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The Psychology Department of the Social Science Division of the College of Arts and Sciences, Widener University, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in August, 2017. This position will have a teaching load of 3-4 courses per semester. An ability and willingness to teach adulthood and aging courses with a laboratory component is essential. Experience with service learning courses is desirable. The candidate should also be able to teach some of the following courses: introduction to psychology, abnormal psychology, personality psychology, and other courses in the candidate's area of expertise. A history of research in developmental psychology or a related field is desirable and the candidate should show a willingness to involve undergraduate students in his or her research program. The candidate will also be expected to serve as an academic advisor for undergraduate psychology majors and demonstrate service to Widener University. Job Qualifications: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in developmental psychology or a related field in psychology. An ability and willingness to teach adulthood and aging courses in developmental psychology is essential. Applicants must complete the online application at https://widener.igreentree.com/CSS_External/CSSPage_Welcome.asp and upload a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, statement of research philosophy. In addition, three confidential letters of reference should be sent to [email protected]. Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until June 15th. Widener University, an independent, metropolitan University, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with satellite campuses in Exton and Harrisburg Pennsylvania and Wilmington Delaware. For more information about the University, please visit our website at www.widener.edu. EOE M/F/V/D - Candidates from under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
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The Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences at the University of Maryland, College Park, seeks a motivated post-doctoral research associate to work in the Language Development lab.
Dr. Rochelle Newman anticipates an opening on a 5-year grant focused on children’s ability to learn from speech in noisy environments. This project explores the reasons why young children appear more affected by background noise than do adults, including issues relating to both attentional skills and auditory processing. The lab is closely affiliated with the Maryland Language Science Center (http://languagescience.umd.edu/), and the successful applicant will have the opportunity to collaborate with a lively, supportive community of over 200 language scientists. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in psychology, hearing & speech science, cognitive science, or a closely related field, and experience conducting research with toddlers and young children. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: research project design/implementation/oversight, mentoring of undergraduate research assistants, statistical analysis, and manuscript preparation. For best consideration apply by June 10, 2017, but applications will be accepted until position is filled. Interested applicants should complete the online application at https://jobs.umd.edu (job position #122986). Required materials include a letter of application, CV, a statement of research interests (2 pages), up to two (2) publications uploaded as supplemental documents, and contact information (names, telephone, and email addresses) of three references. For questions, contact Dr. Rochelle Newman (301-405-4226) or [email protected]. Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position, minimum 12 months with the potential for continuation for several years. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply Dr. Rochelle Newman, Professor Chair, Dept. of Hearing & Speech Sciences Associate Director, Maryland Language Science Center 0100 Lefrak Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742 (301) 405-4226 office; (301) 314-2023 FAX Website Director, Language Development & Perception Laboratories Co-Director, Infant & Child Studies at UMD The GaabLab (gaablab.com) at the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience at Boston Children’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School invites applications for a post-doctoral associate position in the area of developmental cognitive neuroscience/pediatric (f)MRI. The candidate will be expected to oversee the analysis of pediatric and infant (f)MRI experiments, analyze behavioral and (f)MRI data, develop new analysis tools, prepare manuscripts for publication, and participate in conferences. The current projects in the lab aim to characterize trajectories of early structural, functional and metabolic brain development in infants and young children. Participant populations include infants/young children who grow up in adverse environments, young children exposed to alcohol in uterus or children with a genetic or behavioral risk to develop language-based learning disabilities. The successful applicant should have a doctoral degree in a field related to developmental cognitive neuroscience (e.g., cognitive neuroscience, neuroscience, psychology, developmental psychology, medicine) or a background in electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or computer science. The successful applicant must possess excellent English verbal and written communication skills. Applicants are expected to have a very strong research background in the design and analysis of functional brain-imaging experiments. Experience with (f)MRI analyses programs (e.g., SPM, FSL, Freesurfer, AFNI) a must. Programming skills (MATLAB, C++; Python) are desirable and experience with MVPA or connectivity analyses a plus. Experience with the analysis of pediatric neuroimaging data sets and language and reading research are useful. Approximate start date is summer/ fall 2017. Successful applicants will be appointed at Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School. For consideration please send a statement of interest, a CV and a list of three potential referees via email to Nadine Gaab, PhD ([email protected]). The search will continue until the position is filled.
