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Universal Psychological Services, Inc . A psychological assistant post-doc position is now available to join our team. Available to start immediately! The primary function of the Psychological Assistant is to assist the attending psychologist with patient care in Adult Treatment Therapy. Duties may include evaluation of patients, Administering Psychological Assessments, Report writing, and the provision of direct patient services.   Qualifications   : D or Psy.D Eligible for psych assistant number or has one preferred Able travel to city of industry and/or Orange once a week. Knowledge of state regulations about ethics, treatment, patient rights and confidentiality-Experience in chronic pain, medical settings, multidisciplinary team desired   Compensation: Competitive Salary with experience and location.

The Social & Affective Neuroscience Lab at Brown University (Lab Director : Oriel FeldmanHall) invites applications for a full-time lab manager / research assistant. Job Description: Primary responsibilities include: (1) data acquisition using behavioral, psychophysiological, and brain imaging techniques (2) subject recruitment and screening; (3) management and analysis of datasets; and (4) managing the lab and performing administrative duties, including IRB documentation. Education and Experience Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, neuroscience or related field is required. 1-2 years of related research experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered). Job Competencies An ability to work independently with good judgment Organizational and time management skills is required Proficiency with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Qualtrics is required A high degree of familiarity with programs such as Eprime, SPSS, R, Matlab, SPM (or FSL), Acqknowledge and BIOPAC systems is especially valued but not required Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community Background Check All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal  background  check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University. 

The Social & Affective Neuroscience Lab at Brown University (Lab Director : Oriel FeldmanHall) invites applications for a post-doctoral research associate (renewable one year appointment, start date flexible). Our lab uses behavioral, neuroimaging and psychophysiological techniques to explore the cognitive and neural basis of social decision-making (read more at FeldmanHallLab.com ). The post-doc will have the opportunity to contribute to ongoing, funded research that spans multiple areas within the field of social psychology and neuroscience. The ideal candidate will have experience in cognitive and affective neuroscience, strong quantitative and statistical training, and an interest in understanding social decision-making and learning. The strongest applications will not only have a deep interest in moral cognition and social learning, but will also be creative and independent, taking innovative approaches to the study of social cognitive processes and their neural basis, especially with a focus of learning under social uncertainty. The position will include some freedom to develop and lead new research within the broader aims of the lab. Education & Experience Required: Doctor of Philosophy Degree in neuroscience, psychology, economics or a related field. Prior experience with fMRI data analysis is highly preferred, and proficiency in Matlab, R or equivalent is required. Application Instructions Interested applicants should submit a CV, one paragraph describing research interests, and contact information for 3 references through lnterfolio at http://apply.interfolio.com/70463 and to feldmanhall.lab@gmail.com . Application are due January 15th 2020, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Brown University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community; as an EEO/AA employer, Brown considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University is seeking a full-time, benefits-eligible, tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology. For this position, we are interested in researchers whose research uses new computational techniques to examine issues that intersect cognitive and social psychology . The current position seeks to build on a recently established, ASU-wide research cluster – Behavioral Data Science. Preference will be given to candidates who can collaborate with existing Psychology faculty and whose research interests supplement our emerging strengths in exploring large-scale naturalistic and experimentally collected data within a data science framework to generate new insights about underlying psychological processes. The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences is presently in a period of expansion and innovation around new initiatives and programs in Psychology, including Behavioral Data Science, Forensic Psychology, and Resilience in Social Environments. Since Fall 2017, the School has added ten new tenured/tenure-track faculty, including two new tenure-track faculty in Psychology. This academic year, the School has been approved to recruit seven additional tenured/tenure-track faculty, including three new tenured / tenure-track faculty in Psychology. Required Qualifications: The successful candidate must: a) have a doctoral degree in psychology or a related field by the time of appointment b) a research agenda that focuses in applying the latest advances in data science and computational modeling to an area related to cognitive and experimental psychology c) demonstrate excellence in research commensurate with appointment at the level of Assistant Professor at ASU Desired Qualifications: a) Priority will be given to scholars currently at the Assistant Professor level b) Evidence of experience or interest in teaching in areas related to cognitive psychology and data science c) Research interests