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Jul 15, 2019

Multiple Assistant Professor Positions Featured

MULTIPLE, TENURE-TRACK ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI. The Department of Psychology at The University of Mississippi anticipates hiring two faculty in SOCIAL or COGNITIVE . The area of research specialization is open, but we anticipate that at least one of these hires will join a cluster of psychology faculty focused on health issues, diversity science, or developmental perspectives in social or cognitive psychology. Applicants for all positions must be willing to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses and be willing to recruit and mentor graduate students. Applicants should have a record of research productivity and a plan for developing and maintaining a substantive research program that could attract external funding. The successful candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment in August 2020. The university is located in Oxford, which is regularly ranked as one of the top small college towns in the U.S. The University of Mississippi has been consistently recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for by The Chronicle of Higher Education. The university has an R-1 Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification. The University of Mississippi Flagship Constellations are designed to bring together a wide range of faculty from across the main and medical campuses to address some of the most difficult and complex problems facing our nation and world. If you are interested in working with cross-disciplinary researchers, this is an exceptional opportunity for you. http://flagshipconstellations.olemiss.edu/ The University of Mississippi campuses have a student body of approximately 24,000 students, including 20% students of color and 4% international students from 85 countries. The Psychology Department recognizes the importance of a diverse faculty and a supportive educational and professional environment that actively affirms the value of cultural diversity. We encourage applications from candidates who are traditionally underrepresented in academia and from all candidates who are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. http://psychology.olemiss.edu/diversity-statement/ All applications must be submitted online at https://careers.olemiss.edu . Applications should include 1) a cover letter 2) curriculum vitae 3) up to 3 selected reprints or preprints, and short statements (not to exceed two pages each) describing your 4) program of research 5) teaching philosophy and interests and 6) contributions and commitment to diversity. Three letters of reference should be sent to psych@olemiss.edu . Questions concerning online submission problems should be directed to the University Employment Office at careers@olemiss.edu or 662-915-1518. Questions about the positions may be directed to: Dr. Stephanie Miller (committee chair) at semille5@olemiss.edu or by phone at (662) 915-6541. Review of materials will begin September 1, 2019 and continue until an adequate applicant pool is reached or the position is filled. The University of Mississippi is an EEO /AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ ADA / ADEA employer.

University of Mississippi Oxford, MS, USA Full time

Jul 19, 2019

Assistant Professor, Cognitive Psychology

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Assistant Professor, Cognitive Psychology The Department of Psychology [https://psychology.ucsc.edu/] at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for two tenure-track positions in Cognitive Psychology with a focus on human memory. We welcome applications from scholars whose research investigates any topic in the study of human memory, but we are particularly interested in hiring scholars who study memory in the context of two areas of emphasis. In one area, we seek to hire a scholar who studies issues related to learning and instruction (e.g., how can research on memory and cognition be applied to enhance educational practice?). For the other area, we seek to hire a scholar who studies memory dynamics either between individuals, between individuals and external resources, or at the level of groups or societies at large (e.g., collaborative memory, transactive memory, collective memory). More generally, we seek colleagues who will complement our existing strengths in Learning and Memory, Language and Interaction, and Perception and Performance. Applicants should be actively engaged in research with the promise of continued research productivity. In addition, they should be capable of teaching graduate and undergraduate courses and contribute significantly to the mentoring of graduate students. We are especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through their research, teaching, and service. The successful candidate must work well with students, faculty, and staff from a wide range of social and cultural backgrounds. UC Santa Cruz is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with a high proportion of first generation undergraduate students. We welcome candidates who understand the barriers facing women and minorities who are underrepresented in higher education careers (as evidenced by life experiences and educational background), and who have experience in diversity, equity and inclusion with respect to teaching, mentoring, research, life experiences, or service towards building an equitable and diverse scholarly environment. ACADEMIC TITLE Assistant Professor (tenure track) SALARY Commensurate with qualifications and experience; academic year (nine-month basis). BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must have a Ph.D. (or equivalent foreign degree) in Psychology or related field. The successful candidate must have both a record of empirical research and a record of teaching. It is expected that the degree requirement will be completed by September 1, 2020. POSITION AVAILABLE July 1, 2020, with the academic year beginning in September 2020. Degree requirements must be met by September 1, 2020 for employment effective beyond that date. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Applications are accepted via the UCSC Academic Recruit online system; all documents and materials must be submitted as PDFs. APPLY AT https://apptrkr.com/1538369 Please refer to Position # JPF00732-20 in all correspondence. Documents/Materials • Letter of application that briefly summarizes your qualifications and interest in the position (required) • Curriculum vitae (required) • Research statement describing your program of research (required) • Teaching statement describing your teaching experience and teaching interests (required) • Statement addressing contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through research, teaching, and/or service (required). See guidelines on statements at https://senate.ucsc.edu/committees/caad-committee-on-affirmative-action-and-diversity/DivStateGuidelines.pdf. • Most significant reprints or preprints (a minimum of 2 are required and a maximum of 5 will be accepted) Reference Requirement Applications must include confidential letters of recommendation* (a minimum of 3 are required and a maximum of 5 will be accepted). Please note that your references, or dossier service, will submit their confidential letters directly to the UC Recruit System. *All letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. For any reference letter provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service, career center), direct the author to UCSC’s confidentiality statement at http://apo.ucsc.edu/confstm.htm. RECRUITMENT PERIOD Full consideration will be given to applications completed by September 16, 2019. Applications received after this date will be considered only if the position has not been filled. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Inquiries regarding the University’s equal employment opportunity policies may be directed to the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of California, Santa Cruz, CA 95064 or by phone at (831) 459-3676. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCSC positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check (see https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify). More information is available at the APO website (see https://apo.ucsc.edu/policy/capm/104.000%20.html) or call (831) 459-4300. UCSC is a smoke & tobacco-free campus If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Academic Personnel Office at apo@ucsc.edu (831) 459-4300. Visit the Apo Web Site at http://apo.ucsc.edu

