Abt Associates is offering Summer 2018 Internship Opportunities for Psychology students. We are currently looking for students pursuing their Masters or Doctorate (although we will be accepting applications from interested Bachelors students) in Psychology and would be interested in helping to conduct a study funded by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The positions are part-time (around 20 hours a week) and pay $20.03/hour. Here is a link to the posting with more information including duties and compensation.
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The Library of Congress is seeking applicants for its 2018 Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program, a 10-week paid fellowship for undergraduate and graduate students interested in learning more about the work done at the largest library in the world.
From exploring new ways to support digital scholars, developing new preservation techniques and curating historical materials to making veterans histories more accessible, the 2018 Junior Fellows will work on a wide range of special projects under the mentorship of Library staff fromJune 4 through Aug. 10, 2018. Junior Fellows will have the opportunity to explore a broad spectrum of library operations, including: public engagement, educational outreach, digital communications, collection processing, preservation, standards-setting, copyright and information management. Junior Fellows will also be encouraged to participate in professional-development opportunities designed to enhance their summer experiences including special tours, lectures and forums. A stipend is provided to participants. For more information or to apply for the 2018 Junior Fellows Program, visitusajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/486282600. The deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 26, 2018. Questions about the program may be sent to [email protected]. The Junior Fellows Summer Intern Program is made possible by a generous gift from James Madison Council member Nancy Glanville Jewell through the Glanville Family Foundation and from the Knowledge Navigators Trust Fund, which was established with a lead gift from H. F. “Gerry” Lenfest, former chairman of the Madison Council, and with major support provided by members of the council. The program was originally made possible through the generosity of the late Jefferson Patterson. For additional internship opportunities at the Library of Congress, visit the Internships and Fellowships Portal at loc.gov/ifp. The Library of Congress is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities who meet eligibility requirements are strongly encouraged to apply. The Library of Congress is the world’s largest library, offering access to the creative record of the United States—and extensive materials from around the world—both on-site and online. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. Explore collections, reference services and other programs and plan a visit at loc.gov, access the official site for U.S. federal legislative information at congress.gov and register creative works of authorship atcopyright.gov. ATTENTION MASON STUDENTS!!!
REGISTER TODAY for the 2017 Leadership Mason Conference!!! Leadership YOUnited The 2017 Leadership Mason Conference is a one-day program focusing on leadership skill development through large group and small workshop formats. Students enhance the leadership skills they already have while gaining new skills that will be beneficial both now and in the future. This year’s theme is Leadership YOUnited. This conference is for ALL students who are interested in learning and discovering how they can serve as vessels for positive social change in their own lives and the lives of others. This year’s conference will allow for students to enhance and build upon their personal leadership skills and presence. Students will have an opportunity to engage with one another in a thought-provoking, interactive learning environment that will challenge students to think critically around various aspects of the social change model as it connects directly to ethical leadership, student activism, resiliency, purpose, inclusion and equity, and self-care. Students will have a chance to select from a variety of breakout sessions that will focus specifically on areas of ethical leadership, understanding one’s own personal narrative and values, student advocacy, engagement, as well as systematic structures and policies that exist that impact student resiliency and well-being. The conference will take place on Saturday, October 21st in The Hub, Ballroom at George Mason University. Students will be able to enhance leadership skills they already have, while gaining new skills that will be of benefit both now and in the future. Participation in the conference will give students the chance to interact, engage, and connect with other student leaders, as well as faculty and staff. Leadership Mason will create a space where students will develop an awareness of leadership qualities they would like to develop and foster within themselves and others. The conference is designed for students at all levels of experience – we believe everyone has the potential to be a leader! If you are interested in attending this year's conference, you can register online at:http://leadershipmason.onmason.com/registration. The deadline to register is: October 11, 2017. The non-refundable registration fee for Mason students is: $10.00 (includes a: morning snacks, lunch, snacks, t-shirt, conference materials, and certificate) The Division of Counseling and Psychology in Education at The University of South Dakota and the Center for Disabilities at Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota seeks a postdoctoral research fellow.
