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Feb 21, 2020

Senior Director of Translational Research Featured

The Boys Town National Research Hospital is seeking to hire an established scientist with a strong research background in research specifically focused on disorders in children, a history of external funding and an interest in leading and expanding a dynamic research program supported by diverse sources of funding. Boys Town's research program currently includes 25 laboratories spanning the range from basic neuroscience to human translational research studies of human growth and development. Institutional and state funds are being used to expand the research program. We have close ties to local universities, but function independently. Responsibilities: Provides overall direction for planning and conducting research and evaluation activities in the Institute. Meets regularly with organization leaders to create strategic directions for Youth Care research. Sets annual goals and objectives for the TRC, evaluates progress on these on a regular basis, and makes progress reports to Youth Care leaders. Develops annual budgets for the TRC in collaboration with the EVP for Youth Care. Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with university-based research, funding agencies, and other external partners to conduct nationally recognized research the supports the Boys Town mission. Applies current knowledge from Boys Town studies as well as relevant external research literatures to the development and practice of prevention and intervention programs at Boys Town. Conducts and supervises selected nationally significant research projects in collaboration with external partners and Boys Town staff. Carries out other external professional responsibilities commensurate with areas of expertise, including funding agency review panels, peer reviews of manuscripts and grant proposals, and holding offices in professional societies. Hires, supervises, and evaluates directors, research scientists, senior research analysts, research analysts, research assistants, and clerical staff. Travels as needed to consult to external programs, to direct or conduct on-site data collection activities, to present results of research/evaluation projects, or to collaborate with external partners and clients. Directs an individual research program within the TRC that is productive, collaborative and capable of securing external support. Designs and conducts nationally and internationally significant research and evaluation studies which make significant contributions to scientific literature and are relevant to the development and implementation of prevention and treatment programs at Boys Town. Takes a leadership role in working on teams to design research plans, disseminate the results of research projects, and assist with program development and operations. Conducts annual performance evaluations of laboratory heads in the TRC, research assistants and postdocs assigned to the Director’s own laboratory, and key clinical staff. Monitors compliance with Boys Town policies by members of the Center staff and takes steps to assure compliance when necessary. Serves as a member of the Research Executive Committee and on other committees as assigned by the Director of Research and/or the EVP of Youth Care. Consults with Boys Town staff and approves research projects conducted outside the Research Institute. Mentors laboratory directors by advising on the content of grant applications, reviewing Summary Statements and encouraging others to maintain a collegial, supportive environment. Provides regular reports on relevant research and evaluation projects to key stakeholders. Publishes results of research and evaluation projects for articles and presents results to internal and external audiences. Participates in the development of research grant proposals to secure extramural funding for research. Serves as a role model in carrying out the Father Flanagan's Boys' Home mission. Job Requirements: Ph.D. in Psychology, Social Work, Education, or related field. At least 10 years of experience including design and implementation of research and evaluation in one or more of the following areas: education, child welfare, outcomes evaluation, criminal justice, family studies, or behavioral healthcare; experience supervising high-level professional staff, administrating programs, and publishing empirical research. Demonstrated research capabilities with a record of sustained extramural funding and publications in major scholarly journals. Available to travel. Knowledge of research design and statistics, and design and implementation of research and evaluation in one or more of the following areas: education, child welfare, outcomes evaluation, criminal justice, family studies, or behavioral healthcare. Knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources in a non-profit organization. Knowledge of organizational strategies and ability to apply those strategies in practice. High level of professionalism and interpersonal skills. Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills. Ability to communicate at all levels within the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality. Ability to successfully lead a team of associates. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gSZr6TP

