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Jan 07, 2021

Developmental or Cognitive, Tenure-Track Faculty Featured

The Department of Psychology at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position (129340) at the assistant/associate professor rank with a focus on Developmental or Cognitive areas. The start date for this position is August 1, 2021. To set up an application account and apply, visit the MTSU employment website: https://careers.mtsu.edu/en-us/job/492347/psychology-developmental-or-cognitive-tenuretrack-faculty . The position requires undergraduate, and possibly graduate, teaching, supervision of undergraduate and graduate research, and the development of a research program. The successful candidate will be capable of teaching content courses in their area of specialization (such as Developmental Psychology and Child Psychology or Introduction to Cognitive Psychology), Statistics, and possibly Research Methods. Review of applications will begin on 1 February 2021 and continue until position is filled. The department...

Middle Tennessee State University Middle Tennessee State University Full time

Jan 05, 2021

Tenured Associate/Full Professorship Featured

VL2/PEN JOB DESCRIPTION Tenured Associate/Full Professorship in the PhD in Educational Neuroscience (PEN) Program and the Science of Learning Research Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) to assume Leadership, Teaching, and Scientific roles. Job Overview The exciting interdisciplinary PhD in Educational Neuroscience (PEN) program and its administrative home, the Science of Learning Research Center on Visual Language and Visual Learning (VL2) at Gallaudet University (Washington, D.C.) is seeking an individual with an extensive track record of publications, grants, and scientific contributions in brain and/or behavioral studies involving early child development, specifically, Cognitive Neuroscience and/or Behavioral Science and/or Developmental Sciences studies, with a strength (broadly defined) in cognition, language-literacy, and cognitive-social development. In addition to conducting research in their area of expertise, the individual will also...

Gallaudet University 800 Florida Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC, USA Full time

Jan 21, 2021

Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Cooperation Science

The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join the Cooperation Science Network co-directed by Dr. Athena Aktipis (ASU) and Dr. Lee Cronk (Rutgers University). The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will work with an interdisciplinary team to study cooperation across the many domains in which it occurs as part of the newly formed Cooperation Science Network. The goal will be to answer these big questions: (1) What are the similarities and differences among the many manifestations of cooperation across life and humanity? (2) What are the shared principles that drive the emergence of cooperation and make cooperative systems resilient to perturbations? The postdoc will also have the opportunity to help organize events as part of the Cooperation Science Network and ASU’s Interdisciplinary Cooperation Initiative. Applicants with training and expertise in the philosophy of science or a related field are encouraged to...

Arizona State University Tempe, AZ, USA Postdoc

Jan 21, 2021

Postdoctoral Research Scholar, Neuroscience

The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join the laboratory of Dr. Jessica Verpeut. The postdoctoral research scholar will work on examining neural signaling, synaptic plasticity, and behavior. Essential Duties: The project will involve analyzing neural pathways involved in development and behavior with a focus on distal cerebellar signaling. Conduct neuroscience techniques including surgical implantations, viral delivery, electrophysiology, and calcium imaging. Ability to take initiative, work independently, communicate effectively, evaluate, and analyze data. Review professional literature to design appropriate methodologies, techniques, and procedures. Be an active member in research group activities (e.g., participate in lab meetings, mentor students). Maintain proper laboratory data and records. The ideal candidate will have a strong neuroscience background with a proven...

Arizona State University Tempe, AZ, USA Full time

Jan 19, 2021

Assistant Professor of Psychology (Tenure Track; Area Open)

Christian Brothers University seeks an Assistant Professor of Psychology. Teach 12 hours (4 courses, usually consisting of 2 to 3 preps) per semester, including courses in statistics and research methods (i.e., Fundamentals of APA Writing & Ethics, Correlational Research Methods & Statistics, and Experimental Research Methods & Statistics), and courses within the candidate's area of expertise that contribute to our majors and minors. Other Duties and Responsibilities Advise students majoring in Psychology and Applied Psychology. Engage in continuing professional growth and development. Serve on University committees. Engage in service opportunities at the campus and/or local level(s). Requirements: Candidates must have a PhD at time of appointment. Evidence of experience and a record of excellence in undergraduate teaching. Candidates with a PhD in any area of psychology will be considered, and quantitative skills are desirable.

