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Oct 04, 2019

Tenure-Track Assistant Professor or Tenured Associate Professor Featured

The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences (liberalarts.tamu.edu/psychology/) at Texas A&M University is recruiting for a tenure-track assistant professor or a tenured associate professor for a full-time, nine-month appointment, with an anticipated start date of Fall, 2020. We are interested in a scholar conducting research in any area of psychology and whose research interests and strengths will build on and enhance the quantitative and computational strengths of the Department. The candidate will need to contribute to one or more existing doctoral training programs (behavioral and cellular neuroscience, clinical psychology, cognition and cognitive neuroscience, industrial/organizational psychology, or social and personality psychology). We hope to recruit a scientist to complement a world-class core of researchers, many of whom participate in cross-cutting research concentrations in affective science, diversity science, and personality processes. The Department is interested in candidates who, through their research, teaching, and service, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community, as well as the educational needs of the population of Texas and the global community. Review of applications will begin October 20. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is a community of scholars committed to generating scientific discoveries in the discipline, providing rigorous undergraduate and graduate education, and engaging in outreach about psychology and the application of psychological science. We offer doctoral programs in clinical psychology, cognition and cognitive neuroscience, social and personality psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, and behavioral and cellular neuroscience, and a master program in industrial/organization psychology. We currently have 48 full-time faculty, over 150 graduate students, and almost 1,700 undergraduate majors. Our research laboratories are housed in several new or renovated buildings. We maintain collaborations with multiple local agencies, including the Texas Transportation Institute, the Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center, Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies, the Texas A&M Institute for Technology-Infused Learning, and the Texas A&M Institute for Neuroscience. Texas A&M University is a land, sea, and space grant institution that holds the distinction of classification as an R1 Doctoral University (Highest Research Activity), and faculty benefit from the resources and support associated with this designation. A PhD in Psychology or closely related field is required. We will consider candidates in all areas of psychology. At the assistant professor level, preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated potential for publishing high quality research in leading journals and grant-supported research. At the associate and full professor level, preference will be given to candidates with established high-quality research records and grant-supported programs, with an additional emphasis on research impact. Applicants should submit a cover letter, indicating interest in the position and an explanation of how their scholarship, teaching, and/or other experiences have demonstrated a commitment to diversity and how that commitment may benefit Texas A&M University. Applicants should submit a research statement describing their scientific program and accomplishments, as well as a teaching statement describing their commitment to education and mentoring. Applicants should also provide 3 representative publications, curriculum vitae and names of 3 references which can be uploaded to apply.interfolio.com/68421 Please direct any questions to jscambray@tamu.edu. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability. Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values . Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.

Texas A&M University College Station, TX, USA Full time

Sep 17, 2019

Assistant or Associate Professor (Addiction Science) Featured

The Department of Psychology in the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, plans to hire up to three tenure-track faculty members in the study of addictions, with a clinical focus. Two of these hires will be at the Assistant level, with the remaining hire being at the Assistant or Associate level. You will join an interdisciplinary team of researchers in Psychology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology/Toxicology, and Psychiatry whose collective efforts are moving Buffalo to become a leading center for understanding the causes of and successful treatments for addictions, broadly defined. We are seeking individuals with active research programs who have exhibited potential for high-impact research and extramural funding. UB and the Department of Psychology have particular strengths in the study of alcohol and nicotine, but the specific area of study within addictions research is open. Applicants will be expected to contribute to teaching and supervision of both graduate and undergraduate students. The University at Buffalo is New York State's largest and most comprehensive public university. A premier center for graduate and professional education, UB is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, placing it amongst the leading research-intensive public universities in the United States. Buffalo is a major metropolitan area with a diverse blend of communities, each with its own distinct character. We are known known for our welcoming nature, and thriving cultural, arts, and outdoor opportunities. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Dr. Craig Colder, Chair of the search committee ( ccolder@buffalo.edu ). Applications must be submitted online at ( http://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/21700 ).