Boys Town Omaha, NE, USA Postdoc

Feb 26, 2020

Postdocal Fellow for Spinal Cord/Brain fMRI

The Systems Neuroscience and Pain Laboratory at Stanford University is currently accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow for neuroimaging research in chronic pain. Funded by NIH (co-PIs Sean Mackey, Gary Glover), this project's overall goal is to characterize pain mechanisms in humans and to develop objective biomarkers of chronic pain. We will be specifically characterizing central sensitization and descending modulation utilizing novel simultaneous neuroimaging technology for spinal cord, brainstem, and brain. The successful candidate will have unique opportunity to engage in simultaneous spinal cord/brain fMRI and to advance spinal cord fMRI acquisition/analysis and biomarker development. Research plans include: Study of functional connectivity between spinal cord and brain Characterization of corticospinal pain signature Physiological noise modeling in spinal cord Refinement of multiecho spinal cord acquisition and analysis pipeline. Applicants should hold a PhD and experience conducting fMRI studies and analysis. Previous experience in spinal cord imaging research is an advantage. The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for designing experiments, conducting ongoing imaging, analyzing neuroimaging data, planning future studies, searching literature, and writing for publication. The fellow will have opportunity to work within a large group of interdisciplinary Stanford researchers involved with multiple studies ongoing of chronic pain. Additionally, we have a long track record of successfully helping postdoctoral fellows transition to independent grant funding and faculty positions. The Pain Division also has an NIH T32 training program. More information can be found at http://snapl.stanford.edu To apply, follow instructions on this website http://med.stanford.edu/pain/snapl/research-positions/postdoc-openings.html#spinal_cord_brainfmri with reference to “Spinal Cord/Brain fMRI postdoc” in your application.

Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab Stanford, CA, USA Postdoc

Feb 25, 2020

Fellowship in the Clinical Neuroscience of Emotional Dysregulation

Fellowship in the Clinical Neuroscience of Emotional Dysregulation Postdoctoral Position as a Clinical Associate Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University Medical Center This postdoctoral fellow will have a two-year position as a Clinical Associate in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Duke. The position is split as 30% clinical effort and 70% research effort based on a funded project titled “ Identifying Optimal Targets for Misophonia Interventions. ” The project is a REAM foundation grant supporting a new line of research that compares neural signatures of misophonia (i.e., intense anger, anxiety, and other emotional responses to certain sounds) and clinical emotional dysregulation using neurostimulation and behavioral methods in order to identify targets for personalized intervention development. This project brings together a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical psychology, neuroscience, neurology, cognitive psychology, and statistics to tackle questions about the neural bases of misophonia and emotional dysregulation. The study will be integrated within the newly launched Duke Center for Misophonia and Emotion Regulation (CMER) directed by Dr. Rosenthal, which will provided additional opportunities for interdisciplinary learning and collaboration. The clinical portion of the position will be supported by the School of Medicine and will involve active training in contemporary evidence based treatments including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. The postdoctoral fellow will work under the supervision of Andrada D. Neacsiu, PhD and will serve as Project Manager for this REAM foundation project, in close collaboration with Drs. Neacsiu and Rosenthal. The fellow’s specific responsibilities will be: To interface with the Regulatory Coordinator and the CMER center in recruiting and screening participants To conduct structured assessments for the study that include diagnostic interviews, examinations of Misophonia, and personalization of stimuli to be used during the experimental procedures (under the supervision of Drs. Neacsiu and Rosenthal) To interface with the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center to collect neuroimaging data To supervise a small group of undergraduate students in data entry, management, and cleaning To be actively involved in publications at the intersection of neuroimaging, neurostimulation, and emotion regulation treatment development As a Clinical Associate, the Fellow will have the opportunity to provide psychotherapy services under the supervision of a licensed psychologist within the department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The emphasis of the clinical practice will be determined based on interests and training goals, and it may include gaining clinical experience across the range of services and programs that are offered at Duke, including as a participant on multidisciplinary teams. A strength of the Duke program is the opportunity to learn or gain in depth experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) a treatment that was developed for emotional dysregulation and difficult to treat problems. Additional opportunities in multicultural care, trauma-informed therapies, behavioral activation, and other contemporary CBTs are also available. To apply, please submit a cover letter describing your interest in this position and relevant experience, a CV or NIH-formatted biosketch, and a list of 3 professional references with email and phone contact information to Andrada D. Neacsiu, PhD at andrada.neacsiu@duke.edu . Letters of recommendation are welcome (from the references above or others), but not required immediately to apply. You are also welcome to contact Dr. Neacsiu if you have any questions. Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke University Medical Center Duke University Hospital, Erwin Road, Durham, NC, USA Postdoc

