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Postdoctoral Associate position The Marsh Lab at Duke University ( https://www.marshmemorylab.com/ ) seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Associate for a position that is partially funded through a grant from the Office of Naval Research. The project bridges the fields of attention (i.e., how people detect a particular class of items, such as how a TSA agent detects dangerous items in baggage), categorization, and memory.  Because the Marsh lab is focused on memory research, we seek someone with expertise in attention or categorization or object recognition who is also interested in learning and memory.   The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Psychology or Cognitive Science, and a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals. The ideal candidate will be able to successfully juggle multiple projects, make connections across research areas, and to teach skills to graduate students and undergraduates. Expected skills include: programming, MTurk data collection, data analysis.  Machine learning knowledge is desirable but not required. Responsibilities will include collaborating on the development of research questions, stimuli creation, programming experiments, data collection and analysis, manuscript and grant preparation, IRB submissions, and the supervision of students and research assistants.  This position will provide the opportunity to interact with scientists across Duke, including a rich community of memory researchers, a large cognitive neuroscience community, and machine learning experts. This position has full benefits and salary will be determined based on current NIH scales. The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal based on continuation of grant support and success in the position. Review of candidates will begin seven days after the job posts to academic jobs online, until the position is filled. The start date is summer 2019, with some flexibility in the exact date.  Applicants should upload the following to academicjobsonline.org:  a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, three selected reprints/preprints, and contact information for three references. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

This is a full-time research assistant position in the deaf x lab at RIT/NTID. The position is for one year in the first instance, renewable for up to a total of 3 years subject to availability of funding. The successful applicant: • Communicates clearly and effectively with young deaf adults and children who use a range of communication modes including American Sign Language (ASL), Signed English, and spoken English. • Administers clinical tests of language and cognition, ensuring that participants fully understand the instructions • Meets regularly with research teams to discuss project progress and research findings • Maintains accurate records of research activities, and ensures the quality of the data collected • Assists other members of the research team with the collection of EEG data • Collaborates on the writing of manuscripts for publication, and presents research findings at national and international conferences The successful applicant will be required to work with undergraduate research assistants, and to make sure that data is appropriately stored and maintained on RIT servers in a manner compliant with the protocols approved by the IRB. Responsibilities: Administering clinical tests of cognition and language Assisting with EEG data collection Analyzing data and helping to prepare manuscripts for publication Presenting research findings at scholarly meetings and outreach events Other responsibilities as determined by supervisor according to project needs

The Department of Psychology at Wesleyan University invites applications for a one-year visiting faculty position at the assistant professor level in cognition/cognitive neuroscience. Responsibilities include teaching survey courses in area of expertise and statistics, and contributing to academic advising of majors. The visitor course load is five courses per academic year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2019. The Department currently has 18 full-time faculty members in the areas of neuroscience, psychopathology, cognitive, developmental, cultural, and social psychology. Wesleyan faculty have a strong commitment to both scholarship and undergraduate teaching. The appointment will begin September 1, 2019. Please submit the following: curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, teaching evaluations if available, no more than two reprints, and email addresses for three references to http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6711 .  As part of the teaching statement, we invite you to describe your experiences engaging a diverse student body. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Deborah Colucci, Equity Compliance Director & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, 860-685-2456, dcolucci@wesleyan.edu.

The Northwestern University Adolescent Development and Preventive Treatment (ADAPT) program is seeking applications for a postdoctoral fellow.   We are looking for someone with experience in clinical assessment as well as research interests in adolescent development and risk for psychopathology.   Psychosis risk syndrome/early psychosis experience is welcomed but certainly not mandatory- roots in clinical science and interests in human development are the priority.   Currently we are running a number of protocols with typically developing, prodromal syndrome and early psychosis populations focusing on biomarker, treatment, and scale development. Join our team and be involved with collecting and writing up data from any and all of these great and innovative multimodal studies. Please see our website for more details: http://www.adaptprogram.com .   The successful applicant will join Vijay Mittal and an active research team and will be responsible for designing experiments, analyzing and processing data, and publishing/presenting findings. There will also be ample opportunities for advanced training (Northwestern has a number of in-depth training opportunities, covering a range of methodological and quantitative methods), collaborations (benefit from a number of active ADAPT lab collaborations), building mentorship experience (learning to direct and supervise research and career development for graduate students), and developing an independent research program. Significant attention will be placed on career development (e.g., regular conference attendance/participation, training in grant writing, peer review, mentorship, teaching, presentations/job-talks etc.) This is an ideal position for someone interested in preparing for a tenure-track job. For questions or to submit and application, please contact Vijay Mittal ( vijay.mittal@northwestern.edu ). Applicants should send a C.V., brief letter describing interests and prior experience (note preference for which position you are applying for), and two publications (that best reflect contributions of the candidate). Salary is based on the NIMH Post-doctoral scale, and funding is available for up to two-years (appointments are for one year, but renewable for two years, based on progress/merit). There is a flexible start date (from May 15- Fall/Winter 2019) and review of applications will begin immediately!

St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a public liberal arts, honors college, is accepting applications for a VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR IN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY to begin August 2019.  Teaching includes department core courses (such as introduction to psychology) and courses in cognitive psychology.  Ph.D. preferred. ABD at time of contract will be hired at the rank of Visiting Instructor. An interest in working with students from underrepresented groups is essential.  Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Candidate must produce the necessary documentation to legally work in U.S. upon hire.   The department of 14 faculty supports the psychology major, which is among the largest at the College.  St. Mary’s is committed to excellence in teaching and in undergraduate research.  More than 73% of psychology majors pursue advanced degrees upon graduating.   St. Mary's College of Maryland, the national public honors college, is a Carnegie Baccalaureate, Arts and Sciences institution located in St. Mary's City, 70 miles southeast of Washington, D.C.  With highly selective admissions policies, academically talented students, and a rigorous curriculum, we offer a small college experience similar to that found at exceptional private colleges. The quality of life is enhanced by the recreational opportunities of the Chesapeake region and by our proximity to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. St. Mary’s College embodies diversity and inclusion in its mission. We create an environment that recognizes the value of individual and group differences and we encourage inquiries from applicants who will contribute to our cultural and ethnic diversity. Applicants should submit a cover letter describing their teaching interests and teaching experience, a CV, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and a statement explaining how their teaching at the College will contribute to a culture of inclusion and campus diversity. Applicants should also arrange for the submission of at least three confidential letters of recommendation. Applicants can request confidential letters through their Interfolio Dossier account, and may be uploaded for free by the letter writer directly to our Interfolio-hosted account for committee review.  Applications are being accepted online at: apply.interfolio.com/60443 .  Send e-mail inquiries to Elizabeth Williams Ph.D., Psychology Chair, at enwilliams@smcm.edu .   Review of applications is underway and continue until the position is filled. St. Mary’s College of Maryland ( www.smcm.edu ) is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.