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Fellowship in the Clinical Neuroscience of Emotional Dysregulation Postdoctoral Position as a Clinical Associate Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center This postdoctoral fellow will have a two-year position as a Clinical Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke. The position is split as 30% clinical effort and 70% research effort based on a funded project titled “ Identifying Optimal Targets for Misophonia Interventions. ” The project is a REAM foundation grant supporting a new line of research that compares neural signatures of misophonia (i.e., intense anger, anxiety, and other emotional responses to certain sounds) and clinical emotional dysregulation using neurostimulation and behavioral methods in order to identify targets for personalized intervention development. This project brings together a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical psychology, neuroscience, neurology, cognitive psychology, and statistics to tackle questions about the neural bases of misophonia and emotional dysregulation. The study will be integrated within the newly launched Duke Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation (CMER) directed by Dr. Rosenthal, which will provided additional opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and collaboration. The clinical portion of the position will be supported by the School of Medicine and will involve active training in contemporary evidence based treatments including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the supervision of Andrada D. Neacsiu, PhD and will serve as Project Manager for this REAM foundation project, in close collaboration with Drs. Neacsiu and Rosenthal. The fellow’s specific responsibilities will be: To interface with the Regulatory Coordinator and the CMER center in recruiting and screening participants To conduct structured assessments for the study that include diagnostic interviews, examinations of Misophonia, and personalization of stimuli to be used during the experimental procedures (under the supervision of Drs. Neacsiu and Rosenthal) To interface with the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center to collect neuroimaging data To supervise a small group of undergraduate students in data entry, management, and cleaning To be actively involved in publications at the intersection of neuroimaging, neurostimulation, and emotion regulation treatment development As a Clinical Associate, the Fellow will have the opportunity to provide psychotherapy services under the supervision of a licensed psychologist within the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The emphasis of the clinical practice will be determined based on interests and training goals, and it may include gaining clinical experience across the range of services and programs that are offered at Duke, including as a participant on multidisciplinary teams. A strength of the Duke program is the opportunity to learn or gain in depth experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) a treatment that was developed for emotional dysregulation and difficult to treat problems. Additional opportunities in multicultural care, trauma-informed therapies, behavioral activation, and other contemporary CBTs are also available. To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in this position and relevant experience, a CV or NIH-formatted biosketch, and a list of 3 professional references with email and phone contact information to Andrada D. Neacsiu, PhD at andrada.neacsiu@duke.edu . Letters of recommendation are welcome (from the references above or others), but not required immediately to apply. You are also welcome to contact Dr. Neacsiu if you have any questions. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D. Degree in Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology   from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral program Successful completion of an APA-accredited internship and post-doctoral residency training in neuropsychology Licensure or eligible for licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Board certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN)   Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish and English)   Training and experience in performing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Regional or emerging national reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher     Position Description: Provides direct patient care by administering neuropsychological testing, scoring and evaluation for adult neurological, psychiatric and neuro-psychiatric condition. Provides neuropsychological expertise in patient care in general neurology and neurology subspecialty clinics Teaches neurology and psychiatry residents and medical students in both clinical and classroom settings Performs academic research and scholarly activities by participating in the collaborative projects with colleagues in the Department of Neurology Participates in committees and other administrative duties as assigned by Chair Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations; adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures Demonstrate professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine’s Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility.

