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PostDoc in Eye Tracking/Neuroscience of Reading/Discourse Comprehension The Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) at the University of Colorado Boulder anticipates hiring a full-time postdoctoral fellow starting Spring 2020 (or Summer/Fall 2020).  2-year position. The initial contract is for one year. Second-year contract is based on performance and extension to a third year is possible. Desired start date is Spring 2020, but will consider later start dates including Summer 2020 and even Fall 2020. If interested please apply using the CU Boulder job portal: https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=21201&emailCampaignId=168

POSTDOC FELLOW A full-time postdoc position is available at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill beginning January 2020 or summer 2020.  The position offers extensive opportunities to analyze and publish data from NIH and foundation-funded studies on adolescent brain development, social relationships, health risk behaviors, and/or teen technology/social media use, and will be housed with an emerging center on technology and adolescent brain development, co-led by Drs. Eva Telzer and Mitch Prinstein. Interests/expertise in neuroimaging research, longitudinal analyses, technology/social media use, or educational curriculum development will offer a great fit for this position.  This position is for up to 3 years.  The person in this position also will receive professional development training to help with career decision-making, grant writing (F, K, R), and guidance on applications for faculty positions.  Dedicated time to accrue clinical hours towards licensure will be possible, if relevant.    Applicants with a PhD from development psychology, clinical psychology, neuroscience or related fields are encouraged to apply, as are members of underrepresented racial, ethnic, sexual, or gender minority groups.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.  Interested applicants should submit 1) a vita/resume; 2) the names and emails of two references; and 3) indicate a preference to being in January or in summer of 2020 to  ehtelzer@unc.edu and/or mitch.prinstein@unc.edu .  Review of applications will begin immediately.  Applicants will be contacted only if selected for further consideration.

The School of Education at the University of Michigan seeks a colleague for a tenure-track appointment (open rank) in the Combined Program in Education and Psychology (CPEP). We seek applications from a diverse pool of scholars with a strong focus on teacher practices and programs that facilitate the growth of social-emotional competencies , especially as these practices intersect with those that promote equitable schooling environments for youth of color or youth who have been marginalized in school settings. We seek a scholar who can build on their expertise to play a major role in the creation and use of scholarship in education, who has strong methodological training in quantitative and/or qualitative methods, who has the ability to teach courses in education and/or psychology, and who seeks to influence practice and policy that will improve student well-being and academic achievement. We seek an energetic and collaborative colleague who will contribute to achieving our program’s potential and vision, and who will uphold high standards for research, teaching, and service to the profession. Applicants at the advanced assistant or associate professor rank are strongly encouraged to apply.   Qualifications Candidates should have a track record of outstanding scholarship in psychology or education.  The appointment may be at the rank of tenure-track assistant professor, or associate or full professor with tenure. Candidates for associate or full professor should be nationally-recognized scholars with a strong record of empirical studies and external funding. Candidates at the assistant professor level should have outstanding potential and a defined research agenda related to social-emotional learning. At all levels, demonstrated teaching ability, strong methodological skills, and desire to develop sponsored research are required.   Successful candidates will have: A doctorate in psychology, education or a related social science field; A program of research and publications relevant to social-emotional learning, commensurate with rank; Experience teaching; A track record of developing and securing grants to support research (Associate/Full), or the promise of developing such a track record (Assistant); and A strong interest in advising and mentoring graduate students.  With all hires, CPEP seeks candidates who are committed to the School of Education’s imperatives to improve educational practice and diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students.  We are responsive to the needs of families, including (but not limited to) dual-career couples, families with children, and LGBT couples.  Please see our diversity strategic plan for more information: http://www.soe.umich.edu/diversity/SOE-Diversity-Statement-And-Plan.pdf .     RESPONSIBILITIES Candidates will be expected to pursue an active research agenda, teach graduate and undergraduate courses, advise graduate students, direct doctoral dissertations, and serve as an active member of the School of Education, the University, and educational and psychological professional communities. Experience mentoring students of diverse backgrounds, including women, students of color, LGBTQ students and first-generation college students, is desired.    THE COMBINED PROGRAM IN EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY For more than five decades, CPEP has been one of the premier programs in educational psychology. It is distinguished by its breadth of opportunities within this interdisciplinary field of study, by meaningful research of national significance, and by generations of graduates who provide exceptional leadership through scholarship and practice. As an interdisciplinary program, students and faculty alike are attracted by the wide range of topics reflected in its curriculum, research projects and professional activities. The program offers Ph.D. degrees in Education & Psychology. The work of the program is enhanced by the rich and diverse set of resources available at the University of Michigan.   SALARY AND BENEFITS We plan to fill the position with a start date of September 2020. Salary will be negotiated on the basis of the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The appointment will be for the regular nine-month academic year with possible additional remuneration for administrative duties. Salaries at the University of Michigan compare favorably with those at other leading institutions of higher education. The University of Michigan offers extensive family-friendly policies for faculty and liberal benefits, including a retirement plan, and group health, dental, and life insurance plans.   APPLICATION Candidates are asked to submit a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; research, teaching, and diversity statements; two publications that demonstrate scholarly accomplishment in their area of research; and the names of four professional references. Early career scholars may consider submitting conference papers, manuscripts under review, reports, or other examples of scholarly work.  Please submit materials electronically to: http://apply.interfolio.com/67922 . Questions may be referred to the Chair of the Search Committee, Deborah Rivas-Drake, at drivas@umich.edu. In addition, the other faculty members of the search committee are: Allison Ryan, Matt Diemer and Priti Shah. Applications will be reviewed beginning October 1st and will continue until the position is filled.  U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.  

Assistant or Associate Professor in the Psychology Department of UCLA The UCLA Department of Psychology seeks to hire a full‐time, tenure‐track/tenured Assistant or Associate Professor with a specialty in mood disorders, particularly major depression. We are interested in applicants who are pursing innovative research using state‐of‐the‐art methods to advance our understanding of affective processes in humans. Research program may include affective neuroscience, experimental psychopathology, developmental psychopathology, treatment development or dissemination/implementation, among others. Ample opportunities exist for collaborative research with faculty in the David Geffen School of Medicine, the Fielding School of Public Health, and other units at UCLA. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field no later than one year after hire, and should demonstrate a strong track record of productive and impactful research. In addition to an outstanding record of research and potential for extramural research support, the successful candidate will demonstrate a history of, or the potential for, contributing to the teaching, mentoring, and service missions of the Department and University. Individuals with a history of mentoring individuals from underrepresented groups in psychology are encouraged to apply and include details in their statement of contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion. Review of applications will begin as soon as they are received and will continue until the recruitment closing date; candidates are urged to apply before October 23, 2019. Applications should include a cover letter, a C.V., at least 3 letters of recommendation, separate statements of research goals, approach to teaching, contributions to equity, diversity and inclusion (no more than 3 pages each), and 3 relevant publications. Applications may be submitted to: https://apptrkr.com/1609657 Requests for information should be sent to the search committee at SearchCommittee@psych.ucla.edu (include JPF04959 in the subject). We encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with a strong record of mentoring students from under‐represented groups. UCLA has programs to assist in partner employment, childcare, schooling and other family concerns. For additional information, visit http://www.ucla.edu/faculty. 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, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy (http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct)

