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Position details A 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship is available in the Culture and Emotion Lab and the Sleep & Psychosocial Adjustment Lab at Wesleyan University. The postdoctoral fellow will work with Dr. Patricia M. Rodriguez Mosquera and Dr. Royette Tavernier Dubar on topics related to emotion, stress, adolescent and emerging adulthood development, and sleep. Expertise in advanced statistical analyses (e.g., multi-level modeling) and/or mixed methods is highly desirable but not required. Fellows will teach one undergraduate seminar per year in an area of the fellow’s interest and mentor exceptional undergraduates involved in research. Wesleyan is a selective liberal arts institution with faculty engaged in well-funded and cutting-edge research. Wesleyan University is located in Middletown, CT and 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. Minimum Qualifications - Ph.D. in psychology or a related field. - Experience in using  SPSS /Amos and/or MPlus. - The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, time management, oral/written/communication skills, and a commitment to diversity.   Instructions to Applicants The following documents are required (submitted electronically): (1) Cover letter (2) Current curriculum vitae (3) Statement of research interests (4) 1 or 2 sample publications (or manuscripts in preparation) (5) The e-mail addresses of 3 referees from whom we will obtain confidential letters of recommendation (please ensure that the submitted e-mail addresses are up-to-date and entered correctly). Interfolio users, see Additional Information. After you have submitted all the required documents, you will see a confirmation number. At that point, each of your three referees whose email address you have provided will receive an automatically generated email requesting that he or she submit a letter of reference for you. The successful applicant will be expected to begin the position on July 1, 2020. Additional information Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Applications received by February 15, 2020 will be given full consideration. Note for Interfolio users: We gladly accept letters of recommendation from Interfolio. From your Interfolio account, please use the “web delivery” method to upload your letters directly to our online application.

A postdoctoral position in gesture research is available in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta, working with Dr. Elena Nicoladis and Dr. Paula Marentette. This project is focused on understanding the relationship between visual analysis of a scene, language choice, and gesture production. Knowledge of a language other than English and/or experience with eye-tracking would be assets. Applications from candidates with research training in psycholinguistics, cognitive science, (applied) linguistics, or developmental psychology will be particularly well suited for this position. Postdoctoral responsibilities will include contributing to our ongoing research program as well as taking the lead on research projects within that program. In addition, the person in this position will have the opportunity to work with the research programs of graduate and undergraduate students associated with the lab. The position, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, is available for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Interested applicants should send a letter describing their research interests and a curriculum vitae, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Elena Nicoladis (elena.nicoladis@ualberta.ca). Ideally the position would commence by May 2020, although this is negotiable. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Staff Clinical Psychologist 3 $62,645.01 - $88,933.02   Ancora State Psychiatric Hospital is seeking an experienced Staff Clinical Psychologist 3 responsible for supervising programs of psychological services including program development and evaluation, training psychologists and other professionals and nonprofessionals. This individual will monitor their performance and carry out psychological programs in accord with professional and administrative standards. This candidate will provide direct high level services to clients, and participate in administrative decision making within the psychology department to the design of positive programs and supports within a multidisciplinary mental health setting serving a diverse adult population with severe and persistent mental illness.    Position requires a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Psychology.  Preference is given to applicants with a Doctoral Degree in Psychology (PhD, PsyD, or EdD).  Must have completed one (1) year of supervised full-time clinical internship or of one (1) year of extensively supervised clinical experience. Graduate course training shall have included at least thirty (30) semester hour credits in a psychology program consisting of six (6) semester hour credits in counseling/psychotherapy, and three (3) semester hour credits in each of the following areas: individual intelligence testing, objective and/or projective testing, and abnormal psychology. At least fifteen (15) semester hour credits should be in courses relevant to clinical psychology such as learning theories, human motivation, personality theories, human growth and development, psychopharmacology, and statistics and research.   Two (2) years of responsible experience in addition to the supervised clinical internship in the field of clinical psychology in a community mental health center, mental hospital, school for the developmentally disabled, or penal, correctional, or juvenile institution, or other setting involving the use of psychodiagnostics, psychotherapy, projective techniques, and other clinical methods.    SPECIAL NOTE: One (1) year of residency (advanced training beyond internship or extensively supervised clinical experience) is considered equivalent to one (1) year of experience.   NOTE: Thirty (30) additional semester hour credits beyond the Master's degree in Psychology from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of required experience which must be earned subsequent to the supervised full-time clinical internship. OR NOTE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctorate degree in Psychology (Ph.D.) or a Doctorate degree in Education (Ed.D.)in psychology and completion of a one (1) year supervised full-time clinical internship. Graduate course training shall have included a minimum of six (6) semester hour credits in each of the following areas: objective and projective testing, psychotherapeutic techniques and counseling, personality development and learning theory, motivation and psychopathology, and research design and statistical analyses.   LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.   We offer a competitive benefit package that includes sick, personal, vacation and holiday leave along with Dental Plan, Major Medical Insurance, Prescription Coverage, Life Insurance, and an excellent Pension and Retirement Plan.   Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to the Human Resource Director (email preferred):   aph.resume@doh.nj.gov   Ancora Psychiatric Hospital 301 Spring Garden Road Ancora, NJ 08037-9699

