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A postdoctoral position in gesture research is available in the Department of Psychology at the University of Alberta, working with Dr. Elena Nicoladis and Dr. Paula Marentette. This project is focused on understanding the relationship between visual analysis of a scene, language choice, and gesture production. Knowledge of a language other than English and/or experience with eye-tracking would be assets. Applications from candidates with research training in psycholinguistics, cognitive science, (applied) linguistics, or developmental psychology will be particularly well suited for this position. Postdoctoral responsibilities will include contributing to our ongoing research program as well as taking the lead on research projects within that program. In addition, the person in this position will have the opportunity to work with the research programs of graduate and undergraduate students associated with the lab. The position, funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, is available for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. Interested applicants should send a letter describing their research interests and a curriculum vitae, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to: Elena Nicoladis (elena.nicoladis@ualberta.ca). Ideally the position would commence by May 2020, although this is negotiable. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Northwestern University invites applications to Data Science Scholars Program. Data Science Scholars will join a university-wide initiative advancing Data Science throughout Northwestern  ( http://datascience.northwestern.edu ) .  Scholars will have joint-appointments with the Northwestern Institute on Complex Sy stems and Data Science (NICO) – w hich  coordinates the program  – and another Research  Center matching their area of expertise. Scholars will be appointed to two-year terms (potentially renewable for a third year) .  Scholars will receive a competitive stipend and benefits package, and an individual research budget.   Starting date is flexible .     We a re looking to recruit  2  Scholars  annually  who  will be appointed across a number of research areas  spanning the ph ysical, chemical, biomedical,   behavioral,  social , economic, information, and communication  sciences .  The aim of the program is to offer a unique opportunity to expand the Scholars’ domain-focused research portfolio, and simultaneously establish their reputation as leaders in the exploding field of Data Science and  Artificial  Intelligence .  To this end, Scholars will be offered opportunities to  establish  their independence and  to  develop  their leadership  skills .      Outstanding candidates interested in this program should submit applications electronically to  data-science-initiative@northwestern.edu .  Applications from women and minority candidates are especially encouraged.  Applications must include a CV (including a list of publications with the most important 1 to 3 publications indicated with an asterisk), a three-page statement of research accomplishments and plans, and  a list of 3 to 5 references . Applications received by  January   1 st , 20 20  will receive full consideration. Later applications will be considered until all positions are filled.       Applicants must complete their Ph.D. requirements prior to  starting date of  appointment.       Information about benefits may be found at  http://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html .  

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.

