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1. Coordinator for Laboratory for Social-Emotional Development and Intervention (SEDI-Lab) – University of Toronto: Mississauga, ON 2. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and Infant Neuroimaging – Northwestern University: Chicago, IL 3. Postdoctoral Fellowship, BU Child Cognition Lab (Deb Kelemen): Boston, MA 4. Student Research Summer Program in Developmental Science: Miami, FL Announcements 5. RADIANT Summer Institute 2017 – Dalhousie University: Halifax, NS Detailed Descriptions Below: Positions 1. Coordinator for Laboratory for Social-Emotional Development and Intervention (SEDI-Lab) – University of Toronto: Mississauga, ON The Laboratory for Social-Emotional Development and Intervention at the University of Toronto (PI: Tina Malti; see www.tinamalti.com) is seeking a research coordinator. The coordinator will work closely with the PI, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students to support ongoing research activities and ensure all work is completed on time. Interested candidates should send their CV and a letter of inquiry to the PI Dr. Malti at [email protected] The position will begin in July 2017. Description of position: - Coordinating PIís and lab schedules - Managing subject contact and pool - Administrating budget - Overseeing development of contracts - Coordinating participant recruitment and data collections - Communicating with collaborators and practitioners - Helping with grant applications - Overseeing and coordinating activities of knowledge POSITION TYPE 50%-80% DESIRED MAJOR(S) Developmental psychology; clinical psychology, health sciences/medicine, education DESIRED DEGREE LEVEL BA, MA, or PhD QUALIFICATIONS Training in developmental psychology, clinical psychology, education, or mental health Excellent oral and written communication skills Outstanding organizational skills Administrative experience Experience with database management Multilingual an asset JOB START DATE July 2017 SALARY DETAILS According to qualifications-------------------- 2. Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and Infant Neuroimaging – Northwestern University: Chicago, IL Full-Time Postdoctoral Fellowship in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and Infant Neuroimaging Developmental Mechanisms Program, Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois A full-time postdoctoral fellowship is available for a candidate with interest and experience in MRI studies of neurodevelopment from infancy through adolescence. This position is based in the Developmental Mechanisms Program in the Department of Medical Social Sciences, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University (http://www.mss.northwestern.edu/research/developmental.html) with PI Lauren Wakschlag, PhD and lead neuroscientist Elizabeth Norton, PhD. The focus of the position is MRI data collection and analysis, as well as publishing papers related to our active NIMH-funded MRI studies. Primary focus is on the When to Worry (W2W) Study, which is designed to identify atypical patterns and neural bases of irritability in the first years of life (12-36 mos.) The study employs intensive, state-of-the-art, multi-modal, neurodevelopmental measurement longitudinally in a sample of 350 infants. Measures include lab-based assessments of behavior and executive function, and bimonthly at-home irritability assessment via LENA and parent questionnaires. A subsample of 100 infants complete MRI (structural, resting state, diffusion) during natural sleep at 12 and 36 months. The project reflects the Developmental Mechanism Programís emphasis on the neurodevelopmental basis of psychopathology in early life. Building on Dr. Nortonís focus on infant biomarkers of dyslexia and Co-Investigator Dr. Megan Robertís work on prevention of early language impairment, this collaboration is also the foundation for an increasing emphasis on the intersection of irritability and language in early atypical pathways, including a pending R01 focused on late talking toddlers. The postdoctoral fellow will also support fMRI activities in the MAPS study, designed to characterize how brain:behavior atypicalities in early childhood shape psychopathology pathways at the transition to adolescence. The fellow can also draw on the rich extant MAPS dataset to generate scientific products includinglongitudinal, multi-wave data derived from behavioral tasks, contextual measures from preschool through adolescence, including two waves of MRI data (structural, functional, resting state, diffusion), ERP measures, and inflammatory and genetic bioassays. The postdoctoral fellow will be an integral member of this scientific team and will have rich opportunities to publish throughout the study, drawing both on data from W2W, MAPS and a range of neurodevelopmental studies of irritability, language and their intersection across the laboratories of the investigative team. The fellow will also be encouraged and supported to develop supplementary studies via the NIH NRSA mechanism. The postdoctoral fellow will oversee MRI scan familiarization and acquisition and neurobehavioral assessments of emergent executive function using eye-tracking methods, under the direction of neuroscientists Elizabeth Norton and John Gilmore. The translational investigative team also includes experts in developmental psychopathology, epidemiology and longitudinal modeling (Margaret Briggs-Gowan, Amelie Petitclerc, & Ryne Estabrook), language and LENA assessment (Megan Roberts), and developmental cognitive neuroscience (Ellen Leibenluft, Susan Perlman, Daniel Pine & Joel Voss). We utilize the NU