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The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join the Early Steps Dynamics project (ES-Dynamics) under the supervision of Drs. Jenn-Yun Tein, and Kathryn Lemery-Chalfant. The postdoctoral research scholar will join a talented and cohesive team analyzing longitudinal data from the large and racially/ethnically diverse Early Steps Multisite study, with a focus on examining proximal mechanisms of prevention and genetic influences on adolescent and adult mental health and substance misuse. Specifically, we will be using dynamic quantitative methods to examine parent-child emotions and behavior during observed interactions filmed and coded at multiple occasions across early childhood. Primary duties include data management, data analysis, and writing empirical research papers. Strong professional development is provided (e.g., ethics, diversity-equity-inclusion, advanced statistical methods, grant writing, faculty...

The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowships 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 multi-method longitudinal studies exploring how sociocultural and psychological factors influence youth of color’s identity development, academic learning, and socioemotional well-being during middle childhood and adolescence. In particular, the fellow will work on multi-jurisdictional, longitudinal datasets collected before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to examine the individual, interpersonal, and contextual factors that mitigate or worsen the impact of school disruptions on youth’s academic adjustment and mental health, especially for those from historically marginalized and...

Assistant Professor, Psychological Sciences and Counseling - Psychology Program (Tenure-Track )   Department Psychological Sciences and Counseling   Work Schedule Typically Monday through Friday, including some evenings, and the possibility of some weekend days.   Major Work Characteristics/Summary of Position The Youngstown State University Department of Psychological Sciences and Counseling seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position for the psychology program (to begin August 2022). The position is a 9-month, tenure-track appointment. The successful candidate is expected to teach undergraduate psychology courses, provide service at various levels, and engage in scholarship that leads to peer-reviewed publications and presentations. Plans, organizes, teaches, and provides feedback to promote and direct student success. Responds to students in a timely manner. Communicates with students, departments, and university officials via...

General Information:   Drs. Laura Glynn and Elysia Davis, at Departments of Psychology in Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University and the University of Denver, respectively, invite applications for a postdoctoral fellow position funded by a NIMH Conte Center ( https://contecenter.uci.edu/ ) titled: Fragmented early-life experiences, aberrant circuit maturation, and emotional vulnerabilities. Fellows may be funded and supported for up to 2 years, pending performance and grant support. Position is located at Chapman University and involves close collaboration with both PIs. This position is available June 1, 2022, although the start date is flexible. Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher...

The Department of Psychology at Princeton University invites applications for 1-2 Postdoctoral Researcher Associates or more senior researchers, to begin in Summer or Fall of 2022. We are seeking motivated and productive researchers with doctoral degrees in psychology or a related field, to be completed by the position's start date. Associates will work with Dr. Rebecca Carey and Dr. Nicole Shelton on research broadly examining inequality, social interactions, and relationships. They will assist in designing and executing a longitudinal, dyadic study on intergroup relationships. Additionally, associates will work with each PI on individual projects, including the influence of social class on relationships, the relationship between intergroup interactions and health, and interventions for intergroup friendship development. Responsibilities will include establishing and managing collaborative, multisite research projects; conducting advanced statistical analysis on complex data...

We are seeking a full-time research technician for an NIH-funded R01 project supervised by Drs. Tammy English and Renee Thompson (Co-PIs) and Todd Braver (Co-I) in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. The project (R01AG070139) examines the role of motivation and depressive psychopathology in age-related changes in emotion and emotion regulation across adulthood. It utilizes a multi-method approach that includes neuroimaging, experience sampling, clinical interviews, behavioral measures, and psychophysiological assessment. This position will expose the individual to a wide array of theories and methods in affective science, neuroscience, and clinical psychology, providing a unique opportunity to develop research skills and engage in professional development with a large, collaborative team. It would be a good fit for a hard-working, detail-oriented, and highly motivated bachelors-level researcher who is aiming to gain...

The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join the Arizona Twin Project (ATP) under the supervision of Drs. Mary Davis, Leah Doane, and Kathryn Lemery-Chalfant. The postdoctoral research scholar will join a large and cohesive team managing the longitudinal ATP that spans from infancy through adolescence. The diverse ATP is focused on longitudinal modeling of risk (e.g., HPA axis, immune function, epigenetics, emotional dysregulation, family, neighborhood) and resilience processes (e.g., social relationships) for mental and physical health outcomes (e.g., internalizing and externalizing psychopathology, sleep, and pain). Primary duties include data management, data analysis, and writing empirical research papers. Strong professional development is provided (e.g., ethics, diversity-equity-inclusion, grant writing, faculty job applications). The ideal candidate will have experience conducting research with...