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The Pennsylvania State University’s Center for Healthy Aging ( http://healthyaging.psu.edu/ ) offers Postdoctoral training through the Pathways T32 Training Program. The goal of this NIA-funded program is to train the next generation of scientists in psychosocial determinants and biological pathways that underlie healthy and unhealthy aging. All Fellows take part in a regular seminar and coursework; participate in professional development activities; and have the opportunity to take courses in innovative research methods. This program brings together faculty from Human Development and Family Studies, Biobehavioral Health, Kinesiology, and Psychology to create a comprehensive mentorship program. The resource-rich environment provided by the Center for Healthy Aging allows Fellows to be integrated into active and ongoing interdisciplinary research projects and learn advanced methods to study biopsychosocial processes in the laboratory as well as everyday life. Eligible...

The Brain Institute at Chapman University is looking for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in psychophysics, eye tracking, gaze analysis, vision science, micro-saccades, and pupillometry with a special interest in and experience with concurrent eye-tracking+ERP experiments, eye-movements in neuroimaging devices, and hyper-scanning.  Requirements: Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with Bayesian statistics, advanced analytical methods, and computational models.  M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent in neuroscience, psychology, engineering, or a related discipline.  We prefer individuals with knowledge of signal processing, Matlab/Python/R, and coding proficiency to develop pipelines/methods/algorithms alongside a strong familiarity with the cognitive sciences, neurophilosophy, and higher brain functions. Please email  brain@chapman.edu  for more information. Website:  https://braininstitute.us/

The Brain Institute at Chapman University is looking for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in sleep  EEG, sleep medicine, polysomnography, and sleep neurophysiology.   Requirements: Candidates should have M.D. or Ph.D. in neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering, or a related discipline. In addition, expertise in advanced data analysis, a background in computational neuroscience and signal processing, proficiency in Matlab/Python/R and pipeline/method/algorithm development. Preference to experience with ERP data analysis/methodology, experimental design in cognitive neuroscience, and work with clinical populations. Please email brain@chapman.edu  for more information. Website:  https://braininstitute.us/

The  Brain Institute   at Chapman University is looking for a postdoctoral fellow with experience in and knowledge of neurostimulation.  We seek individuals proficient with transcranial magnetic stimulation ( TMS ) methods (e.g., concurrent with   EEG   and eye-tracking) as well as other non-invasive brain stimulation techniques (e.g., tDCS, tACS, tES,   VNS ) to evaluate research questions related to free will, consciousness, sense of agency, and higher brain functions. Doctoral degree (M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent) in the areas of behavioral neurology, human behavior, or systems neuroscience. Please email   brain@chapman.edu  for more information. Website:  https://braininstitute.us/

Roanoke College seeks applicants for a tenure-track assistant professor position in Cognitive Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience, or related fields to begin in August of 2022.  A Ph.D. by the start date is preferred but ABDs will be considered. The Psychology Department is a friendly community that welcomes diverse people and voices. We seek to hire an individual who will be able to contribute to the department’s goal of offering a wide array of courses and opportunities to students. The position involves teaching undergraduate courses (3/3 load and a course offered in our May Term once every three years), maintaining a research program, and engaging in departmental/college service. Applicants must be willing and able to teach several courses in their area (i.e., intro-level, upper-level, and/or applied cognition courses), to teach some core psychology courses (e.g. Intro, Research Methods, History of Psychology), and to contribute to Roanoke’s general education program. See...

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs and the Department of Psychology at Princeton University invite applications for a postdoctoral or more senior research position from individuals with a PhD degree or who expect to receive a PhD degree by September 1, 2022 in Psychology or related disciplines with behavioral and policy relevance. The position is offered for one year, with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. In addition to carrying out independent research, the appointee often collaborates with one or more faculty members. Beyond research (along with some financial support), the appointee will be expected to assist in the teaching of the "psychology and policy" course, including the evaluation of written work by masters' students and leadership of discussion sections for the class. Appointees may also lead discussion sections for an undergraduate course given by the Psychology Department or the...

The Kahneman-Treisman Center for Behavioral Science & Public Policy at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate or more senior research position from individuals with a Ph.D. degree or expected to receive a Ph.D. degree by September 1, 2022 for the 2022-2023 academic year, with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance. Of particular interest in this hiring cycle are individuals working in the areas of behavioral science and human decision-making with a focus on inequality, poverty, social determinants of health, or financial decision-making. In addition to collaborating with the supervising affiliate, the incumbent is expected to maintain an independent research agenda and contribute to the intellectual life of the Center and School communities. Of particular interest are candidates with a background in psychology, sociology, behavioral...

Position:  The Thompson Center invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship in autism and developmental disabilities.  Research opportunities include participating in an NIH-funded project examining early infant predictors of autism (PI: Stephen Sheinkopf, PhD). This project utilizes novel, multimodal measurements in the first year of life.  Trainees with experience and interest in early vocal development and individual differences in arousal and neurobehavioral measurement are particularly well suited to this project. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field, prior experience conducting research with children, ability to lead a research team effectively, and quantitative and qualitative data analytic skills (including proficiency in R). The successful applicant would work closely with the center’s Research Core and would benefit from a strong, multidisciplinary and collaborative setting. Outstanding opportunities for clinical...

