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The Center for Behavioral Science Research in the Department of Health Policy & Health Services Research at the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, seeks a postdoctoral associate with strong interest and competency in mobile health (apps, text, sensors, VR) and health behavior change, particularly in the areas of smoking and oral health.  The associate will be an integral part of Boston University’s multidisciplinary Mobile & Electronic Health Affinity Research Collaborative.  The associate will be expected to start an independent project, apply for grant funding, and author manuscripts from existing data sets. Applicants should possess a doctoral degree (or ABD) in psychology (or related behavioral or social science), excellent communication and writing skills, and advanced training in research methodology and biostatistics.  The associate will receive mentorship in grant writing and publications and be afforded career development opportunities through Boston University.   Salary and benefits are competitive.  The Boston University Medical Campus is comprised of the Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine, the School of Medicine, and the School of Public Health, providing a strong collaborative interdisciplinary environment with a wealth of resources, including the NIH-funded Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI), which provides an array of services, collaborative opportunities, pilot funding, and training.  Robust collaborations with the surrounding community supports dissemination research.  Boston University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter with statement of research interests to Dr. Belinda Borrelli, Director of the Center for Behavioral Science Research and Director of the BU Mobile & Electronic Health Affinity Research Collaborative:  belindab@bu.edu

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine seeks a postdoctoral fellow to collaborate on the new NIMH-funded “Enhancing Treatment Utilization of Depression and Emergent Suicidality Center ( ETUDES ).” ETUDES aims to address the public health crisis of adolescent suicide by enhancing the capacity of pediatric primary care to assess, triage, and manage depressed and suicidal youth through use of technology. Opportunities abound to collaborate on ongoing Center projects and contribute to building a future vision of Implementation Science within a world-class Department of Psychiatry. The postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to be involved with multiple Center projects and functions, and participate in data analysis, manuscript and grant preparation. Fellows will receive personalized mentoring from Center Investigators best fit to their individual training needs.  ETUDES is led by David Brent, MD, UPMC Endowed Chair in Suicide Studies and Professor of Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and Epidemiology, and is co-led by Bruce Rollman, MD, MPH, UPMC Endowed Chair in General Internal Medicine who is Director of the Center for Behavioral Health and Smart Technology. The multidisciplinary ETUDES team also includes computer scientists, economists, anthropologists, psychologists, statisticians, programmers, and physicians with expertise in adolescent medicine, emergency medicine, and psychiatry.  Strong candidates will have a promising record and/or strong interest in Implementation Science including knowledge and application of Implementation Science models, methods and measures. Experience and interest in machine learning, artificial intelligence, utilization of electronic health record data, and/or the use of technology to enhance outcomes is of particular interest given the theme of ETUDES . The desire and ability to collaborate with existing Implementation Science multidisciplinary teams is of particular import. Qualifications: Ph.D. or M.D. Demonstrated commitment to a career in Implementation Science research related to  adolescent mental health Please see the following links for more information: ETUDES Center: www.etudes.pitt.edu Center for Behavioral Health and Smart Technology: www.healthtech.pitt.edu Institute for Clinical Research Education: www.icre.pitt.edu Western Psychiatric Hospital: www.psychiatry.pitt.edu Candidates should visit www.childpsychresearch.com to learn more about the application process and are encouraged to reach out to Tina Goldstein PhD at goldtr@upmc.edu or (412) 246-5604 for more information. The University of Pittsburgh is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, trainees, 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. The University of Pittsburgh dos not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.    

