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  The Department of Psychology at The College of Wooster invites applications for a one-year visiting position in Psychology at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning in August 2020. The successful applicant will teach courses in their area of interest; we are open to all areas but are particularly interested in someone with interests in experimental or cognitive neuroscience. We are especially interested in hiring faculty who can contribute to the intellectual vibrancy and diversity of the academic community through their teaching, research, and service. The College of Wooster enrolls a diverse student body (21% domestic students of color and 15% international students); all applicants are expected to discuss their experience working with diverse student populations.  The successful candidate should have a demonstrated ability to teach courses and advise research projects in diverse areas of Psychology. They will teach the equivalent of 6 courses, including courses in their area of interest and credited supervision of independent thesis projects as part of the College’s Independent Study program. Ph.D. by appointment date and experience mentoring undergraduates are preferred. A commitment to undergraduate teaching is necessary. Applicants should submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae; unofficial graduate transcripts; evidence of strong teaching (such as teaching philosophy, syllabi and student evaluations, if applicable) and research (such as research statement and writing sample of 25 pages or less); a statement detailing how the applicant has engaged and/or expects to engage with issues of diversity and inclusion in the classroom and the curriculum, as well as on campus and in the broader community; and three reference letters through Interfolio. Applications received by February 1, 2020, will receive full consideration. If you have questions regarding Interfolio, please contact Mary Spencer, Administrative Coordinator, Department of Psychology, at mspencer@wooster.edu . Questions about the position should be directed to Susan Clayton, Chair of Search Committee, at sclayton@wooster.edu .   The College of Wooster is an independent college of the liberal arts and sciences with a commitment to excellence in undergraduate education. The College values diversity, strives to attract qualified women and minority candidates, and encourages individuals belonging to these groups to apply. Wooster seeks to ensure diversity by its policy of employing persons without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or political affiliation. The College of Wooster is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment is subject to federal laws requiring verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

The Social & Decision Analytics Division (SDAD) is seeking applications for multiple postdoctoral associates in statistics and social and behavioral sciences. SDAD is a leading laboratory in the Biocomplexity Institute & Initiative (BII) at the University of Virginia. BII performs world-class informatics research in life sciences, social sciences, and human health by integrating theory, modeling and simulation with computational and experimental science in a transdisciplinary, team science research environment. SDAD combines expertise in statistics and social and behavioral sciences to develop evidence-based research and quantitative methods to inform policy decision-making and evaluation. The researchers at SDAD span many disciplines including statistics, economics, sociology, psychology, political science, policy, health IT, public health, program evaluation, and data science.   SDAD researchers address complex social problems by leveraging the diversity of data flows available today including administrative and government records, surveys, social media, and sensors. Through team collaboration, the postdoctoral candidate is expected to develop the capacity to discover, repurpose and redirect these data flows to solve critical social problems. Computational complexity is at the heart of SDAD research and SDAD leverages all the research capability of BII, along with the High Performance Computing infrastructure. The positions will be offered at the rank of postdoctoral associate and will be located in BII's location in Arlington, VA. Position reports to Sallie Keller, Director of SDAD and Professor of Public Health Sciences. The anticipated start date for the position is May of 2020, earlier start dates will be considered. Required Qualifications: Applicants must be on track to receive a PhD in statistics, social and behavioral sciences, digital humanities or in a very closely related field by May of 2020 and must hold a PhD at the time of appointment. Experience with advanced approaches to statistics and data-driven model development. Experience with statistical programming languages such as R programming and databases. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, demonstrated through the development of publications and delivery of presentations. Be motivated, enthusiastic and self-driven. Ability to excel in a highly collaborative team science environment. Preference will be given to those applicants with: Experience using diverse sources of data, both traditional ones such as surveys, and non-traditional ones, such as administrative data and social media. To Apply: Please visit UVA job board here , c omplete the  application, and see below for documents to  attach. Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the box or you can combine them into one PDF. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. Required Application Documents: CV Cover Letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in the position Summary of your coursework In addition, please have three confidential letters of reference sent to this email address: SDADjobs@virginia.edu . Review of applications is ongoing, and will continue until the positions are filled. To learn more about SDAD and BII, please visit us at biocomplexity.virginia.edu For questions about the position or application process, please contact Savanna Galambos at skh7b@virginia.edu   This position is restricted and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.  The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  This position will also require an Education Verification (FSAKA). The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician’s Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Full-time Teaching Faculty , Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences seeks to fill a full-time teaching faculty Lecturer position.   Position will begin August 2020.  The area of expertise within psychological and brain science is open. We especially welcome candidates who add diversity to the department, are deeply committed to evidence-based pedagogy and innovative methods, and could provide instruction in developmental, cognitive, or social psychology, with experience in modern neuroscience methods in one or more of these areas.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced instructor at the college level with an interest in adding value to the undergraduate program.  Rank is open. For junior candidates, the initial contract period is for three years, with reappointment annually and decision for promotion to Senior Lecturer and long-term contract made in the sixth year.  The teaching load is five courses a year.  Applicants should have an advanced degree (a PhD in Psychology or Neuroscience is preferred), and documented teaching experience.  Applicants should submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement, a curriculum vita, and have three letters of recommendation submitted on their behalf.                              Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/ 8620 .  Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:  Cherlyn Crees, Assistant to the Chair, ATTN: Lecturer Search, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN  47405-7007 or chcrees@indiana.edu  Applications received by January 10, 2020 will receive full consideration.  However, the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.  Information about the department and the university is available at  http://www.psych.indiana.edu .  The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Visiting Assistant Professor , Indiana University-Bloomington: The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking to fill one position for a visiting assistant professor to teach undergraduate courses in the areas of Introductory, Cognitive, Social, Developmental, or Neuroscience.  Position will begin August 2020.  The ideal candidate will be an experienced instructor at the college level with an interest in adding value to the undergraduate program.  This will be a 1 year appointment, renewable for one additional year.  The teaching load is five courses a year.  Applicants should have an advanced degree, at the time of appointment (a PhD in Psychology or related field is preferred), and documented teaching experience.  Applicants should submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a curriculum vita, and have three letters of recommendation.                                                                    Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/ 8615 .  Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to:  Cherlyn Crees, Assistant to the Chair, ATTN: Instructor Search, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, 1101 E. 10th Street, Bloomington, IN  47405-7007 or chcrees@indiana.edu.  Applications received by January 10, 2020 will receive full consideration.  However, the search will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.  Information about the department and the university is available at  http://www.psych.indiana.edu .  The College of Arts and Sciences is committed to building and supporting a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community of students and scholars.   Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.

