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The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join the Early Steps Dynamics project (ES-Dynamics) under the supervision of Drs. Jenn-Yun Tein, and Kathryn Lemery-Chalfant. The postdoctoral research scholar will join a talented and cohesive team analyzing longitudinal data from the large and racially/ethnically diverse Early Steps Multisite study, with a focus on examining proximal mechanisms of prevention and genetic influences on adolescent and adult mental health and substance misuse. Specifically, we will be using dynamic quantitative methods to examine parent-child emotions and behavior during observed interactions filmed and coded at multiple occasions across early childhood. Primary duties include data management, data analysis, and writing empirical research papers. Strong professional development is provided (e.g., ethics, diversity-equity-inclusion, advanced statistical methods, grant writing, faculty...

Research Scientist 3 The NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Research Evaluation and Reporting (RER) has an opportunity for a Research Scientist 3 to conduct or participate in research projects or developed programs in a specified professional field.   RESPONSIBILITIES:    This position will provide technical and administrative support for RER’s research and evaluation-related projects. Anticipated tasks of this position include: * Support the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation projects across the Department using qualitative and quantitative methods. * Assist in the coordination and management of monitoring and evaluation teams consisting of both research and programmatic staff. * Review, summarize, and communicate findings from relevant scientific and national literature related to research, monitoring and evaluation projects. * Participate in the design of monitoring protocols and evaluation plans....

The full-time postdoctoral fellow will participate in the coordination of a large-scale community-engaged project titled the “ The Northwestern-Evanston Education Research Alliance (NEERA): Designing for Equity and Excellence in Education ”. The project aims to deepen a research-practice partnership promoting racial and socioeconomic equity across schools in a diverse K-12 school district through a variety of coordinated initiatives. These initiatives are developed by a collaborative team of invested researchers and educational practitioners. NEERA uses diverse methodologies (e.g., experimental quantitative methods, semi-structured interviewing) to investigate how educators and broader learning environments can best support the well-being, identity development, and academic outcomes of students from historically marginalized backgrounds. The postdoctoral fellow will support coordination of all aspects of the project—including participating in study design and data collection,...

The Department of Psychology at Western University invites applications from exceptional researchers to fill two academic faculty positions in the area of social psychological sciences, broadly defined (including clinical psychology, developmental psychology, or basic or applied social psychology). Recognizing that our existing faculty complement does not reflect the diversity of the student and public communities we serve, this search will be limited to applicants from under-represented and historically excluded groups. Western Psychology values diversity and is committed to equity and inclusion. The successful applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to substantively contribute to an inclusive and diverse academic community. The anticipated start date will be July 1, 2023, or as negotiated. Western University is committed to embedding a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusivity for all by increasing the representation of diverse members of faculty. The recruitment and...

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 studies exploring how sociocultural and psychological factors influence youth of color’s identity development, academic learning, and socioemotional well-being during middle childhood and adolescence. In particular, the fellow will work on multi-jurisdictional, longitudinal datasets collected before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to examine the individual, interpersonal, and contextual factors that mitigate or worsen the impact of school disruptions on youth’s academic adjustment and mental health, especially for those from historically marginalized and...

The Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team-Health Equity (MK-MDT) at the University of Minnesota Medical School, Duluth invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Professor. The faculty member’s primary responsibility will be to conduct collaborative research concerning aging and cognitive health in rural populations in Minnesota within the MK-MDT environment. Memory Keepers MDT conducts research on dementia and its associated risks, resiliencies and co-morbidities in collaboration with Indigenous and rural communities in the Great Lakes Region and beyond.  MK-MDT faculty investigators work in an interdisciplinary research environment. Our modern facilities have been thoughtfully constructed to foster team science approaches to research and well-being. We seek a dynamic scholar with demonstrated potential for innovation and leadership. We will consider applicants from varied disciplinary backgrounds (e.g. health sciences, social sciences,...

Carnegie Mellon University seeks highly qualified applicants to fill multiple tenure-track positions in the Department of Psychology. Appointments will be considered at ranks from assistant to associate professor (including tenured associate). Our department places high value on research that advances understanding of our areas of core strengths and their intersections, including human behavior, cognition, social interaction/relationships, well-being, physical health, language processing, learning/development, and perception. We are particularly interested in applicants whose theoretical approaches and methodologies can link across these strengths, as well as to computational modeling, large-scale and longitudinal data collection, neural foundations, or applications to health/wellness, the learning sciences, or intelligent systems. Joint appointments with related departments may also be considered for appropriate candidates. Applicants to this position may also wish to apply, when...

General Information:   Drs. Laura Glynn and Elysia Davis, at Departments of Psychology in Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences at Chapman University and the University of Denver, respectively, invite applications for a postdoctoral fellow position funded by a NIMH Conte Center ( https://contecenter.uci.edu/ ) titled: Fragmented early-life experiences, aberrant circuit maturation, and emotional vulnerabilities. Fellows may be funded and supported for up to 2 years, pending performance and grant support. Position is located at Chapman University and involves close collaboration with both PIs. This position is available June 1, 2022, although the start date is flexible. Chapman University is a nationally ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The university achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher...

Position Description The Psychology Department at Yale University is looking to hire a lecturer with an initial 1-year appointment beginning Sept. 1, 2022. The goal of this position is to teach history of psychology with a focus on racism and colonial power embedded in psychology and the psychological sciences more broadly.  We envision that these courses will allow graduate and undergraduate students to not only learn about, but also think critically about the racist, sexist, and classist past and present of psychology and the ways in which such systems of power interact with their own research practices. Applicants with background and expertise in history of science or history of psychology and/or psychiatry are encouraged to apply to this position. The teaching expectation is normally 4 courses per academic year, plus service to the program including curriculum development and supervision of teaching fellows. The expectation is that the successful applicant would teach two...

The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join the Arizona Twin Project (ATP) under the supervision of Drs. Mary Davis, Leah Doane, and Kathryn Lemery-Chalfant. The postdoctoral research scholar will join a large and cohesive team managing the longitudinal ATP that spans from infancy through adolescence. The diverse ATP is focused on longitudinal modeling of risk (e.g., HPA axis, immune function, epigenetics, emotional dysregulation, family, neighborhood) and resilience processes (e.g., social relationships) for mental and physical health outcomes (e.g., internalizing and externalizing psychopathology, sleep, and pain). Primary duties include data management, data analysis, and writing empirical research papers. Strong professional development is provided (e.g., ethics, diversity-equity-inclusion, grant writing, faculty job applications). The ideal candidate will have experience conducting research with...