"If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?" A. Einstein (1879-1955) Nadine Gaab, PhD Associate Professor of Pediatrics Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School Department of Medicine/Division of Developmental Medicine Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience Mail stop code: BCH3178 1 Autumn Street (Office 643); Boston, MA 02115 [email protected] phone: 857-218-3021 www.gaablab.com Twitter: Nadine Gaab (@GaabLab) The research group Mechanisms and Sequential Progression of Plasticity at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin, Germany is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to examine the malleability of cognitive control in childhood and adolescence, with a focus on how individual differences in brain structure and function are related to learning. The initial appointment is for two years, starting in October 2017 (a later start date is negotiable), with the possibility of an extension by one year.
The successful candidate will plan and conduct experimental studies, conduct behavioral and brain imaging analyses, write and revise manuscripts, and present results at local and international conferences. Applicants need to hold (or expect to hold by September 2017) a Ph.D. in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or related fields. Preferred qualifications include experience with (f)MRI, programming skills, and strong knowledge of statistics. Existing expertise in the field of cognitive training and a strong publication record are an advantage. The Plasticity group (https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/en/research/lifespan-psychology/projects/mechanisms-and-sequential-progression-of-plasticity) investigates how plasticity at the neural and cognitive levels contributes to development across the lifespan, with a focus on training studies targeting specific skills and their supporting neural networks. We have access to a 3T MR scanner, TMS, state-of-the-art EEG labs, and an eye tracker. No German language is required for this position. Details about the position and how to apply can be found here: https://www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/sites/default/files/download/jobs/24-2017_stellenanzeige_lip-ie.pdf For informal inquiries and further information, please contact Dr. Yana Fandakova ([email protected]). Applications are invited for 1) fully funded research fellow position, and 2) fully funded 4-year PhD position in the lab under the direction of Dr. Peipei Setoh (Nanyang Technological University, Department of Psychology). Our research focuses on social cognitive development in infants and young children. Current research areas of focus include: (i) understanding of morality such as reasoning about fairness, harm, dominance, ingroup loyalty, and justice, (ii) racial identity and racial bias, (iii) motivation and cognition in bilingual language learning, and math and science. Methods used include behavioural and eye-tracking measures.
1) Research Fellowship Required qualifications: · Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, Education, or a related field · Experience working with young children in research/preschool settings · Computer skills and proficiency with MS Office Preferred qualifications: · Experience with eye-tracking · Training in early cognitive development · Excellent interpersonal, leadership, writing, and organizational skills · Ability to interact with a diverse population of participants · Proficiency with SPSS, SAS, and/or R If you are interested, please email [email protected] your application form, a cover letter briefly stating your research experiences and goals, and curriculum vitae with complete list of publications. In the subject line of the email please state Research Fellowship Application. Applications will be reviewed immediately on a rolling basis. Please arrange for three referees to submit a confidential report on academic standing and research to [email protected] All application documents should be received by 1st August 2017. For more details, please refer to: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/ohr/career/CurrentOpenings/ResearchOpenings/SSS/Pages/RF-24May2017.aspx 2) Ph.D Scholarship - The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, linguistics, cognitive science, neuroscience, or a related field. Prior experience in working with pre-schoolers, and proficiency with statistical analysis software (R, SPSS, etc) is a plus. This is an excellent position for someone who loves working with children, wants to gain expertise in cognitive development research while being part of a supportive lab environment that prioritizes professional development, including publications and grant-writing experience. NTU’s PhD by research is a 4-year programme. To learn more about NTU’s PhD by research programme: http://www.hss.ntu.edu.sg/Programmes/psychology/programmes/graduate/Pages/Doctor-of-Philosophy.aspx If you are interested, please email me ([email protected]) your CV, academic transcript, brief statement of research experiences and goals, and contact details for three references. In the subject line of the email please state PhD Scholarship Application. I will be happy to discuss further by email or in person. Thank you for your time! Peipei Setoh, PhD Assistant Professor Division of Psychology Nanyang Technological University 14 Nanyang Drive, Singapore 637332 Website: Early Cognition Lab NEW! - Assistant Vice Provost and University Registrar
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Department: Department of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology, University of Rochester Supervised By: Dr. Laura Elenbaas General Description: The lab manager will coordinate and oversee a series of research projects on social cognition, intergroup attitudes, and morality in childhood and adolescence. Primary responsibilities include participant recruitment, data collection, team member training, and administrative management of research studies. This position requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, as well as flexibility to work some evenings and weekends. A two-year commitment is strongly preferred. This position will include opportunities for the lab manager to grow as a developmental scientist, including participation in study design and presentations at professional conferences. This position would be especially well suited for someone with an interest in pursuing graduate studies in developmental psychology, human development, or a related field. Required Qualifications
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