Center for Translational Imaging which houses two research-dedicated 3T Siemens Prisma MRI scanners (www.cti.northwestern.edu). The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine provides an ideal training environment for postdoctoral fellows, coordinated by the Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program (NUIN: www.nuin.northwestern.edu). The Northwestern University Postdoctoral Forum is an organization of postdoctoral fellows that provides additional resources for career and personal development. NUís Institute for Innovations in Developmental Sciences (DevSci: http://devsci.northwestern.edu) also provides a cross-campus network of interdisciplinary biomedical and social scientists and scientific platforms focused on how early development shapes life course health and disease. The position requires a PhD or MD/PhD in a neuroscience-related field. The ideal candidate will have prior experience with acquisition and processing of infant neuroimaging data including scan acquisition and computer-assisted image analysis pipelines for gray and white matter analysis of infant scans. Candidates with broader pediatric neuroimaging training will also be considered. Training/experience in developmental cognitive neuroscience and strong computational abilities are strongly preferred. The successful candidate will have an excellent publication record with demonstrated interest in developmental science and neuroscience, and will combine a collaborative orientation with the ability to function well independently. We are seeking an energetic, dynamic individual who seeks a team science environment and brings a high level of initiative, drive, and spirit of inquiry. The postdoctoral fellowship will begin as soon as possible and may extend up to four years. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. To apply, please send a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information for three references to Elizabeth Norton, PhD, at [email protected]. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States. Lauren S. (ìLaurieî) Wakschlag, PhD Professor Vice Chair for Scientific & Faculty Development Department of Medical Social Sciences Bridging Social Science & Medicine to Improve Health www.mss.northwestern.edu Director Institute for Innovations in Developmental Sciences (DevSci) Harnessing the Power of Development to Improve Lives: Healthier, Earlier devsci.northwestern.edu Northwestern University 633 N. St. Clair, Suite 1900 Chicago, Il. 60611 Email: [email protected] Phone: (312) 503-9807 Fax: (312) 503-9800 Program Assistant: Ms. Sharanya (ìShaaruî) Retnakumar Email: [email protected] Phone: (312) 503-4348 Fax: (312) 503-9800 3. Postdoctoral Fellowship, BU Child Cognition Lab (Deb Kelemen): Boston, MA Dear Friends and Colleagues, We are looking for a second post-doc to join our team. Click links for more details on the Child Cognition Lab http://www.bu.edu/cdl/ccl/ and BU Developmental Science Program (http://www.bu.edu/cdl/). We welcome inquiries - please do not assume this position is closed until it is noted on our website at http://www.bu.edu/cdl/ccl/. *** Child Cognition Lab, Boston University (PI: Deb Kelemen) The Child Cognition Lab at Boston University invites applications for a second NSF-funded Post-doctoral Research Fellowship. Applicants should have interest and expertise in studying aspects ofchildrenís and adultsí explanatory reasoning, strategies for facilitating childrenís learning of scientific content, the development of scientific misconceptions, causal cognition, cultural influences on categorization and reasoning in children and adults. A commitment to both basic and applied research on early conceptual development and early education is highly desirable. Postdoctoral fellows participate deeply in the life of Child Cognition Lab, the BU Developmental Science Program (http://www.bu.edu/psych/graduate/devscience/) and the Boston areaís vibrant intellectual atmosphere. The successful candidate will receive substantive career mentoring and opportunities for independent research and professional development. Responsibilities include: Conducting and supervising research and data collection with young children and adults in the lab, school, and on-line; qualitative and quantitative data analyses; supervision of an undergraduate research team; co-writing reports for funding agencies; presentations at conferences and workshops; authorship (under PI guidance) of publications in peer-reviewed journals. Job requirements: Graduate training in cognitive and/or developmental psychology; excellent background in experimental design, quantitative and qualitative data analytic methods; excellent capacity for independent, creative scholarship and strong authorship /writing skills, evidence of productivity in peer-reviewed journals. This postdoc position is for 1-2 years. BU Postdoctoral Fellows are evaluated each year for renewal. Applications: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the best candidate is found. Please email in one PDF document: a cover letter including a 1-2 page statement of research interests, a CV and contact details for 3 referees. Reference letters may be requested for short-listed applicants. Please also attach up to 3 representative publications or manuscripts. Send applications to: Erin Doncaster, Lab Manager, [email protected]. (Questions/Inquiries can be sent to [email protected]). Further information on the Child Cognition Lab can be found at http://www.bu.edu/cdl/ccl/ and https://www.facebook.com/BUCCL/ 4. Student Research Summer Program: Miami, FL Summer Research Mentoring Program in Developmental Science This summer, Dr. Elizabeth Simpson and her team will be leading a Summer Research Mentoring Program, funded by the National Science Foundation. Students will be compensated $1,800 to work 20 hours per week over the course of this of this 9-week program. The Social Cognition Lab studies the development of social behavior in infants, including neonatal imitation and face perception. We use eye tracking to measure infant visual attention and we collect saliva to detect salivary hormones. You can read more about our research here: https://goo.gl/2lP2s8 Eligibility, Dates, and Location High school seniors and undergraduate students are eligible. No prior research experience is required. The program is from June 1st through August 4th, 2017. The University of Miami is located in a culturally diverse and vibrant community. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University that values diversity and have progressive work-life policies. Women, persons with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in research-focused students from groups historically underrepresented in science, including racial/ethnic minorities, women, and students who are the first in their family to attend college. Students are responsible for their own accommodations and transportation. Components Students will lead projects, under Dr. Simpsonís guidance. This student mentoring program aims to (a) introduce students to the general scientific method and specific methods of investigating infant social cognitive development; (b) identify student training and career goals; (c) facilitate student support networks, including peer mentoring; and (d) lead students in community science education through outreach and the dissemination of research findings to both the scientific community and the broader public. The research experience includes: 20 hours per week in the laboratory learning to measure social cognitive development in infants. Weekly 1-hour face-to-face research meetings focused on the training and professional development. Participating in a research conference to learn more broadly about developmental science and to network with other leading scientists. The South Florida Child Psychology Collaborative Research Conference is a student-focused conference held in Miami every summer. Designing a summer collaborative outreach project. Students will be encouraged to be creative and develop a project to educate children or families in the community on a topic related to our research. Pairing up with a graduate student to produce a tangible product summarizing research findings. At the end of the program, students will share their results through a paper or presentation. Application Materials must be received by April 24th, 2017 (midnight EST). Please complete the online application: https://goo.gl/forms/HgGwkdAXefSjChQP2 Email Dr. Simpson ([email protected]) your cover letter expressing why you are interested in this program and attach your CV or resume. Contact Learn more about our lab: https://www.facebook.com/SocCogLab Questions can be directed to Dr. Simpson ([email protected]). PDF of this advertisement: UM 2017 Summer Research Program.pdf. Announcements 5. RADIANT Summer Institute 2017 – Dalhousie University: Halifax, NS RADIANT Summer Institute in Neurotechnology Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship (NICE) May 8-19, 2017 Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada The commercial potential of neurotechnologies is rapidly changing from science fiction to reality. At the same time, less than 50% of new PhDs in life sciences are finding faculty jobs. There are huge opportunities for young scientists to make an impact with neurotechnology, both in industry and academia. However, few graduate training programs give students the professional skills or know-how they need to understand the process of commercialization, or to find or create their dream jobs. Enter NICE: a 2-week summer boot camp in neurotechnology innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship. NICE brings students and postdocs from diverse disciplines for a 2-week, project-based program. Past participants have come from backgrounds including neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, engineering, medicine, physical therapy, pharmacology, chemistry, physics, linguistics, and defence research. In their projects, trainees work in teams to develop a viable business model for a proposed neurotechnology solution. Along the way, they receive mentorship from successful entrepreneurs, top entrepreneurship trainers, academics working in partnership with industry, clinicians, intellectual property specialists, angel investors, and more. An emphasis is placed on the "lean startup" approach popularized by authors including Steve Blank, Eric and, and Alex Osterwalder. NICE is open to anyone, from anywhere, with a focus on graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, though advanced undergraduate students are also encouraged to apply. Application deadline is April 10, 2017 NICE is offered as both a for-credit class at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Credit may be transferable to the student's home institution. Tuition fees will be assessed according to Dalhousie University's standard fee schedule. NICE is supported by Dalhousie University's Brain Repair Centre and Faculty of Science. For more information, and to apply, please visit http://tinyurl.com/radiantsummer or contact [email protected]. Kristen Archbell, DPNet Administrator [email protected] Pickering Centre for Research in Human Development www.carleton.ca/pickeringcentre/
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