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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 University of Texas at Austin, College of Education is seeking a senior faculty member (Associate or Full Professor) in the area of Prevention Science focusing on individuals at-risk for poor health and/or education outcomes in family, school, and/or community settings. This unique college-wide faculty search is designed to attract a scholar who will add to the college’s strong academic and research programs in prevention and education and health disparities and may bring research expertise in one or more of the following areas: Social determinants of education and/or health disparities Community-level influences on health behavior School violence prevention Culturally responsive behavioral interventions to address school discipline disparities Development and implementation of equity-focused social emotional learning interventions in schools Family-centered interventions to support positive education and health outcomes Healthy behavior and stress coping interventions (e.g., physical activity, emotional regulation, etc.) among vulnerable populations Immigrant health and education disparities Because of the uniqueness of this college-wide search, which emphasizes interdisciplinarity, the successful candidate may be appointed or jointly appointed in any of the college’s departments, with the most likely homes including Educational Psychology, Kinesiology and Health Education, and/or Special Education.   Candidates must have an established record of excellence in university teaching, service, and scholarship in applied and diverse educational settings. Candidates must have a record of securing extramural funding at levels necessary to support their scholarly research. Candidates must have a strong commitment to equity and inclusion in their teaching, mentorship, and academic leadership.   The position is supported by a competitive start-up package, compensation appropriate to rank and experience, and access to research resources.   Required Qualifications: Earned doctoral degree in Education, Psychology, Educational Psychology, Kinesiology, Prevention Science, Public Health, or related fields. Active record of scholarly productivity and excellence including publication in high-impact refereed journals. Demonstrated capacity to conduct, administer and sustain a significant program of research that is scientifically rigorous and connected to ensuring effective education and/or health systems Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students, especially those from diverse backgrounds Commitment to advancing the college’s commitment to equity and inclusive excellence     Preferred Qualifications: Strong background in applied intervention development, implementation, and dissemination. Demonstrated commitment to research-practice partnerships that include parents/caregivers, schools, and/or community organizations to improve systems of support. Experience with local, state, and national educational or health agencies, and/or nongovernment or community organizations involved in supporting child, family, or community health and well-being.   More about the College of Education at the University of Texas at Austin The College of Education has a robust set of undergraduate and graduate programs across five departments, and it is regularly ranked among the top 5 public colleges of education in the country. We promote the shared values of equity, excellence, innovation, empowerment, community-focus, and endeavors to bridge research and practice. We view inclusiveness and excellence as interconnected in the work of our faculty. The College of Education is particularly interested in and values candidates who have experience working with diverse and underserved populations, and show a demonstrated commitment to improving access and conditions in educational and health settings for children, adults, families, schools, and communities.   The University of Texas at Austin is the flagship state-university of Texas. It values and supports interdisciplinary research and it provides outstanding access to historically underserved populations. Austin, Texas is a diverse and vibrant city with the reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World.       APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Review of applications will begin January 6, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, please provide all requested materials by this date. Applicants should upload the following items to the Interfolio system: Cover Letter with contact information. Please include a statement detailing how your teaching, service, and/or scholarship has or will help to address education and health disparities. Full C.V.   The following materials will be required of those who reach the second stage of review: Research Statement that includes research accomplishments and future research direction. Teaching Statement. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statement detailing how your teaching, service, and/or scholarship has or will help to address education and health disparities. Up to 3 representative publications. A list of 3 references with contact information.   Apply Here: http://apply.interfolio.com/70454   UT Austin is an equal opportunity institution that is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We encourage qualified applicants from underrepresented communities to apply.   For additional information about the College of Education, please see: https://education.utexas.edu   For questions regarding the application process, please contact Shannon Lafevers:  slafevers@austin.utexas.edu .  Questions about the positions can be directed to the co-chairs of the search committee: Dr. John Bartholomew ( jbart@austin.utexas.edu ) or Dr. Cindy Carlson (ccarlson@austin.utexas.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.    

The State University of New York plans to hire one assistant professor (tenure-track) whose research focuses on the determinants of human behavior in sustainability decisions and whose research will complement existing strengths in social  and/or cognitive psychology in the department. This hire will have a 25% appointment in the University’s new Department of Environment and Sustainability. We are seeking individuals with active research programs who have exhibited potential for high-impact research and extramural funding. Applicants will be expected to contribute to teaching and supervision of both graduate and undergraduate students. The University at Buffalo is New York State’s largest and most comprehensive public university. A premier center for graduate and professional education, UB is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, placing it amongst the leading research-intensive public universities in the United States. Buffalo is a major metropolitan area with a diverse blend of communities, each with its own distinct character. We are known for our welcoming nature, and thriving cultural, arts, and outdoor opportunities. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We will begin reviewing applications November 1st, 2019. The position, detailed below, is posted at https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/21976 .   Questions about the position can be addressed to smurray@buffalo.edu .

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

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world. The University of Maryland Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) seeks to hire an Assistant Research Scientist to work on projects that involve applying psychology knowledge and methods to security or intelligence problems and domains. For instance, the scientist may work on social influence and how to counteract disinformation; computational linguistic methods of detecting individual differences, such as personality; selection and performance appraisal of individuals in cyber security jobs; and detecting and mitigating insider threat and building insider trust. Duties: • Work with multidisciplinary teams of research scientists (e.g.,data scientists, linguists, psychologists, computer scientists) to design and carry out research • Review and synthesize existing literature • Prepare applications and maintain records for the Institutional Review Board (IRB) • Direct and conduct data collection in a variety of settings and using a variety of methods • Train faculty research assistants and undergraduate assistants • Analyze data qualitatively and quantitatively, such as applying established and new analysis methods to novel data sets • Develop new analysis methods and design methods, such as for deploying detection measures for possible insider threat in the field • Prepare presentations, reports, and scholarly publications related to research This is a full-time position with benefits. The position is subject to the availability of funding. The applicant must have an interest in building expertise in and conducting research in applied psychology. Required skills and experience: • Ph.D. awarded before start of work in psychology (specifically in relevant aspects of social, personality, cognitive and/or industrial/organizational psychology) or a related field with fundamental knowledge of social influence, human cognition (memory, learning, etc.), teamwork and group dynamics, individual differences including personality, and related topics • Knowledge of human subjects ethics; writing and getting approved Institutional Review Board (IRB) research protocols • Writing and synthesizing information and academic articles for literature reviews • Collecting human subjects data and designing research studies using multiple different methods (e.g., interviews, surveys, experiments, observation, and annotation/coding) • Statistical analysis techniques on human subjects data (e.g., in R, SPSS, SAS) at a Ph.D. psychology level • Directing and training junior researchers (e.g., undergraduate research assistants) • Excellent communication skills, both oral/presentations and written • Experience working in a team as well as independently, to strict deadlines in established parameters • Must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance. Preferred: • Advanced statistical analysis techniques (e.g., nonparametric statistics; multilevel modeling; structural equation modeling; Bayesian statistics; item response theory techniques) • Computational / data science techniques such as familiarity with machine learning packages • Experience analyzing social media and other electronic interaction data • Written and oral communication to non-expert audiences