Summary The National Science Foundation is seeking qualified candidate for a Behavioral Scientist (Program Director) position for the Cognitive Neurosciences Program, within the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS), Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), Alexandria, VA.     Responsibilities  The Cognitive Neuroscience Program focuses on highly novel theories, techniques and models directed toward enabling basic scientific understanding of a broad range of issues involving brain, cognition, and behavior. Applicants for the Program Director position are expected to be knowledgeable about the frontiers of cognitive neuroscience research including different data collection and stimulation techniques, multivariate and machine learning approaches, and integration of data across spatial and temporal dimensions. Familiarity with related developments in computational modeling, neuroinformatics, cyberinfrastructure, and open science are advantageous. The Program highly values the exploration of new methodologies, utilization of the latest analytic approaches, and the convergence of cutting edge techniques for addressing basic questions about human cognition. Program Director responsibilities include long-range planning and budget development for the Program, the administration of the merit review process and proposal recommendations, identification of strengths and weaknesses in a given field, assisting with preparation of press releases, feature articles and material describing advances in the research supported by the Program, and coordination and liaison with other programs in NSF, other Federal agencies and organizations. NSF Program Directors have an unparalleled opportunity and responsibility for carrying out the agency's mission to support research through a merit review process that promotes the progress of science, advances national welfare, and secures the national defense. The Program Director should have deep and broad knowledge of Cognitive Neuroscience, be committed to high standards, be receptive to new ideas, have good inter-personal skills, value fairness, and hold a high degree of personal integrity.   Please follow this link for more information about this position:  https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/552172100

There is an opening for a postdoctoral researcher within Dr. Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing’s Translational Research of Adolescent Change (TRAC) Lab, with opportunities for co-mentorship through Dr. Anna Wilson’s Advancing Research in Pediatric Pain (ARPP) Lab, commencing summer/fall 2020. The Postdoctoral Scholar directly supports a new longitudinal clinical research study examining risk and protective factors for substance abuse in adolescents prescribed opioids for pain management. Generally, the TRAC Lab focuses on understanding how adolescents change their behavior, and how to improve treatments to maximize their behavior change. The ARPP Lab focuses on biopsychosocial models of pediatric pain prevention. A postdoc in this position would have opportunities to work with large, longitudinal, multimethod (e.g., neuroimaging; actigraphy; lab pain testing) datasets. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive/behavioral neuroscience, or related field Research experience and evidence of productivity, by way of publication Advanced statistical understanding with demonstrated ability to apply analytical methods to large, multi-modal datasets Strong scientific writing skills demonstrated through publication history Excellent documentation skills Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal Ability to self-initiate projects and work independently with appropriate oversight Ability to interface professionally in a collaborative research setting Proficient computer knowledge to interface with a variety of database, statistical, and imaging task and processing software, such as SPSS, REDCap, Linux, AFNI, FSL, MATLAB Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in a related field with emphasis in human development and behavior, and quantitative methods Experience with neuroimaging research Strong background in neuroimaging (MRI) analysis Background in computer programming and scripting

