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The Vision and Image Understanding Laboratory, within the Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences at the University of California, Santa Barbara invites applications for an open, full-time Postdoctoral Scholar position with an anticipated start date of 9/1/2019. The laboratory is looking for exceptional individuals with particular emphasis in the area of computational modeling, computer vision, visual search, eye movements, and medical imaging. Under the direction, of Dr. Miguel Eckstein, the Vision and Image Understanding Laboratory investigates visual perception, search, eye movements, attention and learning. The position will be for 1 year, with the possibility of renewal depending upon job performance and availability of funds. Requirements: The successful candidate should have a strong technical background and a Ph.D. in any of the following: Training and experience in a subset of these areas: computer vision, pattern recognition, machine learning, computational modeling, psychophysics, eye movements and/or model observers for medical imaging. The position is available immediately. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have completed all requirements for a PhD (or equivalent) except the dissertation at the time of application in Psychological and Brain Sciences Vision Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Medical Physics/Imaging, Mathematics, or related a field. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS At least on year of research experience in Computational Neuroscience, Computer Engineering, or Applied Mathematics, supported by a strong publication record, is required. In addition, the successful candidate should have at least one year of experience strong technical background including training in computational vision and computer programming. PhD must be conferred by start of appointment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Applicants with training and experience in a subset of these areas will be given priority: visual search modeling. Bayesian ideal observers, computer vision, pattern recognition, machine learning and deep neural networks, computational modeling, model observers for medical imaging, and/or medical image processing. APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS   Applications should be submitted electronically, and must include: Cover letter CV 2 Publications Names of Two references Applications received by August 2, 2019 will be given priority consideration, but the position will remain open until filled. To apply please visit:   https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01536 The Psychological & Brain Sciences Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service as appropriate to the position. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

The University of Wisconsin-Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention (UW-CTRI) is hiring a Research Scientist.  The Research Scientist will be a key member of the research team at UW-CTRI, a nationally recognized leader in the science of tobacco treatment and the use of innovative data collection methods in research. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, this position will help coordinate multiple research projects addressing tobacco use from protocol development through publication and protocol closure. They will oversee and facilitate the rigorous implementation of research projects, help to obtain approvals to conduct the research and ensure that the research conforms to pertinent regulations and best practices. They will help to prepare research products (e.g., presentations, publications, reports). Candidates must have research experience, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, and be able to work effectively and take a leadership role in a research team. For more information and how to apply: https://jobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/501952/researcher-uw-center-for-tobacco-research-and-intervention

We are seeking clinician-scientists for this prestigious fellowship to investigate human communication sciences and disorders. Eligibility includes:    > clinical credentials in speech-language Pathology or Audiology or a related field.    > any citizenship    > PhD in communication Sciences & Disorders or related fields is preferred but we will        consider applicants without a doctoral degree who propose a project that is well aligned with the program objectives. Start date: September 2019 or January 2020             The award value is $35K and may be renewed for a second year. A $2500 allowance for research-related expenses (e.g. conference travel) is also included.            The clinical professional will develop and implement a research project in collaboration with one or more faculty within the school. Our objective is support research activities that lead to advances in clinical practice or training or provide new findings that may launch an ongoing clinical research project.  Applicants are encouraged to work with SCSD faculty in developing a brief (2-page) proposal that includes the following: Relevant background Specific aims, i.e. research question or hypothesis Brief description of methodology Comment on feasibility of the project – including possible difficulties Expected outcomes (wrt knowledge gained and/or training involved) SCSD faculty who will be involved Comments on the specific roles of the applicant and SCSD faculty who will be involved To apply, please submit a CV and along with your project proposal, and the names and contact information for two referees, by July 31, 2019 to the Graduate Program Director .

Post Doctoral Fellowship in Affective Science: Emotion, Stress & Psychopathology The Department of Psychological Sciences at Kent State University invites applications for a post-doctoral research position in affective science. The successful candidates will become part of a multi-disciplinary investigation to understand affective and behavioral predictors of psychological risk. Specifically, this research program, led by Dr. Karin Coifman, aims to examine the association between emotion response behavior and risk for affective disease following aversive life events. The Post-Doctoral Fellows will work as part of a NIMH funded 5-year project that aims to investigate the role of emotion in-flexibility and risk for affective disease following traumatic injury, as well as to assist with other existing data collection efforts ,  manuscript preparation, grant development, and to develop new lines of inquiry based on current findings. The project team is multidisciplinary and extends across two hospital recruiting sites, allowing for opportunities for collaboration and additional data collection within surgery, psychiatry, emergency and trauma medicine, in addition to with KSU faculty in health, neuropsychology and clinical science.  This position offers the opportunity to develop an integrated research program and enhance skills necessary for a successful academic career in psychological science. The position is a minimum of two years and renewal of appointments will be dependent upon performance.  Salary is consistent with current NIH post-doctoral training levels and includes health insurance and a stipend for professional travel. Postdoc Description: Post-doctoral applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in Psychology or Neuroscience. Applicants must have demonstrated research productivity and academic excellence in emotion-related research and/or affective neuroscience related to psychopathology. Advanced quantitative skills are required. All inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Coifman ( kcoifman@kent.edu ;  330-672-9155 ). Send a CV, three letters of reference, relevant reprints, and a detailed cover letter describing research experience, interests and long term career goals to:  Dr. Karin Coifman, Department of Psychological Sciences, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242-0001 or by email to  kcoifman@kent.edu . Applications will be reviewed in order of their receipt and start date is flexible. Kent State University   is nestled between two cities (Cleveland & Akron) and attracts students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The university maintains strong corporate and community partnerships, including strong ties to prominent area research institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic. Kent, OH is an inexpensive college town with close proximity to national parks, arts and culture. Students and faculty often live within walking distance. The Department of Psychological Sciences is a highly productive, collaborative research environment. The department has over 100 students in doctoral degree programs and over 900 undergraduate majors. There is an established community of post-docs both within the department and across the university community, with considerable post-doc resources and support in place both at the department level and at the institution more broadly. Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