JobElephant Santa Cruz, CA, USA Full time

Jul 11, 2019

Postdoctoral Fellow

The Center for Behavior Genetics of Aging at the University of California, San Diego Department of Psychiatry is seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work on a large study of the genetic and environmental risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The fellow will work primarily on analyses and manuscript preparation relevant to the Interplay of Genes and Environment across Multiple Studies (IGEMS) consortium. IGEMS is a collection of twin studies from Australia, the United States, and Europe comprising over 47,000 individuals. IGEMS contains information on a wide range of risk and protective factors for AD measured across the lifespan, in addition to genome-wide genotyping. Research will emphasize the additive and interactive effects of genetic and environmental risk/protective factors on Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias, and mild cognitive impairment. The fellow will also have the opportunity to work on the Vietnam Era Twin Study of Aging (VETSA) which is one of the IGEMS studies. VETSA comprises a set of longitudinal studies of cognitive and brain aging beginning in midlife that spans three assessment waves. It is a large, multi-disciplinary project in which subjects undergo extensive neuropsychological, psychosocial, health/medical, and multi-modal neuroimaging (MRI) assessments. Subjects also have GWAS data and biomarker assays are underway. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in quantitative genetics, or a background in cognitive aging or Alzheimer’s disease. The candidate will participate in all aspects of analysis and interpretation of data in traditional twin as well as GWAS analyses, and in writing and preparation of manuscripts, presentations for scientific meetings, and grant writing. The candidate is also expected to work with IGEMS investigators to develop his/her own grant proposals. The candidate will work with the large multi-site team investigators at UCSD and other institutions. UCSD Key investigators: Drs. Matthew Panizzon, William Kremen, and Carol Franz; IGEMS overall PIs/key investigators: Drs. Margaret Gatz, Nancy Pedersen. If interested, please send a CV and 2 to 3 relevant work examples to Drs. Matthew Panizzon at mspanizzon@ucsd.edu or William Kremen at wkremen@ucsd.edu .

University of California San Diego San Diego, CA, USA Postdoc

Jul 08, 2019

Postdoctoral fellowship

We are seeking clinician-scientists for this prestigious fellowship to investigate human communication sciences and disorders. Eligibility includes: > clinical credentials in speech-language Pathology or Audiology or a related field. > any citizenship > PhD in communication Sciences & Disorders or related fields is preferred but we will consider applicants without a doctoral degree who propose a project that is well aligned with the program objectives. Start date: September 2019 or January 2020 The award value is $35K and may be renewed for a second year. A $2500 allowance for research-related expenses (e.g. conference travel) is also included. The clinical professional will develop and implement a research project in collaboration with one or more faculty within the school. Our objective is support research activities that lead to advances in clinical practice or training or provide new findings that may launch an ongoing clinical research project. Applicants are encouraged to work with SCSD faculty in developing a brief (2-page) proposal that includes the following: Relevant background Specific aims, i.e. research question or hypothesis Brief description of methodology Comment on feasibility of the project – including possible difficulties Expected outcomes (wrt knowledge gained and/or training involved) SCSD faculty who will be involved Comments on the specific roles of the applicant and SCSD faculty who will be involved To apply, please submit a CV and along with your project proposal, and the names and contact information for two referees, by July 31, 2019 to the Graduate Program Director .

