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Post Information We are looking for a talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher. The position is for two years and will be hosted at LIP/PC2S at Université Grenoble Alpes. The position’s primary focus is to support the Psychological Science Accelerator (PSA:  https://psysciacc.org ) in grant writing. The first priority for the postdoctoral researcher is to help write a Synergy Grant ( https://erc.europa.eu/funding/synergy-grants ), where the proposed co-PIs are John Ioannidis (Stanford University), Denny Borsboom and Eric Jan Wagenmakers (University of Amsterdam), Lisa DeBruine and Ben Jones (University of Glasgow), and Hans IJzerman (Université Grenoble Alpes). The postdoctoral researcher will also be involved in PSA-related research and will be involved in some supervision of students who do PSA-related research. The candidate we search should be an excellent writer and should have ample experience with open science (and be familiar with R and/or Python). To read more about context in which the postdoctoral researcher will be embedded, please go to  www.corelab.io . Knowledge of French a plus, but not necessary.   Eligibility criteria Applicants must hold a PhD degree (or be about to earn one) or have a University degree equivalent to a European PhD (8-year duration) Applicants will have to fill in a survey online (https://forms.gle/KDFfZWndEqUUBVik9), send an application letter in English, and attach: - Their last diploma - Their CV - Letters of recommendation are welcome.

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.

The Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University is seeking applicants who work at the intersection of Social or Personality and Health Psychology for a tenure track Assistant Professor position. We are interested in candidates with a strong grounding in psychological theory, cutting-edge methods and research programs, high-quality teaching, and strong statistical training and quantitative skills. We place high value on programmatic, theory-driven research that contributes to the substantive advancement of social or personality and health psychology. We also value open science efforts and strive for replicable and reproducible research. For serious consideration , application materials should emphasize how applicants: work at the intersection of social or personality and health psychology have a strong conceptual grounding for one’s work in psychological theory have a track-record of experience with study design, data collection, and analysis  Carnegie Mellon is a highly supportive environment for scientists seeking to span disciplines and employ multiple methodologies in their research. We are committed to building a diverse faculty within an increasingly broad university community. We believe that diversity of researchers, of research questions (at the intersection of social or personality and health psychology), and of research populations improves our field and our department, and we are actively seeking to improve and represent those values.  Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups, and/or from researchers whose work involves these populations. We also work actively to meet the needs of dual-career couples. Carnegie Mellon offers highly competitive salaries and start-up packages in an attractive and highly livable urban environment.   To be considered for positions beginning Fall 2020, applications must be received no later than October 1, 2019 . To apply to this position, please see:     http://apply.interfolio.com/63210   Questions may be addressed to gingerp@cmu.edu.   Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Job Description: Canada Research Chair in Social Psychology Faculty of Arts Assistant or Associate Professor Department of Psychology Position #27285 and #27286 The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, at the University of Manitoba invites your consideration of a move to a vibrant and friendly city, Winnipeg, to join a research-intensive department and program in Social Psychology at the Province's most comprehensive (U15) university as a SSHRC Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC). The Government of Canada has established the CRC program to enable Canadian universities to foster world class research excellence (http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/index-eng.aspx). Recent changes to the program include an additional $20,000 research funds in the first term. Posting Date: 28/03/19 [revised and re-posted May 13, 2019] The Department of Psychology is the largest academic unit in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba. We are a department of approximately 30 faculty members, 12 support staff members, over 100 graduate students, and approximately 37,000 square feet of space for offices, laboratories, and classrooms. The University of Manitoba is the province's largest, most comprehensive post-secondary educational institution. More than 29,000 students from all over the world currently study in a wide range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, the creative arts, and the professions. Winnipeg, a city of over 800,000, offers a vibrant arts community, professional sports teams, affordable housing, diverse cultural institutions, festivals, and entertainment possibilities. Residents of Winnipeg can enjoy a multitude of parks and trails. A short trip outside of Winnipeg reveals the geographical diversity of Manitoba, with ample opportunities for many leisure activities (see www.tourismwinnipeg.com; https://www.thestar.com/life/travel/2017/01/04/why-you-should-spend-your-next-long-weekend-in-winnipeg-manitoba.html) . Responsibilities: This will be a full-time tenured or tenure-track appointment in the Department of Psychology at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor commencing July 1, 2019 or as soon as possible thereafter. Rank and salary will reflect the qualifications and experience of the chosen candidate. Tier 2 CRC positions are intended for exceptional emerging researchers at an early phase of their careers (i.e., normally within 10 years of receiving their Ph.D.). These positions are for five-year terms and are renewable once. For the duration of the CRC, the successful candidate will have reduced teaching responsibilities. The candidate selected for this position will be required to work with the Department of Psychology and the Faculty of Arts to prepare a formal nomination to the CRC Secretariat according to the CRC program guidelines. However, this faculty appointment is not contingent on the success of the nomination to the CRC. Qualifications: We are seeking an exceptional emerging leader in research on any aspect of Social Psychology. The successful candidate will be someone who has an outstanding publication record and innovative research program in this area, who can further build on existing strengths and forge connections within and beyond the community of Winnipeg that will catalyze the University of Manitoba as a nationally and internationally leading institution for research and undergraduate and graduate training in this vitally important field for the basic understanding of society, social change, and individual well-being. Additional Information: The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The intent of the CRC program is to give Canada a competitive edge in attracting, recruiting, and retaining academics who are world leaders in their respective fields of expertise and we are interested to receive applications of qualified Canadians and non-Canadians. Applications for this position must include: (a) a cover letter, (b) a curriculum vitae including information on supervisory training of highly qualified personnel (HQP), (c) a research proposal (maximum 1500 words) appropriate to the goals and objectives of the CRC program, (d) two samples of published research, and (e) a brief statement of teaching philosophy/interests, and names and contact information of three referees, who will be contacted only upon shortlisting. Electronic (preferred) or hard copy applications should be sent directly to:               Dr. Heidi Marx, Acting Associate Dean (Research)         c/o Janice Gripp, Confidential Assistant to the Dean         Janice.Gripp@umanitoba.ca         Faculty of Arts         310 Fletcher Argue Building         University of Manitoba         Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2 Inquiries by telephone (204-474-8439) or email are welcome. Review of applications will begin on May 31st, 2019, and will continue until the position is filled. Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Province of Manitoba). Please note that application materials will be provided to participating members of the search process. Please visit the following for details regarding the Department, University, City, and Province: Department of Psychology (www.umanitoba.ca/psychology/) Faculty of Arts (www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/arts/) University of Manitoba (www.umanitoba.ca/) City of Winnipeg (www.winnipeg.ca/) Province of Manitoba (www.gov.mb.ca/)

