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POSTGRADUATE ASSOCIATE – Adolescent Initiatives Team   The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, part of the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, conducts research and teaches people of all ages how to develop their emotional intelligence. Our work focuses on (1) the development and impact of social and emotional skills among diverse populations, including education settings and organizations, and (2) the mechanisms by which social and emotional skills and training impact significant life outcomes. We are looking for a  Postgraduate Associate (PGA) to join the Adolescent Initiatives Team. This team works on a range of projects including the development and testing of the RULER Approach and the inspirED program: two complementary social emotional learning initiatives for middle and high schools. The team is also building several innovative assessments for secondary school students; (1) a web-based app designed to measure student perceptions of...

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE – Adolescent Initiatives Team   The Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, part of the Child Study Center at the Yale University School of Medicine, conducts research and teaches people of all ages how to develop their emotional intelligence. Our work focuses on (1) the development and impact of social and emotional skills among diverse populations, including education settings and organizations, and (2) the mechanisms by which social and emotional skills and training impact significant life outcomes. We are looking for a  Postdoctoral Associate  to join the Adolescent Initiatives Team (PIs: Drs. Jessica Hoffmann and Rachel Baumsteiger). This team works on a range of projects, including (1) the development of a web-based app designed to measure students’ perceptions of school climate; (2) the development of a tool designed to assess students’ momentary emotions and emotion regulation at school; and, (3) the development and testing of the RULER and...

BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE, Visiting Assistant Professor in Psychology. The Department of Psychology at Colby College invites applications for a one-year, full-time position in Behavioral Neuroscience to begin September 1, 2021, with the possibility of successive appointments for up to three years. Teaching responsibilities for this position include introductory and advanced courses in the candidate’s area of training, participation in a team-taught introduction to psychology course, and supervision of student independent research. The specific area of research is open and we are especially interested in candidates who conduct research using rat models. The successful candidate will have use of our state-of-the art vivarium, laboratory spaces and equipment, along with financial support for research including paid student research assistants and a full-time lab and research coordinator. We seek applicants who have research interests that would be compatible with and complementary to...

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Indiana University invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral scholar position. The post-doctoral scholar will work with Dr. Mary Murphy and her graduate and undergraduate students on new and existing grant-funded projects aimed at understanding the role of identity and group membership in shaping academic, behavioral, and well-being outcomes. The postdoctoral fellow will also have the opportunity to develop their own projects. Desired qualifications include: a PhD in psychology or related field; statistical expertise including multilevel modeling with nested and longitudinal designs, demonstrated evidence of research productivity and academic writing; strong communication and interpersonal skills; and a passion for novel research in the areas of identity threat, stereotyping and prejudice, and organizational mindset in education and/or organizational settings. Salary is competitive.  Start date is flexible and can...

Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Lifespan Developmental Psychology Lab at Brandeis University. [ http://www.brandeis.edu/departments/psych/lachman/ ]. Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to work on longitudinal and intervention projects in the areas of behavior change, physical activity, personality, cognition, and health in adulthood. The position involves management and coordination of multiple studies in an active lab. Opportunities include collaboration on experimental intervention research through the Boston Roybal Center for Active Lifestyle Interventions (RALI) [ http://www.brandeis.edu/roybal/ ] and secondary data analysis of longitudinal data from the Midlife in the United States (MIDUS) study [ www.midus.wisc.edu/ ].  Primary responsibilities will include project management and data analysis; preparation of manuscripts; and participation in interdisciplinary research groups. Qualifications include a Ph.D. in the social, behavioral or health...

The Psychology Department at the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) invites applications for a full-time, one-year term position in Psychology at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, beginning August 2021. The Psychology Department is a collegial and engaged team of teacher-scholars with a broad range of specializations. The department's mission is to provide our students with an active and interactive learning experience focused on the science and practice of psychology. Faculty are dedicated to providing an environment that models a passion for learning and scholarship, using pedagogical methods that are innovative and anchored in research. It is our goal to prepare students who think critically and reflectively, engage others from all backgrounds with empathy and understanding, and use their knowledge of psychology to maximize their own personal development and promote the common good. Small class sizes of 16-30 students and the Psychology...