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UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP The Vermont Center on Behavior and Health in the UVM College of Medicine announces an NIH postdoctoral research fellowship opportunity with Dr. Stacey Sigmon in our internationally recognized center of excellence for drug abuse research. The fellow will help to lead ongoing randomized clinical trials evaluating low-barrier, technology-assisted buprenorphine treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), as well as develop new research opportunities aimed at expanding OUD treatment access in rural, underserved areas.  Dr. Sigmon, VCBH colleagues and our 29-year training program have an exceptional track record of helping fellows to establish successful careers as independent investigators. Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their training in psychology or a related discipline and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Outstanding trainees are selected on the basis of scholastic record, productivity and commitment to a career in drug abuse research. Individuals must be highly motivated, possess initiative and a strong desire to learn and expand their interests and expertise. Appointment: 2-3 yrs. Benefits: Stipend, medical insurance coverage, and travel funds supported by NIH Institutional Training Awards. To apply: Send application form (downloaded from VCBH website), a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Stacey Sigmon c/o Ms. Marissa Palmer ( marissa.palmer@uvm.edu ). About us: The VCBH was established in 2013 with the primary aim of investigating relationships between personal behaviors and risk for chronic disease and premature death, with a specific focus on understanding mechanisms underpinning risk, and developing effective interventions and policies to promote healthy behavior. The VCBH resides within the UVM Department of Psychiatry, with additional investigators, collaborators, and advisors across 15 academic departments across the UVM College of Medicine, 7 UVM colleges, and 5 other universities. The VCBH is further strengthened by interdisciplinary collaborations with key community healthcare leaders and distinguished scientific advisory panels. For more information: Contact Ms. Marissa Palmer, marissa.palmer@uvm.edu or see our website. Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. Burlington is home to a thriving arts scene, creative entrepreneurship, great shopping, three colleges and a university, and a full range of four-season outdoor pursuits (www.vermontvacation.com). Montreal and Boston are also within easy driving distances.  

The Stress & Motivated Behavior Institute (SMBI) in collaboration with the Tactical Behavior Research Laboratory (TBRL) of the Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center (CCDC-AC) of the Picatinny Arsenal in Northern New Jersey has a postdoctoral opening immediately available. The postdoctoral fellow will be under the supervision of Richard J. Servatius, Ph.D., Director of the SMBI. The primary research studies involve military performance in virtual reality training scenarios with the goal to optimize performance while accounting for individual differences in reactivity, vigilance, and inhibitory control. The research study integrates neuropsychological and personality scales, neurocognitive assessments, psychophysiology, and biological endpoints. Primary data collection will be at the state-of-the-art facilities at TBRL. The successful candidate must: be independently motivated, be able to work in collaboration with others, have experience in human research, have a high degree of attention to detail, and be able to communicate clearly and write well. Interested candidates will provide a letter of interest, a c.v., and two letters of support to richard.servatius@va.gov .

Description: The Department of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of Illinois at Chicago invites applications for the Endowed Chair in Social-Emotional Learning to begin August 2020. Applicants must be at the Associate or Full Professor rank, demonstrate a clear program of research, robust publication record, interest in collaboration across disciplines, and a strong track record in obtaining external funding. A central qualification is that the candidate has substantial experience conducting studies that focus on promoting Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and related positive outcomes. Preference is for research that is primarily conducted in school settings (broadly defined birth through post-secondary) although afterschool and community-based prevention and promotion efforts are welcomed. Research that targets underserved populations or addresses the need for cultural adaptations of evidence-based programs would also be compelling. ABOUT UIC Located in the heart of one of the world’s great cities, the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is a vital part of the educational, technological and cultural fabric of the region. As Chicago’s only public research university, with 31,000 students, 15 colleges, a hospital and a health sciences system, UIC provides access to excellence and opportunity for the people of Chicago and worldwide. The University of Illinois at Chicago, one of the top 60 public research universities in the United States, is Chicago’s largest university and one of the most diverse in the nation. Deeply committed to its urban mission and engaged scholarship, UIC is a leader in teaching, research, clinical practice and outreach aimed at eliminating disparities in health, education and economic opportunity. UIC has a long history of investing in and investigating SEL across the lifespan including PreK-12 curriculum, teacher preparation, and education policy through undergraduate interventions to promote belongingness and retention. The NoVo Foundation has continued to generously support the Endowed Chair for SEL since 2011. For additional information about the Psychology department and the community psychology program see https://psch.uic.edu/psychology/programs/community-prevention. For additional information on the NoVo Foundation, see https://novofoundation.org/ . Applications must be submitted online at https://jobs.uic.edu (click on the job board and then click on the position). A complete application will include a cover letter, CV, and a single PDF containing a research statement, teaching statement, and a statement about past and future contributions to diversity and inclusion (e.g., teaching, research, & service). Please also provide contact information for three references. Questions about the application process should be directed to Shenise Cook at shenisec@uic.edu . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be submitted by October 1, 2019 for fullest consideration. .Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee co-chair, Kate Zinsser, at kzinsser@uic.edu . The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching in a multicultural environment. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Hong Kong Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology in the Department of Psychology (Ref.: 497243) Applications are invited for appointment as Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology in the Department of Psychology (Ref: 497243), to commence on January 1, 2020 or as soon as possible thereafter, on a three-year fixed-term basis with the possibility of renewal and consideration for tenure before the expiry of a second three-year fixed-term contract. The Department of Psychology was founded in 1968 and was the first department of psychology in Hong Kong. The pioneer spirit continues to push the Department to strive for excellence and break new grounds.  The Department is represented by 20 faculty members with different areas of expertise, including clinical psychology/neuropsychology, cognitive psychology/neuroscience, educational and developmental psychology, experimental psychopathology, as well as social/health psychology.  In each area, faculty members apply scientific methods in laboratories or field settings.  According to the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2019, Psychology at HKU ranks first in Asia.  Further Information about the Department can be obtained at http://www.psychology.hku.hk. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. degree in Developmental Psychology or related fields, a good record of research and teaching as well as good quantitative analysis skills.  The appointee is expected to maintain an active research programme, be responsible for teaching courses and supervising students at both graduate and undergraduate levels, as well as contributing to the administration of the Department and academic programmes. A highly competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered, in addition to annual leave and medical benefits.  At the current rates, salaries tax does not exceed 15% of the gross income.  The appointment will attract a contract-end gratuity and University contribution to a retirement benefits scheme, totalling up to 15% of the basic salary.  Housing benefits will be provided as applicable. The University only accepts online application for the above post. Applicants should apply online at the University’s career site (http://jobs.hku.hk) and upload an up-to-date C.V., a research statement and a teaching statement, and state the contact information of three referees on the online application form. At least one of the referees should be able to comment on your research/teaching ability and your contribution to research/teaching in your department, while the remaining two should have knowledge of your recent academic or employment experience. Enquiries about the post can be sent to the Chair of Selection Committee (hrpsyc@hku.hk). Review of applications will commence as soon as possible and continue until September 30, 2019 , or until the post is filled, whichever is the earlier. The University is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality, ethics, inclusivity, diversity and transparency

