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Reporting directly to the Chief Scientific Officer in the science directorate, the incumbent is responsible for advancing psychology as a science and as a means to promote human welfare through interactions with federal policymakers across government. Primary aims are to enhance federal support for psychological science and to promote evidence-based public policy informed by psychological science. Required Qualifications: Master’s or doctoral degree in psychology, other scientific field, or policy required.  (Doctoral degree preferred.) Five years of relevant experience in policy, regulatory, or advocacy work required.  Doctoral degree can substitute for up to 3 years of experience. Microsoft Office suite of programs. Responsibilities: Influence research policies within research funding agencies to ensure a positive outcome for psychological science. Develop and implement strategies for increasing the share of federal funding dedicated to psychological and behavioral research; for increasing the visibility and understanding of psychological science within research funding agencies and ensuring that psychological scientists are represented within the peer review, policymaking and advisory committee structures.   Implement these strategies by meeting with, providing research for, and representing APA policies to institute and agency directors, program staff, and Executive branch policymakers. In collaboration with the Chief Advocacy Officer and Advocacy Office staff, influence public policy-making activities on Capitol Hill to ensure positive outcomes for psychological science and to promote evidence-based policy decisions. Develop and implement strategies for increasing the share of federal funding dedicated to psychological and behavioral research; for increasing the visibility and understanding of psychological science among public policymakers; and for enhancing the utilization of psychological research by policymakers. Implement these strategies by meeting with, providing research for, and representing APA policies to Members of Congress and their professional staff members. Undertake special projects such as scientific exhibitions and congressional briefings to demonstrate the science of psychology and educate congressional policymakers. Establish and maintain a network of contacts with other professional, consumer, scientific, provider, and government-related health organizations and coalitions, both to strengthen APA's ability to influence public policy as part of a group, and to ensure that APA's interests are fully represented in the agendas of such coalitions. Research and write: legislative proposals, amendments and report language; congressional testimony to be presented by APA members; APA position papers, statements, briefing sheets, newsletter articles, and grassroots action alerts; official comments to federal agencies on proposed regulatory action; and correspondence to key lawmakers from the APA Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer. Develop and distribute other documents that represent APA's views on various legislative, regulatory and/or scientific or public interest issues to Congress, federal agencies, other organizations, and the public. Consult and coordinate with relevant APA members, and APA headquarters staff in the development of APA positions and policy strategies; write papers, memoranda, briefing materials, statements, and other documents to keep these individuals fully informed on the status of legislative and regulatory initiatives undertaken. Serve as liaison to APA divisions with relevance to the designees assigned portfolio. Create or enhance opportunities for scientific psychologists to participate in federal advocacy by planning and undertaking federal advocacy training sessions, identifying experts to provide testimony or to visit key policymakers. Build ad hoc networks of scientists who can serve as advisers on technical aspects of legislation or policy. Other duties as assigned. Location: The American Psychological Association, located at 750 First St NE, Washington D.C., was named a 2014 recipient of the Washington Post Top Workplace. It is metro accessible from the Red Line. Application Instructions: Qualified candidates must apply online through APA’s applicant system and attach a cover letter and resume specifying your salary expectations. Applications that are submitted without both documents are considered incomplete and will not be reviewed for consideration. Once your application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation email. Please make sure to check your Spam folder if you do not receive an email from us. The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected categories covered under local law.

