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Dec 02, 2019

There is an opening for a postdoctoral researcher within Dr. Sarah W. Feldstein Ewing’s Translational Research of Adolescent Change (TRAC) Lab, with opportunities for co-mentorship through Dr. Anna Wilson’s Advancing Research in Pediatric Pain (ARPP) Lab, commencing summer/fall 2020. The Postdoctoral Scholar directly supports a new longitudinal clinical research study examining risk and protective factors for substance abuse in adolescents prescribed opioids for pain management. Generally, the TRAC Lab focuses on understanding how adolescents change their behavior, and how to improve treatments to maximize their behavior change. The ARPP Lab focuses on biopsychosocial models of pediatric pain prevention. A postdoc in this position would have opportunities to work with large, longitudinal, multimethod (e.g., neuroimaging; actigraphy; lab pain testing) datasets. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in clinical psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive/behavioral neuroscience, or related field Research experience and evidence of productivity, by way of publication Advanced statistical understanding with demonstrated ability to apply analytical methods to large, multi-modal datasets Strong scientific writing skills demonstrated through publication history Excellent documentation skills Excellent communication skills: both written and verbal Ability to self-initiate projects and work independently with appropriate oversight Ability to interface professionally in a collaborative research setting Proficient computer knowledge to interface with a variety of database, statistical, and imaging task and processing software, such as SPSS, REDCap, Linux, AFNI, FSL, MATLAB Preferred Qualifications: Ph.D. in a related field with emphasis in human development and behavior, and quantitative methods Experience with neuroimaging research Strong background in neuroimaging (MRI) analysis Background in computer programming and scripting

Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR, USA Postdoc

Nov 22, 2019

Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Developmental and Learning Science

Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Developmental and Learning Science The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship 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 longitudinal research projects exploring how sociocultural and psychosocial 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 education 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 interpersonal 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 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 3/30/2020 . 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.

University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA, USA Postdoc

Nov 20, 2019

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Suicide Prevention Research

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

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