This is a reminder of our upcoming “Know Your Rights: Immigration and Protests” event on Tuesday March 28th 7-10PM at the JC Cinema in partnership with Mason DREAMers (during DREAM Week), the ACLU of NOVA, and the GMU chapter of the AAUP. We have a stellar panel of ACLU leaders, immigration and criminal rights attorneys, and Mason DREAMers to generate dialog about our civil liberties and building alliances. Please come and share with interested others.
With appreciation, Bethany Bethany L. Letiecq, PhD Associate Professor and Program Director Human Development and Family Science
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Postdoctoral Fellow Position in the Cognitive Development Lab at Wesleyan University
The Cognitive Development Lab at Wesleyan University, directed by Dr. Anna Shusterman, is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow to start on or before July 1, 2017. The Cognitive Development Lab at Wesleyan University, headed by Dr. Anna Shusterman, is seeking a full-time Post-Doctoral Fellow for an NSF-funded project on early number acquisition exploring the role of language and syntax in number acquisition. The post-doc will be responsible for working closely with the PI, a dedicated project manager, and undergraduate research assistants to carry out the goals of the study, as well as other projects including preschool mathematics, socio-emotional development, and research-to-practice translation in early childhood settings. Primary Responsibilities The post-doc will be involved in research design, data collection and analysis, subject recruitment, and management of grant/IRB/human subjects protocols; supervision of research assistants; manuscript preparation and editing; conference presentations; coordinating with collaborators in the US and abroad; and disseminating findings to non-science audiences. Travel will most likely be required. The post-doc will also have time, support, and resources to develop and work on an independent research program. Required Qualifications Doctoral in Psychology or a related field. Research background in cognitive or language development. Demonstrated ability to work with children. Experience with experimental research design and statistical analysis. Proficiency with basic computer platforms (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc). Proficiency with statistical analysis software and research tools (e.g., R, SPSS, PRISM, etc.). Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented. Able to take initiative and incorporate feedback. Able & willing to travel. Exceptional cultural sensitivity. Excellent writing and communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds. Preferred qualifications include experience with preferential looking methodologies and past success in mentoring undergraduate research students. The ideal candidate will be self-directed and confident working both independently and with others in a busy and active research environment. This is a one-year grant-funded position. Continuation of this position is dependent upon continued grant funding. To apply, please email a cover letter, CV, names and contact information for three references to Maddy Barclay ([email protected]). In addition, please submit your application to https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/5775. _______________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Posted by Adam Winsler, listserv administrator for APA - Division 7 Developmental Psychology. • To add yourself to the Div7 listserv, email [email protected] with this request and please describe your relevant position briefly in the email (the list is “closed” to avoid spammers getting on the list). • To remove yourself from this list, simply send the following message to [email protected] in the body of the message (with nothing in the subject field): signoff div7 • To post something (of relevance to developmental psychologists and members of Division 7) to this list, send the message to [email protected] • Problems or questions should be addressed to [email protected] Click on this link to unsubscribe from this list UNSUBSCRIBE Research Coordinator/Lab Manager Position in the Cognitive Development Lab at Wesleyan University3/20/2017 Research Coordinator/Lab Manager Position in the Cognitive Development Lab at Wesleyan University
The Cognitive Development Lab at Wesleyan University, directed by Dr. Anna Shusterman, is seeking a full-time Lab Manager/Research Coordinator to start on or around July 1, 2017. The Lab Manager will be responsible for closely managing a variety of projects related to an NSF-funded grant on early number acquisition, as well as other projects including preschool mathematics, socio-emotional development, and research-to-practice translation in early childhood settings. The Research Coordinator will work closely with the PI, a post-doc, and undergraduate research assistants to carry out research. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Data collection, subject recruitment, and managing human subjects protocols; Supervising research assistants, analyzing data, assisting with manuscript editing and preparation, and preparing conference presentations; Assisting with expense and grant management, coordinating with collaborators in the US and abroad, and disseminating findings to non-science audiences. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field. Minimum one year of research experience (preferably in cognitive or language development). Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children. Proficiency with basic computer applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, online research tools, and search databases). Highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented. Able to take initiative and incorporate feedback. Exceptional cultural sensitivity. Excellent writing and communication skills. Able & willing to travel. Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds. Preferred qualifications include training in experimental design and statistical analysis, and proficiency with statistical analysis software (R, SPSS, etc.). The ideal candidate will be self-directed and confident working both independently and with others in an active research environment. This is a one-year grant-funded position. Continuation of this position is dependent upon continued grant funding. To apply, please email a cover letter, CV, names and contact information for three references to Maddy Barclay ([email protected]). In addition, please submit your application to https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/5776. _______________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Posted by Adam Winsler, listserv administrator for APA - Division 7 Developmental Psychology. • To add yourself to the Div7 listserv, email [email protected] with this request and please describe your relevant position briefly in the email (the list is “closed” to avoid spammers getting on the list). • To remove yourself from this list, simply send the following message to [email protected] in the body of the message (with nothing in the subject field): signoff div7 • To post something (of relevance to developmental psychologists and members of Division 7) to this list, send the message to [email protected] • Problems or questions should be addressed to [email protected] Click on this link to unsubscribe from this list UNSUBSCRIBE Call for special issue on Animal-Robot Interaction
in Animal Behavior & Cognition Artificial stimuli have been used for many decades as interactive partners to study animal behavior. The development of technology has come to allow researchers to use self-propelled and remote controlled objects to study social behavior of different species, and Animal-Robot Interaction (ARI) has become an emerging field of behavior science. Utilization of robots as social partners opens up novel possibilities in the field of ethology and comparative psychology as it increases the controllability and reproducibility of experiments, and also enables researchers to investigate the effect of behavior and embodiment separately in social interactions. ARI also facilitates collaboration between different disciplines (e.g., biology, psychology, physics, and engineering) that further contributes to the development of novel research methods and procedures. We believe that a special issue on this topic will help to broadcast the advantages of ARI in research on animal behavior, and may facilitate the widespread use of this method. Animal Behavior and Cognition offers readers open access to recent important research on all aspects of behavior and cognition assessed in a comparative perspective. For authors, the journal offers no publication fees, rigorous peer-review, rapid turnaround on decisions for submissions, and the chance to provide free access to their research and broader contributions to this field. Articles are indexed in Google Scholar. The main focus of the special issue is to investigate how we can study social behavior of different species by using different types of artificial agents as interactive partners. Manuscripts can also deal with · animal-computer interactions · design and development of robotic models with the aim of studying social behavior of animal species · interactive agents used as tools for enrichment · the use of artificial 2D or 3D stimuli in phenotyping research · studying parallels between behavior of artificial agents and ‘real’ animals We invite original empirical research and theoretical reviews. Please, see our submission guidelines in the following link:http://animalbehaviorandcognition.org/submissions.php The deadline of the submission is: 10th of September, 2017. Manuscripts should be sent by email to[email protected], but please indicate in the letter to the Editor that the manuscript is intended for the ARI special issue. Special Issue Editors Judit Abdai and Ádám Miklósi The University of Maryland Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab directed by Dr. Elizabeth Redcay (www.dscn.umd.edu) is seeking a full-time Technical Research Assistant (formal title: Faculty Assistant) beginning late Spring or early Summer 2017. The DSCN lab investigates the neural and cognitive bases of typical and atypical development, with a focus on social cognition and social motivation in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Our methods include functional and structural MRI as well as behavioral measures with adults and children. This is an excellent position for anyone who would like to pursue graduate work in cognitive, clinical, or developmental neuroscience. We encourage applicants with a background in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, engineering, or related fields to apply.
The ideal applicant will have extensive experience collecting MRI data and be able to quickly become trained as an operator on our 3T Siemens scanner at the Maryland Neuroimaging Center. Additionally, ideal applicants will have experience with neuroimaging data analyses (e.g., AFNI, SPM, FSL, Freesurfer) and/or programming languages (e.g., python, matlab) and linux environments. Experience and interest in working with children and individuals with ASD is a plus. Responsibilities will include data collection (as MRI operator) and analyses of MRI and behavioral studies with children and adults. Additionally, the technical assistant will be responsible for development and maintenance of lab imaging analysis and stimulus presentation scripts and assist in supervising and training undergraduate research assistants. There may be opportunities for presenting data at conferences and co-authoring publications. Salary will be competitive commensurate with experience and includes health benefits. Application review will begin immediately. This is a 1-year position with the possibility of renewal. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. To apply please email your application to Sydney Maniscalco ([email protected]). Application materials should include a cover letter detailing qualifications and interest, CV (with GPA), relevant coursework or transcript, and (at least) 2 references who can provide letters upon request. -- Elizabeth Redcay, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Psychology BPS 2147D University of Maryland College Park, MD 20742 email: [email protected] www.dscn.umd.edu Post-Doctoral Positions in Language and Literacy, New York University, Steinhardt School