Research Training Program in Childhood Neuropsychiatric Disorders at the Yale Child Study Center (T32) Our postdoctoral training program seeks to support the development of the next generation of translational researchers, who are committed to discovering disease-related genes, key environmental factors, biomarkers, and to developing novel treatments and preventive interventions in developmental neuroscience and psychiatry. We train scientists from both basic and the clinical sciences for independent careers as field leading investigators. A major focus of the training is to promote dialogue across disciplines and emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary teams. Trainees are typically funded for two years and are required to commit at least 90% of their time to research.  During the fellowship, mentees train under internationally recognized principal investigators. It includes didactic work, participation in ongoing funded projects, and independent research. A central characteristic of the Program is its diversity and openness to all kinds of developmental scientists (we encourage applications from PhD or MD candidates from any area of specialty with relevance to Developmental Science and/or Developmental Psychopathology). Participating faculty are leading experts in typical development, psychopathology, cognitive neuroscience, neurobiology, genetics and public health.  We draw mentors from multiple departments at Yale including neurobiology, psychology, genetics, pediatrics, neurology, emergency medicine, psychiatry, and the uniquely multidisciplinary Child Study Center.   New appointments typically being July 1 of each year. Applicants must be US citizens or hold a permanent U.S. Resident Visa (“Green Card”). Applicants must have their PhD or MD by July 1 for the start year to be considered for this training program.   How to Apply: Applications are due by December 1st for a July 1st start date, the following year. Applications must include: 1) Statement of research interests and career goals (two pages total); 2) Curriculum Vita; 3) three letters of reference; 4) 1-3 writing samples, preferably from a peer reviewed manuscript (published or in press).  Send Application materials electronically to Michael Crowley ( michael.crowley@yale.edu ) with the subject line: T32 Application Letter writers should send materials electronically to michael.crowley@yale.edu , with the subject line: T32 Reference https://medicine.yale.edu/childstudy/education/advanced/research/t32/  

We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow (2-year term) with training in psychiatric epidemiology  or psychology to be involved in an interdisciplinary program of research on the effects of innovative approaches to the treatment of suicidal patients in preventing suicidal behaviors. The fellow will be physically located in the Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School, but will train and work with a large, multi-site network of researchers leading the Army Study to Assess Risk and Resilience in Servicemembers ( Army STARRS ). Army STARRS is focused on identifying risk and protective factors for suicidal behavior and related conditions. The post-doctoral fellow will focus on prospective observational analyses of large administrative databases for Army STARRS and other studies using modern targeted learning methods to evaluate the effectiveness of several innovative clinical interventions in place in DOD and VA to prevent suicidal behaviors. Candidates are expected to have a PhD in psychiatric epidemiology or psychology and training in modern methods of making causal inferences from prospective observational data. Competitive candidates will have familiarity with double robust estimation and targeted learning, an interest in statistical methods for precision treatment planning, and experience in working with large administrative claims databases. Research mentors will include: Ronald Kessler (Harvard Medical School), Matthew Nock (Harvard University), Robert Bossarte (West Virginia University and VA Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention, Canandaigua, NY) and other Army STARRS collaborators. Please send: (a) a brief cover letter describing your background and interests, (b) CV, (c) two letters of recommendation, and (d) copies of relevant reprints/preprints. The position will have a salary of $59,000 in the first year and $61,000 in the second year. The planned start date is July 1, 2020, but an earlier start date is possible if the candidate has a letter from his or her dissertation advisor confirming that the dissertation was defended successfully. U.S. citizenship is required for this position. The application deadline is December 15, 2019. Please send materials and any questions to: Audrey Kalmus at Kalmus@hcp.med.harvard.edu .

To apply send a cover letter addressing the advertisement below and CV to aharvey@berkeley.edu The Psychology Department at University of California, Berkeley, invites applications for one or more full time Postdoctoral Scholar positions to support and contribute to research within the Golden Bear Sleep and Mood Research Centre (GBSMRC) at UC Berkeley, which is lead by Allison Harvey, Ph.D. We are looking to build our team by adding talent in data-analysis or dissemination and implementation research or sleep research. The new team members may come from a broad range of disciplines such as psychology, social work, nursing, public health/policy, statistics and data science. Our team is currently funded by NIMH and NICHD. The theme of our research is to develop more effective psychosocial treatments for psychiatric and health problems by harnessing basic science. Then we seek to contribute to the science of dissemination and implementation as we scale the treatments throughout a network of Community Mental Health Centers across California. Current active projects include: testing a transdiagnostic sleep treatment for individuals with a severe mental illness in community mental health, testing an intervention to improve memory for treatment with the goal of improving outcomes for depression and studying parent-teen conversations about behavior change. In addition, the postdoctoral scholar/s will be mentored to facilitate their transition to an independent research career through the acquisition of writing and presentation skills and through the development of national and international collaborations. The post-docs will be given the opportunity to write-up papers on new and existing data. Also, Dr. Harvey is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of California. Hence, she can potentially supervise post-doctoral clinical hours. There will also be opportunities for the incumbent to mentor others in the team (staff and students). Required qualifications: The successful applicants must have completed all requirements, except for the dissertation, for a Ph.D. or equivalent, in Psychology or related field (e.g., biostatistics), prior to applying, and should be prepared to provide proof of conferral of said degree prior to arrival. The following characteristics would also be an asset: excellent organizational and writing skills; demonstrated ability to take initiative and follow through; and experience developing research within community settings. This position offers the opportunity to work in a high quality research environment with strong clinical and scientific collaborations with local and national world-renowned researchers. This appointment is anticipated to begin as soon as possible, but start date is negotiable. Applicants should be willing to commit to a minimum two-year appointment. UC Berkeley requires salaries for postdoctoral scholars meet or exceed the current NIH scale. Salary will be commensurate with experience; benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage are included in the compensation package. Please contact Allison G. Harvey, Ph.D. at aharvey@berkeley.edu with questions regarding the positions. Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis until the position is filled. Required documents, sent to Dr. Allison Harvey (aharvey@berkeley.edu), include your Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter describing your research interests and career goals as well as a discussion of the 'fit' between you and the qualities/experience listed above. In particular, please outline the specifics of your quantitative/analytic skills (esp hierarchical linear modeling/multilevel modeling and proficiency in R or Stata) or your experience in dissemination and implementation research The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

Assistant Professor - Psychology Department About Northeastern: Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and a world leader in experiential learning. The same commitment to connecting with the world drives our use-inspired research enterprise. The university offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Our campuses in Charlotte, N.C., San Francisco, Seattle, and Toronto are regional platforms for undergraduate and graduate learning and collaborative research. Northeastern pursues advanced research in security and materials at the Innovation Campus in Burlington, Massachusetts, and in coastal sustainability at the Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts. About the Opportunity: The Psychology Department in the College of Science at Northeastern University (https://cos.northeastern.edu/psychology/) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in cognitive and brain health to start in the fall of 2020 at the rank of Assistant Professor. We welcome applications in the area of cognitive neuroscience, with a focus on faculty who use neuroimaging, behavioral, and computational tools to assess intervention outcomes related to cognitive and brain health. Potential topics of interest can include lifestyle factors such as physical activity, cognitive training, social interaction, and diet, among other foci, as well as a range of populations from childhood through older adulthood in healthy individuals or patient populations. The successful candidate will have office and shared lab space in the new Center for Cognitive and Brain Health (https://web.northeastern.edu/cbhlab/) in the Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex at Northeastern University (https://www.northeastern.edu/isec/). Relevant facilities include a new 3 Tesla Siemens Prisma MRI system and Center (https://web.northeastern.edu/nubic/), high density EEG systems, eye tracking, DEXA, VO2 max systems, a virtual reality system with an omni-directional treadmill, behavioral testing rooms, and a biospecimen facility. Responsibilities: Responsibilities will include teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and conducting an independent, externally funded research program, with interdisciplinary collaboration supported and encouraged. Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field by the start of the appointment and a record of research commensurate with rank. Candidates should have experience in, or be able to demonstrate a commitment to, working with diverse student populations and/or in a culturally diverse work and educational environment. Additional Information: All application materials must be submitted through the online recruitment system, where applicants should be prepared to upload a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a teaching statement, a diversity and inclusion statement, and up to five representative publications. They should also be prepared to provide information, including an email address, for three references. The references will be contacted by the online recruitment system and asked to provide letters. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Professor Art Kramer mailto:(a.kramer@northeastern.edu), Search Committee Chair and Director of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health, or to Professor Charles Hillman mailto:(c.hillman@northeastern.edu), Co-Director of the Center for Cognitive and Brain Health. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled. Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.northeastern.edu%2Fdiversity&data=02%7C01%7C%7C056469d7f6cf47552eee08d61f0c7f65%7Ca8eec281aaa34daeac9b9a398b9215e7%7C0%7C0%7C636730535857378803&sdata=KIi0gAqGY5SPmeHUb21vdPtLQAysu3YBVHfaichuP%2Bg%3D&reserved=0. To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/1617050 Copyright ©2017 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ jeid-4f704e6d8c88804ba6441b90411d5b78