that align with current faculty in the Behavioral Data Science research cluster d) Desire or willingness to teach quantitative methods or analysis at the undergraduate or graduate level e) Evidence of the potential to establish a strong, externally-funded research program f) Experience teaching and mentoring students to conduct research at the undergraduate and/or graduate level g) Demonstrate experience in promoting interdisciplinary collaborations in research h) Experience contributing to curricular and program development i) Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with a diverse student population, including first generation students More information about ASU’s School of Social and Behavioral Sciences can be found at https://newcollege.asu.edu/directory/sbs ; more information about ASU’s New College ofInterdisciplinary Arts and Sciences can be found at http://newcollege.asu.edu Information on Behavioral Data Science can be found at http://newcollege.asu.edu/bds . Arizona State University is deeply committed to positioning itself as one of the great new universities by seeking to build excellence, enhance educational access and have an impact on our community, state, nation and the world. To do that requires our faculty and staff to reflect the intellectual, ethnic and cultural diversity of our nation and world so that our students learn from the broadest perspectives, and we engage in the advancement of knowledge with the most inclusive understanding possible of the issues we are addressing through our scholarly activities. New College strives to uphold values of cultural and intellectual diversity and to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where all can thrive, share ideas, and pursue their goals. Deadline: December 20, 2019. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they were received until the position is filled. Application procedure: Applications will only be accepted electronically via Interfolio: apply.interfolio.com/70624 Requested material will include: 1) a short cover letter; 2) curriculum vitae; 3) two representative publications (either published or unpublished); 4) the names and contact information for three references; and, 5) a research statement that addresses current research accomplishments and future research plans. In the research statement, candidates are strongly encouraged to discuss how they have pursued and/or plan to pursue open and reproducible science. And, since the Behavioral Data Science cluster strongly embraces the values of promoting and fostering inclusive environments that extend equal opportunities to students of diverse backgrounds, the research statement should also include any tangible examples of how these values have been adopted and/or will be adopted in research and the training of students in scientific methods. ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check. In compliance with federal law, ASU prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and resources. ASU’s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at https://www.asu.edu/police/PDFs/ASU-Clery-Report.pdf. You may request a hard copy of the report by contacting the ASU Police Department at 480-965-3456. Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. ASU's full non-discrimination statement (ACD 401) and Title IX policy are located at https://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd401.html  and https://www.asu.edu/titleIX .

Binghamton University, State University of New York (SUNY), invites applications for an assistant professor (tenure-track) joint position in Psychology and Africana Studies, with tenure-home in Psychology, to start in Fall 2020. The search committee is interested in candidates conducting either basic or applied research in diversity science, which extends the boundaries of current psychological theory and creates new discoveries about the unique psychological processes relevant to the experiences of diverse populations. We are especially interested in candidates whose research addresses disparities in mental health access and care. This focus may be broadly interpreted, including identifying trends, causes, and remedies to the disparities in mental health services. This may also include understanding the barriers in receiving needed mental health care; the potential developmental, cognitive, neural, and physiological processes that serve as important markers of mental health in different cultures; or the development of empirically based strategies for reducing disparities in mental health access and outcomes. The successful candidate will join a productive, enthusiastic and interactive faculty and will contribute to both undergraduate and doctoral student supervision and instruction. Binghamton University strongly supports and encourages trans- and inter-disciplinary collaborations across departments and colleges. Both the departments of Africana Studies and Psychology are in the Harpur College of Arts and Sciences. Harpur College is spearheading a new multi-year cluster hire initiative in the thematic area "Critical Studies in Race and Inequality." Harpur seeks to build a network of scholars who are committed to conducting research on race, racism, ethnicity, social justice, power, and structures of inequality in their diverse fields of specialization. The College is particularly interested in appointing faculty members who are deeply connected to and integrated into the communities that they study, as a means to build on the strong tradition of engaged scholarship at Binghamton University. More information about this initiative is located on the Cluster Hire webpage:   https://www.binghamton.edu/harpur/research/cluster-hire.html The Departments of Africana Studies and Psychology are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment. Potential applicants who share this goal, especially underrepresented minorities, women and persons with disabilities, are strongly encouraged to apply. Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