Northwestern University invites applications to Data Science Scholars Program. Data Science Scholars will join a university-wide initiative advancing Data Science throughout Northwestern  ( http://datascience.northwestern.edu ) .  Scholars will have joint-appointments with the Northwestern Institute on Complex Sy stems and Data Science (NICO) – w hich  coordinates the program  – and another Research  Center matching their area of expertise. Scholars will be appointed to two-year terms (potentially renewable for a third year) .  Scholars will receive a competitive stipend and benefits package, and an individual research budget.   Starting date is flexible .     We a re looking to recruit  2  Scholars  annually  who  will be appointed across a number of research areas  spanning the ph ysical, chemical, biomedical,   behavioral,  social , economic, information, and communication  sciences .  The aim of the program is to offer a unique opportunity to expand the Scholars’ domain-focused research portfolio, and simultaneously establish their reputation as leaders in the exploding field of Data Science and  Artificial  Intelligence .  To this end, Scholars will be offered opportunities to  establish  their independence and  to  develop  their leadership  skills .      Outstanding candidates interested in this program should submit applications electronically to  data-science-initiative@northwestern.edu .  Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.  Applications must include a CV (including a list of publications with the most important 1 to 3 publications indicated with an asterisk), a three-page statement of research accomplishments and plans, and  a list of 3 to 5 references . Applications received by  January   1 st , 20 20  will receive full consideration. Later applications will be considered until all positions are filled.       Applicants must complete their Ph.D. requirements prior to  starting date of  appointment.       Information about benefits may be found at  http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html .  

Faculty Tenure Track – 9 Month Dean, Trumbull Campus [Job #992095] Trumbull Campus – Warren, OH Opportunity  for a Tenure-Track faculty position in Clinical Psychology. Full-time, nine-month, tenure-track position, with a course load of twelve hours (4 courses) each semester beginning Fall, 2020, to teach undergraduate courses (e.g., Introduction to Clinical Psychology, Psychological Disorders). Expectations include teaching excellence, continued professional development, scholarly activity resulting in empirical publications, and service to the University, the profession and the community. Qualifications : Candidates must have a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Counseling Psychology, or anticipate receiving their Doctorate by August 2020, Ph.D. preferred. Licensed or license eligible in Clinical Psychology. Evidence of teaching experience required, with a strong interest in teaching undergraduate students. Evidence of scholarly activity required; all research areas considered. For a complete description of this position and to apply online, visit our jobsite at   https://jobs.kent.edu Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer / Disabled / Veterans PI115705067

Postdoctoral Research Associate at Purdue University Position Summary Seeking to hire one or two postdoctoral researchers to collaborate with me across two grants on preschool children’s mathematical language development. One project is a National Science Foundation funded grant evaluating the impacts of mathematical language instruction on mathematics and spatial skills in preschool children. The other project is the final stages of evaluating a parent implemented mathematical language intervention for monolingual English speakers and dual language learners. The positions have the potential to be for up to two or three years depending on performance.   Responsibilities may include: intervention development, manuscript preparation, project management, presentation of findings, development of coding schemes for video and audio recordings, and development and implementation of dissemination events for families and schools. A core part of one of the projects will be preparation of a registered report, thus, interest and knowledge of open science practices are desired.   Start date is negotiable, but preferred start is no later than August 15th, 2020.   For best consideration, applications should be submitted by January 4, 2020. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. Please submit a cover letter that describes your interests and fit with the position, CV, a scholarly writing sample, and names and contact information of three references. Questions can be directed to Dr. David Purpura ( purpura@purdue.edu ). To apply, please go to   Purdue's Employment Website  and complete the online application process.   Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. A background check will be required for employment in this position.  Education Required Qualifications • PhD in Education, Psychology, Human Development, Communication Disorders, or related field completed by the start of the employment • Background expertise in early mathematics development and/or language development Experience Additional Desired Qualifications • Ability to work collaboratively with a research team • Experience developing or implementing interventions with schools or families • Knowledge of multilevel modeling • Fluency in Spanish is beneficial but not required