Assistant Professor of Psychology Faculty Classification: AY Faculty Status: Tenure-Track Status: Open Until Filled Department Name: Psychology Degree/Program: B.A. Psychology Job Number: FAC2019-326 Priority Screening Date: 10/15/2019 Recruitment Status: Apply now! Priority screening date is October 15, 2019. Position Description: Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement, California State University, Monterey Bay (http://www.csumb.edu/) is a comprehensive, mid-sized four-year university whose staff and faculty help transform student lives by emphasizing project-based learning, requiring service learning, and promoting multicultural and global perspectives on and beyond the campus community. CSUMB is both an MSI and HSI and has a vibrant, diverse student body of nearly 7000 students and growing. Our faculty and staff, many of whom live in campus housing, appreciate living and working about one mile from the shores of the beautiful Monterey Bay. As one of the 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU ) system, we offer excellent benefits, including housing, and competitive salaries for our faculty and staff. During our 25th Silver Anniversary Celebration in 2019-20, we will complete two major building projects: the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences and the Student Union. Bay 2030, CSUMB 's sustainability initiative is to be carbon neutral. The Department of Psychology seeks a psychologist (area open) with a strong grounding in race and ethnicity. The successful candidate should demonstrate the ability to teach across the psychology curriculum, including both lower and upper-division courses. As the psychology program is relatively new (we first started offering the B.A. in 2007), we are especially interested in candidates that have a strong service orientation, are flexible team players, and are interested in contributing to the development and refinement of our department's curriculum. We focus on teaching at CSUMB and believe that research is a part of our teaching mission. Candidates should demonstrate their ability to combine teaching with research with undergraduates. RESPONSIBILITIES • Teach lower and upper-division courses related to race, ethnicity, and ethnic studies, including (but not limited to): cultural psychology, Chicanx/Latinx psychology, Black Psychology, capstone, writing in the discipline, and other courses related to marginalized and oppressed communities. Typical teaching load is 3 courses per semester • Develop curriculum in psychology, especially courses that contribute to satisfying ethnic studies university requirements • Participate in governance and curriculum development in the psychology department. • Advise students to conduct research, especially those from non-traditional, first generation, working class, and ethnically diverse backgrounds • Contribute to the service needs at the Department, College and University levels Minimum Qualifications: • Ph.D. in psychology or related field by the time of appointment • Experience teaching using a variety of techniques such as, discussion, team-based learning, problem-based learning, interactive lecture, peer-instruction, inclusive/critical and assets based pedagogies, etc. • Experience working effectively in an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community Preferred Qualification: • Demonstrated leadership skills in professional or academic areas • Commitment to, and demonstrated potential for, teaching excellence • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to work effectively in a collegial atmosphere of shared governance • Experience in start-up environments that required flexibility and innovation • Team player who is focused on community-building in the department, campus, and beyond • Applicants should demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience • Experience with program development and assessment • Experience with project-based learning • Interest and/or experience with the scholarship of teaching and learning (SoTL) Other Related Information: Information about the CSUMB Psychology Department can be found at: https://csumb.edu/psychology If you have any questions please contact the search chair, Mrinal Sinha, msinha@csumb.edu. Special Conditions of Employment: The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1083.html as a condition of employment. The incumbent is required to maintain confidentiality as outlined in the Department of Education’s Family Educational Rights and Privacy and California’s Educational Code Chapter 13 regarding sensitive student issues. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check (including a criminal records check). Compensation and Benefits: https://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housinghttps://csumb.edu/corporation/employee-housing?t=rental-homes https://csumb.edu/hr/benefits https://csumb.edu/about/vision-statement?_search=vision+statement https://csumb.edu/about How to Apply: To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/1613167 APPLICATION PROCEDURE : For full consideration, applicants must complete the required online application by the priority screening date found at http://www.csumb.edu/jobs. Application submissions received after the application screening date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. Materials submitted become the property of CSUMB and will not be returned. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting University Personnel at (831) 582-3389. For computer/online access you may visit the https://csumb.edu/library/library-hours (https://csumb.edu/library/maps-directions). All employees must be eligible for employment in the U.S. GENERAL INFORMATION : CSUMB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States and is an E-Verify employer. In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA ), the Cal State University, Monterey Bay Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://csumb.edu/clery CSUMB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION /EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER : CSUMB is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 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Tenure -Track Faculty Massachusetts institute of Technology (MIT) Cambridge, MA Multiple Positions   The Department of Brain & Cognitive Sciences (BCS) ( http://bcs.mit.edu ), in collaboration with the McGovern Institute for Brain Research (MIBR) and the Picower Institute for Learning and Memory (PILM) at MIT are looking to hire multiple tenure-track faculty at the assistant professor level or higher.  