Clinical Psychologist Category  Physicians Schedule  1.0 FTE Facility  Livingston HealthCare Department  Clinic Job Description Job Summary: The full-time board-certified Clinical Psychologist will work as a consultant with the Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) team to provide comprehensive team-based primary care. The Clinical Psychologist will work within a defined scope of practice and provide the following services to Park High School students and Livingston HealthCare patients: work closely with primary care medical staff and LCSW staff to provide consultations, psychological assessment and diagnostic testing, diagnosis and individual therapy, case management services, referral, and follow-up for acute, chronic clients and/or patients, and consultation with outside facilities and/or agencies. Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities: Diagnoses or evaluates mental and emotional disorders of individuals and administers programs of treatment; interviews patients in clinics, hospitals, and school settings. Observes patients in various situations; selects, administers, and interprets intelligence, personality, or other psychological tests to diagnose disorders and formulate plans of treatment, and provides consultation to other mental health professionals with regard to test results. Treats psychological disorders to effect improved adjustments utilizing various psychological techniques; selects appropriate treatment approach and plans frequency, intensity, and duration of individual therapies. Available for inpatient consultations at Livingston HealthCare during regular work days. Assesses patient progress and modifies treatment programs accordingly; communicates with and counsels family members as appropriate. Documents therapy in accordance with policies and procedures regarding medical records; implements and adheres to policies which ensure patient confidentiality. Guides and contributes to organization response to crisis intervention in situations requiring immediate psychological treatment. Participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, clinician meetings, and workshops to enhance professional development and maintain currency of methodology and techniques. Provides psychological consultations to other mental health professionals within hospitals, clinics, and other community based agencies with regard to clients and/or patient care. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. Additional Responsibilities: When appropriate, seeks support from and reports directly to physician. Example: CMO or Psychiatrist for complex clinical or medical matters. Qualifications Qualifications (required): Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology. Psychometric testing experience. Must have a mature personality, sense of responsibility and integrity. Must be flexible and willing to learn new skills. Must be level headed and calm in emergencies and under stress. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public. Able to communicate clearly, both verbal and written. Strong personal initiative required. In all matters, this person shall observe the confidentiality of patient records and information. Additional Desirable Qualifications: Registered with Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Focus in Pediatric Psychology Experience with psychological assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health problems of varying severity and complexity. Proficient with psychological therapies and risk assessment. Proficient with planning and performing psychological interventions. Current awareness of developments in relevant fields. Ability to maintain and complete clinical documentation consistently. To apply visit www.livingstonhealthcare.org/careers  and search for Clinical Psychologist

Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institute on Aging Intramural Research Program TENURE-TRACK INVESTIGATORS The National Institute on Aging (NIA), a major research component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is recruiting four (4) Tenure-Track Investigators within its Intramural Research Program (IRP) in Baltimore and Bethesda, MD. Each position includes an attractive set-up package and operating budget, including access to comprehensive NIA core facilities and to the unique and extensive resources of the NIH. Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. (or M.D., Ph.D.) or equivalent doctoral degree in the Biomedical Sciences, unless indicated otherwise below. The incumbents will play a major role in training staff and postdoctoral fellows and maintaining research continuity within the Laboratory/Branch, as well as developing a network of intra- and extramural collaborations. The candidate’s capabilities must be demonstrated through publications in high-quality peer-reviewed journals in the relevant fields mentioned below. The incumbents are expected to demonstrate peer recognition of their specific contributions. A description of each position is listed below: The Laboratory of Behavioral Neuroscience (LBN) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator to develop an independent research program focused on cognitive and brain aging, including genetic and other risk factors for cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease as well as factors that promote the maintenance of cognitive health in aging. The successful candidate will have a strong background and extensive experience in psychology and neuroscience, including expertise in cognitive assessment and neuroimaging measures of brain structure and function, as well as the neurobiology of individual differences in cognitive function. An extensive database of cognitive, personality, and neuroimaging data are available through the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. The successful applicant will play a role in overseeing the ongoing acquisition and analysis of these data and is expected to utilize these data (in addition to other collaborative datasets) in her/his research program. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience at the interface of psychology, neuroimaging (structural and functional MRI, amyloid and tau PET, and image analysis), and genetics. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy # NIA-IRP-LBN-20-01 when submitting your application. This position is located in Baltimore, MD. The Laboratory of Clinical Investigation (LCI) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator to develop an independent research program focused on advanced magnetic resonance imaging phenotyping of brain maturation and aging, including cognitive impairment and dementia. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background and extensive experience in several related areas. These areas include advanced MR physics and engineering; statistical methods in parameter estimation, incorporating appropriate pulse sequence design and modifications; experience in both pre-clinical and clinical instrumentation and corresponding experimental design and applications; translational work incorporating novel physics-based techniques for human brain studies; knowledge of and expertise in CNS changes in aging and dementia; and ability to incorporate multiple MR outcome modalities into a unified framework for brain assessment. Further expertise and original contributions in modern noise-reduction filtering techniques, as well as radio-frequency mapping methods for improved parameter estimation, is required. These requirements are towards the ability to develop rigorous methods and validated translational results for the anticipated CNS studies. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy #NIA-IRP-LCI-20-02 when submitting your application. This position is located in Baltimore, MD. The Translational Gerontology Branch (TGB) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator in biomedical engineering to develop an independent research program focused on regenerative aging biology. This position will be located primarily in Baltimore, MD with a joint appointment with the Laboratory of Neurogenetics (LNG) in Bethesda, MD. The successful candidate will have a strong background and extensive experience in developing biomaterials to intervene in aging-associated declines and diseases, including platforms for 3D culture, organoids, vascularization, wound healing, muscle regeneration, and improved immune function. Preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience with biomaterials as well as with molecular and cellular biology. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy #NIA-IRP-TGBLNG-20-03 when submitting your application. As stated above, this position is a joint appointment located in Baltimore, MD (primarily) and Bethesda, MD. The Translational Gerontology Branch (TGB) is recruiting a tenure-track investigator in the field of Epidemiology. Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. or M.D. (or M.D., Ph.D.) or equivalent doctoral degree in Epidemiology or related fields with experience handling epidemiological studies. The position requires research experience in aging and age-related disease. An ideal candidate would have experience developing translational research from the findings of epidemiological studies. The successful candidate will have a strong record of scientific accomplishments, peer recognition, and interest in interdisciplinary research focused on the connection between the biological mechanisms of aging, the phenotypes of aging, and their role in conditioning the decline of physical and cognitive function that occur in many older persons. Applicants with a broad range of interests will be considered, but preference will be given to those with demonstrated experience in the areas of biomarkers of aging, novel state-of-the-art assessment of physical function and physical activity, and behavioral and environmental risk factors and relevant causal pathways that increase or decrease the chance of healthy and productive aging. In addition, the incumbent is expected to be involved in the operational aspects of the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging (BLSA) and to conduct research on data generated from the BLSA. To be considered for this position, please reference Vacancy #NIA-IRP-TGBEPI-20-04 when submitting your application. This position is located in Baltimore, MD. Salary is commensurate with experience and accomplishments. A full Civil Service package of benefits (including retirement, health, life and long-term care insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, etc.) is available. NIA may be able to pay relocation expenses. All employees of the Federal Government are subject to the conflict of interest statutes and regulations, including the Standards of Ethical Conduct. Additional information regarding the NIA, IRP is available at the following website: www.irp.nia.nih.gov . To apply, please send cover letter, curriculum vitae and bibliography (including a description of mentoring and outreach activities, especially those involving women and persons from other groups which are underrepresented in biomedical research), statement of research interest (1-2 pages), and three letters of recommendation to: Jamie Hertzfelt, Intramural Program Specialist; Office of the Scientific Director, National Institute on Aging, NIH Biomedical Research Center, 251 Bayview Blvd., Suite 100, Room 04C232, Baltimore, Maryland 21224 or email niairpjobs@mail.nih.gov . Applications, including letters of recommendation, must reference the vacancy number of the position for consideration. The first round of reviews is expected to occur on or about December 31, 2019; however, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. DHHS and NIH are Equal Opportunity Employers The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs.