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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 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 College Lecturer, Psychology   CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY . The Department of Psychology invites applications for an ASSISTANT COLLEGE LECTURER. The University, College of Sciences and Health Professions, and Department seek to attract an active, culturally and academically diverse faculty of the highest caliber. In particular, we seek an individual who will teach undergraduate courses, including Introduction to Psychology, and courses in the Clinical Psychology specialization of our Master of Arts degree program. The appointee may be able to develop new courses and supervise honors and other undergraduate research projects. The appointee is expected to teach four courses per semester and to engage in department, college, and/or university service. The appointment will begin on August 17, 2020, and may be renewed annually, contingent on performance, program needs, and availability of budgetary resources.   Minimum qualification : Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree from an APA-accredited program in Clinical, Counseling, or School Psychology by July 1, 2020.   Preferred qualifications : College teaching experience; interest in teaching Introduction to Psychology and graduate-level courses in clinical psychology; interest in serving on M.A. thesis committees; the ability to contribute through teaching and/or service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community; credentialed as a licensed psychologist or eligible to be licensed as a psychologist in the State of Ohio; and completion of an APA-accredited internship.   To apply, upload (at https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/11839 ) as a single word or pdf file  (1) a letter describing how you satisfy the preferred qualifications; (2) evidence of your teaching success (if available); and (3) your curriculum vitae. Additionally, Cleveland State University is an urban campus serving a racially, culturally, and economically diverse student body. Diversity is extremely important to CSU. Thus, (4) explain your experience serving diverse students and how you will make a positive contribution to CSU’s diverse community. You will be asked to identify and provide email addresses for three referees who will be asked to upload letters of recommendation.  Note:  The successful candidate is required to submit an official transcript before their contract can be prepared.  Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2020, and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be sent to e.s.allard@csuohio.edu.  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 (including evidence of a PhD) by July 1, 2020 and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.   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.

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.)

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     

The Psychology Department at Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology beginning July 1, 2020. This appointment is for a two-year term with a possible one-year renewal, and is a full-time position with benefits. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in psychology. The area of specialization is open (e.g., social, experimental, cognitive, developmental), but the candidate will be expected to teach courses in cognitive psychology, introductory psychology, research methods, and their area of specialization. The position carries a teaching load of three courses per semester, and active learning is encouraged. As part of the natural sciences and mathematics division, the Psychology Department values research engagement. While not required, scholarly activity by the candidate and mentoring students on research projects will be encouraged and supported. The candidate will have access to private lab space and departmental research funds, and will be eligible to apply for university funds to support conference travel and summer research students.  Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements: Ph.D. in psychology (ABD will be considered), evidence of scholarly promise and accomplishment, and an excellent record of teaching at the undergraduate level. Applicants must also demonstrate a clear understanding of teaching in a liberal arts institution and a commitment to preparing students for leadership opportunities in a broadly diverse, global society. Hollins University is committed to the core values of diversity and inclusion. Applications are sought from members of underrepresented populations and those who have demonstrated success working with diverse populations. Candidates are encouraged to comment, either in their cover letter or in a separate statement, on how their writing, research, teaching, and/or service experience will enhance the institution’s efforts to support these values and an increasingly diverse student population. Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research statement, three letters of recommendation, and graduate school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) to psychologysearch@hollins.edu . Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until the positon is filled. Final candidates will be subject to a criminal history background check.  Hollins is an independent, liberal arts university offering undergraduate education for women, selected graduate programs for men and women, and community outreach initiatives. The campus is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, and has the amenities of a mid-sized city in the immediate vicinity.  Hollins University is an equal opportunity employer.

