, podcasts) Visual storyboarding and/or familiarity with the Creative Cloud suite Data visualization, especially using D3 or React (Java) Designing and/or developing interactive activities   Additional Information This is a full-time position. Because the position is open to those motivated to learn even if not all skills are in place, this position is well-suited to a candidate who wants an entry-level position to gain experience developing educational media. The position is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal for a second year.   To Apply Read, watch, and interact with our modules to determine which of the skills embedded in our materials could benefit from your contributions. Please prepare a resume or CV, cover letter, and relevant work samples (ideally representing the kind of non-academic writing or media used at OHM) and send to kirsten_morehouse@g.harvard.edu. ( Note: As the combination of skills we are looking for are not easy to find in a single person, applicants should be open to visiting for a couple of days for the interview as well tackling a small exercise(s) to measure viability for the position.)

Academic Pediatric Neuropsychologist The University of Chicago: Biological Sciences Division: Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience Position Description The University of Chicago's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, is searching for a full-time faculty member at any rank. The appointee will provide assessment, diagnostic, and consulting neuropsychological services to children, adolescents, and emerging adults presenting with medical illnesses (e.g., cancers, brain tumors, epilepsies, diabetes), neurodevelopmental and neurogenetic disorders (e.g., intellectual disability syndromes, ASD, NF-1), and comorbid psychiatric conditions, in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Other duties will include teaching and supervision of trainees and students, and scholarly activity. We especially welcome applicants who are able to complement and/or expand the interests of our current program, including contributing to developing lines of collaborative care, and who may be bilingual (although not required).  Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications. The Neuropsychology Program at the University of Chicago is both regionally and nationally recognized for its training, research, and clinical care. The Section of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is highly interdisciplinary in its care and neuropsychology faculty actively contribute to and collaborate with the Consultation/Liaison, Neurodevelopmental, Trauma, and Psychotherapy programs within the section. Pediatric Neuropsychology consults to the pediatric care teams within Comer Children's Hospital, including Pediatric Neurology, Neurosurgery, Hematology/Oncology, Rheumatology, Infectious Disease, and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Our Clinical Psychology program, based in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at UChicago Medicine, is integrated within the interdisciplinary educational, research, and clinical missions of the Department and the larger Medical Center. Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must: 1) hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited University-based training program, with appropriate coursework and predoctoral training consistent with Pediatric Neuropsychology, 2) hold or be eligible for an Illinois license in Clinical Psychology, 3) be eligible for or currently Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology with a Pediatric subspecialization (ABPP/ABCN), 4) have completed an internship at an APA-accredited medical center based program, with primary training in Pediatric Neuropsychology and Pediatric or Child Clinical Psychology, and 5) and have completed an International Neuropsychological Society/APA Society for Clinical Neuropsychology oriented postdoctoral fellowship in Pediatric Neuropsychology.  To be considered, those interested must apply through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment job board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: http://apply.interfolio.com/73222 .   Applicants must upload: CV  including bibliography, cover letter. Review of applications end when the position is filled. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination . Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-1032 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY.   The Department of Psychology at Cleveland State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor whose specialization is in Clinical Psychology. The appointment will begin on August 17, 2020. The primary responsibilities of the appointee will be to conduct a research program that includes mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and advising thesis projects; teaching undergraduate courses and courses in the Clinical Psychology specialization of the department's Master of Arts degree program; and engaging in department, college, and university service. In addition to its undergraduate and Clinical Psychology programs, the Department offers a doctoral program in Adult Development and Aging (in collaboration with the University of Akron); Master's specializations in Experimental psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and School Psychology, and a Psychology Specialist program in School Psychology. (For further information about the department, see   http://www.csuohio.edu/sciences/psychology/psychology ). Cleveland State University is located in a large metropolitan area that allows for research collaboration with major medical