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The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join the Early Steps Dynamics project (ES-Dynamics) under the supervision of Drs. Jenn-Yun Tein, and Kathryn Lemery-Chalfant. The postdoctoral research scholar will join a talented and cohesive team analyzing longitudinal data from the large and racially/ethnically diverse Early Steps Multisite study, with a focus on examining proximal mechanisms of prevention and genetic influences on adolescent and adult mental health and substance misuse. Specifically, we will be using dynamic quantitative methods to examine parent-child emotions and behavior during observed interactions filmed and coded at multiple occasions across early childhood. Primary duties include data management, data analysis, and writing empirical research papers. Strong professional development is provided (e.g., ethics, diversity-equity-inclusion, advanced statistical methods, grant writing, faculty...

The Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC) at the University of Pittsburgh is accepting applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowships in youth development and learning across multiple ecological contexts with an emphasis on diversity, opportunity, and equity . The initial appointment will be two years with the possibility of renewal for a third year. The position involves work on several multi-method longitudinal studies exploring how sociocultural and psychological factors influence youth of color’s identity development, academic learning, and socioemotional well-being during middle childhood and adolescence. In particular, the fellow will work on multi-jurisdictional, longitudinal datasets collected before and during the COVID-19 pandemic to examine the individual, interpersonal, and contextual factors that mitigate or worsen the impact of school disruptions on youth’s academic adjustment and mental health, especially for those from historically marginalized and...

Psychological Science: Visiting Assistant Professors (Open) Gustavus Adolphus College seeks two full-time, visiting assistant professors to begin September 1, 2022. These are 1-year contracts with possibility for renewal. We seek candidates with a PhD in psychology or ABD status. Candidates must have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching. Evidence of a commitment to undergraduate teaching and student advising and a commitment to pedagogical methods that enable students across racial, ethnic, and socio-economic groups to reach their maximum potential is essential. Teaching responsibilities include courses in the candidate’s specialty areas, statistics, general psychology or research methods. The complete position description and application instructions are located at www.gustavus.edu/jobs . Gustavus Adolphus College is a coeducational, private, Lutheran (ELCA), residential, national liberal arts college of 2200 students. It is the policy and practice of...