Williams College Department of Psychology seeks candidates for a tenure-track position in Behavioral Neuroscience, beginning July 1, 2020, at the assistant professor level (though a more senior appointment is possible under special circumstances). We seek productive scholars and excellent teachers whose research programs (using human and/or non-human models) can engage undergraduate students. Williams College offers substantial internal support for research and a generous sabbatical program. The teaching obligation normally consists of three courses per year (one of which includes a laboratory component) plus a January Winter Study course every-other year. Likely courses include the neuroscience section of a team-taught Introductory Psychology course, a co-taught Introduction to Neuroscience course, and an upper-level research seminar with laboratory component in the candidate’s area of interest. The successful candidate will also be expected to occasionally join the teaching rotation for our department’s methods and statistics laboratory course and a senior seminar. We are especially interested in candidates from underrepresented groups as well as individuals who have experience working with diverse undergraduate student populations. Additional information and resources can be found at our departmental web site: http://psychology.williams.edu . Candidates should have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available at http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/ . Applications must be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/65799 . Your application should include a cover letter in which you speak to your ability to work effectively with an undergraduate student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Your application should include a vita, three letters of reference, and up to three writing samples (articles). You should also submit a research statement that includes a description of how undergraduates will be included in your research program. Finally, please submit a teaching statement that includes a description of your pedagogical approach, evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations), and a brief description of the course you would like to teach as an upper-level research seminar. For full consideration, applications must be submitted by October 1, 2019. Please contact Ms. Christine Russell, department administrative assistant, at cjr1@williams.edu with any questions.

The University of Chicago Department of Psychology invites applications for a full-time lecturer for the Academic Year 2019-20 (October 1, 2019). The appointment is for one year. The lecturer will be responsible for teaching the equivalent of 6, quarter-long, undergraduate classes.  Assignments may include teaching in the University of Chicago’s team-taught core curriculum (i.e., the “Mind” course), introductory survey-level classes and upper level elective seminars in Psychology. The position requires a PhD in Psychology or a related discipline focusing on basic psychological research questions, and a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.  We are particularly interested in candidates who can teach a wide range of classes in different areas of psychological science, including undergraduate level statistics, but the area of specialization is open. Applicants must apply online at the University of Chicago’s Interfolio website at apply.interfolio.com/65892 .  Applications are required to include 1) a cover letter, 2) a current curriculum vitae, and 3) a teaching statement.  In addition, as optional and if available, teaching evaluations from courses previously taught are strongly preferred, as well as syllabi from prior courses taught.  Also, three letters of reference are required to be submitted online.  The search committee will begin reviewing applications on August 26, 2019, and will continue to consider new applications until the position is filled or the search is closed. 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.

FACULTY POSITION IN PSYCHOLOGY, BRANDEIS UNIVERSITY  The Psychology Department [ http://www.brandeis.edu/departments/psych/ ] at Brandeis University invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor, to start August 2020. We seek an individual with an active research program in any aspect of “affective science,” broadly construed—including (but not limited to) emotion, social-affective processes, reward and decision processes, cognition and emotion, and affective disorders. Applicants should demonstrate evidence of scholarly productivity, effective teaching, and show promise for securing external funding.  Duties include teaching undergraduate survey courses and graduate seminars in the candidate’s area of expertise, mentorship of graduate and undergraduate research, and departmental service.  PhD student support includes an NIH training grant for “Predoctoral research training at the interface of brain, body, and behavior”.  Opportunities for collaboration and affiliation exist across campus including in the Neuroscience Program, the Health, Science, Society and Policy Program, and the Heller School for Social Policy and Management.  Applicants should submit a letter of interest, CV, research statement, teaching statement, copies of relevant publications, and the names of three referees to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14095 . The cover letter should address how the candidate’s experiences or expertise could promote Brandeis’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  First consideration will be given to applications received by  October 1 , although we will accept applications until the position is filled.  Questions can be directed to Paul DiZio ( dizio@brandies.edu ).  This position is subject to budget approval.   At Brandeis, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential components of academic excellence. Brandeis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating equitable access and opportunities for applicants to all employment positions. Because diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of Brandeis’ history and mission, we value and are seeking candidates that represent a variety of social identities, including those that have been underrepresented in higher education, who possess skills that spark innovation, and who, through their scholarly pursuits, teaching, and/or service experiences, bring expertise in building, engaging and sustaining a pluralistic, just, and inclusive campus community.