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The Senior Behavioral Scientist will own the scientific integrity of the Torch platform. She/he will develop tools grounded in contemporary psychological science, and with a high degree of validity and reliability. She/he will also consult with C-suite executives at enterprise level organizations to develop custom solutions around their internal developmental models, and will work with internal stakeholders to adapt the torch platform to their needs on a case by case basis. The Senior Behavioral Scientist will play a lead role in the evolution of Torch's platform, and will report to the COO/Head of Product. Objectives Create valid, reliable leadership assessments that expand client awareness and facilitate growth (e.g., 360 reviews) Work with product team on predictive analytics strategy for identifying developmental traits and patterns that lead to positive outcomes at the individual, team, and organizational levels. Leverage existing data to create infographics, white papers, and other forms of marketing collateral that demonstrate the effectiveness of Torch's approach Consult with customers to create custom solutions to their leadership development challenges Competencies A Ph.D. in psychology (personality, industrial/organizational, social, or cognitive preferred) or related field from an R1 university Expert fluency in modern statistical methods and tools (e.g., factor analysis, structural equation modeling, item response theory, computer adaptive testing, etc.) At least 5 years relevant business experience, ideally in a consulting capacity A demonstrated interest in leadership development and/or behavior change substantiated by a track record of peer reviewed publications in these areas, ideally as first author Excellent verbal and written communication skills A collaborative, humble approach to working with colleagues Leadership/executive coaching experience preferred Torch is a leadership development platform that combines the best executive coaches with software to help managers grow into great leaders. Backed by top tier investors, Torch is a fast growing, mission driven startup made up of psychologically oriented people who are passionate about helping leaders achieve their potential. As part of the product team, you will will drive a variety of science and research initiatives geared toward creating the next generation of leadership development tools. Torch's platform provides coaches, their clients, and our corporate customers with actionable insights into client and organizational strengths and challenges, helps coaches and clients set goals and develop action plans for development, and tracks goal progress via feedback from colleagues.  We believe leadership matters. It’s not a vague, aspirational buzzword, but rather a well-defined set of competencies that has deep impact on the effectiveness and health of organizations. Healthy organizations lead to happy team members. They export their well-being to their stakeholders and to society in general.We believe that people are the foundation of any product. While that sentiment is common to hear, it’s rare that people receive the resources they deserve. We’re building our team to move the world (and ourselves) toward greater leadership. If that sounds worthwhile to you, join us.

Opportunity: Circles of Care, Inc. is currently accepting applications to fill a one-year, postdoctoral residency position starting in August / September 2019. Site: Circles of Care is a not-for-profit, comprehensive behavioral healthcare system. The organization includes five inpatient units, three outpatient facilities, residential programs, and numerous programs which serve the community of Brevard County, Florida. Circles of Care inpatient units have approximately 120 licensed, inpatient beds, including acute mental health, crisis stabilization, chemical detoxification, substance abuse residential, and children crisis stabilization programs. Circles of Care is accredited by the Joint Commission of Accreditation for Health Care Organizations, is an approved Medicare and Medicaid provider, and has contracts with numerous managed care companies. Position: The postdoctoral residents will primarily provide inpatient services in the crisis stabilization inpatient hospitals. The residents will represent the psychology department in several multidisciplinary teams, provide psychological services with a strong emphasis on group therapy and psychological testing, supervise doctoral-level practicum students, and engage in other professional opportunities afforded a professional psychologist. The residents will serve primarily, but not exclusively, adults and elderly persons in Brevard County. The residents will have the opportunity to work with individuals who experience acute and chronic mental illness that represent a wide range of psychiatric diagnoses, including mood disorders, PTSD, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and substance use disorders. The positions are for one year and meet all of the requirements of a postdoctoral residency necessary for licensure in the State of Florida. The stipend for the year is $36,200. Supervision is included.

Department Summary The Center for Translational Neuroscience (CTN) is a center within the Department of Psychology whose mission is to translate knowledge from basic neuroscience and apply it to improve well-being, promote resilience, and mitigate the effects of early adverse experiences. The CTN employs successive iterations of neuroscience research, theory building, and practice to drive the scientific knowledge base forward and promote evidence-based policy. The Psychology department, located within the College of Arts and Sciences, is one of the largest departments supporting significant instructional and research activities in a wide range of fields within the discipline. The Department enrolls about 1,900 students per term, with approximately 300 undergraduate Psychology majors, and 80 doctoral students, and includes approximately 35 teaching faculty, emeriti faculty, research staff, graduate students and professional/administrative staff. For more information on the Department, visit https://psychology.uoregon.edu/. For more information on the CTN, visit http://ctn.uoregon.edu/. The University of Oregon and the Center for Translational Neuroscience are committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seek candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community. Position Summary We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to conduct and assist in work on an NIDA-funded randomized clinical trial of Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) for families involved with child welfare. In this project, we are assessing mechanisms of PCIT-driven change in (a) parenting processes, (b) parental attributions, (c) children’s autonomic and brain functioning related to emotion regulation and executive control, and (d) behavioral outcomes. Biobehavioral assessments of child welfare-involved parents and children ages 3-7 years are completed at three time points: Pre-intervention; mid-treatment; post-intervention; and follow-up at 1-year post-baseline for maltreatment recidivism. Over 150 families have enrolled in the study to date. The position is part of the Biobehavioral Health (BBH) lab, housed within the Center for Translational Neuroscience (CTN) at the University of Oregon. Work in the lab is guided by a translational neuroscience approach to understanding the pathways through which family interventions reduce risk for child maltreatment, support effective parenting, and strengthen children’s developing self-regulation skills. Under the direction of Dr. Elizabeth Skowron, the primary responsibility of the postdoctoral scholar will be to develop, write, and publish manuscripts using existing data from this large, randomized controlled trial of PCIT. The Postdoctoral Scholar will also interact with Dr. Phil Fisher, CTN Director and Co-I on the study, and other study collaborators. In addition, the Postdoctoral Scholar will assist with planning and data collection for new projects and contribute to the preparation of future grant proposals. We are looking for a highly conscientious and motivated individual with shared interests and the following qualifications. For the purpose of acquiring additional professional skills needed to pursue a career path in the chosen field, this position will have a formal mentor plan. Minimum Requirements • Ph.D. in Clinical/Developmental Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline. • Significant history conducting research with early childhood populations, and/or high-risk clinical populations as part of candidate’s doctoral training. • Strong record of publications (including first-author manuscripts) in peer-reviewed journals. • Experience working in a team environment, requiring participatory decision-making and cooperative interactions among employees. Professional Competencies • Strong computer, statistical, and technical skills (SPSS, Qualtrics, Matlab, Python, R, SPM, FSL, AFNI, or similar platforms). • Excellent scientific writing skills. • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, including the ability to function effectively as a team member and team leader. Preferred Qualifications • Topical expertise in early adversity, prevention science, child development, and/or parenting. • Previous experience with analyses and interpretation of cardiac measures (i.e., HRV, PEP), neural measures (i.e., EEG/fMRI/rsMRI), and biological measures (e.g., blood, urine). • Proficiency with advanced statistical methods for longitudinal and multimethod data (MLM, HLM, etc.). • Experience in the planning, implementation, and tracking of a research project comprising multiple assessments. • Interest in community outreach and intervention delivery in community settings. • Experience with open science and reproducible research practices. The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits . The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the  statement of non-discrimination . In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at  http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report .

Department Summary The Center for Translational Neuroscience (CTN) is a center within the Department of Psychology whose mission is to translate knowledge from basic neuroscience and apply it to improve well-being, promote resilience, and mitigate the effects of early adverse experiences. The CTN employs successive iterations of neuroscience research, theory building, and practice to drive the scientific knowledge base forward and promote evidence-based policy. The Psychology department, located within the College of Arts and Sciences, is one of the largest departments supporting significant instructional and research activities in a wide range of fields within the discipline. The Department enrolls about 1,900 students per term, with approximately 300 undergraduate Psychology majors, and 80 doctoral students, and includes approximately 35 teaching faculty, emeriti faculty, research staff, graduate students and professional/administrative staff. For more information on the Department, visit https://psychology.uoregon.edu/. For more information on the CTN, visit http://ctn.uoregon.edu/. The University of Oregon and the Center for Translational Neuroscience are committed to creating a more inclusive and diverse institution and seek candidates with demonstrated potential to contribute positively to its diverse community. Position Summary The Postdoctoral Scholar will conduct and assist in work related to projects examining the efficacy and effectiveness of caregiver-supported interventions for families experiencing adversity. This position is ideal for candidates interested in translational neuroscience and who express strong interest in both behavioral and neurobiological intervention outcomes for caregivers and children. The position is part of the Stress Neurobiology and Prevention (SNAP) lab, housed within the Center for Translational Neuroscience (CTN) at the University of Oregon. Under the direction of Dr. Philip Fisher, director of both the SNAP lab and CTN, the primary responsibility of the Postdoctoral Scholar will be to develop, write, and publish manuscripts using existing datasets from large, randomized-controlled trials of parenting interventions. In addition, the Postdoctoral Scholar will assist with planning and data collection of an upcoming randomized-controlled trial, as well as contribute to the preparation of future grant proposals. For the purpose of acquiring additional professional skills needed to pursue a career path in the chosen field, this position will have a formal mentor plan. Minimum Requirements • PhD in clinical/development psychology, neuroscience or a related discipline. • Strong record of publications (including first-author manuscripts) in peer-reviewed journals. • Extensive experience with acquiring, analyzing, and interpreting research data, and summarizing findings via written reports and oral presentations. Professional Competencies • Strong computer, statistical, and technical skills (SPSS, Qualtrics, Matlab, Python, R, SPM, FSL, AFNI, or similar platforms). • Excellent scientific writing skills. Preferred Qualifications • Strong ability to work independently when preparing manuscripts for publication. • Previous experience with analysis of intervention data (i.e., randomized controlled trial) or longitudinal data. • Topical expertise in early adversity, prevention science, infant and child development, and parenting. • Proficiency with advanced statistical analyses (e.g., linear mixed modeling, structural equation modeling). • Previous experience with analyses and interpretation of neural measures (e.g., EEG/fMRI) and biological measures (e.g., cortisol). • Previous management experience either during graduate training (e.g. managing a team of undergraduates) or during previous employment. • Experience in the planning, implementation, and tracking of a research project comprising multiple assessments. The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits . The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112. UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the  statement of non-discrimination . In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at  http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report .