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Postdoctoral Associate position The Marsh Lab at Duke University ( https://www.marshmemorylab.com/ ) seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Associate for a position that is partially funded through a grant from the Office of Naval Research. The project bridges the fields of attention (i.e., how people detect a particular class of items, such as how a TSA agent detects dangerous items in baggage), categorization, and memory.  Because the Marsh lab is focused on memory research, we seek someone with expertise in attention or categorization or object recognition who is also interested in learning and memory.   The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Psychology or Cognitive Science, and a track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals. The ideal candidate will be able to successfully juggle multiple projects, make connections across research areas, and to teach skills to graduate students and undergraduates. Expected skills include: programming, MTurk data collection, data analysis.  Machine learning knowledge is desirable but not required. Responsibilities will include collaborating on the development of research questions, stimuli creation, programming experiments, data collection and analysis, manuscript and grant preparation, IRB submissions, and the supervision of students and research assistants.  This position will provide the opportunity to interact with scientists across Duke, including a rich community of memory researchers, a large cognitive neuroscience community, and machine learning experts. This position has full benefits and salary will be determined based on current NIH scales. The initial appointment will be for one year, with renewal based on continuation of grant support and success in the position. Review of candidates will begin seven days after the job posts to academic jobs online, until the position is filled. The start date is summer 2019, with some flexibility in the exact date.  Applicants should upload the following to academicjobsonline.org:  a curriculum vitae, a cover letter, three selected reprints/preprints, and contact information for three references. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire, and promote qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

We are hiring to fill a new research position in Psychology at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Applications are sought for a Postdoctoral Associate. Successful candidates will work closely with Dr. Igor Grossmann to coordinate and initiate research on topics represented in the Wisdom and Culture Lab (uwaterloo.ca/wisdom-and-culture-lab). Postdoc Position: Applicants for the postdoc position must have a PhD in Psychology or related field and excellent writing and quantitative skills (incl. proficiency in R). Though not essential, candidates should preferably have a specialization in Cognitive or Social Psychology, an interest/background in research on one of the themes: cognitive science, stress/emotion regulation, and/or big data analytics. The position has a flexible timeline, with preference for a 2-year commitment. A competitive salary, including benefits, will be provided. Postdoctoral candidates who have their own funding may also apply. Participation in department-wide activities and collaborations will be encouraged, as applicable. How to apply: please submit a cover-letter, 2 page biographic information containing relevant research experience and career goals, two best writing samples, and contact info of 3 referees to nmivallb@gmail.com, specifying the position you apply for in the subject line.