University of Rochester Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide (UR/CSPS)   POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN SUICIDE PREVENTION RESEARCH http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/csps/training/post-doctoral.cfm   The UR/CSPS is pleased to announce the availability of positions for postdoctoral training in suicide prevention research. Now in its 19th year, the UR/CSPS postdoctoral training program is supported by an institutional National Research Service Award training grant from NIMH (Yeates Conwell, MD, Program Director; Kim Van Orden, PhD, Associate Director). It provides up to three years of stipend support and related benefits for early career investigators committed to careers in suicide prevention research. Each fellow works closely with a primary mentor, takes courses and participates in a diverse array of CSPS research and training activities. A strength of the UR/CSPS fellowship is the provision of intensive mentorship in grant writing, study design, and data analysis from UR/CSPS core faculty dedicated to suicide prevention.   Mentors and consultants are available from a wide range of experts both at UR and the VA VISN 2 Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention (VA CoE)( http://www.mirecc.va.gov/suicideprevention/ ), as well as through an international network of UR/CSPS collaborators.  Based at the University of Rochester Medical Center, one of the largest academic health systems in New York State, the UR/CSPS fellowship is associated with (but not identical to) the VA Advanced Fellowship in Veteran Mental Health and Suicide Prevention; prospective fellows may apply to both fellowships.   The emphasis of UR/CSPS research is on the development and testing of interventions across the full spectrum of approaches to suicide prevention – universal, selective, and indicated – and in a variety of vulnerable groups including adolescents and older adults, victims of violence, Veterans, and individuals with medical, psychiatric, and social comorbidities.  Faculty and fellows are currently engaged in projects that target populations across the life course. While ours is a research fellowship, opportunities for clinical work that contribute to a fellow’s program of research (and contribute to licensure) are also possible.    CSPS Faculty who serve as primary mentors:       Eric Caine, MD Dr. Caine is a psychiatrist who studies comprehensive public health approaches to suicide prevention. He Co-Directs the CSPS and directed the Injury Control Center for Suicide Prevention. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/20392420-eric-d-caine Kate Cerulli, JD, PhD Dr. Cerulli is an attorney and holds a doctorate in criminal justice. She directs the Laboratory of Interpersonal Violence and Victimization, which studies intimate partner violence and child abuse and increased risk for suicide. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/26580586-catherine-cerulli   Ken Conner, PsyD, MPH Dr. Conner is a psychologist who studies the intersection of substance abuse and suicide risk, including behavioral interventions to reduce risk in this population. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/21801365-kenneth-r-conner Yeates Conwell, MD Dr. Conwell is a geriatric psychiatrist who studies suicide prevention in later life. His work includes psychological autopsy studies of older adults who died by suicide, the role of aging services in the detection and treatment of mental disorders in later life, and behavioral interventions to reduce suicide risk among vulnerable older adults. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/20410452-yeates-conwell   Wil Pigeon, PhD Dr. Pigeon is a clinical psychologist and Director of the VA’s Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention. His work focuses on the link between sleep problems and suicide risk and the benefit of sleep interventions such as CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) for reducing suicide risk. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/26563374-wilfred-r-pigeon   Tony Pisani, PhD Dr. Pisani is a psychologist who specializes in clinical assessment and management of suicide risk as well as behavioral interventions for individuals with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/23205321-anthony-r-pisani   Marc Swogger, PhD Dr. Swogger is a clinical psychologist who studies forensic and justice-involved individuals at risk for suicide, including behavioral interventions to promote behavioral health treatment engagement and healthy coping.            https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/26773384-marc-t-swogger   Kim Van Orden, PhD Dr. Van Orden is a clinical psychologist who directs the HOPE Lab (Helping Older People Engage). Her lab focuses on developing and testing behavioral interventions to promote social engagement and healthy aging to reduce suicide risk in later life. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/27330883-kimberly-a-van-orden   Peter Wyman PhD Dr. Wyman is a clinical psychologist who studies youth social networks in relation to suicide risk and the development and testing of network-based behavioral interventions to promote help seeking and healthy coping among youth and military populations. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/20111434-peter-wyman     Additional CSPS Training Faculty: Beau Abar, PhD (Emergency Medicine) Lisham Ashrafioun, PhD (VA CoE) Steve Barnett, MD (Family Medicine) Peter Britton, PhD (VA CoE) Ben Chapman, PhD (Psychiatry) Todd Bishop, PhD (VA CoE) Orna Intrator, PhD (Public Health Sciences) Yue Li, PhD (Public Health Sciences) Wendi F. Cross, PhD (Psychiatry) Sherrie Toth, PhD (Clinical and Social Psychology) Ann Marie White, EdD (Psychiatry, Children’s Institute) Kathi Heffner, PhD (Nursing) Megan Lytle, PhD (Psychiatry) Caroline Silva, PhD (Psychiatry)     Application Date:                   Rolling, but preferred deadline is January, 2020 Start Date:                                 Flexible, July 1 – October 1, 2018 Salary and Benefits:                Stipends are as specified by NIH guidelines: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-19-036.html Fellows are eligible for health and life insurance benefits through the University of Rochester and a travel stipend is provided. Requirements:                       Because the training program is supported by a grant from NIMH, to be eligible one must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Trainees with    backgrounds relevant to suicide prevention including psychiatry and other medical specialties, nursing, psychology, social work, or public health are best suited to this opportunity. Application materials:             CV A statement of career goals and interests Academic transcripts Three letters of recommendation by individuals familiar with the candidate’s academic performance.   Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.   Please address inquiries and applications to:   Yeates Conwell, MD Program Director University of Rochester Medical Center 300 Crittenden Road Rochester, NY  14642 Phone:  585-275-6739 Fax:  585-273-1066 E-mail: Yeates_Conwell@URMC.Rochester.edu