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The Department of Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for a three-year Teaching Term position in the Department of Psychology at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will (1) have a doctorate degree in psychology, and (2) be able to teach courses in our undergraduate program in areas where we need coverage in human psychology, particularly in clinical and social psychology. Previous teaching in a university setting would be an asset. Applicants should submit (1) a cover letter summarizing their interest in the position; 2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of their teaching philosophy and evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (4) names, email and mailing addresses of 3 referees to: Dr. Mary Courage, Head, Department of Psychology Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL, A1B 3X9. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged and maybe sent via e-mail to Psychology.Head@mun.ca . The deadline for...

Tenure Track Position: Social Psychology The Department of Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Social Psychology (Position Number F01632-2020-25). We are seeking a candidate who specializes in applied research and evaluation, with strong methodological and quantitative skills. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Psychology; will show evidence of an active research programme; will be expected to obtain external funding; will contribute to teaching courses both within the candidate’s area of specialty as well as lower level psychology courses; and will be expected to participate in the Department’s highly successful Applied Psychological Science Graduate Program. Applicants should submit (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a statement of research interests and three selected reprints; (3) a statement of teaching interests and evidence of effective teaching; and (4) the names, mailing...

Postdoctoral Traineeship in Genetic and Neurobehavioral Mechanisms of Addiction, its Risk Factors and Consequences   The University of Minnesota seeks postdoctoral fellows interested in conducting innovative multidisciplinary research in domains including behavioral neuroscience, clinical neuroscience, clinical psychology, and/or behavioral genetics. Fellows are supported by a T32 training grant funded by the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse. The purpose of the training program is to provide research and training opportunities to encourage the development of multidisciplinary skills within or across the above domains as they relate to drug use, addiction, and related psychopathology. There is a particular emphasis on using large-scale neuroimaging and genetic datasets to address questions pertinent to addiction.   Fellows have the opportunity to work with any of two dozen distinguished faculty mentors ( listed here ). These mentors are...

The Department of Occupational Therapy invites applications for the position of Full Professor and Chair of the Department, which is one of four departments in the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College at Boston University. The faculty appointment includes senior leadership responsibilities and significant collaboration with the Dean on strategic initiatives for the College. Candidates should demonstrate a strong research background and a successful record of external support for research. Qualifications include: (a) earned doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) with a funded research program in or relevant to occupational therapy; (b) experience teaching at the graduate level, preferably including entry-level professional students; (c) experience mentoring others in the development of their programs of research and scholarship; (d) a record of professional engagement; (e) clinical background as an occupational therapist strongly preferred. This is a...

The Department of Psychology at Arizona State University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scholar to join the Cooperation Science Network co-directed by Dr. Athena Aktipis (ASU) and Dr. Lee Cronk (Rutgers University). The Postdoctoral Research Scholar will work with an interdisciplinary team to study cooperation across the many domains in which it occurs as part of the newly formed Cooperation Science Network. The goal will be to answer these big questions: (1) What are the similarities and differences among the many manifestations of cooperation across life and humanity? (2) What are the shared principles that drive the emergence of cooperation and make cooperative systems resilient to perturbations? The postdoc will also have the opportunity to help organize events as part of the Cooperation Science Network and ASU’s Interdisciplinary Cooperation Initiative. Applicants with training and expertise in the philosophy of science or a related field are encouraged to...

The Emotion Cognition and Computation Laboratory at Emory University, Principal Investigator, Philip Kragel, is seeking a Lead Research Specialist. Our lab combines computational modeling, neuroimaging, and experimental methods to understand the mechanisms underlying affective behavior in humans. JOB DESCRIPTION: Successful candidates will: Develop and conduct functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), behavioral, and online (e.g., Amazon Mechanical Turk, Pavlovia) experiments Preprocess and analyze neuroimaging data Help maintain software and computing infrastructure for the lab Assist with administrative and financial documents MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field and two years of research experience, or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, engineering, computer science, or related field....

Francis Marion University invites applications for a Director of Counseling and Testing who will provide clinical services that meet the mental health needs of a diverse student body. The Office of Counseling and Testing (OCT) is the primary mental health service for Francis Marion University students providing services to help students cope with college and life pressures that threaten persistence in college and enhance or learn skills that optimize personal effectiveness. The Director of the OCT provides strong leadership and an innovative vision for the mental health of our students.  Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Develops long-range plans and objectives for the Counseling and Testing Center Responsible for the development and monitoring of all budgetary matters for the Office of Counseling and Testing Center program Works with the University community to ensure timely response to all student-counseling needs Provides screening, assessment, and...

The Department of Psychology at Wesleyan University invites applications for a visiting faculty position at the assistant professor level in neuroscience. The initial appointment is for one year, and is renewable for a second year based on performance. The visitor course load is five courses per academic year. The courses taught will contribute to both the Psychology Department as well as the interdisciplinary Neuroscience & Behavior program. Responsibilities include teaching survey courses in the candidate's area of expertise, statistics, and a small seminar for first-year students as well as contributing to a team-taught core course in Behavioral Neurobiology. In addition, service to the department and program will include advising undergraduate majors. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field in hand by the time of appointment to be hired as an Assistant Professor; a successful candidate may be hired as an Instructor if the candidate does...

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Psychology McGill University, Montreal, Canada The McGill Intergroup Cognition Laboratory at McGill University in Montreal [miclab.ca], directed by Jordan Axt, is seeking applications for a Post-Doctoral Researcher, beginning Fall 2021. The contract is for one year, with option of renewal pending satisfactory performance. POSITION DESCRIPTION : The ideal candidate will be interested in contributing to on-going research in the lab. One trajectory broadly examines the methods, validity, interpretation, and application of measures of implicit social cognition. The other examines the development and impact of social biases in judgment, and how such biases can be reduced. The post-doc could be interested in either, or both, of these areas of research.  The lab uses a wide variety of methodological techniques and focuses on a broad range of intergroup contexts, such as race, gender identity, religion, age, and physical attractiveness. Lab...

Visiting Assistant Professor , Indiana University-Bloomington: The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences is seeking to fill four positions for visiting assistant professors to teach undergraduate courses in the areas of Introductory, Cognitive, Social, or Developmental Psychology, and/or Neuroscience.  Position will begin August 2021. The ideal candidate will be an experienced instructor at the college level with an interest in adding value to the undergraduate program.  This will be a 1 year appointment, renewable for one additional year.  The teaching load is five courses a year.  At the time of the appointment, applicants should have an advanced degree (a PhD in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field is preferred), and documented teaching experience.  Applicants should submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, evidence of teaching effectiveness, a diversity,...