Christian Brothers University Memphis, TN, USA Full time

Jan 19, 2021

Postdoctoral Position

The Cognitive and Language Development Laboratory at Concordia University in Montreal (https://www.concordia.ca/artsci/psychology/research/cognitive-language-development-lab.html) has a postdoctoral position to offer, starting in Summer or Fall 2021. The fellow will be expected to collaborate on research projects on the development of selective trust, theory of mind, bilingualism, and child-robot interactions in infancy and early childhood, with funding from SSHRC and NSERC. The depth of theory of mind in infancy is currently examined with conceptual replications of various paradigms, including violation of expectation, anticipatory looking, interactive, etc. Regarding selective trust, the lab examines developmental changes in the cognitive mechanisms involved in selective social learning. Research paradigms used in the lab include habituation, eye tracking, pupillometry, interactive lab-based tasks and parental reports. International collaborations with teams from US,...

Concordia University Montreal, QC, Canada Postdoc

Jan 19, 2021

Postdoctoral Researcher

Michele Gelfand seeks to fill a position for a postdoctoral researcher to join the Stanford Graduate School of Business. The postdoc will collaborate with Dr. Gelfand on projects related to culture, conflict, negotiation, and forgiveness, among other topics. This is a one-year position, renewable for a second year, assuming performance at or above expectations. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in social or organizational psychology or organizational behavior, be proficient with experimental and field methodologies, and have strong knowledge of statistics, including multilevel modeling and experience analyzing big datasets (e.g., longitudinal surveys, cross-cultural analyses, online data, etc.).The position will involve substantial input on the development of projects and co-authored work with the PI. It will also involve some work coordinating existing research projects, including working with doctoral students and research assistants. The desired start date of the...

Stanford Graduate School of Business Stanford Graduate School of Business, Knight Way, Stanford, CA, USA Postdoc

Jan 15, 2021

Lead Research Specialist - Emotion Cognition and Computation Laboratory

The Emotion Cognition and Computation Laboratory at Emory University, Principal Investigator, Philip Kragel, is seeking a Lead Research Specialist. Our lab combines computational modeling, neuroimaging, and experimental methods to understand the mechanisms underlying affective behavior in humans. JOB DESCRIPTION: Successful candidates will: Develop and conduct functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), behavioral, and online (e.g., Amazon Mechanical Turk, Pavlovia) experiments Preprocess and analyze neuroimaging data Help maintain software and computing infrastructure for the lab Assist with administrative and financial documents MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, engineering, computer science, or related field....

Emory University Atlanta, GA, USA Full time

Jan 12, 2021

Department of Psychology - two 2-year and one 3-year term positions beginning Fall 2021.

GRINNELL COLLEGE – DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY – TERM POSITION (START FALL 2021). GRINNELL COLLEGE. The Department of Psychology offers one of Grinnell College’s largest majors. With a commitment to psychological science, the department educates students using a lively lab-based curriculum and individually-mentored research. We invite applications for three term appointments beginning Fall 2021. Two positions will be for two years, and one position will be for three years. Assistant Professor (Ph.D.) preferred; Instructor (ABD) or Associate Professor possible. Research and teaching interests for the three positions might include, but are not limited to: social psychology, personality psychology, cognitive psychology, and developmental psychology. G rinnell College is a highly selective undergraduate liberal arts college with a strong tradition of social responsibility . In letters of application, candidates should discuss their potential to contribute to a college community...

Grinnell College Grinnell College, 1115 8th Avenue, Grinnell, IA, USA Full time

Jan 12, 2021

Visiting Assistant Professor in Neuroscience

The Department of Psychology at Wesleyan University invites applications for a visiting faculty position at the assistant professor level in neuroscience. The initial appointment is for one year, and is renewable for a second year based on performance. The visitor course load is five courses per academic year. The courses taught will contribute to both the Psychology Department as well as the interdisciplinary Neuroscience & Behavior program. Responsibilities include teaching survey courses in the candidate's area of expertise, statistics, and a small seminar for first-year students as well as contributing to a team-taught core course in Behavioral Neurobiology. In addition, service to the department and program will include advising undergraduate majors. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does...