University of Rochester Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide (UR/CSPS)   POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN SUICIDE PREVENTION RESEARCH http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/psychiatry/csps/training/post-doctoral.cfm   The UR/CSPS is pleased to announce the availability of positions for postdoctoral training in suicide prevention research. Now in its 19th year, the UR/CSPS postdoctoral training program is supported by an institutional National Research Service Award training grant from NIMH (Yeates Conwell, MD, Program Director; Kim Van Orden, PhD, Associate Director). It provides up to three years of stipend support and related benefits for early career investigators committed to careers in suicide prevention research. Each fellow works closely with a primary mentor, takes courses and participates in a diverse array of CSPS research and training activities. A strength of the UR/CSPS fellowship is the provision of intensive mentorship in grant writing, study design, and data analysis from UR/CSPS core faculty dedicated to suicide prevention.   Mentors and consultants are available from a wide range of experts both at UR and the VA VISN 2 Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention (VA CoE)( http://www.mirecc.va.gov/suicideprevention/ ), as well as through an international network of UR/CSPS collaborators.  Based at the University of Rochester Medical Center, one of the largest academic health systems in New York State, the UR/CSPS fellowship is associated with (but not identical to) the VA Advanced Fellowship in Veteran Mental Health and Suicide Prevention; prospective fellows may apply to both fellowships.   The emphasis of UR/CSPS research is on the development and testing of interventions across the full spectrum of approaches to suicide prevention – universal, selective, and indicated – and in a variety of vulnerable groups including adolescents and older adults, victims of violence, Veterans, and individuals with medical, psychiatric, and social comorbidities.  Faculty and fellows are currently engaged in projects that target populations across the life course. While ours is a research fellowship, opportunities for clinical work that contribute to a fellow’s program of research (and contribute to licensure) are also possible.    CSPS Faculty who serve as primary mentors:       Eric Caine, MD Dr. Caine is a psychiatrist who studies comprehensive public health approaches to suicide prevention. He Co-Directs the CSPS and directed the Injury Control Center for Suicide Prevention. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/20392420-eric-d-caine Kate Cerulli, JD, PhD Dr. Cerulli is an attorney and holds a doctorate in criminal justice. She directs the Laboratory of Interpersonal Violence and Victimization, which studies intimate partner violence and child abuse and increased risk for suicide. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/26580586-catherine-cerulli   Ken Conner, PsyD, MPH Dr. Conner is a psychologist who studies the intersection of substance abuse and suicide risk, including behavioral interventions to reduce risk in this population. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/21801365-kenneth-r-conner Yeates Conwell, MD Dr. Conwell is a geriatric psychiatrist who studies suicide prevention in later life. His work includes psychological autopsy studies of older adults who died by suicide, the role of aging services in the detection and treatment of mental disorders in later life, and behavioral interventions to reduce suicide risk among vulnerable older adults. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/20410452-yeates-conwell   Wil Pigeon, PhD Dr. Pigeon is a clinical psychologist and Director of the VA’s Center of Excellence for Suicide Prevention. His work focuses on the link between sleep problems and suicide risk and the benefit of sleep interventions such as CBT-I (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) for reducing suicide risk. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/26563374-wilfred-r-pigeon   Tony Pisani, PhD Dr. Pisani is a psychologist who specializes in clinical assessment and management of suicide risk as well as behavioral interventions for individuals with suicidal thoughts and behaviors. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/23205321-anthony-r-pisani   Marc Swogger, PhD Dr. Swogger is a clinical psychologist who studies forensic and justice-involved individuals at risk for suicide, including behavioral interventions to promote behavioral health treatment engagement and healthy coping.            https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/26773384-marc-t-swogger   Kim Van Orden, PhD Dr. Van Orden is a clinical psychologist who directs the HOPE Lab (Helping Older People Engage). Her lab focuses on developing and testing behavioral interventions to promote social engagement and healthy aging to reduce suicide risk in later life. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/27330883-kimberly-a-van-orden   Peter Wyman PhD Dr. Wyman is a clinical psychologist who studies youth social networks in relation to suicide risk and the development and testing of network-based behavioral interventions to promote help seeking and healthy coping among youth and military populations. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/people/20111434-peter-wyman     Additional CSPS Training Faculty: Beau Abar, PhD (Emergency Medicine) Lisham Ashrafioun, PhD (VA CoE) Steve Barnett, MD (Family Medicine) Peter Britton, PhD (VA CoE) Ben Chapman, PhD (Psychiatry) Todd Bishop, PhD (VA CoE) Orna Intrator, PhD (Public Health Sciences) Yue Li, PhD (Public Health Sciences) Wendi F. Cross, PhD (Psychiatry) Sherrie Toth, PhD (Clinical and Social Psychology) Ann Marie White, EdD (Psychiatry, Children’s Institute) Kathi Heffner, PhD (Nursing) Megan Lytle, PhD (Psychiatry) Caroline Silva, PhD (Psychiatry)     Application Date:                   Rolling, but preferred deadline is January, 2020 Start Date:                                 Flexible, July 1 – October 1, 2018 Salary and Benefits:                Stipends are as specified by NIH guidelines: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-19-036.html Fellows are eligible for health and life insurance benefits through the University of Rochester and a travel stipend is provided. Requirements:                       Because the training program is supported by a grant from NIMH, to be eligible one must be a US citizen or permanent resident. Trainees with    backgrounds relevant to suicide prevention including psychiatry and other medical specialties, nursing, psychology, social work, or public health are best suited to this opportunity. Application materials:             CV A statement of career goals and interests Academic transcripts Three letters of recommendation by individuals familiar with the candidate’s academic performance.   Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.   Please address inquiries and applications to:   Yeates Conwell, MD Program Director University of Rochester Medical Center 300 Crittenden Road Rochester, NY  14642 Phone:  585-275-6739 Fax:  585-273-1066 E-mail: Yeates_Conwell@URMC.Rochester.edu

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 .

Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, PA is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor of Psychology, tenure-track, beginning in August 2020. The College seeks a new faculty member to teach a wide variety of undergraduate psychology courses while developing research opportunities suitable for the inclusion of undergraduate psychology majors. Applications are especially welcomed from those committed to teaching, who value liberal learning, and are prepared to teach Psychological Assessment, Research Methods, Industrial and/or Cognitive Psychology, as well as courses in areas of personal interest.  Requirements include a Ph.D. in Psychology and teaching experience teaching at the college level.  The successful candidate will need to support the Holy Cross Mission and Catholic identity of the College and its expectation of service to the institution and surrounding community.  Send one .pdf file containing a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy, statement of research interests, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts to hrjobs@kings.edu .  Three letters of recommendation must also be provided to receive full consideration.  Applications preferred by February 1, 2020.  Only complete applications will be reviewed. King’s College is a private, Catholic, teaching college of the liberal arts & sciences and pre-professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of Holy Cross.  The College serves over 2400 FT & PT undergraduate & graduate students.  A rigorous core curriculum provides the foundation for all majors.  The College is located near downtown Wilkes-Barre, on the edge of the Pocono Mountains.  King’s is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty and student body and welcomes applications from persons of traditionally under-represented groups.  EOE www.kings.edu

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.