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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.

Universal Psychological Services, Inc . A psychological assistant post-doc position is now available to join our team. Available to start immediately! The primary function of the Psychological Assistant is to assist the attending psychologist with patient care in Adult Treatment Therapy. Duties may include evaluation of patients, Administering Psychological Assessments, Report writing, and the provision of direct patient services.   Qualifications   : D or Psy.D Eligible for psych assistant number or has one preferred Able travel to city of industry and/or Orange once a week. Knowledge of state regulations about ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality-Experience in chronic pain, medical settings, multidisciplinary team desired   Compensation: Competitive Salary with experience and location.

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

The Social & Affective Neuroscience Lab at Brown University (Lab Director : Oriel FeldmanHall) invites applications for a full-time lab manager / research assistant. Job Description: Primary responsibilities include: (1) data acquisition using behavioral, psychophysiological, and brain imaging techniques (2) subject recruitment and screening; (3) management and analysis of datasets; and (4) managing the lab and performing administrative duties, including IRB documentation. Education and Experience Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, neuroscience or related field is required. 1-2 years of related research experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). Job Competencies An ability to work independently with good judgment Organizational and time management skills is required Proficiency with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Qualtrics is required A high degree of familiarity with programs such as Eprime, SPSS, R, Matlab, SPM (or FSL), Acqknowledge and BIOPAC systems is especially valued but not required Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community Background Check All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal  background  check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University. 

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology. For this position, we are interested in researchers whose research uses new computational techniques to examine issues that intersect cognitive and social psychology . The current position seeks to build on a recently established, ASU-wide research cluster – Behavioral Data Science. Preference will be given to candidates who can collaborate with existing Psychology faculty and whose research interests supplement our emerging strengths in exploring large-scale naturalistic and experimentally collected data within a data science framework to generate new insights about underlying psychological processes. The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is presently in a period of expansion and innovation around new initiatives and programs in Psychology, including Behavioral Data Science, Forensic Psychology, and Resilience in Social Environments. Since Fall 2017, the School has added ten new tenured/tenure-track faculty, including two new tenure-track faculty in Psychology. This academic year, the School has been approved to recruit seven additional tenured/tenure-track faculty, including three new tenured / tenure-track faculty in Psychology. Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must: a) have a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field by the time of appointment b) a research agenda that focuses in applying the latest advances in data science and computational modeling to an area related to cognitive and experimental psychology c) demonstrate excellence in research commensurate with appointment at the level of Assistant Professor at ASU Desired Qualifications: a) Priority will be given to scholars currently at the Assistant Professor level b) Evidence of experience or interest in teaching in areas related to cognitive psychology and data science c) Research interests that align with current faculty in the Behavioral Data Science research cluster d) Desire or willingness to teach quantitative methods or analysis at the undergraduate or graduate level e) Evidence of the potential to establish a strong, externally-funded research program f) Experience teaching and mentoring students to conduct research at the undergraduate and/or graduate level g) Demonstrate experience in promoting interdisciplinary collaborations in research h) Experience contributing to curricular and program development i) Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including first generation students More information about ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences can be found at https://newcollege.asu.edu/directory/sbs ; more information about ASU’s New College ofInterdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can be found at http://newcollege.asu.edu Information on Behavioral Data Science can be found at http://newcollege.asu.edu/bds . Arizona State University is deeply committed to positioning itself as one of the great new universities by seeking to build excellence, enhance educational access and have an impact on our community, state, nation and the world. To do that requires our faculty and staff to reflect the intellectual, ethnic and cultural diversity of our nation and world so that our students learn from the broadest perspectives, and we engage in the advancement of knowledge with the most inclusive understanding possible of the issues we are addressing through our scholarly activities. New College strives to uphold values of cultural and intellectual diversity and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where all can thrive, share ideas, and pursue their goals. Deadline: December 20, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Application procedure: Applications will only be accepted electronically via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/70624 Requested material will include: 1) a short cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) two representative publications (either published or unpublished); 4) the names and contact information for three references; and, 5) a research statement that addresses current research accomplishments and future research plans. In the research statement, candidates are strongly encouraged to discuss how they have pursued and/or plan to pursue open and reproducible science. And, since the Behavioral Data Science cluster strongly embraces the values of promoting and fostering inclusive environments that extend equal opportunities to students of diverse backgrounds, the research statement should also include any tangible examples of how these values have been adopted and/or will be adopted in research and the training of students in scientific methods. ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. 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. 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) and Title IX policy are located at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html  and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX .

Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) joint position in Psychology and Africana Studies, with tenure-home in Psychology, to start in Fall 2020. The search committee is interested in candidates conducting either basic or applied research in diversity science, which extends the boundaries of current psychological theory and creates new discoveries about the unique psychological processes relevant to the experiences of diverse populations. We are especially interested in candidates whose research addresses disparities in mental health access and care. This focus may be broadly interpreted, including identifying trends, causes, and remedies to the disparities in mental health services. This may also include understanding the barriers in receiving needed mental health care; the potential developmental, cognitive, neural, and physiological processes that serve as important markers of mental health in different cultures; or the development of empirically based strategies for reducing disparities in mental health access and outcomes. The successful candidate will join a productive, enthusiastic and interactive faculty and will contribute to both undergraduate and doctoral student supervision and instruction. Binghamton University strongly supports and encourages trans- and inter-disciplinary collaborations across departments and colleges. Both the departments of Africana Studies and Psychology are in the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences. Harpur College is spearheading a new multi-year cluster hire initiative in the thematic area "Critical Studies in Race and Inequality." Harpur seeks to build a network of scholars who are committed to conducting research on race, racism, ethnicity, social justice, power, and structures of inequality in their diverse fields of specialization. The College is particularly interested in appointing faculty members who are deeply connected to and integrated into the communities that they study, as a means to build on the strong tradition of engaged scholarship at Binghamton University. More information about this initiative is located on the Cluster Hire webpage:   https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/research/cluster-hire.html The Departments of Africana Studies and Psychology are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially underrepresented minorities, women and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Clinical Psychologist Category  Physicians Schedule  1.0 FTE Facility  Livingston HealthCare Department  Clinic Job Description Job Summary: The full-time board-certified Clinical Psychologist will work as a consultant with the Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) team to provide comprehensive team-based primary care. The Clinical Psychologist will work within a defined scope of practice and provide the following services to Park High School students and Livingston HealthCare patients: work closely with primary care medical staff and LCSW staff to provide consultations, psychological assessment and diagnostic testing, diagnosis and individual therapy, case management services, referral, and follow-up for acute, chronic clients and/or patients, and consultation with outside facilities and/or agencies. Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities: Diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals and administers programs of treatment; interviews patients in clinics, hospitals, and school settings. Observes patients in various situations; selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, personality, or other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment, and provides consultation to other mental health professionals with regard to test results. Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques; selects appropriate treatment approach and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of individual therapies. Available for inpatient consultations at Livingston HealthCare during regular work days. Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriate. Documents therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality. Guides and contributes to organization response to crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment. Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques. Provides psychological consultations to other mental health professionals within hospitals, clinics, and other community based agencies with regard to clients and/or patient care. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: When appropriate, seeks support from and reports directly to physician. Example: CMO or Psychiatrist for complex clinical or medical matters. Qualifications Qualifications (required): Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology. Psychometric testing experience. Must have a mature personality, sense of responsibility and integrity. Must be flexible and willing to learn new skills. Must be level headed and calm in emergencies and under stress. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Able to communicate clearly, both verbal and written. Strong personal initiative required. In all matters, this person shall observe the confidentiality of patient records and information. Additional Desirable Qualifications: Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Focus in Pediatric Psychology Experience with psychological assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health problems of varying severity and complexity. Proficient with psychological therapies and risk assessment. Proficient with planning and performing psychological interventions. Current awareness of developments in relevant fields. Ability to maintain and complete clinical documentation consistently. To apply visit www.livingstonhealthcare.org/careers  and search for Clinical Psychologist