Williams College Program in Cognitive Science invites applications for a two-year position at the level of Visiting Assistant Professor beginning July 1, 2020. Candidates trained in any subfield of cognitive science are encouraged to apply. We seek excellent teachers whose research programs can engage undergraduate students. The teaching load consists of four courses or the equivalent per year. Likely courses include the introductory cognitive science course and a capstone cognitive science course, as well as courses in the candidate’s subfield. We are particularly interested in candidates from historically underrepresented groups as well as individuals who have experience working effectively with diverse undergraduate student populations. Qualifications Candidates should have a Ph.D. in cognitive science or a related discipline at the time of appointment. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available at http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/ . Application Instructions Applications must be submitted online at https://apply.interfolio.com/67891 . Your application should also include a cover letter, a vita, and up to three reprints. In the cover letter, please speak to your ability to work effectively with an undergraduate student population that is broadly diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. The cover letter should also include a brief introduction to your research and teaching. Finally, please include evidence of teaching effectiveness (i.e., course evaluations) if available. We will request three letters of reference from finalists in the search. The deadline for applications is January 1, 2020 or until the position is filled. Please contact Safa Zaki, Chair, Program in Cognitive Science, with any questions related to the search. Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website ( http://www.williams.edu ). Beyond fully meeting its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Developmental and Learning Science The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in youth development and learning across multiple ecological contexts with an emphasis on diversity, opportunity, and equity. The initial appointment will be two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year. The position involves work on several longitudinal research projects exploring how sociocultural and psychosocial factors influence youth of color’s identity development, academic learning, and socioemotional wellbeing during middle childhood and adolescence. The work takes an interdisciplinary approach and applies questions and methods from psychological and education science to elementary and secondary school settings. Applicants must have a doctorate and a track record of publication in psychology or education, substantive knowledge and background in the field of developmental psychology, child/adolescent development, or learning science, and excellent academic writing and interpersonal skills. Expertise is necessary in theory, methods, and research framed by dynamic, relational processes of the positive development of diverse youth (particularly youth who have experienced adversity and challenge), in strength-based approaches to research design and program evaluation. Strong quantitative skills (e.g., HLM, SEM, and growth modeling), or experience with mixed methods approach are preferred.    The fellow will receive strong mentoring with well-established scholars focused on the demanding aspects of producing high quality scholarship. The fellow will be expected to build a research program by formulating research questions, generating research designs, writing grants, conducting analysis, and writing and presenting findings. To apply for this position, please submit (1) a cover letter describing your research goals and training, including why your background and interests are a good match for the position, (2) Curriculum Vitae, (3) two writing samples, (4) three letters of reference to https://app.education.pitt.edu/employment/postings The online system will prompt applicants to request three letters of recommendation, directly. Reviews of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, interested applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application no later than 3/30/2020 . Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Ming-Te Wang, at mtwang@pitt.edu , or Dr. James Huguley, at Huguley@pitt.edu   LRDC is an internationally renowned center with the aim of promoting basic and applied research on learning in its cognitive, neural, social, and motivational aspects and to make research and human development links to formal and informal settings. Pittsburgh is repeatedly voted among “The Most Livable City”, with affordable cost of living and access to a wide array of seasonal recreation opportunities, professional and collegiate athletic events, and a vibrant cultural district.

