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 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 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 6th Vancouver International Conference on the Teaching of Psychology
July 27-29, 2017 Vancouver, Canada Keynotes and Invited Talks: Elizabeth Loftus, University of California, Irvine, California, USA David Myers, Hope College, Holland, Michigan, USA Sue Frantz, Highline College, Des Moines, Washington, USA Doris Vasconcellos-Bernstein, Université Paris Descartes, Paris, France University of South Florida, USA CALL FOR PAPERS: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 21, 2017 Announcing an International Conference on the Teaching of Psychology at the Coast Plaza Hotel and Suites in downtown Vancouver, Canada. The conference will cover a wide range of issues related to the teaching of Clinical and Experimental psychology and teaching in general. It is designed for teachers of psychology and related disciplines at universities and colleges who are interested in enhancing their teaching skills, exchanging perspectives and exploring new ideas with colleagues from around the world. Our last conference had a poster session, participant idea exchange and 74 oral presentations and workshops with attendees from 25 different countries. The conference will include topics such as classroom demonstrations, employability, psychological literacy and critical thinking, new teaching methods, and recent advances in specialized areas of psychology. In addition, there will be at least one concurrent stream of multidisciplinary talks examining more general educational issues such as recent pedagogical research, teaching technology, student retention and assessment, and online teaching. For a better idea of the range of topics please see past programs on our website. Individuals interested in presenting a paper, workshop, poster or submission for a participant idea exchange are asked to submit an abstract by April 21, 2017. More information is available at http://www.kpu.ca/victop or you can contact Steve Charlton at 604-669-5065 [email protected] Among the highlights is a catered social on the final night on the 35th floor overlooking the ocean, mountains, sunset and a major international fireworks display. Please Note: Because there will be a major fireworks event that weekend and it is a popular summer weekend we encourage you to reserve with the hotel as soon as possible as the rooms will book up quickly. Call for Conference Papers: Society for the Study of Human Development (SSHD)
The Society for the Study of Human Development (SSHD) invites proposal submissions for its biennial meeting. The 10th Biennial Meeting will be held in Providence, Rhode Island on October 6-8, 2017. The 10th Biennial Conference welcomes submissions examining relational processes at any level(s) in order to better understand, explain, and optimize human development over the life span/life course. With the theme of this year’s conference: Creativity, Spirituality, and Health across the Life-Span, SSHD encourages all participants, whether as symposia participants or poster presenters to contribute to the vision and advancement of Developmental Science. We especially welcome submissions incorporating diverse scientific frameworks, including interdisciplinary scholarship. Submission deadlines are May 1, 2017 for symposia, and June 1, 2017 for posters. To submit you proposal, please visit http://support.sshdonline.org/10th-biennial-meeting-call-for-papers/ For more information about the conference, please visit www.sshdonline.org For questions, please email Yoko Yamamoto ([email protected]) The Society for the Study of Emerging Adulthood (SSEA) is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for our 8th biennial Conference on Emerging Adulthood, held in Washington DC. USA, from November 2-4, 2017! Our conference theme is Emerging Adults as Change Makers Around the world. The submission deadline is March 8th, and four submission formats will be considered: discussion sessions, paper symposia, posters, and individual papers. Notification of decisions will be made by April 15th.
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