Under the supervision of Dr. Larisa Heiphetz, the lab manager will provide assistance with research in Columbia’s Social and Moral Cognition Lab. Studies in our lab focus on children’s and adults’ moral cognition, with some work investigating morality within the contexts of religion and the legal system. Additional information about our lab, including access to the lab's publications, is available here: columbiasamclab.weebly.com .  The lab manager will assist with research and perform administrative duties. Typical research responsibilities include creating stimuli, recruiting participants, collecting data, and entering/coding results. Typical administrative responsibilities include organizing and maintaining a participant database, ordering supplies, and facilitating the preparation of forms and reports (e.g., IRB documentation). Past lab managers have also presented at conferences and co-authored manuscripts based on projects where their involvement was particularly...

The Institute of Education at the University of Zurich is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher for modeling intensive longitudinal educational testing  data. The work load is negotiable and the initial appointment  will be until February 29, 2024. The position primarily involves work in the methodological research project “Modeling Developmental Trajectories with Intensive Longitudinal Data from Large-Scale Formative Assessments” funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (PI: Prof. Dr. Martin Tomasik). It is a full research position with no teaching obligations, but teaching contracts can be negotiated to temporarily or permanently complement a part-time employment in the project. Your Responsibilities The successful candidate will collaborate in a team comprising another post-doctoral researcher and a  PhD student. Against the backdrop of intensive longitudinal data from a computer-based tool for formative student assessment (see Tomasik, Berger &...

The Institute for Health, HealthCare Policy, and Aging Research at Rutgers University is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to work on multiple behavioral medicine research projects. These projects examine the intersection of psychosocial processes and health and healthcare outcomes, to support future intervention development. Population of focus will primarily be patients with cancer, with an emphasis on patient coping, treatment decision-making, quality of life, and end-of-life care among patients with advanced disease. Related projects may include examinations of oncologist behavior, caregiver impact, and use of claims data. The fellowship offers the opportunity to build expertise and receive advanced training in psycho-oncology, behavioral health, supportive/palliative care, and health service research. The incoming fellow will be responsible for supporting and leading ongoing and new projects. Routine activities will include protocol development, data analysis, manuscript...

The Department of Psychology and Counseling at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) invites applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position, to begin August 16, 2022. A Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field is required. Areas of scholarship and expertise are open with some preference for candidates who can contribute to our programs/coursework in experimental psychology, health psychology, sport psychology, or industrial/organizational psychology. We are eager to support applicants who bring diversity to the department and university. The department houses an undergraduate program with over 580 majors and graduate programs in Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, and Mental Health Counseling. Our doctoral program in Counseling Psychology is APA-accredited, and our undergraduate program is considered one of the most vibrant in the region. UCA is located in Conway, a rapidly growing and diversifying, as well as economically vibrant, city of nearly 70,000...

The Department of Psychology at Colorado State University and the Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging ( CHSCHA ) at Colorado State University invite applications for a tenure-track position in the Department of Psychology and affiliated with  CHSCHA . This position is at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in August 2022. The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate excellence in teaching, clinical practice and research. We welcome candidates with a wide range of research expertise in human neuropsychology research, especially a focus on dementia and related disorders (e.g., Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, mild cognitive impairment, etc.). Candidates should be able to teach undergraduate and graduate-level coursework in neuropsychology, biological psychology, and specialty courses related to their area of research interest. They will also be expected to participate...

We are seeking an exceptional, motivated, and creative Postdoctoral Associate to be involved in prospective studies of infants with elevated likelihood for Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) as well as toddlers with ASD. The Associate will join an interdisciplinary research team at the Social and Affective Neuroscience of Autism Program . The postdoctoral associate will work as part of the Yale Autism Center of Excellence (ACE) team at the Yale Child Study Center (CSC) led by Prof. Chawarska. The Yale NIH ACE Research project represents a joint effort across child psychiatry, pediatrics, radiology, and statistics and data science departments at Yale. The ACE project aims to identify prenatal and neonatal brain processes contributing to development of autism. During the two-year postdoctoral program, the associate will be expected to lead and participate in the development and implementation of novel eye-tracking, MRI, fNIRS, and behavioral protocols targeting early markers of...

The School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology position with a start date in August 2022.  This is a full-time, benefit-eligible, nine-month position.  We are seeking applicants with a specialization in behavior analysis, clinical psychology, or forensic psychology.  Principle responsibilities are teaching, research, mentorship of undergraduate students, and service.  This faculty member is supervised by the Director of the School of Psychology, Sociology and Rural Studies. SDSU is especially interested in candidates that can contribute to and/or coordinate course offerings that address the experiences of underrepresented minorities in organizations. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. RESPONSIBILITIES: Teach undergraduate courses in Psychology (three courses in the fall term and three courses in the...

The Department of Psychology at North Carolina A&T State University invites applications for the 9-month, tenure-track position of Assistant/Associate Professor in Health Psychology.    Primary duties include teaching courses in applied health, clinical, social, and developmental psychology as well as research methods at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates are expected to establish a funded research program. The successful candidate will be eligible for licensure in North Carolina, expected to train both undergraduate and graduate students in research techniques and engage in student advisement. Candidates are expected to write proposals, publish in peer reviewed journals and work collaboratively with colleagues from psychology and /or related disciplines. Service to the department, the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences, and the university are also expected.  Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a Ph.D. in a closely related area,...