centers. Minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program, and the completion of an APA accredited Clinical Internship by July 1, 2020. Preferred qualifications are a record of scholarship in Clinical Psychology commensurate with experience; postdoctoral research experience; potential for securing external funding for research; record of securing external funding commensurate with experience; teaching interests in area of specialization; potential for, or record of, successful teaching; research specialization in one or more of the following areas within Clinical Psychology: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Health Psychology, Neuropsychology, Cross-cultural Psychology, and/or Substance Use Disorders; and ability to contribute through teaching and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community. Applications will be accepted exclusively online at   http://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/11846 . To apply, please upload a single MS Word or pdf file that includes (1) a cover letter describing how you satisfy the preferred qualifications; (2) your curriculum vitae; (3) as many as three representative (p) reprints; (4) evidence of teaching success (if available), and (5) a diversity statement (6) unofficial transcripts. In your letter, you should describe your research interests and plans, including any current external funding and plans for seeking external funding for your research; and your teaching interests and experience. Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving a racially, culturally, and economically diverse student body. Diversity is extremely important to CSU. In your diversity statement, explain your experience serving diverse students and how you will make a positive contribution to CSU's diverse community. As part of the online application process, you will be asked to provide the names and contact information (including an email address) for three referees, each of whom will be asked to upload a letter on your behalf using a link that will be emailed to them. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications; hiring is contingent on maintaining existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Any offer of employment is contingent on the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check. The University, College of Sciences and Health Professions, and Department of Psychology seek to attract a diverse and culturally sensitive faculty of the highest caliber. It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Review of applications will begin on February 17, 2020 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to   i.yaroslavsky@csuohio.edu . PI117447505

Description: Title: Assistant/Associate Professor of Behavioral and Social Sciences, Education & Research - open discipline (College of Medicine) Summary: The Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences (DBSS) at the University of Houston College of Medicine (UHCOM) seeks a behavioral scientist that will be dedicated to shaping compassionate physician care givers that are incredibly informed and skilled at addressing the psychosocial aspects of medicine. Applications are encouraged from multiple behavioral science disciplines. Incumbents could bring the perspective of medical sociology, medical anthropology, health behavior, communication or psychology. This position is primarily a teaching position; applicants should be effective teachers didactically, in small groups and clinically with multiple trainee types. The successful applicant will apply discipline related knowledge and skills into the preparation of physicians that are psychosocially knowledgeable, reflective, and able to practice relationship centered care. Such preparation may occur in classroom, clinical or community settings and the incumbent will be able to systematically evaluate curricular innovations in one or more of those settings. UHCOM is interested in the development of compassion, empathy, or other humanistic traits by medical students and physicians. The ideal candidate's research would also attend to the influence of providers' humanistic traits on the health outcomes of members of disparity and underserved populations (such as persons of low SES, immigrants, refugees, and ethnic minorities). We will provide a fertile environment for mid-career investigators, as well as mentor those early in their career. DBSS and UHCOM leadership have significant experience with externally funded health systems, translational and educational research. In addition to behavioral and social sciences, community engagement, health care delivery systems and population medicine are major emphases of the college. Together these bring a rich opportunity for curriculum development and health services research. The University of Houston is a Carnegie Tier One Research University with more than 46,000 undergraduates. Specific duties include the following: Primary Responsibilities : Educational Mission (75% of effort): Facilitate and develop or co-develop trainee reflective and skills building activities for professionalism, wellness and relationship centered care. Based on general behavioral, as well as discipline specific knowledge, contribute to our Behavioral Medicine Course and, Physicians, Patients and Populations (a course that covers clinical skills, evidence-based medicine, health systems science, and interpersonal relationships), and Longitudinal Clinical Experiences Based on discipline specific knowledge, contribute content and teaching to weekly Integrated Clinical Case. Similarly, contribute content and teaching to Clinical Focus Sessions, which are one week long mini courses providing in depth