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Job Summary The Aging and Biopsychosocial Innovations (ABI) program, led by Dr. Kira Birditt, is a part of the Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan.  This program is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join our team of faculty and staff.  The overall goal of this research program is to understand how stress and social contexts affect health and the biopsychosocial factors that account for those links. We seek to foster a multidisciplinary collaboration that capitalizes on advances in mobile technology and biopsychosocial methods to gain a better understanding of social, psychological and biological factors influencing healthy aging. We have several NIH funded projects examining topics including: 1) racial disparities in hypertension, 2) Alzheimer’s caregiving in daily life, and 3) alcohol use and cardiovascular health among older couples.  Most of our projects examine how daily experiences of stress and social interactions impact well-being and the cardiovascular system using mobile surveys,  ambulatory devices, and longitudinal data.  (ABI program website:  https://abi.isr.umich.edu )  The fellowship will provide experience in research using longitudinal methods, mobile technology and biomeasures, as well as grantsmanship and manuscript preparation through collaborative work on these research projects.  The fellowship also provides access to professional development workshops, seminars in advanced methodology and statistics, and funds for conference travel. The postdoctoral fellow will have multiple opportunities for mentorship from our program faculty and collaborators.  The position will provide many opportunities to lead papers and grant proposals as well as to collaborate on projects with colleagues. Major areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: Developing and assisting in manuscript preparation Preparing and delivering scientific presentations for regional, national, and international conferences Assisting with the supervision of data management and analyses and conducting complex statistical analyses of data that include multiple levels and multiple types of data on different time scales Developing and assisting with grant proposals Working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Required Qualifications D. in a relevant discipline (e.g., social science, research methods, statistics) Experience with statistical analysis, including multi-level modeling and data management with large data sets Desired Qualifications Supervisory experience Familiarity with SQL Familiarity with analysis and interpretation of cardiovascular data Additional Information This posting will be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days.  This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.  The anticipated start for this position is Winter 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2020 or Fall 2020. The initial appointment is for one year, with possibility of extension for up to two more years, dependent upon performance and funding. The Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. Individuals from groups historically under-represented in the social sciences or related fields are strongly encouraged to apply.     Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. U-M EEO/AA Statement The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The School of Social Ecology, in coordination with the Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of advanced assistant to associate in the Department of Psychological Science who will also serve as Associate Director of the Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation (www.blumcenter.uci.edu), which is part of a UC-wide research and education network. The Blum Center mission focuses on poverty; understanding the psychological foundations of compassion and empathy; and psychological adjustment in response to studying or living in environments disrupted by extreme events such as war and natural disaster. The area of specialization must be related to psychological processes that fits within the broad mission of the UC Blum Center, although we are particularly interested in candidates who would contribute to the social/personality area. Expertise in interventions/applied settings would also be particularly welcomed. Applicants who have active research programs in related areas of intergroup processes, stigma and prejudice, interpersonal relationships, emotional experience, morality and prosocial behavior, and collective action, or who study broader issues of poverty alleviation and health disparities/inequalities are strongly encouraged to apply. This person will inform understanding of important social problems in their leadership role in the Blum Center for Poverty Alleviation. Successful candidates for this position will have an outstanding record of research, as well as evidence of excellent teaching and mentoring, the ability to attract extramural funding, a commitment to inclusive excellence and diversity, as well as experience working with donors and center-based administration. Priority will be given to applications received by December 2, 2019; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Candidates must have a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field. Application materials must be submitted electronically (please refer to the Employment link at the following website for instructions: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF05808. Candidates must submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, a statement of research, a statement of teaching, teaching evaluations, representative publications, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation uploaded electronically. A separate statement that addresses past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion must also be included in the application materials. Please direct questions about this position to Diane Enriquez at d.enriquez@uci.edu . The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. A recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity, UCI is responsive to the needs of dual career couples, supports work-life balance through an array of family-friendly policies, and is dedicated to broadening participation in higher education. ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT: The Department of Psychological Science at the University of California, Irvine offers a Ph.D. in Psychological Science with a primary specialization in one of four core areas: developmental psychology, health psychology, social/personality psychology, and affective science. We also offer a graduate emphasis in psychology and law. Our faculty bring a multidisciplinary approach to the study of human behavior and sensitivity to the relevance of our research to individual and social problems. The faculty also share a strong commitment to training students in theory, field and laboratory research methods, and advanced statistical techniques. The University of California, Irvine is one of ten campuses of the highly regarded University of California system and is ranked among the top 10 public Universities in North America. With approximately 30,000 students, over 1,100 faculty members, and highly ranked programs in many areas, our campus offers a wealth of opportunities for research collaboration.