How to Apply To apply for the position, click “Apply Now” on the Michigan Careers site and follow the instructions there. Please include the following in your resume/CV in the application portal: A brief cover letter which describes your interest in the position, relevant experience, and future goals Your resume/CV Contact information for two references   Please contact scmanagers@umich.edu if you have any questions about the position.   Job Summary The Emotion and Self-Control Lab (Director: Ethan Kross, PhD) is seeking to hire a full-time Lab Coordinator. The lab explores how people can control their thoughts, feelings and behaviors to improve understanding of how self-control works, and to discover ways of enhancing self-control in daily life. It adopts an integrative approach to address these issues that draws on multiple disciplines within psychology including social, personality, clinical, developmental, and neuroscience.   Responsibilities Work on development and implementation studies (e.g., conducting literature reviews, completing IRB applications, creating study materials). Manage and train undergraduate Research Assistants Compiling and preparing raw data for analyses; running basic analyses Collaborate with graduate students in the lab Handle administrative duties (e.g., scheduling appointments and lab meetings, managing reimbursements and budget for various grants, maintaining the lab website, handling data storage, and keeping the lab organized).   Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree Minimum of one year of experience working in a psychology research laboratory Ability to work and problem-solve independently Experience with Excel, R, and/or SPSS for managing data Strong organization skills; high attention to detail Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) Willingness to travel periodically to research sites across the country Passion for pursuing a research career in this area Minimum commitment of two years.   Desired Qualifications Experience conducting independent research Experience working with teams

The Department of Psychology at Wesleyan University invites applications for a one-year visiting faculty position at the assistant professor level in social psychology. Responsibilities include teaching survey courses in area of expertise and statistics, and contributing to academic advising of majors. The visitor course load is five courses per academic year. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in hand by July 1, 2019. The Department currently has 18 full-time faculty members in the areas of neuroscience, psychopathology, cognitive, developmental, cultural, and social psychology. Wesleyan faculty have a strong commitment to both scholarship and undergraduate teaching. The appointment will begin September 1, 2019. Please submit the following: curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, teaching evaluations if available, no more than two reprints, and email addresses for three references to http://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/6838 .  As part of the teaching statement, we invite you to describe your experiences engaging a diverse student body. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504, or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Deborah Colucci, Equity Compliance Director & Deputy Title IX Coordinator, 860-685-2456, dcolucci@wesleyan.edu.

The Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at North Central College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology. This one-year, non-tenure track appointment begins August 1, 2019. We are particularly interested in applicants in Social Psychology who can teach our Research Design and Experimentation course, as well as courses in their area of specialization. A Ph.D. is preferred; ABDs within one year of degree completion will be considered. Founded in 1861, North Central College is a selective, comprehensive liberal arts institution of about 3000 students, located 28 miles west of Chicago in Naperville. The college is within walking distance of the Naperville Metra station and is next to downtown Naperville. The Naperville area is home to many excellent school districts and Naperville, IL has been ranked as one of the best places to live by Money magazine. For more information, please visit: http://www.noctrl.edu. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcript, and contact information for three references. For further information, please email Dr. Mary Jean Lynch, Chair, Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, at mlynch@noctrl.edu . Review of applications begins May 13, 2019.

The Psychology Department at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) invites applicants for a visiting assistant professor position in psychology. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute by teaching undergraduate and advanced graduate-level courses in statistics and quantitative methods (e.g., structural equation modeling, multilevel modeling, latent growth curve modeling, longitudinal analysis,model fit, assessment of mediation and moderation effects, meta-analysis, and/or categorical analysis), but also have research interests and ability to contribute to instruction in one or more of the department’s graduate training programs (behavioral neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, community, or social/personality psychology). Candidates will be expected to contribute to the teaching and research mission of the department, and to play an active role in both undergraduate and graduate training and mentorship. Salary is competitive, research conditions are excellent, and there are extensive opportunities for collaboration on campus and at universities in the Chicago metropolitan area. For additional information about the Department and its graduate program, see http://www.psch.uic.edu/. Applicants must electronically submit an online application at https://jobs.uic.edu (click on the job board and then click on the position) and upload a cover letter, CV, research statement and teaching statement. Applicants should also provide a diversity statement that discusses past and planned future contributions to diversity and inclusion with respect to teaching, research, and service. The online application has fields for you to enter the email addresses of three individuals who can provide letters of reference. Questions about the application process should be directed to Shenise Cook at shenisec@uic.edu. For fullest consideration please apply by May 31, 2019. Questions about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Linda Skitka at lskitka@uic.edu. UIC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. The University of Illinois will conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Ph.D by the start date is required.

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.