University at Buffalo, SUNY University at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA Full time

Oct 01, 2019

Social Scientist & Senior Social Scientist

You have deep knowledge of a social science field as well as technical expertise related to experimental design and analyses. You’re passionate about developing insights from the research literature into policy and program designs that improve lives; generating new ideas, theories, and products based on empirical tests that determine what works best; and, in general, always pushing to use what we know about people and societies to improve the world. You want to be a leader in defining what it means for government to run on experiments. Strong candidates have : a deep understanding of at least one policy-relevant field of study advanced technical abilities related to experimental design and analyses think creatively and strategically about how insights from research literature can be transformed into policy and program designs that achieve District priority goals a commitment to using scientific tools to make a positive difference in DC residents’ lives, particularly for historically disadvantaged populations. Read the complete position descriptions Term The Lab seeks someone who is currently at an institution of higher education and can commit to joining the team full-time through August 2020 here in DC. The candidate would still maintain their employment/affiliation with their institution and The Lab would reimburse the institution for some/all of their time through a Personnel Exchange Agreement. The ideal candidate would have the opportunity to extend their term with The Lab for multiple years, pending available funds. Apply If interested, please complete an interest form in which you will upload your CV by October 15, 2019 at 11:59pm EDT .

The Lab @ DC Washington, DC, USA Full time

Sep 30, 2019

Full-time tenure-track faculty position in Psychology

Full-time tenure-track faculty position in Psychology John Cabot University, an accredited American liberal arts university in Rome, Italy, offering four-year degree programs, invites applications for an open-rank (assistant or associate) full-time tenure-track faculty position in Psychology. The initial appointment is for two years with the possibility of tenure. Candidates are expected to be fluent in English, which is the language of instruction. A Ph.D. in Psychology or closely related field (i.e., Neuroscience) is required. Area of specialization is open, but preference will be given to applicants with a psychobiology or quantitative background. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a load of three courses per semester that may include Introductory Statistics, Research Methods, and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise as well as be an active member of the university community. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the American liberal arts tradition and provide evidence of excellence in undergraduate teaching, expertise in research design and data analysis, and ongoing scholarship. Applications should include 1) a cover letter addressing the candidate’s interest and fit for teaching at an American liberal arts college in Rome; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) a statement of teaching and research interests; and 4) evidence of teaching excellence. Materials should be sent as a single pdf file to PsychologySearch19@johncabot.edu . Applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent separately to the same email address. The application deadline is November 15, 2019. The successful candidate will be expected to start in the fall semester of 2020. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. John Cabot University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic or national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, or disability in any of its policies, programs, and services. Information about JCU can be found at: http://www.johncabot.edu/

John Cabot University Rome, Italy Full time

Sep 20, 2019

Assistant Professor of Psychology/Statistics (Joint Appointment)

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) Department of Psychology/Department of Statistics University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is searching for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Psychology/Assistant Professor of Statistics (joint appointment) whose research interests are statistical methods in the analysis of behavior. Primary research interests can include any area of quantitative methods or quantitative modeling in the social and behavioral sciences, statistical theory and methods, quantitative psychology, data science, psychometrics, and/or biostatistics. Researchers with a secondary research program in any area of psychology will also be considered, including animal, cognitive, clinical, developmental, educational, industrial/organizational, neuroscience, personality, or social psychology. Candidates with interdisciplinary research interests are also encouraged to apply. Salary is competitive. 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. The Illinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community. Statement of Duties Successful candidates are expected to (a) establish and maintain an active and independent research program, conducting original high-quality scholarly research for publication in leading academic outlets, (b) teach effectively at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and (c) provide service to the department, the university and the profession. Basic Qualifications Applicants at the assistant professor level must have a Ph.D. in Statistics, Psychology, Educational Psychology, Human Development, Biostatistics, or a related discipline by mid-June 2020 for a preferred start date of August 16, 2020. Applicants must have a promising research agenda and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. Application Process To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: letter of application, CV, a representative publication, statement of teaching and research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness by October 15, 2019. The online application will require the contact information or Interfolio ID for three professional references. Referees will be contacted electronically by the Department within 1-2 business days after submission of the application. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to Jane Jukes, j-jukes@illinois.edu .