University of Puget Sound Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology Job ID: 5242 Location: Psychology Full/Part Time: Full-Time Appointment: Department of Psychology; two-year Visiting Assistant Professor position; begins Fall, 2020. Responsibilities: The Department of Psychology is seeking a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor with expertise to teach Introductory Psychology, an upper division course with an additional hands-on lab component (e.g., Sensation, Perception, and Action; Physiological Psychology; Applied Psychological Measurement); and elective(s) serving department needs (e.g., Behavioral Neuroscience; Cognitive Psychology; Human Sexuality) and/or in their area of expertise. Please refer to electives and upper division courses with a lab component on the department website. The University of Puget Sound is a small liberal arts college with class sizes ranging between 15-30 students and a standard teaching load of 3 courses each semester (or 2 courses with a lab). Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology (ABD considered). A strong commitment to liberal arts undergraduate teaching is required and prior undergraduate teaching experience is strongly desired. Application Deadline: Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been identified. We will review applications on a rolling basis until the position has been filled. To ensure full consideration, please submit application materials by March 10, 2020. Required Documents: Please submit curriculum vitae when prompted to submit resume. Additional documents can be attached within the application. Applications submitted without these documents requested below will not be considered: • Curriculum vitae • Letter of interest • Teaching related evidence to include: • Teaching statement including philosophy and list of courses candidate could immediately offer and courses candidate could teach with support • Teaching evaluations • Representative assignment and/or syllabus • Diversity Statement (see details below) • One print or reprint of a recent publication/dissertation chapter • Three (3) letters of reference. You will be prompted to enter the contact information for three (3) reference providers. The system will automatically email these reference providers to request a letter. Applicant's Diversity Statement. As a department and university, we are strongly committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, and working environment for all. In the applicant's diversity statement, applicants should comment on their ability to contribute meaningfully to our on-going commitment to be informed and competent with regard to issues of diversity, equity, and individual differences. We encourage applicants to reference the University of Puget Sound's current http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/diversity-at-puget-sound/diversity-strategic-plan/ (DSP) prior to writing this statement. While not an exhaustive list, the following are some ways applicants can express their qualification: • Your lived experiences and/or identities that speak to the department and university's commitment to inclusion and diversity; • Demonstration of your awareness of inequities for underrepresented student populations in education, research experience, and other opportunities; • Brief insights on why diversity is important at institutions like the University of Puget Sound; • Infusion of diversity and diversity-related issues into your research, pedagogy, and/or service; • Previous and/or current activities involving mentoring underrepresented student populations; • Creative ideas or strategies you could enact as a member of the University of Puget Sound campus community to support the university's DSP; • Brief insights on how cultural competency increases one's effectiveness as an educator and department/university colleague. Compensation and Benefits : Rank: Visiting Assistant Professor Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Puget Sound offers a generous benefits package. For more information, visit: http://www.pugetsound.edu/about/offices--services/human-resources/overview-of-university-benefit/. About Puget Sound: The University of Puget Sound is located in Tacoma, Washington, a vibrant, diverse mid-sized urban port city. Within, and near, Tacoma there is ready access to urban, rural, and natural areas as well as opportunities to participate in a wide variety of cultural activities. The mission of the University of Puget Sound is to develop in its students the capacities for critical analysis, aesthetic appreciation, sound judgment, and apt expression that will sustain a lifetime of intellectual curiosity, active inquiry, and reasoned independence. Puget Sound is a 2,600-student, residential, national undergraduate liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing students from virtually every state and several countries. 65% of students live on the 97 acre campus and the remainder typically live within a mile in the surrounding neighborhood. A low student-faculty ratio provides students with personal attention from faculty members who have a strong commitment to teaching. The university offers 1,200 courses in more than 50 areas of study, numerous experiential learning opportunities, 23 D-III varsity sports, and extensive co-curricular and leadership opportunities. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. In 2012, Puget Sound was named as one of 40 schools in Colleges that Change Lives . Puget Sound has a well-established Shared Faculty Appointments Policy, https://www.pugetsound.edu/gateways/faculty-staff/faculty-policies/shared-faculty-appointments/. Puget Sound is a member of the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), Greater Washington State https://www.hercjobs.org/greater_washington_state/. University Diversity Statement • We acknowledge the richness of commonalities and differences we share as a university community; the intrinsic worth of all who work and study here; that education is enhanced by investigation of and reflection upon multiple perspectives. • We aspire to create respect for and appreciation of all persons as a key characteristic of our campus community; to increase the diversity of all parts of our University community through commitment to diversity in our recruitment and retention efforts; to foster a spirit of openness to active engagement among all members of our campus community. • We act to achieve an environment