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

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

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

OHIO STATE COLLEGE OF MEDICINE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP The Institute for Behavioral Medicine Research has an opening for a health-related postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of its Director, Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, PhD. Current funded projects include a longitudinal study of couples’ marital behavior and health that includes a focus on aging biomarkers, as well as a longitudinal study addressing the psychological and biological correlates of chronic stress in Alzheimer spousal caregivers and noncaregiving controls. The lab provides an outstanding interdisciplinary training environment with excellent publication opportunities; in addition to ongoing data collection, well over 10 completed studies offer data for secondary analysis.  Postdocs also receive mentoring in grantsmanship and professional development. Bridging basic and clinical science, current work utilizes diverse methodologies including longitudinal observational studies and elaborate laboratory paradigms. Formal...