The postdoctoral fellow will be responsible for analyzing and publishing existing data, developing and implementing new investigations, contributing to research and development initiatives, and mentoring others in research design and analysis. The fellow will have the opportunity to conduct original research aligned with the mission of both agencies. There is also an opportunity for teaching experience, especially statistics, research methods, interprofessional education, courses in area of expertise, and workshops or trainings. This position is housed jointly between the two agencies and will coordinate research between the Center for Disabilities and Division of Counseling and Psychology. The agencies have similar, aligned goals and objectives and offer opportunities for diverse experience. An earned doctorate by August 21, 2017 in counseling, psychology, education or related field is required; fields of counseling, school psychology, educational psychology, special education, and human development and leadership are preferred. Preference will be given to candidates who have experience with individuals with disabilities, including autism and other development disabilities, mental health, and co-occurring conditions. Candidates with a diverse background are especially encouraged to apply. To apply, email a cover letter, vita, and the names and contact information of 3 references online atyourfuture.sdbor.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61032. Questions can be directed to Dr. Amy Schweinle, [email protected]. Review of applications will begin May 17, 2017 and continue until position is filled. Amy Schweinle, PhD Chair, Division of Counseling and Psychology in Education Professor of Educational Evaluation and Research Room 210C, Delzell Education Building University of South Dakota 605-677-5250 [email protected] Internship Opportunity: Summer Internship at NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research4/24/2017 SRCD Pre-doctoral Summer Internship at NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research
The Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) is excited to announce that it will be sponsoring a pre-doctoral internship this summer at the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research on the NIH campus. The internship will be a full time immersion experience for a graduate student in developmental science for the months of July and August, 2017 (with the possibility of starting during June) and will provide a stipend. An immersion in the work of OBSSR over the summer will provide the intern with an outstanding opportunity to learn about behavioral and social science research related to health at NIH and how this work is linked with human development. Throughout the intern’s assigned projects, there will be a particular focus on the health of children and adolescents. Application Requirements: Candidates must have completed two years of coursework towards a doctorate focusing on human development; must be in good standing academically, and have a strong interest in the research linking behavioral and social factors with health outcomes for children and adolescents. They must be SRCD members and U.S. citizens. Deadline to apply: May 15, 2017 More information about the internship is available in the attached announcement, on the SRCD website, or by emailing [email protected]. To apply to the internship, click here. Postdoctoral Fellowships at the University of South Carolina and Goldsmiths, University of London4/20/2017 The University of South Carolina and Goldsmiths, University of London are accepting applications for two full-time (12 month) Postdoctoral Fellows (one at each site) with interest in increasing representation of underrepresented groups in the STEM fields and strong quantitative expertise.
The initial appointment will be for two years, starting July 1, 2017, with the possibility of a renewal depending on available funding. The positions involve contributing to a multi-site collaborative longitudinal study of youth educator programs in informal science learning sites (museums, science centers, zoos and aquariums) funded by the National Science Foundation in the USA and the Wellcome Trust in the UK. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Education, Human Development, or a closely related discipline by time of appointment. In addition, successful applicants will have significant expertise in quantitative methods, including latent variable analyses such as Structural Equation Modeling and Latent Profile Analysis. A significant track record of publication, excellent academic writing skills, and experience with data collection with children, adolescents and families, management, and analysis of large datasets are also important for this project. The postdoctoral fellow’s additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Data collection, data management, data analysis, preparation of publications, grant applications, and conference presentations (both collaboratively and as lead author), and supervision and mentoring of graduate students and research assistants. The successful candidate will be able to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment. The postdoctoral fellows will receive mentorship and training in conducting large-scale, multi-site, longitudinal research with a diverse sample of underrepresented children and adolescents, and will develop their data analytic, research, and writing skills. Essential criteria: 1) PhD in relevant field 2) Advanced quantitative training and expertise 3) Data collection and management experience 4) Strong academic writing and presentation skills Preferred criteria: 1) Experience with primary data collection with children, adolescents and families 2) Experience with coordinating data collection across multiple sites 3) Experience mentoring and training students 4) Experience with diverse methodology, including survey methods, experience sampling and coding of video interactions University of South Carolina: The person hired into this position will be co-mentored by faculty in the College of Education (Dr. Kelly Lynn Mulvey and Dr. Matthew Irvin) and the School of Medicine (Dr. Adam Hartstone-Rose) at the University of South Carolina, but will also work closely with a postdoctoral fellow at the collaborating site supervised by Professor Adam Rutland, at Goldsmiths, University of London. If interested, please contact us at: [email protected] Goldsmiths, University of London: The person hired into this position will be mentored by Professor Adam Rutland, at the Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London, but will also work closely with a postdoctoral fellow at the collaborating site supervised by Dr. Kelly Lynn Mulvey, Dr. Matthew Irvin and Dr. Adam Hartstone-Rose at the University of South Carolina. If interested, please contact: [email protected] Kelly Lynn Mulvey, PhD Assistant Professor Department of Educational Studies University of South Carolina 129 Wardlaw Columbia, SC 29208 803-777-6609 [email protected]
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