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February 28, 2019 Postdoctoral Clinical Research Fellowship in Traumatic Stress and Addictions Center of Alcohol Studies and the Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, New Jersey Position Description: This is a two-year endowed post-doctoral clinical research fellowship available to psychologists, and other social scientists interested in developing their professional trajectory towards translational research on interventions and treatments for traumatic stress and addictions. Trainees are expected to conduct research in areas that could range from: -applying human experimental medicine approaches to develop or modify behavioral interventions; -identifying biomarkers predicting individual differences leading to treatment matching; -conducting systematic reviews, meta-analyses or secondary, integrative data analyses of clinical trials seeking to identify mechanisms or moderators of change; -developing or modifying interventions or combination behavioral therapies to treatment traumatic stress and addictions; -testing technology or mobile health applications of evidence based treatments; -studying implementation and dissemination of evidence based treatments in the community. The training program is designed to impart the skills necessary for submitting competitive career development (LRP and K) awards. The emphasis on translational clinical research will require competitive applicants to demonstrate an interest in mentorship from an interdisciplinary team of scientists who will help build knowledge in a number of relevant domains including (but not limited to) clinical trials, cognitive and affective neuroscience, and implementation science. Trainees will be mentored in core domains of translational research in addictions and trauma treatment including: (1) experimental medicine and clinical trials methods and design, (2) translational neuroscience relating to stress models in animals and humans (3) biostatistics, (4) research design, management, and ethics, (5) scientific writing and oral presentation, and (6) grant preparation. The training program is led by a group of internationally recognized researchers with strong records in addiction-focused clinical trials including psychological and psychopharmacological interventions, cardiac neuroscience, SCAN-based (social, cognitive and affective) neuroscience, neuroimaging, and prevention research. Faculty include: Brandon Alderman, Ph.D., Marsha Bates, Ph.D., Jennifer Buckman, Ph.D., Denise Hien, Ph.D., ABPP, Matthew Lee, Ph.D., Lesia Ruglass, Ph.D., Shireen Rizvi, Ph.D, ABPP. Candidates can elect to work in any of the numerous human neuroscience, epidemiology, or clinical treatment laboratories affiliated with the program. Trainees who are interested will have opportunities to receive supervised clinical hours at the Dialectical Behavior Therapies Clinic at Rutgers University (DBT-RU). Trainees must apply for a limited permit from the State of New Jersey. The Center of Alcohol Studies (CAS), located on the Busch Campus of Rutgers University, is a multidisciplinary research and training institute, which performs clinical and biomedical research on alcohol and substance use disorders. CAS serves as a home to clinical and biomedical researchers and clinical practitioners across Rutgers University schools and programs, as well as an illustrious group of affiliated scientists outside of the university. The Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) is home to CAS, with strong ties to the School of Public Health, University Behavioral Health Services, and the Brain Health Institute. GSAPP’s commitment to diversity, social justice and helping the underserved contributes to a supportive and mission-focused training. We place a high degree of emphasis on fostering and encouraging a diverse community of faculty and students and on supporting research/practice that benefits diverse and under-served communities; applicants who can contribute in this valued direction are particularly encouraged to apply. More information on our school and centers can be found at: http://gsappweb.rutgers.edu. To Apply: Applicants should email a cover letter describing how their knowledge and experience are matched to this position, a CV, and three references to Stephanie Peeters, Senior Administrative Assistant,  snsmith@smithers.rutgers.edu . Please compile the application materials into a single PDF document labeled with your last name, first initial.  Please note: If your mentors prefer to submit their letters separately, please request that they indicate your name in their email.  For additional information contact Denise Hien, Ph.D., ABPP at denise.hien@smithers.rutgers.edu. Qualifications: PhD in clinical psychology or related field from an APA accredited program. A publication track record, experience in addiction and traumatic stress is required. Interest in statistical modeling is a plus. Application deadline:  April 1, 2019 Start Date:  July 2, 2019 Salary: $49,000 with benefits     Rutgers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking to appoint outstanding scholars to the tenure-track position of Assistant or Associate Professor of Behavioral Science beginning in the 2020-21 academic year. We will consider candidates with interests in the areas of decision-making, social psychology and organizations, all broadly defined.  Candidates must have earned a PhD (or equivalent) or expect to receive a doctorate in the near future. We are looking for candidates with strong disciplinary training in any of the social sciences who can use that discipline background to conduct research on aspects of behavior relevant to management in organizations and to introduce MBA students to behavioral science principles. This position is part of the Behavioral Science area, whose members are responsible for teaching courses such as Managing in Organizations, Managerial Decision Making, Power and Influence, and Negotiations.  Candidates should be qualified to teach at least one of these courses.  The group maintains two well-equipped laboratories for experimental research.  The deadline for applications is June 30, 2019. However, we will begin formally reviewing applications on May 30, 2019 and strongly encourage applicants to submit a complete set of materials by this time.   To apply, please submit a research and teaching statement, a vita, a written sample of your present work, and two letters of reference at this link:   https://apply.interfolio.com/62811 The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.   For additional information, please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination at https://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/ .  Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-5286 or email hr@lists.chicagobooth.edu with their request.