The NYU research program in language and literacy seeks to hire a post-doctoral fellow under the direction of Professor Susan Neuman in the Department of Teaching and Learning. The position will begin in late-August, early September, 2017-August, 2018. The post-doctoral fellow will take leading roles in designing and conducting experimental work on early language and literacy development in low-income populations. The post-doctoral fellow will play a major role in an IES project designed to examine educational media supports for low-income children, ages 4-5 years old. The focus of the grant is to understand the pedagogical supports that enhance children’s learning of vocabulary and comprehension. The post-doctoral fellows will be expected to participate fully in the design, implementation and analysis of data in the study and provide mentorship to graduate students in the data collection process. The candidate must have a Ph.D. or Ed.D. in psychology or education (or a related field) and substantive knowledge and background in education sciences, particularly in the areas of early childhood and early literacy development. The candidate should also have strong quantitative research and writing-for-publication skills. Candidates will be considered based upon demonstrated research skills, potential for impact, and match to the interests of the research program. The appointment will begin September 2016 for an initial period of one year; positions are eligible for renewal. Salary and benefits are competitive. Review of materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit:
Project Coordinator - Language for Reading: Temple University Infant and Child Lab
The Temple University Infant and Child Laboratory (Directed by Professors Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Nora Newcombe) at Ambler is seeking a project coordinator to work with Dr. Hirsh-Pasek on a project investigating a vocabulary intervention in Head Start preschools. The position is grant-funded for 1 year, with the possibility of extending to 2 years. Preferred start date is July 2017. The project, a collaboration with Dr. Roberta Golinkoff at the University of Delaware and Dr. David Dickinson at Vanderbilt University, examines the effectiveness of teaching vocabulary through shared book-reading and guided play activities such as games, music, and sociodramatic play. The project coordinator will be deeply involved in all aspects of this project. The project coordinator will work closely with post-doctoral fellows and graduate students to make decisions about study design, create materials, recruit and test participants, and work with teachers and administrators at our partner preschool. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in cutting-edge applied research in cognition and development. Project Coordinator duties may include:
Required qualifications:
You may also send a resume/CV and cover letter to Jelani Medford, Lab Coordinator, at [email protected]. Please visit our website (www.temple.edu/infantlab) for more information about the lab. Applications are invited for an NSF-funded postdoctoral position coordinating a multi-year research project in the Georgetown Laboratory for Relational Cognition, directed by Adam Green. This project will be conducted in collaboration with laboratories at Dartmouth, James Madison, and Northwestern. The project will investigate cognitive and neural changes/plasticity associated with classroom learning of spatial STEM concepts and relational reasoning strategies in high school students, applying behavioral and advanced MRI measures. The primary responsibility of the postdoctoral scientist will be working with high school administrators, teachers, and students in the Washington, D.C. region of northern Virginia to coordinate and conduct testing, both in the high schools (behavioral) and at Georgetown (MRI). The postdoc will also directly oversee project-dedicated research assistants and graduate students who will support behavioral and MRI data collection. There will be ample opportunity to engage with advanced MRI data analysis.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D. (or anticipate a Ph.D. by spring of 2017) in an area related to education and/or cognitive neuroscience, and will ideally begin work on this project in early fall or late summer of 2017. Favorable consideration will be given to applicants with experience or substantial interest in K-12 educational settings, advanced statistical data analysis, and human neuroimaging, and to those with a record of productivity and strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Any informal inquiries can be sent to Adam Green ([email protected]). Interested candidates should send a CV and a letter of application describing research interests and professional goals to Nhi Dinh ([email protected]), and should indicate three professional references who can readily provide letters of recommendation. Review of applications will begin in April 2017 and continue until the position is filled. -- Nhi Dinh Lab Manager Lab for Relational Cognition Georgetown University Psychology Department Full-Time Programming/Data Analysis Position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dr. Margaret Sheridan is seeking a full-time research assistant to join the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill starting immediately (start date is flexible). The research assistant will primarily contribute to ongoing studies in the Child Imaging Research on Cognition and Life Experiences Lab (CIRCLE Lab), with a focus on early childhood brain development and exposure to adversity. The holder of this position will be responsible for overall neuroimaging study coordination (e.g., maintaining study files, training undergraduate research assistants, interfacing with the various personnel involved in the study, writing and submitting IRB modifications and renewals). Additional responsibilities include (1) recruitment and scheduling of potential research participants, including parents of young children ages 4-7 years and adolescents (ages 9-14 years), (2) administering the study battery to participants at off site locations throughout the Triangle area, including self-report, interview, behavioral measures, as well as conducting fMRI scans at the Biomedical Research Imaging Center (BRIC), (3) data management and analysis using SPSS and neuroimaging analysis software (e.g., FSL, FreeSurfer) that requires programming experience in languages commonly used for neuroimaging analysis (e.g., Linux shell scripting, Python, and/or Matlab). Preference will be given to candidates with experience recruiting and working with families. A detailed description of the CIRCLE lab research studies can be found athttp://circlelab.unc.edu/ Please apply here: http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/116319
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