McGill University McGill University, Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, QC, Canada Postdoc

Jul 08, 2019

Assistant Professor

Applied Cognition at the University of Utah . The Department of Psychology at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Applied Cognition at the assistant professor level. We welcome applications from any area of cognitive psychology (including but not limited to: memory, executive functioning, attention, perception, decision-making, and reasoning) with a strong theory-based research program. We especially welcome applicants who use cognitive neuroscience methods, conduct research in both the laboratory and applied settings, and who can speak to the real-world impact of the processes they study. Applicants should have the ability and interest to teach undergraduate and graduate courses such as learning & memory, cognition, and cognitive neuroscience. Candidates should have an excellent and sustained record of research and evidence of the potential or demonstrated ability to generate extramural funding, commensurate with their career stage. The Department of Psychology values interdisciplinary approaches to research and training, and strongly encourages collaboration across four traditional programs (Developmental, Clinical, Cognition and Neural Sciences, and Social). In addition to a doctoral program in cognition and neural science, the University of Utah has an interdepartmental neuroscience graduate program: http://neuroscience.med.utah.edu . The department promotes multidisciplinary collaboration outside of the Department of Psychology with active ties to the Consortium for Families and Health Research, University of Utah Neuroscience Initiative, the School of Computing, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Bioengineering, the Business School, the College of Education, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, Neurology, Psychiatry, Radiology, the Huntsman Cancer Institute, and the Salt Lake Veterans Administration Medical Center. The Department of Psychology is committed to the goal of promoting diversity in academia and welcomes candidates whose interests and skills contribute to this goal. The University of Utah is a PAC-12 institution located in Salt Lake City nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains. With an enrollment of 31,000 students, it is the flagship university for the state of Utah. The university administration provides strong support for faculty research in the Psychology Department. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students. The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365. Please submit statements describing research, teaching interests, and how your work and other experience contribute to the success of underrepresented students, along with a curriculum vitae, three representative reprints or preprints of publications, and contact information for three individuals who will provide letters of recommendation. Applications should be submitted at: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/93986 Review of applications will begin October 1, 2019 and will continue until the position is filled.

University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT, USA Full time

Jun 03, 2019

Psychology - CFS Professorial Faculty

Job Title: Department of Psychology, CFS Professorial Faculty Job Category: CFS - Professorial Desired Start Date: Fall 2020 Posting Close Date: September 3, 2019 Required Degree: All positions require a PhD in psychology or a related field by the appointment date. Qualifications: The Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, invites applicants of any academic rank to fill full-time (continuing faculty status) professorial-track positions in the Department of Psychology to begin Fall Semester 2020. The selected candidates will demonstrate strong research skills and an active research program with an established record of peer-reviewed publication and scholarly productivity. Successful candidates will also show commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentoring. We specifically seek applicants in Development Psychology and Cognitive Psychology for this hiring cycle. Our department values diversity, student mentoring, a collegial culture, and the ideals of open and reproducible research. Review of applicants will begin after the posting closes on 3 September 2019. Duties/Expectations: Selected candidates are expected to have a well-defined research agenda with professional publications, have the ability to teach upper- and lower-level undergraduate classes and graduate classes, to provide undergraduate and graduate mentoring, and to engage in citizenship responsibilities in the department, college, and university. Please direct any questions to Gary Burlingame, PhD, 1082 KMBL, Department of Psychology, Brigham Young University, Provo, UT 84602; email: gary_burlingame@byu.edu. Information required at the time of application: Please list the contact information for each of three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically. Document(s) required at the time of application: Applicants should apply on-line and upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, research samples, statements of research and teaching interest, and if available evidence of teaching effectiveness. BYU is an equal opportunity employer. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Brigham Young University Provo, UT, USA Full time

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