A postdoctoral research scholar position is available in the Applied Cognition & Expertise ( ACE ) Lab of Dr. Joel Suss at Wichita State University Department of Psychology. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of a renewal for the maximum of an additional 12 months. Funding of the postdoc will be contingent upon grant funds. The preferred start date is July 30, 2019. The review of applications will begin on June 1, 2019. The postdoc will primarily work as part of an interdisciplinary team starting a new National Institute of Justice project(https://www.nij.gov/fundng/awards/pages/award-detail.aspx?award=2018-75-CX-0030) to study adaptive decision making and expertise in veteran and novice police officers. Our team comprises cognitive scientists, social psychologists, and criminologist who are working to understand and model police decision making in order to provide feedback to the National Institute of Justice, policymakers, and law enforcement agencies on how to improve the safety and outcomes of police-community interactions. The project uses a mixed-methods approach consisting of (a) experiments placing officers in immersive simulators to examine decision-making outcomes and cognitive processes, (b) psychometric surveys to assess personality and adaptability, and (c) an intervention using a web-based interactive training system that will also be collecting rich cognitive-process data. This study will be the first randomized-control-trial effort to examine the effects of using police body-worn camera ( BWC ) footage as a training intervention. The project will involve several trips to other sites in the USA for data collection and applicant must be willing to travel by air. The PI of the project is Dr. Jeff Rojek, Associate Professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Michigan State University. In addition to Dr. Joel Suss at Wichita State University, Co-PI include Dr. Jonathan Wender and Dr. Brian Lande of Polis Solutions and Dr. Geoff Alpert, Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of South Carolina. There will be other opportunities to get involved with, and/or lead, other human performance research projects in the law enforcement/military domain. These include (1) analyzing marksmanship data from the military, and (2) designing and conducting studies investigating the effects of stress on performance, using Simunition. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Ph.D. in psychology or related field (e.g. cognitive psychology, human factors, sport and exercise psychology). Have a solid background in and knowledge of, one or more of these areas: naturalistic decision making, macrocognition (e.g. sensemaking, situation awareness expert performance, accelerated expertise, adaptive expertise, perceptual-cognitive skills, stress, and training. Experience with psychometrics. Strong methodological and quantitative skills. Experience with repeated-measures/longitudinal designs and longitudinal data analyses. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Detail-oriented, motivated, efficient, and able to work independently and in a team environment. Be able to effectively balance multiple tasks and projects. Experience with data collection platforms and programming software (e.g. Python, MATLAB , PsychoPY) statistical packages (e.g. SPSS ,R), web-based survey tool (e.g. Qualtrics). Excellent scientific writing skills. Preferred experience: Law enforcement or military experience, or experience working in those , or similar domains. Experience eliciting knowledge using cognitive task analysis techniques (e.g., critical decision method interviews, retrospective verbal reports). Experience using fNIRS, mobile eye track, or collecting/analyzing heart rate variability. Familiar with “open science” (e.g., OSF , SIPS ). Familiar with the principles of tidy data (and using Tidyverse). Grant-writing experience (even if it was not funded). More details and application portal: https://jobs.wichita.edu/postings/15800 Informal inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Joel Suss (joel.suss@wichita.edu). Position Number: 999277

The Northwestern University Adolescent Development and Preventive Treatment (ADAPT) program is seeking applications for a postdoctoral fellow.   We are looking for someone with experience in clinical assessment as well as research interests in adolescent development and risk for psychopathology.   Psychosis risk syndrome/early psychosis experience is welcomed but certainly not mandatory- roots in clinical science and interests in human development are the priority.   Currently we are running a number of protocols with typically developing, prodromal syndrome and early psychosis populations focusing on biomarker, treatment, and scale development. Join our team and be involved with collecting and writing up data from any and all of these great and innovative multimodal studies. Please see our website for more details: http://www.adaptprogram.com .   The successful applicant will join Vijay Mittal and an active research team and will be responsible for designing experiments, analyzing and processing data, and publishing/presenting findings. There will also be ample opportunities for advanced training (Northwestern has a number of in-depth training opportunities, covering a range of methodological and quantitative methods), collaborations (benefit from a number of active ADAPT lab collaborations), building mentorship experience (learning to direct and supervise research and career development for graduate students), and developing an independent research program. Significant attention will be placed on career development (e.g., regular conference attendance/participation, training in grant writing, peer review, mentorship, teaching, presentations/job-talks etc.) This is an ideal position for someone interested in preparing for a tenure-track job. For questions or to submit and application, please contact Vijay Mittal ( vijay.mittal@northwestern.edu ). Applicants should send a C.V., brief letter describing interests and prior experience (note preference for which position you are applying for), and two publications (that best reflect contributions of the candidate). Salary is based on the NIMH Post-doctoral scale, and funding is available for up to two-years (appointments are for one year, but renewable for two years, based on progress/merit). There is a flexible start date (from May 15- Fall/Winter 2019) and review of applications will begin immediately!

  NEW! T-32 POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY: This position involves exposure to unique, multi-level, developmental psychopathology data across the life span in several samples, with an emphasis on risk for juvenile-onset depressive and mood disorders and their life-long impact on emotional and physical health. A major focus is on the role of maladaptive emotion regulation, and its underlying psychophysiology, in the onset, maintenance, recurrence, and other outcomes of these disorders. We are also pursuing studies in decision making and its association with regulatory processes.   Post-doc training opportunities include broad spectrum Departmental seminars, access to experts in various areas, learning about cardiac psychophysiology (autonomic nervous system processes) and its assessment, interfacing with other T32 trainees, and improving scientific and grant writing skills. The successful applicant will be expected to play an active and leading role in data analyses and publications. He/she also will share responsibility for coordinating psychiatric diagnostic assessments, and if qualified, conduct some research clinical interviews with adults, and arrive at DSM diagnoses. If appropriate, the trainee can receive clinical supervision that can be used toward licensing. Duties may include additional tasks across multiple projects. Requirements are: a doctorate in developmental psychopathology or clinical psychology or related field, 3+ years of research exposure, including standardized diagnostic assessment procedures, preferably in academic psychiatric settings, and familiarity with the developmental, clinical, and experimental literature on depression. Excellent communication, problem-solving, time management, and writing skills are essential. A multi-year commitment is expected. Qualified candidates (USA citizens, green card holders) may submit their CV and three (3) letters of recommendation via email: to kovacs@pitt.edu or by regular mail to Dr. Maria Kovacs, Childhood Depression Research Program, 3811 O’Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15213. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative-Action and Equal Opportunity employer.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN COGNITIVE AGING The School of Psychology at Georgia Institute of Technology anticipates having one opening for a postdoctoral Fellowship on our NIH-sponsored Ruth L. Kirschstein training grant on “Research Training in Cognitive Aging” starting as early as August 1, 2019. A later starting date is negotiable. The duration of the traineeship is between 1 and 3 years (pending funding). Postdoctoral trainees work with core faculty members with research interests in cognitive aging, broadly defined: Audrey Duarte – neuroscience of memory; Christopher Hertzog – memory, metacognition, intelligence; Scott Moffat – spatial navigation, stress, hormonal influences on cognition; Daniel H. Spieler – attention, language processing, modeling; Paul Verhaeghen – attention, speed of processing, working memory; and Mark Wheeler – episodic memory and perceptual decision-making. There are also other faculty members affiliated with our training program who can collaborate with postdoctoral fellows. Stipend levels are set by the federal government and increase with years of postdoctoral experience. The traineeship provides travel funds, an allowance for research expenses, and an allowance for health insurance. Fellowships are restricted to U.S. citizens or permanent U. S. residents. Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in psychology or a related discipline (e.g., cognitive neuroscience). To apply, a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests identifying possible matches to at least one core faculty mentor, representative publication, and three letters of recommendation should be sent through the online portal at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/13336 . Please also list the names and contact information for your referees in the application cover letter. Applications received by May 30, 2019 have the best chance of being reviewed for available fellowships, but applications will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled. Applications from ethnic and racial minorities, persons with disabilities, and persons from economically and/or culturally disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged ( https://researchtraining.nih.gov/resources/faq#Diversity ). Part of the College of Sciences, the School of Psychology is housed in a completely renovated building in the heart of the Georgia Tech campus hidden from the hustle and bustle of a modern, rejuvenated midtown Atlanta. For more information about the School of Psychology, please visit our website: http://www.psychology.gatech.edu . The Georgia Institute of Technology is a unit of the University System of Georgia and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Further info: www.psychology.gatech.edu Audrey Duarte audrey.duarte@psych.gatech.edu Audrey Duarte, Ph.D. School of Psychology Georgia Institute of Technology 654 Cherry Street Atlanta, GA 30332-0170

Postdoctoral Research Associate The Department of Psychology at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Personality Psychology. The candidate will be afforded the opportunity to work with any of the personality-oriented researchers at the university, including Jaime Derringer, Daniel Briley, Chris Fraley, and Brent Roberts. The postdoc will also teach one Psychology of Personality course per semester. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in personality psychology or a closely related field of psychology, a record of published research, and strong statistical skills. Although not required, priority will be given to candidates with experience in/with and interests that align with the existing faculty including personality assessment, personality development, behavior genetics, statistical genetics, and attachment The start date for this position is August 16, 2019 The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO .  Please send your CV and a short statement of interests to Brent Roberts ( bwrobrts@illinois.edu ). Applications will be reviewed starting on May 6, 2019  and will continue until the position is filled.  

