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The Principal Researcher - CDR Mindworks role is designed to support a talented behavioral scientist in generating significant research contributions to behavioral science disciplines (e.g., psychology, economics). The primary duty of the Principal Researcher will be to conduct this research both independently and in collaboration with Booth Faculty in the Roman Family Center for Decision Research (CDR), with particular encouragement to advance high-quality, cutting-edge experimental research. Accordingly, this position demonstrates an outstanding capacity to generate original research questions and implement studies to investigate those questions in unique experimental settings (e.g., companies, public spaces, museums). This Principal Researcher will dedicate 20% of their time as Chief Scientist at Mindworks: The Science of Thinking . This position is anticipated to last two years.

Stanford University invites applications for one or more faculty appointments at the assistant, associate, or full professor level in the broad area of environmental behavioral sciences. The search is looking for candidates involved in the study of human behavior, human ecology, or human institutions as they pertain to sustainability, climate change, adaptation, or resilience. This search is part of a broader effort to build an environmental behavior sciences department in the new Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS). Appointments from this search will be made in SDSS. Candidates must have a PhD, JD, or terminal degree in a field relevant to the search, an excellent record of scholarly work, a dedication to teaching, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek interdisciplinary scholars from the broad set of social and behavioral sciences. Purely by way of example, this includes scholars from psychology, cognitive or decision science,...

Stony Brook University seeks a full-time postdoctoral fellow to conduct research with Drs. Roman Kotov (Departments of Psychiatry and Psychology) and H. Andrew Schwartz (Department of Computer Science). Duration and start time are negotiable.   We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a position on a study to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools for assessment of PTSD and related psychopathology. It aims to recruit 1,000 participants with clinical PTSD symptoms to complete daily video diary and standard symptom assessments for 3 months. These data are unprecedent in mental health research, allowing investigation of hypotheses that were previous untestable. AI models will be trained using language, speech, and facial expressions to detect and predict PTSD symptoms. The resulting models will be validated against standard clinical measures. This study is associated with the World Well-Being Project, a consortium to advance measurement and understanding of mental...

Graduate Student and Post-doctoral Fellow Research Fellowships Research Fellowships: Graduate Student Research Fellowships are available with the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI).   Location: Students will work according to a hybrid system of remote and office locations. Starting in Summer 2023, most work will be performed in ARI’s office at Fort Belvoir, VA. As such, priority will be given to candidates who reside in the Washington DC area.           Wage: The hourly wage ranges from $18.00 to $32.00 and is determined by the graduate student’s academic standing and program of study. Graduate students interested in these fellowships will be expected to work up to but no more than 20-30 hours per week and have the option of working 40 hours per week during summer.           Research Support: The Foundational Science Research Unit (FSRU) conducts applied research on team effectiveness and houses ARI's Basic...

Position:   Full-time Location:   Remote Organization:   Curio Reports to:   Chief Science Officer Purpose ‍ Curio invites applicants who are academically trained who want to transition to industry for a postdoctoral fellowship under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Huberty, Fractional Chief Science Officer. The trainee will work with Curio Science establishing evidence for business priorities.‍ What you’ll do The primary responsibility will be to help implement a randomized controlled trial, develop research questions and study design, analyze data for and write manuscripts and assist in grant writing. The trainee will also serve as a scientific writer and conduit to communicating scientific evidence to our customers (e.g., blogs, social media posts, newsletters) which includes keeping abreast of research and advancements in psychedelic science and developing story ideas and press releases. The position is a   one-year...

As of the 1 August 2024 or by agreement, we are looking for a   Professor of Clinical Psychology (open rank) In this role, you will generally be responsible for the field of Clinical Psychology at the newly created Faculty of Behavioural Sciences and Psychology. The study program in psychology will begin with the first year’s bachelor program in the fall semester of 2024 and will thereafter be built up successively. You will teach the undergraduate course in Clinical Psychology and gradually take on other courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. You will actively participate in the further design and detailed planning of the curriculum. You will develop an innovative research program with international outreach, and—in cooperation with the Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychology—actively assist in establishing a psychological consulting center. You will further help in establishing a doctoral program. The professorship can be taken up at the level of...

As of the 1 August 2024 or by agreement, we are looking for a Professor of Psychology and Law (open rank) In this role, you will generally be responsible for the field of Psychology and Law at the newly created Faculty of Behavioral Sciences and Psychology. The study program in psychology will begin with the first year’s bachelor program in the fall semester of 2024 and will thereafter be built up successively. Depending on your professional background, you will teach the lectures in social psychology, personality psychology, or cognitive psychology at the bachelor's level, and gradually take on other courses at the bachelor's and master's levels. You will actively participate in the further design and detailed planning of the curriculum, especially in the planned Master's specialization in Psychology and Law, where you will assume primary responsibility. Further, you will develop an innovative research program with international outreach and help in establishing a...

Dr. Andrea Vial is hiring a Post-Doctoral Associate to join the Social Roles and Beliefs Lab at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). The Post-Doctoral Associate will be expected to work on a range of projects focused on the psychology of gender segregation, including topics such as such as gender stereotyping, bias, and prejudice; self-stereotyping and identity threat; and gender identification and in-group bias. For more information about the lab’s research please see www.socialroleslab.com . In addition to contributing to research led by the PI, Post-Doctoral Associates at the Social Roles and Beliefs Lab are encouraged to start and lead new projects on related topics.   The start date is flexible, but ideally no later than September 1, 2023. The position is for two years , renewable up to five years based on performance. The terms of employment are highly competitive and will include housing and travel subsidies. This position is not located in the United...