We strongly encourage applications from all areas, but we are most excited about candidates who work in either of the following: Computational approaches to understanding intelligence. We are interested in candidates that seek an understanding of natural intelligence by building artificially intelligent systems that take into account neuroscience and cognitive science constraints. We seek candidates with a diverse range of computational tools and methods, including (but not limited to) machine learning, computer vision, robotics, probabilistic modeling, dynamical systems, planning, programming languages, and natural language processing. Candidates from computer science, engineering or related backgrounds that seek to develop collaborations with neuroscientists and cognitive scientists are particularly encouraged to apply. We anticipate that these positions will have affiliations with the new MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), the Center for Brains, Minds and Machines (CBMM) and/or other allied units.   Cellular and systems neuroscience in animal models. We are interested in candidates that study the mechanisms of neuronal and brain function, plasticity and/or development at the molecular, cellular, circuit and/or systems level using cutting edge neurogenetic, molecular, electrophysiological or imaging technologies. Candidates with an interest in mechanisms underlying brain disorders or aging are particularly attractive.  Affiliation with the Broad Institute is possible.   Successful applicants are expected to develop and lead independent, internationally competitive research programs and to share in our commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education by teaching courses and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students. PhD must be completed by start day of employment and some postdoctoral training is preferred. Please submit application materials – cover letter, CV, statement of research and teaching interests and representative reprints – online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/14277 . To help direct the application, applicants should indicate which of the two areas listed above is their main research area by selecting from the drop-down list included in the application. In addition, please arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted online. All application materials are due by midnight (EST) on October 31, 2019. MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.

We have multiple postdoctoral fellowship positions available with a primary focus on studying the clinical phenomenology and neurobiology of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).  The fellows will be mentored by Dr. Isabelle Rosso, PhD. at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School.  The successful candidates will be proposed for academic appointment as a Research Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. Job description :   We are looking for applicants with a PhD or MD/PhD scientist in clinical psychology, neuroscience, neuroimaging, or related field. The fellows will work on NIMH-funded projects that seek to understand the neurobiological underpinnings of PTSD. The first project is funded as a NIMH Conte P50 grant.  Its focus is on understanding the neurobiology of stress pathways in PTSD, using genetic, psychophysiology, neuroimaging, and actigraphy methods. The second project is funded as a NIMH R01 grant. Its focus is on understanding the phenomenology of intrusive trauma re-experiencing in PTSD, using ecological momentary assessment and neuroimaging methods. These positions will provide opportunities for collaboration and networking with clinicians, basic neuroscientists, and physicists at McLean Hospital.  The PI is committed to supporting fellows on their trajectory to an independent research career, including ensuring that they submit competitive applications for internal fellowships and external grant funding. Preferred is a candidate with the following attributes: Prior human subjects research with psychiatric populations, or biological mechanisms of psychiatric illness; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, sufficient to explain complex scientific or technical concepts to non-domain experts; Evidence of capability for independent work, problem-solving, and initiative-taking; Interpersonal skills, as required for interactions with research participants, and for collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment. How to apply:  To apply for this position, email a cover letter and CV to Dr. Rosso:   irosso@hms.harvard.edu . Please include the names & contact details for three references in your application. McLean Hospital, an affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  It is the policy of McLean Hospital to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment and existing employees without regard to their race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender orientation or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable law or regulation.  McLean Hospital does conduct pre-employment drug screening, and any offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of the screening.