that welcomes and supports diversity; to ensure full educational opportunity for all who teach and learn here; to prepare effectively citizen-leaders for a pluralistic world. All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a background inquiry. The University of Puget Sound is an equal opportunity employer. How to Apply For complete job description and application instructions, visit: https://apptrkr.com/1831410 About Puget Sound Puget Sound is a selective national liberal arts college in Tacoma, Washington, drawing 2,600 students from 48 states and 20 countries. Puget Sound graduates include Rhodes and Fulbright scholars, notables in the arts and culture, entrepreneurs and elected officials, and leaders in business and finance locally and throughout the world. A low student-faculty ratio provides Puget Sound students with personal attention from faculty who have a strong commitment to teaching and offer 1,200 courses each year in more than 40 traditional and interdisciplinary fields, including graduate programs in occupational and physical therapy and in education. Puget Sound is the only nationally ranked independent undergraduate liberal arts college in Western Washington, and one of just five independent colleges in the Pacific Northwest granted a charter by Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s most prestigious academic honorary society. Visit "About Puget Sound" (http://www.pugetsound.edu/about) to learn more about the college. As a strategic goal and through our core values, University of Puget Sound is committed to an environment that welcomes and supports diversity. We seek diversity of identity, thought, perspective, and background in our students, faculty, and staff. EOE/AA jeid-427685fc4553ff4db673959c997e731d Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/

A 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship is available in the Cognitive Development Labs at Wesleyan University (PIs: Dr. Anna Shusterman and Dr. Hilary Barth). We seek an outstanding scientist with expertise in numerical cognition and development. Particular areas of interest include but are not limited to: early acquisition of number language and concepts in toddlers and preschoolers, translation of research to applied settings, development of spatial cognition, the role of numerical cognition in decisions. The postdoctoral fellow will work collaboratively with both labs and will receive support in the development of an independent research program. The position includes teaching one undergraduate seminar per year in an area of the fellow’s interest and mentoring exceptional undergraduates involved in research. Minimum requirements: Ph.D. in developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, or a related field; experience working with children in an experimental research setting; strong organizational, time management, and oral/written communication skills; strong statistical and data analytic skills. Wesleyan is a selective liberal arts institution with faculty engaged in well-funded and cutting-edge research. Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, CT and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women, and historically underrepresented minority groups. To apply, please visit  https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/7220 . The position is expected to begin on or after July 1, 2020. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Applications received by March 1, 2020 will be given full consideration.

We are seeking candidates for a Post-Doctoral or Clinical Research Fellowship based at the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion (CHERP) and the Caring for Complex Chronic Conditions Research Program at the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA. Fellows will conduct health services research designed to improve care for adults with complex chronic health conditions, including diabetes.  Research will focus on optimizing the healthcare support roles of family and friends in adults’ social networks, and the role of social support in healthcare, including how healthcare providers can partner with support and community networks to better care for patients.  Research will focus on underserved populations and is embedded in community-based and community-partnered principles.  This is an exciting opportunity to study innovative ways to apply psychological, sociologic, and health behavior science to challenges in improving health and care for people with chronic health conditions. Research methods include intervention studies, survey studies, qualitative studies, and secondary data analyses. Prior to the fellowship start date, applicants are expected to have earned a doctorate in a discipline such as health services research, health psychology, social psychology, public health, social work, or health policy, or have a clinical degree (MD, RN, Pharmacy) with relevant research experience. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to collaborate on established projects and are also encouraged to lead projects with an emphasis on study design, intervention development, data analysis, and manuscript writing. Emphasis will be given to producing peer-reviewed publications taking advantage of available datasets from NIH and VA funded studies. Clinical focus is on adult health conditions. Mentorship will be primarily provided by Dr. Ann-Marie Rosland, Director of the Complex Chronic Conditions Research Program, with further mentorship or collaboration with other VA or University of Pittsburgh faculty as appropriate. Start date for the fellowship is flexible, but must occur by September 30, 2020.  Fellowships can be renewed for additional years. This is a federal government position; U.S. citizenship is required.   To apply please send the materials below to complexcaring@pitt.edu , attention Michele Nichols: Cover letter including goals for fellowship and for post-fellowship career Curriculum Vitae Two letters of reference Writing Sample: PDF of published academic manuscript, or another academic writing sample For additional information see: Caring for Complex Chronic Conditions Research Program:  https://www.complexcaring.pitt.edu VA CHERP Health Services Research Fellowship: https://www.cherp.research.va.gov/Fellowships/Advanced_Fellowship_in_Health_Services_Research.asp Dr. Rosland’s Academic Profile:  https://www.gim-crhc.pitt.edu/people/ann-marie-rosland-md-ms

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.

