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Sep 04, 2019
Susan Nolen-Hoeksema Postdoctoral Associate
The Yale Psychology Department is pleased to announce two postdoctoral scholar positions in honor of Professor Susan Nolen-Hoeksema that have been endowed by her husband, Richard Nolen-Hoeksema. Each Susan Nolen-Hoeksema Postdoctoral Associate in Integrative Psychology is for a two-year period.  Eligible applicants must have a PhD or equivalent degree in Psychology or a related field at the time of hire.  Applications in any area of psychology are encouraged, especially from candidates with research interests that are integrative across areas and levels of analysis and applicable to one or more domains of psychopathology or its treatment (i.e., areas in which Professor Nolen-Hoeksema took special interest).  Yale University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities. Applicants should identify one or more Yale faculty members with whom they desire to work during the term of the appointment, and include a personal statement, curriculum vitae, reprints of selected papers, and letters of recommendation from two to three individuals familiar with the applicant’s research background and promise.   Materials should be submitted via Interfolio: http://apply.interfolio.com/65088 . The search committee will begin review of applications on October 1, 2019. For questions, contact Ms. Jessica Hermann, Senior Administrative Assistant, jessica.hermann@yale.edu.
Yale University New Haven, CT, USA Postdoc
Aug 29, 2019
LSA Collegiate Fellow
University of Michigan LSA Collegiate Fellow Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Application Deadline for candidates in Economics and Astronomy only: Friday, November 1, 2019 The College of Literature Science and the Arts (LSA) at the University of Michigan seeks outstanding scholars in all liberal arts fields whose research/scholarship and/or teaching/mentoring and/or service/engagement will contribute to the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals of our institution. The fellowship provides up to two years of support for early career natural scientists, humanists, and social scientists with dedicated research time, mentorship, research and travel funding, and cohort- and program-based professional development opportunities related to scholarship and teaching, to prepare them for possible tenure-track appointments in LSA. The LSA Collegiate Fellows program was launched in 2016 as a major college initiative aimed at recruiting and retaining exceptional early career scholars with demonstrated commitments to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic community. The program is administered by U-M’s National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) in conjunction with LSA academic departments. Eligibility: Applications are welcome from any natural science, humanities, or social science field represented in LSA academic departments . Please see website listed below for list of departments/units and other eligibility descriptions.  Additional program, eligibility, and application information can be found at http://myumi.ch/JYppY . Inquiries may be directed to lsacollegiate@umich.edu .
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI, USA Full time
Aug 26, 2019
Postdoctoral Scientist
The Laboratory for Relational Cognition at Georgetown, directed by Dr. Adam Green, is seeking a postdoctoral scientist for an NSF-funded position conducting brain-based research at the intersection of creativity and education. For more information on the lab, see our  website . For more information about the position, please see the description below.  Applications are invited for an NSF-funded postdoctoral position in the Georgetown Laboratory for Relational Cognition, focused on brain-based research at the intersection of creativity and education. This multi-year position will involve neurostimulation, guided by and in combination with neuroimaging, to enhance both domain-general and scientific creative thinking. In collaboration with laboratories at Johns Hopkins and Penn State, this position will also involve the development of a new classroom-based assessment of scientific creative thinking, application of network neuroscience to predict scientific and domain-general creative thinking, and identification of neural biomarkers of learning that may add value to traditional academic measurement in predicting scientific achievement. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. or anticipate a Ph.D. by spring of 2020. The anticipated start date for the position is early fall or late summer of 2020. Favorable consideration will be given to applicants with a strong record of productivity and with experience or substantial interest in the following areas: creativity, education, neurostimulation, neuroimaging and/or electrical recording methods, and advanced statistical data analysis. Any informal inquiries can be sent to the Principal Investigator, Adam Green ( aeg58@Georgetown.edu ). Interested candidates should send a CV and a letter of application describing research interests and professional goals to Griffin Colaizzi ( gc815@georgetown.edu ), and should indicate three professional references who can readily provide letters of recommendation upon request. Review of applications will begin in the fall and continue until the position is filled. Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please see the Georgetown website for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity & Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at (202) 687- 4798. This position requires a criminal background check performed by Human Resources. Compensation is based on Georgetown pay scales, depending on qualifications and experience.