The Department of Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in neuroscience to begin Fall, 2020. The ideal candidate would have a research program in cognitive neuroscience, conducting research using human subjects and/or animal models, but any strong neuroscientist will be fully considered. Candidates should have a strong basic or translational neuroscience research background.  The successful applicant would be expected to add to the university’s growing neuroscience strength by mentoring and teaching graduate and undergraduate students, as well as contributing to planned expansions of the neuroscience curriculum across campus. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field, with significant postdoctoral experience. Candidates must display evidence of strong scholarly work, and existing or potential for extramural funding. Further, we are seeking an individual who is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. The Department offers a B.A. in psychology.  The Department has 30 full-time faculty members with an APA-accredited clinical Ph.D. program and an experimental Ph.D. program with cognitive, developmental, neuroscience, and quantitative/experimental areas of study (https://www.unlv.edu/psychology/graduateprograms/phd-experimental-faculty).   Salary is competitive, and the position is contingent upon funding. UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 29,000 students and more than 3,000 faculty and staff that is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a research university with very high research activity. UNLV is the most ethnically diverse campus in the nation, with over 15,000 students from underrepresented groups. It has been designated as an Asian-American and Native-American, Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). UNLV offers a broad range of respected academic programs and has joined the top tier of national public research universities. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, building and fostering a culturally inclusive environment, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine.  UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.  For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu.   Applicants should submit a cover letter of interest, a detailed vita listing qualifications and experience, teaching statement, research statement, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications, because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. All materials should be submitted by January 13, 2020.  The review of materials will continue until the position is filled. Materials should be addressed to Dr. Joel Snyder, Search Committee Chair, and are to be submitted via online application at https://www.unlv.edu/jobs/openings (View Academic Faculty Openings; position R0119175). For assistance with UNLV’s online applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-3504 or applicant.inquiry@unlv.edu.  UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.  The university and department have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. The department continues to implement initiatives in keeping with our commitment to issues related to multiculturalism and diversity in regard to organizational climate, teaching, and research. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups, and candidates whose teaching and/or research interests address issues of diversity are particularly encouraged to apply. Please visit our departmental website for more information: https://www.unlv.edu/psychology.

The Psychology Department invites applications for a one-year, full-time Visiting Assistant Professor position (PhD or ABD required), beginning July 1, 2020. The ideal candidate will have teaching experience at the college level. Area of research is open, but applicants with a background in neuroscience are particularly encouraged to apply. The teaching load will be the equivalent of five courses per year, including some combination of service courses (Introductory Psychology, Statistics, or Research Design), courses in the candidate’s specialty area, and supervision of senior research projects. The Psychology Department, consisting of nine faculty members, has a strong tradition of excellence in teaching and research and is housed in a state-of-the-art unified science center. Please visit our websites at https://academics.hamilton.edu/psychology and https://academics.hamilton.edu/neuroscience for additional information about the Psychology Department and interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program. Applicants should submit the following: (1) cover letter (addressed to Dr. Jennifer Borton, Psychology Department Chair), (2) curriculum vita, (3) statement of teaching philosophy and experience, (4) research statement, and (5) statement that describes how the candidate’s teaching, scholarship, and/or service would engage and sustain Hamilton’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. We seek candidates who can demonstrate their experience in teaching or working with diverse student populations. Submit all materials to Interfolio at http://apply. interfolio .com/70388 . Candidates should arrange for submission of three letters of recommendation to Interfolio. Review of applications will begin January 15, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.

The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research Scholars in the Science of Learning and Educational Technologies (SoLET) Laboratory directed by Danielle McNamara. The postdoctoral research scholars will be working on projects funded by the IES and ONR to (a) design and develop tutoring modules and (b) explore factors influencing students’ performance in comprehension, writing, and mathematics. The candidates will be involved in studies with elementary, high school, and college students including teachers and schools across multiple sites in AZ, NH, MN, and GA. Ideal candidates will have expertise in experimental and quantitative methods and be interested in working in a collaborative research lab, particularly one focusing on learning and cognitive sciences. Ideal candidates will have specific expertise and experience in two or more of the following areas: educational technology design and assessment, game design, intelligent/adaptive tutoring systems, classroom and school-based research, natural language processing, data analytics. The positions are full-time, benefits-eligible appointment with no tenure implications. Anticipated start date is January 1, 2020. The qualification for these positions: must have earned a Ph.D. in learning sciences, educational psychology, computer science, data analytics, human factors, or psychology, or in a related field within the past four years. To apply, please submit the following as pdf(s) through Interfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/71425 : (1) a curriculum vitae, (2) statement of research interests, and (3) three letters of recommendation which should be uploaded by your recommenders to Interfolio directly. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. Inquiries concerning the search should be addressed to the Chair of the Search Committee: Dr. Danielle S. McNamara ( dsmcnama@asu.edu ).  Please mention that you are applying for the Educational Research position. For information on current lab projects, visit: https://soletlab.asu.edu/ . Initial deadline for receipt of complete applications is December 1, 2019 . If not filled, review of complete applications will continue every week thereafter until the search is closed. Salary range is $50,004.00 to $54,756.00 depending on previous experience. Arizona State University is located in the Phoenix/Scottsdale metropolitan area. Learn more about what The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences has to offer by viewing https://thecollege.asu.edu/faculty . The College values our cultural and intellectual diversity, and continually strives to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of the academic community.   A background check is required for employment. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU’s full non- discrimination statement (ACD 401) is located on the ASU website at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX/ In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources.  ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf .  You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456.