Stony Brook University seeks a full-time postdoctoral fellow to conduct research with Dr. Roman Kotov (Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology) and a diverse team of investigators. Duration and start time are negotiable.   We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a position on a research program with responders to the World Trade Center disaster. The program includes multiple studies that investigate the interplay between personality, mental health, and physical health. These are longitudinal, multifaceted projects with sample sizes ranging from 450 to 10,000 patients. Extensive longitudinal data are available on personality traits, psychiatric symptoms, medical conditions, life stress, real-world functioning, treatment, and biomarkers. Database of systematic evaluations includes over 100,000 observations. Biomarkers include results of GWAS, EWAS, TWAS, proteomics, actigraphy, and natural language analyses. The fellow will work closely with advisory board to the program (Brent Roberts, Daniel Klein, Lee Anna Clark, Michael Bagby, Michael Zvolensky, Patricia Conrod, and Richard Zinbarg) on data analyses and papers. One planned project is a paper articulating guidelines for treatment based on hierarchical taxonomy of psychopathology.   The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for supervising staff, conducting analyses, preparing manuscripts, writing grants, and designing new studies. Ongoing training will be available in statistical methods, grantsmanship, and substantive questions related to psychopathology, personality, and biomarkers. Clinical opportunities are also available, as well as supervision meeting licensure requirements.  Stony Brook University is a highly collaborative environment with close relationships between departments of psychology, psychiatry, and medicine.   Qualifications include a 1) doctoral degree, 2) expertise in psychopathology, personality, or health research, as well as 3) a minimum of two first-authored publications. Familiarity with longitudinal research and experience coordinating externally-funded studies are desirable.  To apply, please email Roman Kotov ( roman.kotov@stonybrook.edu ) with your CV and contact information of three references. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

The Department of Psychology at Denison University invites applications for a tenure track position in Biological Psychology. The appointment will be made at the level of Assistant Professor, beginning August 2020. The successful candidate will have completed a Ph.D. in Psychology or a closely related field. Candidates with a PhD in hand and candidates who are   ABD   will be considered, as long as the PhD is completed within one year of the start date. The successful candidate will be expected to teach (1) an upper-level content course in Biological Psychology, (2) an upper-level Biological Psychology Research course, (3) an upper-level seminar in the candidate’s area of specialty, (4) Introductory Psychology with a significant laboratory component that broadly represents psychological science, and (5) a sophomore-level course on Research Methods and Statistics. The teaching load is 5 courses per academic year. We seek applicants who demonstrate the following qualifications: evidence of a commitment to teaching excellence and/or evidence of successful undergraduate teaching, especially in biological psychology; a clear motivation to mentor undergraduates in a liberal arts setting; evidence of research productivity in psychological science and the potential to develop a productive research program with undergraduates on Denison’s campus; a commitment to contribute actively to the growth of the Department and College, and to Denison’s Neuroscience concentration. The candidate’s teaching statement, a research statement, and diversity statement will be reviewed carefully for evidence of these qualities. We will consider the extent to which each candidate’s research perspective complements those currently represented in the Department. We will also consider experience overcoming, or helping others overcome, barriers to academic success, and activities the candidate proposes implementing to enhance the college’s inclusive excellence. Departmental and institutional support is available for teaching and research. Support includes Denison’s Center for Learning and Teaching, dedicated research space, start-up research funds, an annual professional development account, eligibility for Denison University Research Foundation grant applications, stipends for choosing to supervise summer-research students, and a one-semester pre-tenure leave contingent upon performance. Candidates applying on or before November 1, 2019 will receive full consideration. Position open until filled. Denison University is a nationally ranked and academically rigorous liberal arts college with an increasingly diverse campus community. It offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Denison is located in the village of Granville, 30 minutes from Columbus, Ohio, the state capital, which hosts a wide range of cultural and artistic opportunities. Granville also offers an excellent public school system and easy access to outdoor activities.

VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PSYCHOLOGY – PERSONALITY/DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY:   The Union College Department of Psychology seeks an excellent teacher-scholar specializing in personality and/or developmental psychology for a period of three years, with the possibility of extending to five.  The area of specialization is open, but the successful candidate will be able to offer our 200-level personality psychology course.  We will prioritize candidates who can also teach developmental courses.  An ability to teach statistics and introductory psychology would also be helpful.  Our new colleague might also contribute to the College’s general-education program by teaching a first-year preceptorial or sophomore research seminar.  These general-education courses are aimed at non-majors, focus on a topic of the faculty member’s choosing, and develop students’ writing, thinking, and secondary research skills.  We expect that our new colleague will establish and maintain a high-quality research program that involves undergraduate students.  PhD by appointment date preferred.  Union College recognizes the rich possibilities of interdisciplinary studies. The Psychology department currently provides support for the Gender Sexuality and Women’s Studies and Neuroscience programs. Candidates who can support these and/or other Interdisciplinary Studies programs, including those with cross cultural and community engagement interests, are encouraged to apply. Teaching load is two courses per ten-week trimester, six courses per academic year.  Salary and benefits are competitive. The College offers strong support for both teaching and research. Founded in 1795, Union College is a small, selective, private college with a history of excellence in the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering.  Both the College and the department take great pride in offering our students rigorous and engaging learning experiences and the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research. The College is located in New York’s Capital Region, a metropolitan area of over one million people.  Our region offers affordable, livable neighborhoods and a variety of interesting cultural and recreational opportunities.  In addition, both New York City and Boston are located within a three-hour drive from campus. Union College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly committed to student and workforce diversity. Increasing diversity on campus is a critical priority for Union, one that is integral to our mission of preparing students for a globally interconnected world. Our goal is not only to increase diversity, but to support a diverse environment in which people from varied backgrounds can succeed and thrive. As such, we welcome applications from members of traditionally underrepresented groups. Applicants are encouraged to state in their cover letter how they will enhance the diversity of offerings and educational experiences if hired.  We value and are committed to a host of diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, those based on race, religion, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin and veteran status. Union College is committed to providing access and will provide reasonable accommodation in its application process to individuals with disabilities who request such accommodations. We ask that candidates submit the following via our portal at http://jobs.union.edu : (1) an application letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) statements of teaching and research interests, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness including any course evaluations and peer evaluations that are available, (5) evidence of scholarship including copies of peer-reviewed publications, and (6) a statement describing experience working with diverse student populations and/or the ability to contribute to a diverse community.  Questions may be directed to Linda Stanhope, chair of the search committee, at STANHOPL@union.edu.  Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2019.

The Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking applicants who work at the intersection of Social or Personality and Health Psychology for a tenure track Assistant Professor position. We are interested in candidates with a strong grounding in psychological theory, cutting-edge methods and research programs, high-quality teaching, and strong statistical training and quantitative skills. We place high value on programmatic, theory-driven research that contributes to the substantive advancement of social or personality and health psychology. We also value open science efforts and strive for replicable and reproducible research. For serious consideration , application materials should emphasize how applicants: work at the intersection of social or personality and health psychology have a strong conceptual grounding for one’s work in psychological theory have a track-record of experience with study design, data collection, and analysis  Carnegie Mellon is a highly supportive environment for scientists seeking to span disciplines and employ multiple methodologies in their research. We are committed to building a diverse faculty within an increasingly broad university community. We believe that diversity of researchers, of research questions (at the intersection of social or personality and health psychology), and of research populations improves our field and our department, and we are actively seeking to improve and represent those values.  Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups, and/or from researchers whose work involves these populations. We also work actively to meet the needs of dual-career couples. Carnegie Mellon offers highly competitive salaries and start-up packages in an attractive and highly livable urban environment.   To be considered for positions beginning Fall 2020, applications must be received no later than October 1, 2019 . To apply to this position, please see:     http://apply.interfolio.com/63210   Questions may be addressed to gingerp@cmu.edu.   Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.