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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 research projects exploring how sociocultural and psychological 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 developmental 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 analytic 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 longitudinal datasets or 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 3/1/2020 . 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.

Post-doctoral Fellowship in Eating Disorders - Children's Hospital of Philadelphia https://career4.successfactors.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=47361&company=C0000169453P&username =   The Eating Disorder Assessment and Treatment Program (EDATP) at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is seeking at least one post-doctoral fellow starting in July/August of 2020. The EDATP is a large and vibrant eating disorder program serving over 400 new pediatric and adolescent patients each year. With a treatment philosophy grounded in the principles of Family Based Treatment, we offer outpatient care, medical stabilization, and an intensive outpatient program.  Clinical experiences are available across all levels of care. Fellows will work collaboratively with other mental health providers and disciplines within the fields of medicine, education, and community professionals. Research focuses on neuro-cognition in anorexia, social reward in eating disorders, and sex differences in eating disorders. One post-doctoral fellow will work primarily on the Shifting Perspectives Study in the Timko Research Group (see  https://www.med.upenn.edu/timkolab/ ). The Shifting Perspectives study is investigating whether or not adding Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) to Family Based Treatment improves outcome in adolescents with anorexia nervosa. In the first two years of this project we are focused on evaluating whether or not CRT significantly improves flexibility. The post-doctoral fellow will deliver treatment to families in the study and will be responsible for all appropriate documentation of treatment delivery. It is anticipated that the fellow will carry a caseload of approximately 12 families. The fellow will have opportunities for trial related research, manuscript writing, and preparing funding applications.  Fellows will have the opportunity to join PolicyLab ( https://policylab.chop.edu/ ), a center within the Research Institute at CHOP. Ideal candidates will have experience working with adolescents with eating disorders, though any experience treating adolescents in a family-based context or individuals with eating disorders will be considered. Under the supervision of a licensed psychologist, fellows will have training experiences in the areas of research and clinical training that will help prepare them for a future career in a pediatric healthcare setting or university-based training program.  Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is home to the Department of Pediatrics for the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and is consistently ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country in the U.S. News and World Report’s Honor Roll of the nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals.  Please send a cover letter and current CV along with the names and contact information of three references to Dr. Alix Timko (timkoc@email.chop.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately.  Job Responsibilities Under clinical supervision, the psychology fellow may engage in the following research, clinical and related activities: Assessment of patients with a variety of medical, developmental, and mental health disorders. Consultation with patients, families, and other professionals within the hospital and other community agencies (e.g., schools, community mental health).  Psychological treatment of patients and families in order to support internalizing and externalizing disorders, coping with illness, developmental disorders, and school related problems. Participate in active research projects including tasks related to subject recruitment, assessment and intervention in the context of research, and assisting with regulatory affairs and participation in human subjects research training.  Assist with preparation of posters, presentations, and journal articles based on research findings.    Participate in the development of new research projects and assisting with grant writing. Umbrella supervision of other psychology clinical and research trainees, such as interns, externs, and research assistants.   Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations Required Education and Experience Ph.D. or Psy.D in psychology from program accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA) or the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). APA/CPA-accredited internship training. Experience and training in pediatric psychology at the extern or internship level. Specific clinical training and skills in pediatric pain management, as well as the application of cognitive-behavioral, biofeedback, and family systems interventions with children and families is preferred. Additional Technical Requirements Organizational and research skills. Skills in working with community agencies, schools, multidisciplinary teams, and other medical professionals.   All CHOP employees who work in a patient building or who provide patient care are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless they are granted a medical or religious exemption. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its patients, family members, visitors and employees. In an effort to achieve this goal, employment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, other than for positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, is contingent upon an attestation that the job applicant does not use tobacco products or nicotine in any form and a negative nicotine screen (the latter occurs after a job offer). Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.  VEVRAA Federal Contractor/Seeking priority referrals for protected veterans.  Please contact our hiring official with any referrals or questions. CHOP Careers Contact  Talent Acquisition 2716 South Street, 6th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19146  Phone: 866-820-9288  Email:TalentAcquisition@email.chop.edu