Feb 21, 2020

Assistant Professor Neuropsychologist

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. or Psy.D. Degree in Clinical and/or Counseling Psychology from an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited doctoral program Successful completion of an APA-accredited internship and post-doctoral residency training in neuropsychology Licensure or eligible for licensure by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Board certification in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN) Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish and English) Training and experience in performing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Regional or emerging national reputation for the rank of associate professor or higher Position Description: Provides direct patient care by administering neuropsychological testing, scoring and evaluation for adult neurological, psychiatric and neuro-psychiatric condition. Provides neuropsychological expertise in patient care in general neurology and neurology subspecialty clinics Teaches neurology and psychiatry residents and medical students in both clinical and classroom settings Performs academic research and scholarly activities by participating in the collaborative projects with colleagues in the Department of Neurology Participates in committees and other administrative duties as assigned by Chair Ensures compliance with HIPAA and billing regulations; adheres to institutional and departmental policies and procedures Demonstrate professionalism in accordance with the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine’s Declaration of Faculty Professional Responsibility.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso 4800 Alberta Avenue, El Paso, TX, USA Full time

Feb 18, 2020

Assistant Professor in Psychology

Illinois College invites applications for a tenure-track position in Psychology to begin August 2020. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in experimental psychology. The new professor will be expected to teach a range of courses including Abnormal Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, courses related to research methods and statistics and courses related to our neuroscience concentration. Applicants must have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, advising, and conducting research with students in a liberal arts setting. Preference will also be given to candidates who can contribute to the liberal arts by offering courses related to issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Since 1829, Illinois College has transformed the lives of undergraduate students. Founded by abolitionists, IC was the first college in Illinois to graduate students and hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. The College is focused on student success and provides many opportunities for faculty-student interaction beyond the classroom, including collaborative research projects, international study-travel, and mentoring/advising. The College is committed to ensuring access and equity. Illinois College seeks candidates who have a commitment to working closely with a wide range of students. Currently, our population is approximately one-quarter students of color and 40% first-generation college students. Eagerness and ability to work with these populations is essential. Equally important is excellence in pedagogy and an openness to student centered teaching approaches. The College is located in historic Jacksonville, Illinois, 30 miles west of the capital city of Springfield and 70 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri. A completed Doctorate is preferred, but highly qualified ABD candidates will be considered for an appointment which may be converted to tenure-track upon completion of the terminal degree. Applicants should submit the following materials in PDF format to deansearch@ic.edu . On the subject line, please put Attn: Dr. Elizabeth Rellinger Zettler, Chair of the Psychology Search Committee . Letter of application C.V. Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as teaching evaluations or similar documents) A statement of teaching philosophy that includes discussion of teaching to a diverse student body as well as mentoring experience An example of scholarly work Undergraduate and graduate transcripts Contact information for three references and/or three letters of reference Review of applications begins March 2, 2020 and continues until the position is filled. Illinois College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and women.

Illinois College Jacksonville, IL, USA Full time

Feb 13, 2020

Herbert H. and Ruth S. Reiner Post-Doctoral Fellow

Herbert H. and Ruth S. Post-doctoral Fellowship at Columbia University in early childhood neuroimaging lab The early neuroimaging, neuroimmune, and neuropsychology lab (early N3) is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to support data analyses across several NIH funded projects related to the influence of prenatal exposures on early brain, cognitive, and emotion regulation development. The overarching goal of the lab is to identify early immune, brain, and neuropsychological antecedents of childhood psychiatric risk to reduce the time to intervention for young children. The fellow will support data analyses and the development of pipelines that integrate neuroimaging and physiological data. The fellow will also provide supervision to research staff to support ongoing data collection. The Herbert H. and Ruth S. Reiner Post-Doctoral Fellowship is funded through the Department of Psychiatry, Division of Behavioral Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. This two-year fellowship will be available on July 1, 2020. The department of psychiatry, as well as the larger medical school community provide extensive opportunity for clinical and research didactics, courses and seminars related to neuroimaging and biomedical sciences. Candidates must have a PhD or MD with good writing and analytical skills. Experience with data analyses of neuroimaging (e.g., anatomical mri, functional resting state) or physiologic data is required. The candidate should have good computational and data science skills. Programming abilities (e.g., matlab, python, C++, R, or Unix) is preferred. Stipends are at current NIH levels of support. U.S. and non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. Please send a CV, statement of career interests, representative publications, and three letters of recommendation electronically in PDF format to: Marisa Spann, PhD, MPH, mns2125@cumc.columbia.edu. Columbia University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of under-represented minority groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Columbia University Irving Medical Center New York, NY, USA Full time