Wesleyan University Middletown, CT, USA Full time

Jan 06, 2021

Post-Doctoral Researcher

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Psychology McGill University, Montreal, Canada The McGill Intergroup Cognition Laboratory at McGill University in Montreal [miclab.ca], directed by Jordan Axt, is seeking applications for a Post-Doctoral Researcher, beginning Fall 2021. The contract is for one year, with option of renewal pending satisfactory performance. POSITION DESCRIPTION : The ideal candidate will be interested in contributing to on-going research in the lab. One trajectory broadly examines the methods, validity, interpretation, and application of measures of implicit social cognition. The other examines the development and impact of social biases in judgment, and how such biases can be reduced. The post-doc could be interested in either, or both, of these areas of research. The lab uses a wide variety of methodological techniques and focuses on a broad range of intergroup contexts, such as race, gender identity, religion, age, and physical attractiveness. Lab...

McGill University McGill University, Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC, Canada Postdoc

Jan 05, 2021

Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral position (full-time) in Cognitive Psychology at the Institute for Experimental Psychology, Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Germany (in the Laboratory of Ute J. Bayen, Ph.D.). The applicant should have a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field (e.g., Cognitive Science) and strong research interests and experience in experimental memory research, especially prospective memory, metamemory, episodic memory, formal models of memory, memory development in children, and/or memory and aging. The relationship of memory (esp. prospective memory) with sleep, emotion, or depression is also of interest. ABD will be considered. We offer a competitive salary with generous benefits, and excellent research support. Teaching load is four semester hours (experimental practicum or SPSS course) and may be in English or German. The working language of the research group is English. The starting date for the position is April 1, 2021. The initial contract is until September 30,...

Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf Düsseldorf, Germany Postdoc

Jan 05, 2021

Assistant Professor, Psychology

The Department of Psychology at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) invites applications for a tenure-track, Assistant Professor in the area of health, broadly defined, particularly as health intersects with diversity and inequality, including social determinants of health disparities (e.g., poverty, unequal access to care, racism). We welcome applicants from any sub discipline in psychology. The position begins August 2021. A Ph.D. or Psy.D. is required, although ABDs with evidence of degree completion by August 2021 will be considered. The ideal candidate should demonstrate excellence in instruction with teaching interests in Health Psychology and an interest in collaborating with colleagues to develop a diversity-based psychology course as part of a multidisciplinary certificate for the new university general education curriculum. Candidates should have an active program of research capable of involving undergraduate and Master’s level graduate students.

University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa Full time

Dec 30, 2020

Visiting Assistant Professor

The Psychology Department at Bowdoin College seeks applicants for two Visiting Assistant Professor positions beginning July 1, 2021: one in the area of Developmental Psychology and one in Cognitive Psychology. A Ph.D. in these areas by July 1, 2021 is preferred; ABD considered. These are full-time positions with an initial appointment for one year and the possibility of renewal for an additional year, depending upon departmental needs and successful review and reappointment. Teaching responsibilities for each position will consist of two courses per semester; topics for these courses in 2021-2022 will likely include: Introduction to Psychology, Research Methods, Data Analysis, a topics-level course in cognitive psychology, and laboratory courses and seminars in cognitive and developmental psychology. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education and a readiness to involve undergraduates in their research. Bowdoin is a...

Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME, USA Full time

Dec 30, 2020

Visiting Assistant Professor

Visiting Assistant Professor , Indiana University-Bloomington: The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking to fill four positions for visiting assistant professors to teach undergraduate courses in the areas of Introductory, Cognitive, Social, or Developmental Psychology, and/or Neuroscience. Position will begin August 2021. The ideal candidate will be an experienced instructor at the college level with an interest in adding value to the undergraduate program. This will be a 1 year appointment, renewable for one additional year. The teaching load is five courses a year. At the time of the appointment, applicants should have an advanced degree (a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field is preferred), and documented teaching experience. Applicants should submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a diversity,...

Indiana University - Bloomington Bloomington, IN, USA Full time

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