The Senior Project Manager will serve in a highly strategic and facilitative role that empowers the ability of The Policy Lab to deliver results. The incumbent will work in an independently to define, plan, and implement activities of the Lab, including both its capacity building tasks and scientific work products. The incumbent will have a deep and advanced knowledge of organizational best practices, familiarity with government operations, and proven project management expertise derived from working successfully with high functioning scientific teams. ABOUT THE POLICY LAB : The Policy Lab is a team of social scientists and government leaders with a mission to supply the State of Rhode Island with actionable, empirical insights necessary to solve our most pressing problems. This is done by providing decision-makers with timely, relevant, and high-quality information to improve policy design and program operations. Members of The Policy Lab are proficient in data analytics and scientific methodology and are passionate about applying their scientific talents to improve the performance of government. The Policy Lab creatively translates insights from the research literature into applied, feasible interventions, and we’re comfortable explaining complex topics to busy practitioners. The Policy Lab is made up of self-starters and team players who identify, develop, and complete projects while establishing partnerships across a variety of policy areas, in a fast-paced and exciting start-up atmosphere. The position is a grant funded for 3 years with the possibility for renewal. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the implementation of projects while working collaboratively and cooperatively with state and local agencies relevant to performance management policies and programs.     Facilitates the generation of new projects by making cross-agency connections and guiding conversations about possible interventions to support District outcomes Collaborates with diverse working groups to establish ambitious and feasible work plans, deadlines, and priorities Monitors progress of projects and fidelity of implementation, flexibly developing adjustments as needed with authority, in order to ensure timely and accurate execution. Lead the efficient management of the Lab by designing and implementing new collaborative procedures and workflows to improve team functions. Proactively provides leadership, ideas, and critical feedback—as well as being open to such constructive dialogue—as part of constantly improving the Lab and its collective work output. Ensure that work product adheres to methodological and open science best practices. Oversee descriptions and summaries of the Lab projects for diverse audiences, including scientific experts, government practitioners, and public stakeholders. Disseminates scientific lessons, tools, and best practices across the state. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: An Advanced degree in business, public policy, public administration, management, or another relevant field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  5-7 years of highly-relevant work experience at an advanced level. Work experience should include research project management, management consulting, organizational restructuring, or other roles requiring a similar skill set. Job Competencies Advanced expertise in management research and best practices Creativity in developing and proposing solutions to complex organizational challenges Advanced expertise in identifying, developing, and using project management strategies and tools. Proficiency in managing a research project budget Advanced expertise developing and deploying performance measures that empower accurate, timely project completion Proficiency in the rationale for, and how to implement, open science best practices. Proficiency in the logic of the scientific method Advanced expertise in research project management, management consulting, organizational restructuring, or similar fields Ability to author papers and reports, as demonstrated by a publication record in peer-reviewed journals, official reports or manuals, or similar outlets Direct supervisory experience required Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage relationships with a diverse range of agency and university partnerships Strong communication skills, in both written and verbal formats, and including under time pressure All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University. Recruiting Start Date: 2019-06-07-07:00 Job Posting Title: Senior Project Manager Department: Academic and Affiliate Offices Grade: Grade 11 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type : Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu . EEO Statement: Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