Feb 12, 2020

Postdoctoral Fellowship Position in Developmental and Learning Science

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 research projects exploring how sociocultural and psychological 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 developmental 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 analytic 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 longitudinal datasets or 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 3/1/2020 . 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

Feb 11, 2020

Postdoctoral Research Associate (3 yrs) Science of Human Flourishing and Ethics

Postdoctoral Research Associate Science of Human Flourishing and Ethics Location: Baylor University Department: Psychology and Neuroscience Standard Hours: 40, full time, exempt Start Date: June 1, 2020 End Date: May 31, 2023 Reports to: Dr. Sarah Schnitker Description: Dr. Sarah Schnitker at Baylor University invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate to conduct scientific studies related to academic signature area of Human Flourishing, Leadership and Ethics of its Illuminate Strategic Plan ( https://www.baylor.edu/illuminate/ ). Our intent is to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and grant-making through hiring a post-doctoral research associate to work with multiple faculty involved in the scientific study of virtues, character strengths, and religiousness/spirituality. The post-doc scholar will work on a variety of projects across one or more areas of emphasis: understanding the mechanisms of virtues, virtue and religious development, virtue development in sport, virtues and technology, and religion and virtuous intergroup engagement. The post-doc scholars will collaborate with some or all of the associated Baylor faculty listed below, as appropriate to their training and career goals. Primary Faculty: Dr. Kevin Dougherty, Sociology Dr. Perry Glanzer, Educational Leadership Dr. Angela Gorrell, Practical Theology Dr. Andrew Meyer, Health, Human Performance and Recreation Dr. Wade Rowatt, Psychology Dr. Sarah Schnitker, Psychology Dr. JoAnn Tsang, Psychology Dr. Jeremy Uecker, Sociology For this position, we are seeking a researcher with one or more of the following: (1) advanced expertise in data analysis and modeling, (2) advanced expertise in experimental design, and/or (3) advanced expertise in intervention science and applied research. This 3-year, temporary position begins June 1, 2020. Responsibilities: Under the supervision of Dr. Sarah Schnitker (or an appropriate alternate supervisor from the list of primary faculty members) and in collaboration with the faculty listed above, the post-doc will: Conduct research and publish findings: Manage existing and new datasets. Analyze data from existing datasets. Contribute and/or oversee study design, ethics review, data collection, and data analysis for new research projects. Publish articles in peer-review journals Present findings at conferences. Provide supervision and mentoring to graduate and undergraduate students. Provide support to grant projects as needed (e.g., writing update reports, assisting with conferences). Assist in grant writing. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge and Skills Required: Qualified applicants will have a doctorate with research experience in a relevant area of psychology, sociology, statistics, education, public health, etc. Expertise in one or more of the following is required: (1) advanced expertise in data analysis and modeling, (2) advanced expertise in experimental design, and/or (3) advanced expertise in intervention science and applied research. Experience with qualitative methodology and analysis is desired but not required. Strong writing skills are required. Additional required competencies include demonstrated abilities to engage in: analytical and strategic thinking; relationship building and networking; versatility; project management; and time and priority management. Notes: Compensation is competitive and includes comprehensive benefits (i.e., medical, dental, vision, disability). To apply, candidates should apply by submitting the following to https://jobs.baylor.edu/postings/6059 : A cover letter describing of your research experience, interests, and goals. A CV. A research-based writing sample. Names and contact information for three professional references. Contact sarah_schnitker@baylor.edu with questions.

Baylor University Waco, TX, USA Postdoc

Jan 29, 2020

Assistant Professor, Biological Psychology

The Department of Psychology at Brock University, located in the Niagara region of Canada, invites applications for a probationary tenure-track position in Biological Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor to commence as early as July 1, 2020. Review of applications will begin immediately; posting closes March 2, 2020. We have openings for: Individuals who use animal models to investigate fundamental questions in biological psychology, from any area of biological psychology / behavioural neuroscience are encouraged to apply here: https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Assistant-Professor--Biological-Psychology_JR-1004961 Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Kimberly Cote, Chair of Psychology, 905-688-5550 x4806, psychchair@brocku.ca .

Brock University St. Catharines, ON, Canada Full time

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