University of Illinois Champaign, IL Full time

Sep 20, 2019

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Department of Psychology University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is searching for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor of Psychology whose research area involves Quantitative Approaches to Decision Making . Ideal candidates should span at least two strands among computational, data-analytic, empirical, mathematical, and statistical approaches. In addition to studying the decision sciences (broadly construed), substantive areas of interest can include, but are not limited to, animal, biological, cognitive, clinical, developmental, educational, economic, neuroscientific, organizational, political, and social paradigms. Priority will be given to candidates with a strong potential, or an established track record, in interdisciplinary and/or converging approaches. The Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign embraces the values of open, rigorous, and reproducible science. Salary is competitive. The University of Ilinois College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is a world leader in research, teaching, and public engagement. Faculty in the College create knowledge, address critical societal needs through the transfer and application of knowledge, and prepare students for lives of impact in the state, nation, and globally. To meet these objectives, the College embraces and values diversity and difference through hiring faculty candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, and/or service to the diversity and excellence of the Illinois community. 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 . Statement of Duties Successful candidates are expected to (a) establish and maintain an active and independent research program, conducting high-quality scholarly research for publication in leading academic outlets, (b) teach effectively in the quantitative psychology program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and (c) provide service to the department, the university, and the profession. Basic Qualifications Applicants must have a promising research agenda and a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. A Ph.D. in Psychology or other discipline broadly related to decision science is needed by mid-June 2020 for a preferred start date of August 16, 2020. Application Material To apply, create your candidate profile through https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your application materials: letter of application, CV, representative publications, statement of teaching and research interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness by October 15, 2019. The online application will require the contact information or Interfolio ID for three professional references. Referees will be contacted electronically by the Department within 1-2 business days after submission of the application. Only applications submitted through the University of Illinois Job Board will be considered. Questions about the position or application procedures may be directed to Prof. Michel Regenwetter at regenwet@illinois.edu with the subject line “Decision faculty search.” The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer.

University of Illinois Champaign, IL, USA Full time

Sep 19, 2019

Post Doc

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.

UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC, USA Postdoc

Sep 18, 2019

Research Project Coordinator

POSITION DESCRIPTION Dr. Lewina Lee ( https://profiles.bu.edu/Lewina.Lee ) is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator (PC) as part of an NIH-sponsored research program studying the lifespan effects of stress on health and well-being. The PC will primarily work on a new National Institute on Aging (NIA)-funded project, the Boston Early Adversity and Mortality Study (BEAMS; PIs: Lewina Lee, BUSM, and Dan Mroczek, Northwestern University). BEAMS uses administrative data linkage to connect prospective, early-life health, family, and environmental data from multiple databases to longitudinal data collected on three cohorts who have been followed since the 1930s or 1960s to the present day. Using the constructed cradle-to-grave dataset, the study team will address research questions on the enduring impact of early adversity on the later-life health, and pathways underlying these associations. The study team comprises faculty and staff in Psychology, Psychiatry, Epidemiology, and Economics from BU, Northwestern University, and Massachusetts General Hospital. The PC will also assist with numerous projects investigating the associations among psychosocial stress exposure, physiologic stress response, and chronic diseases of aging. Ongoing projects are funded by the NIA (K08-AG048221; R01-064006). This is a 2-year position, with possibility of renewal. This position is located at the Jamaica Plain campus of the VA Boston Healthcare System. Start date: As soon as possible Compensation: To be determined based on experiences Responsibilities include: Preparing and managing regulatory (Institutional Review Board) paperwork for research studies Maintaining up-to-date and thorough study documentation Attending study-related meetings Coordinating study tasks and communication among study personnel across sites Training and supervising research assistants Database management; data coding and checking Data analysis Assisting with preparation of deliverables (e.g., manuscripts, presentations, progress reports) Minimum skills and experiences: Bachelor’s degree in social science and/or health-related disciplines (e.g., Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, Economics); minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.4 Excellent attention to detail; highly organized; conscientious Resourceful; able to work and solve problems independently Strong interpersonal and communication skills Punctual; replies emails promptly; able to meet deadlines Experience with SPSS Fluent in English Desired skills and experiences Social science research experience – literature search, data collection, interaction with research participants, study design, data analysis, manuscript preparation Experience managing research regulatory (IRB) paperwork Experience working in a multidisciplinary team Experience with statistical programming and/or analysis (SAS preferred) Background in aging and related disciplines Interested individuals who meet the minimum requirements stated above should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae (including overall and major-specific GPA) at: https://tinyurl.com/beams-PC

Boston University School of Medicine VA Boston Healthcare System. 150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02130. Full time

Sep 09, 2019

Assistant Professor of Psychology – Quantitative/Data Analytic Psychologists (2)

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.

University of Oklahoma University of Oklahoma OU, Parrington Oval, Norman, OK, USA Full time

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