Assistant Professor of Social Psychology Penn State York invites applications for a faculty position, Assistant Professor in Social Psychology, (Tenure-Track, 36 weeks) to begin August 2020, or as negotiated. Responsibilities will include teaching three undergraduate courses each semester using traditional, hybrid and/or online delivery methods. The ideal candidate will be able to teach introductory and advanced social psychology courses. Additional consideration will be given to candidates willing to teach Industrial/Organizational or Health Psychology. For interested candidates, the potential to teach core psychology courses (introductory psychology, research methods, senior seminar) is also available. Teaching assignments may require teaching day and/or evening classes as needed. Publishing in refereed journals and participating in professional organizations and in course, curriculum, and program development is expected. Other responsibilities include advising students, providing career guidance, and participating in campus, University, and community service activities. Ph.D. in Psychology by time of appointment and demonstrated potential for excellence in teaching and research. Evidence of potential in research and publication is expected. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important. Penn State is a multi-campus public land-grant university that improves the lives of the people of Pennsylvania, the nation, and the world. Our instructional mission includes undergraduate, graduate, and continuing and distance education informed by scholarship and research. Our research, scholarship, and creative activities promote human and economic development through the expansion of knowledge and its applications in the natural and applied sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, and the professions. Penn State York is one of more than twenty Penn State campuses statewide. It is a student-centered campus of approximately 900 students; about 25% are adult learners. The coursework for the first two years of more than 160 Penn State baccalaureate majors are offered, as well as twelve baccalaureate degrees and five associate degrees. Penn State York is in southcentral Pennsylvania, approximately two hours from Washington, DC or Philadelphia. The campus rests on 51 acres, overlooking the historic city of York. Students and faculty at Penn State York have all the resources of a major research university at their disposal, but in a small college atmosphere. Class sizes are small, and the student/faculty ratio is low; as such, our students receive much individual attention. Our faculty members are committed to providing a high-quality educational experience to their students and are actively engaged in research. Our students receive a world-class education delivered in a small campus setting and have many opportunities to participate in undergraduate research projects supervised by faculty members. For more information about the campus, visit http://www.york.psu.edu. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Robert Farrell, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State York. E-mail: mailto:jrf10@psu.edu. Telephone: (717) 771-4051. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae; other information pertinent to the position may also be included. Finalists will be asked to submit a list of references. Application review begins immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found. To apply please visit http://psu.job/Search/Opportunities.html . Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce. Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/1813417 CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-4a4beb158d468843860ec46d2d788511

Postdoctoral Research Position to Study Public Understanding of Genetics/Genomics Professors Michelle Meyer and Christopher Chabris are seeking an outstanding researcher for a position as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Geisinger Health System. The position is fully funded by a three-year grant to Professor Meyer to investigate the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of social/behavioral genetics as well as certain kinds of clinical genetic information (i.e., polygenic scores). ELSI research should be understood broadly. Within the context of the grant, it includes (but is not limited to): how people understand genetic information, especially personalized information; how they view themselves, others, or human traits, behaviors and outcomes in light of this information; how they behave in response to this information; and how people understand and respond to scientific knowledge about the relationships between genes, behavior, health, and disease. The postdoc will primarily carry out collaborative behavioral science research aimed at investigating these and related questions and will be encouraged to propose studies within the broad scope of the grant. The postdoc will report to Professors Meyer and Chabris. They will join the interdisciplinary Meyer-Chabris Lab and the broader growing community of social scientists at Geisinger (e.g., its Behavioral Insights Team ). They will collaborate with other researchers across disciplines inside and outside of Geisinger, and will be based in either Lewisburg or Danville, Pennsylvania (with remote work a possibility for exceptional candidates). The postdoc will assist in planning and carrying out web-based surveys, field studies, and archival research, and in analyzing general patterns of responses as well as individual differences. They will be expected to employ a combination of approaches, from the identification and analysis of existing real-world data sets, to the design and analysis of field or lab intervention studies. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong statistical and/or computational skills. Other duties include contribution to ongoing research projects, preparation of talks and participation in seminars, and drafting reports, grant applications, and papers for publication. There will also be opportunities to collaborate on relevant bioethics, law, and policy articles. Required qualifications: A Ph.D. (completed by start of employment) in social, cognitive, or health psychology, another social science, public health, communications, genetics, or any other relevant scientific discipline Interest in research on human genetics and its applications Training in behavioral science research methods, including experimentation and multivariate data analysis Experience with statistical software (preferably R, others acceptable) Desired qualifications: Scientific publications Experience in interdisciplinary research, working in collaborative teams, and managing research assistants Experience with programming (e.g., Python) Experience with information visualization techniques and software Coursework or degree in genetics Experience with qualitative research methods (e.g., focus groups, semi-structured interviews, coding free response data) Interest, experience, or expertise in policy or normative research Interest, experience, or expertise in communicating science to the public Duration: This is a one-year position with the expectation of renewal for one or more additional years conditional on performance. Start date: ASAP (but somewhat flexible) To apply: Please send a brief cover letter, C.V., and two representative publications or manuscripts in a single email to meyerchabrispostdoc@gmail.com. Please include names, titles, and contact information for two references. Questions about the position may also be sent to the same address. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Geisinger Health System is a large, integrated health services organization that, through its 12 hospital campuses, serves more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania, and in southern New Jersey. As an aspiring learning health care system, Geisinger strives to integrate research into all aspects of medicine and healthcare delivery. Research at Geisinger benefits from the system's 25 years of electronic health records, its clinical data warehouse, and its rapidly growing biobank (more than 250,000 patient-participants consented for whole exome genetic sequencing, with over 92,000 exomes sequenced to date). Geisinger's main campus in Danville, PA, is located within a three-hour drive of New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, DC. Professor Meyer: http://www.michellenmeyer.com Professor Chabris: http://www.chabris.com Research at Geisinger Health System: https://www.geisinger.edu/research Contact Us PI117790592

Assistant Teaching Professor of Human Factors Psychology The Psychology program at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track Assistant Teaching Professor (2-year renewable position) beginning August 2020. The successful candidate will: (a) teach courses in introductory psychology, human factors, the psychology of gaming, research methods, and courses in his or her area of interest; (b) participate in scholarly activity involving undergraduate students and possibly graduate students; (c) advise students; and, (d) provide service to the school, college, and university. Collaboration with the School of Engineering and involvement in our Game Development Minor are strongly encouraged. A Master's degree is required; a doctorate is preferred. Experience in graduate curriculum development and seeking external funding are desired. Area of research is open. The Psychology program offers both a BA and a BS in psychology and an MA in Applied Clinical Psychology. It has laboratory space, including a sound attenuating chamber, individual testing rooms, small group rooms, and observation rooms. Other resources include an on-campus childcare center and affiliation with the Susan Hirt Hagen Center for Community Outreach, Research, and Evaluation. Technology and inter-library loan resources are excellent; internal funds are available for scholarly activity. Penn State Erie, the Behrend College is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. We are situated on a beautiful, wooded, 854-acre hillside campus with four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and, Science.) With 5,000 students, we retain the ambience and the focus on teaching of a small college while having access to the research resources of a Big 10, R1 University. We seek faculty members who are committed both to teaching and scholarship and who value and support respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. We pride ourselves on offering our undergraduates real-life, open-laboratory, research experiences. The School of Humanities and Social Sciences has about 80 full-time faculty members, offers ten bachelor's degrees (Arts Administration; Communication; Creative Writing; Digital Media, Arts, and Technology; Elementary and Early Childhood Education; English; General Arts and Sciences; History; Political Science; and Psychology) and one master's degree (Applied Clinical Psychology). The school is also home to the languages and the arts. The School supports a growing, all-campus interest in research that addresses issues of women's health or energy & sustainability. Erie, Pennsylvania, a metropolitan area on Lake Erie, with more than a quarter of a million people, is a major tourism, medical, industrial, and service area two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. We offer four seasons with cultural, sports, and recreational resources available year-round. Our summers are known for festivals, miles of beaches, and water sports, while our winters provide ample opportunity for snow sports. Erie's cost of living is modest, housing is affordable, and there are four other colleges in the region. Applicants must upload the following documents: (a) a letter of application summarizing your experience, teaching philosophy, and research interests; and (b) a curriculum vitae. In addition, please have three letters of reference, referencing job number 91293 within the subject line, sent directly to mailto:jobdocs@psu.edu. Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/1795886 CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-c579cd77b1bccc408e9a9da9827ceff2