The successful candidate will conduct research in social cognition applying mathematical modeling to understand judgments and decisions in the realms of stereotyping and prejudice. The successful candidate will work on and contribute to scientific publications in leading journals of the field. The successful candidate will join a team doing research in various fields, including social cognition, memory, reasoning and thinking, often using mathematical models to leverage conclusions about latent factors underlying behavior in these domains. The position is financed by a research grant for a social-cognitive project and is limited to the project duration of three years (36 months). The position permits the candidate to further develop her/his scientific career by contributing to the social-cognitive project and by working on the candidate’s own research projects. Guidance of undergraduate and (post-) graduate students will contribute to career and skills development. The...

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) funded T32 Training Program in Emotion Research at the University of Wisconsin-Madison anticipates (pending funding) having one post-doctoral training position starting in Fall 2023 with up to three years of support. Applications are due on Monday, February 6, 2023 . For more information, please visit emotion.wisc.edu/ . The following faculty all desire post-doctoral candidates: Simon B. Goldberg conducts research on the use of digital technology to expand access to evidence-based mental health strategies. Dr. Goldberg and Dr. Richard J. Davidson seek to co-mentor a postdoctoral fellow to assist with the analysis and publication of data resulting from a large-scale, randomized controlled trial they are conducting examining the effects of smartphone-delivered meditation training on a range of biological, behavioral, and self-report outcomes (i.e., the BeWell Study ). Ryan J....

Post-doctoral Research Associate in Emerging Adult Mental Health and Neurocognition Candidates are being considered for a full-time postdoctoral position to work on a NIMH funded multi-site study lead by Dr. Roselinde Kaiser in the Department of Psychology & Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder and Dr. Hannah Snyder in the Department of Psychology at Brandeis University. The postdoc will work jointly with both PIs and will have the option of working either from CU Boulder or Brandeis (Boston metro area) based on their geographic preference. The position is renewable for up to four years on the current grant (depending on performance), the possibility of further renewal depending on funding availability. The person who fills this position will become part of a team working on a longitudinal study with emerging adult college students that investigates neurocognitive risk and resilience for internalizing psychopathology. The study takes a longitudinal,...

Yale University: Postdoctoral Research Fellow The Yale Program on Climate Change Communication ( http://climatecommunication.yale.edu ) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Fellow to contribute to our ongoing experimental research on the public's climate change knowledge, risk perceptions, policy preferences, and behavior. The program conducts scientific surveys and message experiments at the national, international, and global scales, as well as with specific communities and organizations. The program also includes several projects that engage the public in climate change science and solutions. Salary: $60,000/year Responsibilities ·      Conduct scientific research to advance the theory and practice of effective climate change communication, and the psychological, cultural, political, and social factors influencing public awareness, risk perceptions, policy preferences and behavior. ·      Contribute to...

Full-time Teaching Faculty , Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences, Indiana University-Bloomington. The Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences seeks to fill a   full-time non-tenure track Lecturer   position whose responsibilities will consistent primarily of undergraduate teaching in the area of cognitive psychology, including candidates at the intersection of cognitive psychology and other subdisciplines (e.g., neuroscience, social psychology, etc.). We especially welcome candidates who add diversity to the department, are excited about pedagogy, committed to evidence-based teaching and innovative methods, and could also provide instruction for some core courses such as introductory psychology, research methods and statistics. The ideal candidate will have experience as an instructor of record at the college level with an interest in adding value to the undergraduate program. The initial contract period is for three years, with reappointment annually and...

The Bryn Mawr College Data Science Program and Department of Psychology are accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellowship for academic year 2023-2024. The fellowship is renewable for a second year. This is a research-based fellowship that also provides opportunities for mentored teaching in a liberal arts setting.   Postdoctoral Fellowship Description:  T he fellowship research area is in psychology and involves opportunities to collaborate on research in emotion regulation, close relationships and lifespan development in the laboratory of Dr. Marc Schulz , Professor of Psychology on the Sue Kardas PhD 1971 Professorship and Director of Data Science. Dr. Schulz is also the Associate Director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development (HSAD), an 8-decade longitudinal study tracking development and adaptation across the lifespan.   The current phase of the HSAD focuses on questions of social connection, emotional regulation, relationship health,...

Duke Kunshan University (DKU) invites applications to an open-rank multi-year visiting faculty position in Behavioral Science and/or Psychology beginning in the academic year 2023-2024.  We are looking for a behavioral scientist with training in psychology and/or research experience in psychology. The ability to use quantitative research methods, with expertise in cognitive psychology, social psychology and/or political psychology is a plus. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Behavioural Science, as well as courses in her/his areas of expertise.   As an international intellectual community that encourages diversity, openness and creative learning, DKU welcomes outstanding faculty from around the world who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to a global learning and research environment. DKU particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and minorities.   In...

We’re significantly expanding our team! Join a group of Data Scientists, Social Scientists, and Civic Design Researchers working to meet DC's most critical problems and promote equitable outcomes for all Washingtonians. Thanks to federal recovery funds, the District has the opportunity to test innovative and bold ideas to build back better. Over the next three years, The Lab will help policymakers evaluate these efforts to make informed decisions. We need Data Scientists and Social Scientists at the Masters, ABD, PhD level and beyond with strong applied research, coding, statistics, and modeling skills to support this expansion. Check out some examples of our past and current work on transit subsidies , road safety , body-worn cameras , and rental assistance . Who we’re looking for: Team players, who want to use scientific tools to make a positive difference in DC residents’ lives, particularly for historically disadvantaged...