Assistant Professor - Psychology Department About Northeastern: Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and a world leader in experiential learning. The same commitment to connecting with the world drives our use-inspired research enterprise. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Our campuses in Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto are regional platforms for undergraduate and graduate learning and collaborative research. Northeastern pursues advanced research in security and materials at the Innovation Campus in Burlington, Massachusetts, and in coastal sustainability at the Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts. About the Opportunity: The Psychology Department in the College of Science at Northeastern University (https://cos.northeastern.edu/psychology/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in fundamental/translational vision science to start in the fall of 2020 at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome applications from any area of visual perception, broadly construed, but are especially interested in candidates whose work integrates experimental and computational approaches Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and conducting an independent, externally funded research program. Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field by the start of the appointment and a record of research commensurate with rank. Candidates should have experience in, or be able to demonstrate a commitment to, working with diverse student populations and/or in a culturally diverse work and educational environment. Preferred Qualifications: N/A Salary Grade: FAC Additional Information: All application materials must be submitted through the online recruitment system, where applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a diversity and inclusion statement, and up to five representative publications. They should also be prepared to provide information, including an email address, for three references. The references will be contacted by the online recruitment system and asked to provide letters. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Professor Peter Bex (p.bex@northeastern.edu), Search Committee Chair. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northeastern.edu%2Fdiversity&data=02%7C01%7C%7C056469d7f6cf47552eee08d61f0c7f65%7Ca8eec281aaa34daeac9b9a398b9215e7%7C0%7C0%7C636730535857378803&sdata=KIi0gAqGY5SPmeHUb21vdPtLQAysu3YBVHfaichuP%2Bg%3D&reserved=0. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/1587340 Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-24b0da1b99066345897f0311ed1c32cc

As part of a multi-year strategic hiring and growth initiative in Applied Psychological Science, the Department of Psychology at The University of Oklahoma is seeking applications for two (2) faculty openings at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in Quantitative/Data Analytics Psychology. The ideal candidates for both positions will have expertise in the development and application of quantitative methods to University initiatives in data science and/or decision-making and risk. Moreover, the ideal candidate for the first position will be able to contribute also to University initiatives concerning health-related outcomes in youth, whereas the ideal candidate for the second position will be able to contribute also to University initiatives concerning education-related outcomes in youth. Ideal candidates will have expertise and interest in teaching courses in introductory and advanced statistics, graduate quantitative research methods, and substantive topics in the candidate’s area of expertise. The assigned teaching load will be two courses per semester. Additionally, candidates should have an established reputation for or evidence of capacity for high-quality scholarship in Quantitative/Data Analytics Psychology as evidenced by (a) published and/or funded collaborative research, (b) effective graduate and undergraduate teaching and program development, (c) inclusive service and professional outreach, as well as the potential to (d) contribute to the department’s growing national reputation for excellence in Applied Psychological Science. The Department of Psychology and The University of Oklahoma are dedicated to celebrating and promoting respect for the contributions of all. We strongly encourage applications from women, members of minority groups, veterans, those with disabilities, the LGBTQ community, and all others who are committed to excellence, inclusion, and diversity. The department is also aware of, and works to be responsive to, the needs of dual-career couples. About The University of Oklahoma: Established in 1890, The University of Oklahoma is the flagship public research university in the state of Oklahoma (Carnegie Classification R1: highest research activity), with over 30,000 students and more than 2,700 full-time faculty members offering nearly 500 different graduate and undergraduate degrees programs on three campuses (Norman, Oklahoma City, and Tulsa). OU has one of the oldest comprehensive colleges of fine arts in the Great Plains states, with highly regarded schools of Music, Musical Theatre, Drama, Art and Dance, and programs in opera and sculpture. The OU College of Law is Oklahoma’s premiere law school and The Michael F. Price College is ranked as one of the nation’s top business schools. The OU Health Sciences Center is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional schools, including more than 660 doctors practicing in nearly every adult and child specialty. OU’s Department of Psychology is one of the university’s largest departments by enrollment, with 30+ faculty and affiliates serving more than 1,300 diverse and engaged undergraduate majors and minors, and 60+ fully-funded PhD students. OU Research & Innovation: In 2013, the Norman Research campus was named the No.1 research campus in the nation by the Association of Research Parks. Adjacent to the beautiful and historic Main campus in Norman, with 277 acres and over 1 million square feet of high-tech facilities located along the Oklahoma Technology Corridor, the research campus hosts the National Weather Center and affiliated organizations, the National Institute for Risk & Resilience, the South Central Climate Science Center, the Center for Applied Social Research, the K20 Center, and the FAA Center of Excellence for Technical Training & Human Performance, among numerous others. By synergistically co-locating State and Federal agency research and operational organizations, along with more than a dozen private companies and several University centers and academic programs, the Norman research campus creates a uniquely rich environment for collaboration, innovation, and commercialization. Over the last 20 years, OU’s Office of Technology Development has helped faculty and other partners launch dozens of new companies that have generated more than $75 million in capital. Local Community & Culture: The city of Norman, Oklahoma, is a perennial contender on “best place to live” rankings with outstanding schools, amenities, a low cost of living, small town charm, a variety of recreational opportunities, four distinct seasons, and more than 225 days of sunshine each year. Norman is located 20 miles south of Oklahoma City, the Capital and economic hub of the state of Oklahoma. The Oklahoma City Metroplex, including Norman and several other suburban cities, is home to about 1.5 million residents, offering all the amenities of a major modern metropolitan community, including rich cultural diversity and heritage, an abundance of the arts, superb dining and night-life, major sporting and concert events, family entertainment, recreational adventure activities, and much more. Qualifications: To be considered for this position, candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology with broad expertise in Quantitative Psychology or a closely-related discipline, with a strong preference for candidates who will contribute to multiple campus-wide initiatives at the intersection of health-related and education-related outcomes in youth, decision-making and risk, and data science/data scholarship. The precise area of specialization is open, but desirable areas of research include psychometrics, Bayesian methods, machine learning, causal inference, and item response theory. Candidates must also have the potential for excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching in statistics and quantitative methods and be prepared to expand course offerings in their area of specialization. Experience or evidence of capacity for collaboration on funded research in health-related or education-related outcomes in youth involving multidisciplinary teams is a highly preferred qualification. The University of Oklahoma is committed to investing in the success of its faculty at all stages of their careers. The department and college offer unique and essential research and professional development resources characteristic of a Flagship Public Research University (e.g., well-equipped dedicated and shared laboratory space; shared supercomputer access; considerable graduate student funding and recruiting support; large and diverse research participant pools; flexible and innovative instructional, service, and leadership opportunities). By mutual agreement, the successful candidate may also affiliate with University-wide strategic research organizations and centers (e.g., the National Institute for Risk & Resilience, the Center for Applied Social Research, the K20 Center, the Zarrow Center for Learning Enrichment, and the OU Health Sciences Center). Salary, benefits, and and start-up packages are highly competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Instructions: To apply, please submit the following materials at https://apply.interfolio.com/67520: 1. a cover letter specifically addressing position fit, qualifications, and background 2. a curriculum vitae 3. three confidential letters of recommendation 4. up to 3 reprints/preprints 5. evidence of teaching effectiveness (course/teaching evaluations) 6. a brief statement of research interests (e.g., 300-2000 words) 7. a brief statement of teaching philosophy and interests (e.g., 300-2000 words) For full consideration, please submit your application materials by October 15th, 2019. Application review will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. All application materials must be submitted electronically using the OU Career web site [https://apply.interfolio.com/67520]. Please send inquiries and other suggestions or comments to the chair of the search committee, Dr. Robert Terry (rterry@ou.edu). Application Process: This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to: admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, or health care services that the University operates or provides.