California State University San Marcos expects to hire a tenure-track assistant professor of psychology for Fall 2020. Scholars with any substantive focus within the field of neuropsychology are encouraged to apply.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuropsychology or a related field prior to date of appointment (ABD applicants accepted; PhD required by August 2020) Active research program in neuropsychology that serves as a training opportunity for students Demonstrated evidence of teaching excellence at the university level (e.g., student evaluations/summaries, peer observation summaries) Ability/interest in teaching courses in neuropsychology Able to supervise Master’s theses      DESIRED/PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Evidence of research productivity Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds Demonstrated intercultural competence with diverse groups in teaching, research and/or service.  APPLICATION:  All applications must include: A completed Faculty Application Cover letter that address the above minimum and desired/preferred qualifications. Curriculum vitae statement of research interests statement of teaching philosophy reprints/preprints of up to three representative publications Evidence of teaching success at the university level (e.g., student evaluations/summaries, peer observation summaries) arrange for three current letters of recommendation to be submitted  Submit application materials and direct any inquiries to: NEUROPSYCTT1920@csusm.edu  A review of applications will begin on January 06, 2019 ; however, the position will be open until filled. The University is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for under-represented groups.   This position is subject to employment verification, education verification, reference checks and criminal record checks. An offer of appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including a criminal records check, and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.   CSUSM has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and was recently named one of the top 32 Colleges most friendly to junior faculty by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education. Visit http://www.csusm.edu/facultyopportunities   for more information.   California State University San Marcos is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is strongly committed to promoting diversity in all areas of the campus community. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, physical or mental disability, gender or sex, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, sexual orientation, and veteran or military status.   The person holding this position is considered a limited 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 (revised July 21, 2017) as a condition of employment.

Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program TENURE-TRACK INVESTIGATORS The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting four (4) Tenure-Track Investigators within its Intramural Research Program (IRP) in Baltimore and Bethesda, MD. Each position includes an attractive set-up package and operating budget, including access to comprehensive NIA core facilities and to the unique and extensive resources of the NIH. Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. (or M.D., Ph.D.) or equivalent doctoral degree in the Biomedical Sciences, unless indicated otherwise below. The incumbents will play a major role in training staff and postdoctoral fellows and maintaining research continuity within the Laboratory/Branch, as well as developing a network of intra- and extramural collaborations. The candidate’s capabilities must be demonstrated through publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals in the relevant fields mentioned below. The incumbents are expected to demonstrate peer recognition of their specific contributions. A description of each position is listed below: The Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience (LBN) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator to develop an independent research program focused on cognitive and brain aging, including genetic and other risk factors for cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease as well as factors that promote the maintenance of cognitive health in aging. The successful candidate will have a strong background and extensive experience in psychology and neuroscience, including expertise in cognitive assessment and neuroimaging measures of brain structure and function, as well as the neurobiology of individual differences in cognitive function. An extensive database of cognitive, personality, and neuroimaging data are available through the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. The successful applicant will play a role in overseeing the ongoing acquisition and analysis of these data and is expected to utilize these data (in addition to other collaborative datasets) in her/his research program. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience at the interface of psychology, neuroimaging (structural and functional MRI, amyloid and tau PET, and image analysis), and genetics. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy # NIA-IRP-LBN-20-01 when submitting your application. This position is located in Baltimore, MD. The Laboratory of Clinical Investigation (LCI) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator to develop an independent research program focused on advanced magnetic resonance imaging phenotyping of brain maturation and aging, including cognitive impairment and dementia. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background and extensive experience in several related areas. These areas include advanced MR physics and engineering; statistical methods in parameter estimation, incorporating appropriate pulse sequence design and modifications; experience in both pre-clinical and clinical instrumentation and corresponding experimental design and applications; translational work incorporating novel physics-based techniques for human brain studies; knowledge of and expertise in CNS changes in aging and dementia; and ability to incorporate multiple MR outcome modalities into a unified framework for brain assessment. Further expertise and original contributions in modern noise-reduction filtering techniques, as well as radio-frequency mapping methods for improved parameter estimation, is required. These requirements are towards the ability to develop rigorous methods and validated translational results for the anticipated CNS studies. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy #NIA-IRP-LCI-20-02 when submitting your application. This position is located in Baltimore, MD. The Translational Gerontology Branch (TGB) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator in biomedical engineering to develop an independent research program focused on regenerative aging biology. This position will be located primarily in Baltimore, MD with a joint appointment with the Laboratory of Neurogenetics (LNG) in Bethesda, MD. The successful candidate will have a strong background and extensive experience in developing biomaterials to intervene in aging-associated declines and diseases, including platforms for 3D culture, organoids, vascularization, wound healing, muscle regeneration, and improved immune function. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience with biomaterials as well as with molecular and cellular biology. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy #NIA-IRP-TGBLNG-20-03 when submitting your application. As stated above, this position is a joint appointment located in Baltimore, MD (primarily) and Bethesda, MD. The Translational Gerontology Branch (TGB) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator in the field of Epidemiology. Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. (or M.D., Ph.D.) or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology or related fields with experience handling epidemiological studies. The position requires research experience in aging and age-related disease. An ideal candidate would have experience developing translational research from the findings of epidemiological studies. The successful candidate will have a strong record of scientific accomplishments, peer recognition, and interest in interdisciplinary research focused on the connection between the biological mechanisms of aging, the phenotypes of aging, and their role in conditioning the decline of physical and cognitive function that occur in many older persons. Applicants with a broad range of interests will be considered, but preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience in the areas of biomarkers of aging, novel state-of-the-art assessment of physical function and physical activity, and behavioral and environmental risk factors and relevant causal pathways that increase or decrease the chance of healthy and productive aging. In addition, the incumbent is expected to be involved in the operational aspects of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) and to conduct research on data generated from the BLSA. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy #NIA-IRP-TGBEPI-20-04 when submitting your application. This position is located in Baltimore, MD. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available. NIA may be able to pay relocation expenses. All employees of the Federal Government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct. Additional information regarding the NIA, IRP is available at the following website: www.irp.nia.nih.gov . To apply, please send cover letter, curriculum vitae and bibliography (including a description of mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women and persons from other groups which are underrepresented in biomedical research), statement of research interest (1-2 pages), and three letters of recommendation to: Jamie Hertzfelt, Intramural Program Specialist; Office of the Scientific Director, National Institute on Aging, NIH Biomedical Research Center, 251 Bayview Blvd., Suite 100, Room 04C232, Baltimore, Maryland 21224 or email niairpjobs@mail.nih.gov . Applications, including letters of recommendation, must reference the vacancy number of the position for consideration. The first round of reviews is expected to occur on or about December 31, 2019; however, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.

Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program Staff Scientist The National Institute on Aging (NIA), Intramural Research Program (IRP), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting for a Staff Scientist 1 in the Health Disparities Research Section (HDRS) of the Laboratory of Epidemiology and Population Sciences in Baltimore, MD. The overall research goal of the HDRS is to conduct interdisciplinary research focused on examining health disparities among minorities and the poor and to investigate the underlying behavioral and biological factors that drive the development of health disparities. Our study, Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span (HANDLS) https://handls.nih.gov/ provides a cohort for these bio-behavioral investigations. Ideally, the incumbent will have expertise in behavioral science with specialized experience in cognition, socio-demographic factors associated with cognitive functioning within the context of aging and health disparities. The incumbent will also assist in translational studies that examine biologic transduction pathways through which social determinates of health result in impaired cognitive function, health, and well-being.   Relevant research experience and peer-reviewed publications in the topic of cognition, behavior, social determinates of health and aging are a plus. Excellent written and oral (English) communication skills are also required. In addition, incumbent should have demonstrated knowledge and experience in multivariable and longitudinal statistical approaches to epidemiologic data, and fluency with programs for analyzing data such as R. The incumbent will have a major role in assisting the Principal Investigator in project management, manuscript preparation, experimental design, training of junior fellows, providing technical assistance, and maintaining research continuity within HDRS. Staff Scientists do not receive independent resources, although they often work independently and have sophisticated skills and knowledge essential to support the work of the Laboratory and the Principal Investigator. The successful individual must have a PhD degree in neuropsychology, psychology, social epidemiology, or similar fields. Salary is commensurate with research experience and accomplishments. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life, and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan participation, etc.) is available. All employees of the Federal Government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct. Additional information regarding the NIA IRP is available at the following website: www.irp.nia.nih.gov . To apply: Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, bibliography, statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation to: Angela Prazak; Office of the Scientific Director; Vacancy #NIA-IRP-19-13; National Institute on Aging, Biomedical Research Center, 251 Bayview Boulevard, Suite 100, Room 04C230, Baltimore, MD 21224 or email: niairpjobs@mail.nih.gov . Applications, including letters of recommendation, must reference the vacancy number above. The second round of reviews is expected to occur on or about December 23, 2019; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community  in its training and employment programs .