The Diversity Sciences Lab, directed by Dr. Adrienne R. Carter-Sowell in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences at Texas A&M University, is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research associate. This position is a full-time, 12-month appointment with regular working hours, benefits, and much, much more, optimally beginning by September 2, 2019. The Diversity Sciences Lab collaborates with four campuses in the Texas A&M System Alliance to develop, implement and study a model for historically underrepresented minority STEM doctoral candidates completing degrees, transitioning into postdoctoral fellowships, and then successfully entering and progressing in faculty careers. The TxARM alliance was created in response to the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program solicitation (NSF 16-552). The Diversity Sciences Lab is housed in the Social and Personality Psychology (SPP) program with additional resources provided by Interdisciplinary Critical Studies (ICS) and the NSF AGEP TxARM Collaborative Research Project. Competitive candidates will have experience generating novel experimental concepts, designing, and programming experiments, analyzing data, interpreting and presenting results. The successful postdoctoral research associate will have the opportunity to conduct and publish original research derived from the multi-year projects examining how individuals from underrepresented minority groups interact with others due to perceived experiences of marginalization and social exclusion.   Required Qualifications Ph.D. in psychology or a related discipline. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Demonstrated proficiency with quantitative data analysis and statistical packages (e.g. SPSS, SAS, R) Strong publication track record Evidence of effectively balancing multiple tasks and projects Successful completion of background checks, screenings, and searches   Desired Qualifications Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills Proficiency with Cyberball programming and social media management Competence with qualitative data analysis, NVIVO, and transcribing software Required language proficiency - English; Fluency - Excellent (Read, Write, Speak) Research interests in intergroup harmony, perceptions of exclusion, social pain, and      health disparities   Additional Information This appointment is for one year but is renewable for a second year based on progress/merit. The annual salary is accompanied by an extensive benefits package. Professional development funds and/or conference travel funds are available to cover approved costs. Dual career, partner placement programs are available. Applicants are asked to submit additional information for Job Id: 7383192 at WorkinTexas.com  here . Complete applications should include a Curriculum Vitae (CV), a document listing the contact information for three references, and a cover letter, summarizing your research interests and experiences to date as well as your long-term career goals. Contact Dr. Carter-Sowell ( acsowell@tamu.edu ) with questions and to submit your completed application materials. Please send the materials in a single PDF with "TxARM Postdoctoral Position" in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and are due by May 17, 2019 for full consideration. Contact Address Adrienne R. Carter-Sowell, Ph.D. Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Texas A & M University 4235 TAMU College Station, TX 77843-4235

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, and biomarkers (e.g., inflammation, actigraphy). 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.   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 psychology, psychiatry, and medicine departments.   Qualifications include a 1) doctoral degree, 2) expertise in psychopathology 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 Division of Traumatic Stress Studies at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center has an immediate opening for a 1-year renewable postdoctoral clinical research psychologist under the mentorship of Dr. Rachel Yehuda.  The postdoctoral fellow will join a well-established research team with active research protocols on risk, prevention, and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and moral injury. The fellow will have opportunities for training related to diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and neuroendocrinology of PTSD.  Primary responsibilities include conducting structured diagnostic assessments and scoring of psychological tests for veteran and civilian research participants. The applicant will also participate in consensus diagnostic conferences.  The postdoctoral fellow will have opportunities to conduct data analysis and assist with manuscript preparation, as well as contribute to granting writing.  Research oriented candidates may have access to multiple cross sectional and treatment outcome datasets, and have opportunities to propose and contribute to manuscript development.  Clinically oriented candidates will receive supervision for clinical assessments that may be used for licensure. Experience and Qualifications: PhD or PsyD in Clinical or Counseling Psychology by June 30, or provide a letter stating that their defense will occur no later than the 2019 fall term Clinical training and experience working with PTSD are highly desirable Experience administering structured diagnostic interviews such as the Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 (SCID-5) and the Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS-5) Strong written and communication skills Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.  To apply, please send a cover letter summarizing relevant clinical and research experience and a CV to Carly Walter at Carly.Walter@va.gov.