The Project Manager will serve in a highly strategic and facilitative role that empowers the ability of The Policy Lab to deliver results. The incumbent will define, plan, and implement activities of the Lab, including both its capacity building tasks and scientific work products. The incumbent will have considerable knowledge of organizational best practices, familiarity with government operations, and project management expertise derived from working with high functioning scientific teams. ABOUT THE POLICY LAB : The Policy Lab is a team of social scientists and government leaders with a mission to supply the State of Rhode Island with actionable, empirical insights necessary to solve our most pressing problems. This is done by providing decision-makers with timely, relevant, and high-quality information to improve policy design and program operations. Members of The Policy Lab are proficient in data analytics and scientific methodology and are passionate about applying their scientific talents to improve the performance of government. The Policy Lab  creatively translates insights from the research literature into applied, feasible interventions, and we’re comfortable explaining complex topics to busy practitioners. The Policy Lab is made up of self-starters and team players who identify, develop, and complete projects while establishing partnerships across a variety of policy areas, in a fast-paced and exciting start-up atmosphere. This position is a grant funded for 3 years with the possibility for renewal. RESPONSIBILITIES: Implements projects while working collaboratively and cooperatively with state and local agencies relevant to performance management policies and programs.     Facilitates the generation of new projects by making cross-agency connections and guiding conversations about possible interventions to support District outcomes Collaborates with diverse working groups to establish ambitious and feasible work plans, deadlines, and priorities Monitors progress of projects and fidelity of implementation, flexibly developing adjustments as needed with authority, in order to ensure timely and accurate execution. Contribute to the efficient management of the Lab by designing and implementing new collaborative procedures and workflows to improve team functions. Proactively provides leadership, ideas, and critical feedback—as well as being open to such constructive dialogue—as part of constantly improving the Lab and its collective work output. Ensure that work product adheres to methodological and open science best practices. Write descriptions and summaries of the Lab projects for diverse audiences, including scientific experts, government practitioners, and public stakeholders. Disseminates scientific lessons, tools, and best practices across the state. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in business, public policy, public administration, management, or another relevant field with 5-7 years of work experience including two years of experience in research project management, management consulting, organizational restructuring, or other roles requiring a similar skillset. An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered. Job Competencies Experience in management research and best practices Creativity in developing and proposing solutions to complex organizational challenges Experience in identifying, developing, and using project management strategies and tools Proficiency in managing a research project budget Experience developing and deploying performance measures that empower accurate, timely project completion Knowledge of the rationale for, and how to implement, open science best practices Knowledge of the logic of the scientific method Experience  in research project management, management consulting, organizational restructuring, or similar fields Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and manage relationships with a diverse range of agency and university partnerships Strong communication skills, in both written and verbal formats, and including under time pressure All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University. Recruiting Start Date: 2019-06-17-07:00 Job Posting Title: Project Manager-1 Department: Academic and Affiliate Offices Grade: Grade 10 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type : Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu . EEO Statement: Brown University is an E-Verify Employer. Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

Director, Dissemination and Training Division, National Center for PTSD, Menlo Park, CA U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs The National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (NCPTSD) seeks a dynamic, academically-oriented leader for the position of Director, Dissemination and Training Division, Menlo Park, CA. We are seeking a senior doctoral-level individual with a strong background in clinical psychology, psychiatry, public health, and/or a related field with a solid research and publication record in the area posttraumatic stress and trauma-related mental health, including research on clinical outcomes, health services and/or implementation science research, clinical training, and/or use of telehealth, web, or mobile technologies. A focus on PTSD or trauma is preferred, but applicants working on other mental health disorders are encouraged to apply. A demonstrated record of publication, national leadership, and research grant funding is essential. Experience with program or policy development is preferred and recognition within the scientific and academic community is required. The Director advances innovative programs and national collaborations in research, education, implementation science and technology, as well as promotes staff development and scientific productivity. Mentorship, teaching, and training experience in the academic and/or clinical applied fields is required. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, including sensitivity to issues related to the stigma of mental illness and minority mental health. Credentials should be commensurate with faculty appointment at the associate or full professor level at the Stanford University School of Medicine. NCPTSD is a congressionally mandated center of excellence within the Department of Veterans Affairs responsible for providing research, education, and training in the science, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and stress-related disorders. NCPTSD is a collaborative consortium of seven divisions located in VA Medical Centers throughout the country that advances scientific understanding of PTSD and provides scientific input to policy-makers and program managers throughout the Veterans Health Administration. NCPTSD is part of the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the Veterans Health Administration. The Division is located at the Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System (VAPAHCS), Menlo Park Division, CA, which is a teaching hospital, providing a full range of patient care services with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research. Comprehensive health care is provided in areas of medicine, surgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, neurology, oncology, dentistry, geriatrics, and extended care. VAPAHCS is home to a variety of regional treatment centers, including a  Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center ,  Spinal Cord Injury Center , a Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center, a Traumatic Brain Injury Center, the  Western Blind Rehabilitation Center , a  Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center , a  Homeless Veterans Rehabilitation Program , and the  National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder . VAPAHCS maintains one of the top three research programs in the VA. An affiliation with the Stanford University School of Medicine provides a rich academic environment including medical training for physicians in virtually all specialties and subspecialties. Please send curriculum vitae and a cover letter to Veronica Thurston at Veronica.Thurston@va.gov. Three references may be requested later. For questions, please contact Ms. Thurston at the above email address. Applications will be reviewed as received and will be accepted until the position is filled. The Department of Veteran Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.