examination of access issues, population medicine, pain, substance use and end of life care. Based on discipline specific knowledge, develop advanced elective experiences. Contribute to and potentially lead competitive applications for sponsored curriculum innovation projects. Serve on UHCOM educational and other committees. Scholarly Effort (25% or more depending on applicant's current research enterprise). Demonstrate research productivity in an area consistent with our educational mission Achieve external funding for research allocated effort within 2 years. Collaborate on behavioral science translational or community engaged research. Provide research mentorship of students. Depending on experience, provide research mentoring for faculty. Serve on UHCOM research committees Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree in a behavioral or social science discipline Evidence of scholarly productivity Able to contribute to curriculum development and research in the areas of doctor-patient relationships, behavioral health, health behavior and promotion, well-being or social determinants of health. An understanding of primary care, physician practice and working with underserved populations. Experience and enthusiasm for teaching learners in the targeted demographic. Potential for obtaining extramural funds based on the evidence of strong scholarly productivity. For Associate Professors a successful track record of obtaining external support. Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of clinicians and faculty Preferred Qualifications : Experience implementing evidence-based approaches to care. Course leadership or potential for leadership. Proficiency with an asynchronous learning platforms. Full-Time: 1 FTE Rank and salary commensurate with academic achievements and experience. This is a non-tenure track position. The college of medicine anticipates being able to make tenure track positions available for application in the future. Applicant Instructions: *include a one-page statement of scholarly interest and plans outlining research background and scholarly plans. To apply: Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor-Education & Research (UH College of Medicine) Houston is the nation's fourth largest city, offering a great quality of life that includes affordable housing options in excellent school districts, world-class arts, pro sports, award-winning cuisine and employment opportunities in numerous industries throughout the region. The University of Houston is located in close proximity to the Texas Medical Center, which is home to The MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Medical School, Michael E. DeBakey Veteran's Administration Medical Center, and Baylor College of Medicine, among other institutions. This environment is rich in potential for numerous collaborative opportunities. The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally, the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. PI117446946

Two, Two-year, Resident Assistant Professor Positions to begin August of 2020. The Department of Psychological Science within the College of Arts and Sciences at Creighton University is hiring for two, two-year, full-time resident assistant professor (RAP) positions to begin in the fall of 2020. Preference will be given to candidates who will have completed all work towards a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field before August 2020. The Department of Psychological Science is an undergraduate department and the RAPs will teach four classes per semester (fall/spring). The candidates will be expected to teach courses in Introductory Psychology and Research Methods and Statistics as well as courses in Abnormal Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive Psychology, Learning, or Cross-Cultural Psychology.  Creighton University is a private Jesuit, Catholic coeducational urban university that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who believe they can contribute to the distinctive educational traditions of the University. U.S. News and World Report regularly has ranked Creighton University as the top regional Master’s Level institution in the Midwest. Creighton University is also ranked #1 among all Catholic universities in undergraduate research. The Department of Psychological Science has 11 full-time faculty members and is also a part of the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Major within the College of Arts and Sciences. Candidates should submit the following via the Creighton online application portal at http://careers.creighton.edu : An application form (found online at https://ccas.creighton.edu ), a cover letter that includes the candidate's vision of how they will contribute to the University's mission, a curriculum vitae, original academic transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended (photocopies acceptable during initial application process), course evaluations and a statement of teaching philosophy.  Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which speak to the candidate's teaching ability sent directly to the Chair of Psychological Science Dr. Matthew Huss at mhuss@creighton.edu .  We will begin reviewing materials on February 14, 2020. Creighton University is an EO/AA Employer: M/F/Disabled/Vet and seeks a wide range of applicants for this position in support of one of our core values—gender, ethnic and cultural diversity. Matthew T. Huss, Ph.D. Chair, Department of Psychological Science Creighton University Department of Psychological Science Hixson-Lied, Room 317 2500 California Plaza Omaha, NE 68178-0321 Email: mhuss@creighton.edu Office: 402-280-3773    Fax: 402-280-4748