Georgetown University Georgetown University, O Street Northwest, Washington, DC, USA Postdoc
Aug 19, 2019
Postdoctoral Recruitment Ad
Postdoctoral Fellowship – Alcohol Research   We are in search of motivated individuals with an exemplary research background to join a multi-disciplinary team conducting alcohol research.  We have a series of ongoing studies involve novel techniques for of detection/monitoring for alcohol use and delivery of innovative interventions to reduce alcohol use.  Our approach to postdoctoral training typically involves interaction with a multidisciplinary team of investigators, including Drs. Donald Dougherty, Nathalie Hill-Kapturczak, Tara Karns-Wright, Charles Mathias, and Tae Joon Moon.  Depending on the applicant's career goals, areas of training include: experimental design, clinical intervention, behavioral pharmacology, and/or mobile health applications.  Additionally, this training environment is strengthened through collaboration our local NIDA T32 program substance abuse research (PI: Dr. Charles France).  The fellow will be provided active research mentoring and be engaged in manuscript and grant writing.  Responsibilities include study coordination and supervision of study personnel, participant recruitment, screening, psychological testing, statistical analyses, and manuscript/grant preparation.  Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in in a relevant discipline.  Multiple-year appointments are available and dependent on satisfactory performance.  Candidates should send their curriculum vitae, a letter outlining interests and career goals, and representative publication reprints. Materials can be sent by email ( NRLC@nrlc-group.net ) or by mail to Donald M. Dougherty, Department of Psychiatry, MC 7793, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900.  All postdoctoral appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.  The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.
UT Health - NRLC NRLC, Louis Pasteur Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA Postdoc
Aug 08, 2019
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP The Vermont Center on Behavior and Health in the UVM College of Medicine announces an NIH postdoctoral research fellowship opportunity with Dr. Stacey Sigmon in our internationally recognized center of excellence for drug abuse research. The fellow will help to lead ongoing randomized clinical trials evaluating low-barrier, technology-assisted buprenorphine treatment for individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD), as well as develop new research opportunities aimed at expanding OUD treatment access in rural, underserved areas.  Dr. Sigmon, VCBH colleagues and our 29-year training program have an exceptional track record of helping fellows to establish successful careers as independent investigators. Eligibility: Applicants must have completed their training in psychology or a related discipline and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Outstanding trainees are selected on the basis of scholastic record, productivity and commitment to a career in drug abuse research. Individuals must be highly motivated, possess initiative and a strong desire to learn and expand their interests and expertise. Appointment: 2-3 yrs. Benefits: Stipend, medical insurance coverage, and travel funds supported by NIH Institutional Training Awards. To apply: Send application form (downloaded from VCBH website), a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and 3 letters of reference to: Dr. Stacey Sigmon c/o Ms. Marissa Palmer ( marissa.palmer@uvm.edu ). About us: The VCBH was established in 2013 with the primary aim of investigating relationships between personal behaviors and risk for chronic disease and premature death, with a specific focus on understanding mechanisms underpinning risk, and developing effective interventions and policies to promote healthy behavior. The VCBH resides within the UVM Department of Psychiatry, with additional investigators, collaborators, and advisors across 15 academic departments across the UVM College of Medicine, 7 UVM colleges, and 5 other universities. The VCBH is further strengthened by interdisciplinary collaborations with key community healthcare leaders and distinguished scientific advisory panels. For more information: Contact Ms. Marissa Palmer, marissa.palmer@uvm.edu or see our website. Burlington, Vermont is located in the beautiful Lake Champlain region, surrounded by the Green and Adirondack Mountains. Burlington is home to a thriving arts scene, creative entrepreneurship, great shopping, three colleges and a university, and a full range of four-season outdoor pursuits (www.vermontvacation.com). Montreal and Boston are also within easy driving distances.  
University of Vermont Burlington, VT, USA Full time