Assistant Professor of Psychology, Pennsylvania State University Penn State Schuylkill invites applications for faculty position, Assistant Professor of Psychology, (Tenure-Track, 36 weeks) to begin August 2020 or as negotiated. The Penn State Schuylkill faculty are searching for a colleague to teach introductory, clinical and health psychology courses. There is an expectation that the successful candidate will be involved in research that benefits the campus, our students and the community with a preference for candidates conducting research on substance use and misuse. Penn State Schuylkill is working with our local community to combat the opioid epidemic, and this faculty member could participate in these efforts. The successful candidate would have the opportunity to join the recently launched university-wide Consortium to Combat Substance Abuse (CCSA) https://CombatSubstanceAbuse.ssri.psu.edu. The CCSA will allow the successful candidate opportunities to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary research community, participate in the CCSA annual conference, apply for research seed grants, and apply for a community fellowship to work with a local partner to address substance abuse. The successful candidate will also provide service to the campus, discipline and society. Responsibilities: Teach three courses (9 credits) each semester. Courses will include Introduction to Psychology, clinical psychology courses and and courses in area of specialty or related areas, which are delivered using traditional, hybrid and online delivery methods. Teaching assignments may require teaching day, evening and/or Saturday classes as needed. Faculty are expected to publish in refereed journals and participate in professional organizations. In addition, they are expected to participate in course, curriculum, and program development and to advise students and provide career guidance. Contribute to the intellectual and social life of the campus, its community engagement mission, and the local community. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology or related field (ABD may be considered and must be successfully completed at the time of hire). Area of specialty is open but Clinical/Counseling or Health Psychology are preferred with a strong preference for research in areas related to substance use and misuse. Evidence of potential in research and publication is expected. Commitment to high-quality instruction in a student-centered environment is expected. Interest in active and collaborative learning, the instructional use of technology, and hybrid and online teaching is an advantage. Prior college-level and online teaching experience preferred. Enthusiasm for working in a multidisciplinary environment is important. Campus Information: Penn State Schuylkill is a four-year campus of the Pennsylvania State University with a mission to provide affordable high-quality education, research that improves lives, and community engagement. With just over 600 students, the campus offers the advantages of a small college where students build strong relationships with faculty and are involved in clubs, research, community service, and intercollegiate athletics. Students can complete one of 14 four-or two-year degrees at the campus or the first two years of 160 Penn State degrees. Penn State Schuylkill is located in scenic Schuylkill County with a low cost of living, abundant outdoor recreational opportunities, and easy access to Philadelphia, New York City, and Washington, D.C. For additional information about Penn State Schuylkill, please visit our web page at https://schuylkill.psu.edu. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Dr. Darcy Medica, Director of Academic Affairs, Penn State Schuylkill. E-mail: dlm56@psu.edu. Telephone: 570-385-6100. Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference. Finalists will be asked to submit samples of scholarly and/or creative work. Closing Date: Application review will begin November 1, 2019 with full consideration given to applications received by December 1, 2019. Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University Policy. Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/1693917 CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report. Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-f336e580b48f84458b4de7cea8baa036

The Center for Behavioral Science Research in the Department of Health Policy & Health Services Research at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, seeks a postdoctoral associate with strong interest and competency in mobile health (apps, text, sensors, VR) and health behavior change, particularly in the areas of smoking and oral health.  The associate will be an integral part of Boston University’s multidisciplinary Mobile & Electronic Health Affinity Research Collaborative.  The associate will be expected to start an independent project, apply for grant funding, and author manuscripts from existing data sets. Applicants should possess a doctoral degree (or ABD) in psychology (or related behavioral or social science), excellent communication and writing skills, and advanced training in research methodology and biostatistics.  The associate will receive mentorship in grant writing and publications and be afforded career development opportunities through Boston University.   Salary and benefits are competitive.  The Boston University Medical Campus is comprised of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, the School of Medicine, and the School of Public Health, providing a strong collaborative interdisciplinary environment with a wealth of resources, including the NIH-funded Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI), which provides an array of services, collaborative opportunities, pilot funding, and training.  Robust collaborations with the surrounding community supports dissemination research.  Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter with statement of research interests to Dr. Belinda Borrelli, Director of the Center for Behavioral Science Research and Director of the BU Mobile & Electronic Health Affinity Research Collaborative:  belindab@bu.edu

Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology, tenure-track, beginning in August 2020. The College seeks a new faculty member to teach a wide variety of undergraduate psychology courses while developing research opportunities suitable for the inclusion of undergraduate psychology majors. Applications are especially welcomed from those committed to teaching, who value liberal learning, and are prepared to teach Psychological Assessment, Research Methods, Industrial and/or Cognitive Psychology, as well as courses in areas of personal interest.  Requirements include a Ph.D. in Psychology and teaching experience teaching at the college level.  The successful candidate will need to support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College and its expectation of service to the institution and surrounding community.  Send one .pdf file containing a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts to hrjobs@kings.edu .  Three letters of recommendation must also be provided to receive full consideration.  Applications preferred by February 1, 2020.  Only complete applications will be reviewed. King’s College is a private, Catholic, teaching college of the liberal arts & sciences and pre-professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross.  The College serves over 2400 FT & PT undergraduate & graduate students.  A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors.  The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains.  King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups.  EOE www.kings.edu

Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program TENURE-TRACK INVESTIGATORS The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting four (4) Tenure-Track Investigators within its Intramural Research Program (IRP) in Baltimore and Bethesda, MD. Each position includes an attractive set-up package and operating budget, including access to comprehensive NIA core facilities and to the unique and extensive resources of the NIH. Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. (or M.D., Ph.D.) or equivalent doctoral degree in the Biomedical Sciences, unless indicated otherwise below. The incumbents will play a major role in training staff and postdoctoral fellows and maintaining research continuity within the Laboratory/Branch, as well as developing a network of intra- and extramural collaborations. The candidate’s capabilities must be demonstrated through publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals in the relevant fields mentioned below. The incumbents are expected to demonstrate peer recognition of their specific contributions. A description of each position is listed below: The Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience (LBN) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator to develop an independent research program focused on cognitive and brain aging, including genetic and other risk factors for cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease as well as factors that promote the maintenance of cognitive health in aging. The successful candidate will have a strong background and extensive experience in psychology and neuroscience, including expertise in cognitive assessment and neuroimaging measures of brain structure and function, as well as the neurobiology of individual differences in cognitive function. An extensive database of cognitive, personality, and neuroimaging data are available through the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. The successful applicant will play a role in overseeing the ongoing acquisition and analysis of these data and is expected to utilize these data (in addition to other collaborative datasets) in her/his research program. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience at the interface of psychology, neuroimaging (structural and functional MRI, amyloid and tau PET, and image analysis), and genetics. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy # NIA-IRP-LBN-20-01 when submitting your application. This position is located in Baltimore, MD. The Laboratory of Clinical Investigation (LCI) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator to develop an independent research program focused on advanced magnetic resonance imaging phenotyping of brain maturation and aging, including cognitive impairment and dementia. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background and extensive experience in several related areas. These areas include advanced MR physics and engineering; statistical methods in parameter estimation, incorporating appropriate pulse sequence design and modifications; experience in both pre-clinical and clinical instrumentation and corresponding experimental design and applications; translational work incorporating novel physics-based techniques for human brain studies; knowledge of and expertise in CNS changes in aging and dementia; and ability to incorporate multiple MR outcome modalities into a unified framework for brain assessment. Further expertise and original contributions in modern noise-reduction filtering techniques, as well as radio-frequency mapping methods for improved parameter estimation, is required. These requirements are towards the ability to develop rigorous methods and validated translational results for the anticipated CNS studies. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy #NIA-IRP-LCI-20-02 when submitting your application. This position is located in Baltimore, MD. The Translational Gerontology Branch (TGB) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator in biomedical engineering to develop an independent research program focused on regenerative aging biology. This position will be located primarily in Baltimore, MD with a joint appointment with the Laboratory of Neurogenetics (LNG) in Bethesda, MD. The successful candidate will have a strong background and extensive experience in developing biomaterials to intervene in aging-associated declines and diseases, including platforms for 3D culture, organoids, vascularization, wound healing, muscle regeneration, and improved immune function. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience with biomaterials as well as with molecular and cellular biology. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy #NIA-IRP-TGBLNG-20-03 when submitting your application. As stated above, this position is a joint appointment located in Baltimore, MD (primarily) and Bethesda, MD. The Translational Gerontology Branch (TGB) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator in the field of Epidemiology. Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. (or M.D., Ph.D.) or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology or related fields with experience handling epidemiological studies. The position requires research experience in aging and age-related disease. An ideal candidate would have experience developing translational research from the findings of epidemiological studies. The successful candidate will have a strong record of scientific accomplishments, peer recognition, and interest in interdisciplinary research focused on the connection between the biological mechanisms of aging, the phenotypes of aging, and their role in conditioning the decline of physical and cognitive function that occur in many older persons. Applicants with a broad range of interests will be considered, but preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience in the areas of biomarkers of aging, novel state-of-the-art assessment of physical function and physical activity, and behavioral and environmental risk factors and relevant causal pathways that increase or decrease the chance of healthy and productive aging. In addition, the incumbent is expected to be involved in the operational aspects of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) and to conduct research on data generated from the BLSA. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy #NIA-IRP-TGBEPI-20-04 when submitting your application. This position is located in Baltimore, MD. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available. NIA may be able to pay relocation expenses. All employees of the Federal Government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct. Additional information regarding the NIA, IRP is available at the following website: www.irp.nia.nih.gov . To apply, please send cover letter, curriculum vitae and bibliography (including a description of mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women and persons from other groups which are underrepresented in biomedical research), statement of research interest (1-2 pages), and three letters of recommendation to: Jamie Hertzfelt, Intramural Program Specialist; Office of the Scientific Director, National Institute on Aging, NIH Biomedical Research Center, 251 Bayview Blvd., Suite 100, Room 04C232, Baltimore, Maryland 21224 or email niairpjobs@mail.nih.gov . Applications, including letters of recommendation, must reference the vacancy number of the position for consideration. The first round of reviews is expected to occur on or about December 31, 2019; however, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.