Organization and Position The John Templeton Foundation serves as a philanthropic catalyst for discoveries relating to the deepest and most perplexing questions facing humankind. We support research within disciplines ranging from astrophysics, evolutionary biology, and genetics, to philosophy, psychology, and economics. We encourage civil, informed dialogue among scientists, philosophers, and theologians, as well as between such experts and the public at large. In all cases, our goal is to spur curiosity and accelerate discovery. To catalyze such discoveries, we provide grants for independent academic research on a wide range of topics that relate to the Foundation’s mission.  The Human Sciences department maintains a grants portfolio of more than $70 million of projects around the world. The department supports basic and applied scientific research on a wide array of topics within the social, behavioral, cognitive, and health sciences, especially as they relate to human nature, human flourishing, and the scientific study of religion. Current strategic priorities include health, religion, and spirituality , religious cognition , the science of character virtue , the dynamics of religious change , and intellectual humility . The Human Sciences department is particularly interested in building capacity and enthusiasm for neglected topics within the academy. To advance the Foundation’s mission and strengthen our team, the Foundation is seeking a Program Officer for Human Sciences. The Program Officer will work with the Senior Program Associate and the Director of Human Sciences to develop and commission new initiatives to advance the strategic priorities, recruit and review grant proposals, communicate with applicants and grantees regarding the application and review process, and collaborate with our evaluation team to determine the impact of our grants. Areas of Responsibility Review and analyze grant proposals, prepare funding recommendations, monitor grant performance, and manage the Foundation’s relationship with principle investigators. Develop and commission new ideas for grants and projects, including in collaboration with the Director, Human Sciences, and Vice President, Programs. Evaluate the performance of grants and grantees in conjunction with the Foundation’s department of Planning and Evaluation. Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic priority plans. Communicate the mission of the Foundation both internally and externally, especially to researchers, academic institutions, and in related networking opportunities. Identify and communicate with other funding agencies whose goals overlap with the Foundation’s interests in the human sciences. Organize and participate in conferences, workshops, and symposia relevant to the goals of the Human Sciences department. Participate in professional development opportunities. Required Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities Graduate degree in the social, cognitive, behavioral or health sciences (Ph.D. preferred). At least three years of professional experience in a foundation or academic setting. A track record of excellence in writing and editing program-related content, proposals, papers, and presentations. Highly organized with strong analytical skills. Skilled communicator able to work collaboratively with scholars and members of the academic community as well as across internal departments in an interdisciplinary environment. Strong personal interest in the Foundation’s mission.  Preferred Skills and Abilities A track record of scholarship in scientific study of religion and/or clinical research. Demonstrated interest in at least one of the department’s current strategic priorities. Experience in interdisciplinary academic research. Ability to communicate with scholars and members of the academic community. Ability to build relationships and to maintain professional networks. Ability to understand the Foundation’s mission and core themes. Benefits We are committed to caring for our employees and their families through exceptional benefits. We pay for 100% of employee medical, dental and vision premiums, and generously contribute to family premiums. We provide life insurance, short-term disability coverage and long-term disability coverage at no cost to employees. We offer a 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer match and additional discretionary contributions. Paid time off includes generous vacation, sick, and personal days. The Foundation offers a unique donation program, enabling employees the ability to direct a $5,000 donation to a mission aligned organization of their choice, with no employee donation required. Location The Foundation’s offices are in West Conshohocken, PA, a short drive (~15 miles) from Philadelphia and within walking distance of a commuter train station into downtown Philadelphia. The offices are close to residential and commercial districts with multiple restaurants, as well as Philadelphia’s Main Line suburbs where Villanova University, Bryn Mawr College and Haverford College are located. The surrounding area has many walkable communities with an affordable cost of living and a robust variety of cultural and entertainment opportunities, including a vibrant food scene, five professional sports teams, world-class museums, galleries, gardens, and a broad array of music venues and other performing arts institutions. The offices are in close proximity to major highways, with New York City, the Jersey shore, the Pocono Mountains, and the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish country all within a two-hour drive. The offices also provide easy access to Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor (making New York City or Washington, D.C. an easy day trip) and to Philadelphia International Airport, an American Airlines hub serving destinations throughout the U.S. (more than a hundred routes), Caribbean (a dozen routes), and Europe/MENA (more than twenty routes).