Assistant Professor, Tenure track, Psychology University of San Francisco R0002110 USF Hilltop Campus Job Title: Assistant Professor, Tenure track, Psychology Job Summary: The Department of Psychology at the University of San Francisco invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin Fall 2020. This position seeks candidates who have experience using cutting edge data science tools in their own research. The ideal candidate will be able to translate that experience into undergraduate education and mentorship, training our students in those skills. The specific area within psychology is open. The candidate will find ways to help the department build interdisciplinary connections to STEM focused departments such as computer science, data science, and engineering. Specialty area in Psychology: Open Full Job Description: Job Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to teach a subset of the following courses: Statistics, Research Design, Advanced Research Methods, and develop psychology courses in Advanced Statistics and/or Introductory Computer Programming for Psychology Majors, in addition to courses drawn from the candidate's area of expertise. The standard teaching load for this position is two 4-unit courses per semester with an additional third course every fourth semester (2-2-2-3 over two years). The successful candidate will also be expected to maintain an active research program, preferably one that engages undergraduate students. Our department embraces the values of open and reproducible science. Candidates will also be expected to engage in service to the department, college, and university. Minimum Qualifications: University teaching experience; evidence of a strong commitment to teaching; evidence of research and scholarship; a strong commitment to undergraduate research training; Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field, earned by August, 2020; experience and willingness to work in a culturally diverse environment; and an understanding of and commitment to support the mission of the University. Required Materials: Applications must be submitted online at http://gnosis.usfca.edu/search. Applicants should submit a cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications, curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching ability (e.g., sample syllabi, teaching evaluations), a research statement, and three letters of recommendation. All of these elements should be submitted electronically as separate PDF documents. Any questions can be sent to PsychologySearch@usfca.edu. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by October 21, 2019. The University of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. The university does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related), disability, or other bases prohibited by law, and will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. We particularly encourage minority and women applicants for all positions. Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time Pay Rate: Salary To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/1605228. The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit http://www.usfca.edu. Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-e4069240eddec546836fd9a0b701ca4f

The Center for Autism Research Excellence (CARE) at Boston University is seeking to hire a full time post-doctoral fellow to join a multi-site interdisciplinary Center Research Program focusing on preschool-aged children with ASD who are not yet verbal (POLO: Predicting and Optimizing Language Outcomes). The post-doctoral fellow will be primarily mentored by Helen Tager-Flusberg (Director, CARE) as well as other senior investigators on POLO (Charles Nelson, Boston Children’s/Harvard; Jordan Green, MGH/Harvard; Connie Kasari, UCLA; Catherine Lord, UCLA; Daniel Geschwind, UCLA) We are looking for an energetic clinical scientist who is interested in studies of brain/behavioral functioning in children with ASD, with a focus on language. The ideal applicant will have a strong research background, technical and programming expertise, and experience collecting and analyzing clinical, behavioral and electrophysiological (EEG/ERP) data. Experience working with children with ASD is strongly preferred. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will have primary responsibilities in supporting new and ongoing research programs. Responsibilities include: · Training and supervision of students and other project staff · Data collection including both standardized behavioral assessments and EEG/ERP measures · EEG/ERP and behavioral data processing and analyses · Write-up and dissemination of findings for reports, conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications Salaries and benefits are competitive. Boston University offers active support and professional training programs to post-doctoral fellows (https://www.bu.edu/postdocs/). Required Qualifications: · Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience or related fields · Experience working with children in research settings, preferably including individuals with ASD · Training in two or more of the following areas: cognitive science/cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging/ electrophysiology, developmental sciences; autism research · Programming skills (e.g., MATLAB; Python) and proficiency with statistical programs and analyses (e.g., R, SPSS) · Excellent interpersonal leadership skills, writing and organizational skills · Strong record of scholarly accomplishments The two-year position will start Fall 2019. Interested candidates should send a CV, cover letter, research statement and contact information for three professional references to Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D. (htagerf@bu.edu) and Chloe Adams Agarwal (Center Administrator – chloeaa@bu.edu ).