The Department of Psychology at BARNARD COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY seeks a Term Assistant Professor to offer undergraduate advising and teaching of courses that would include Developmental Psychology, Developmental Psychology Laboratory, and Statistics, plus other related courses. Teaching load consists of five courses per year. Responsibilities also include supervising undergraduate research projects and advising of undergraduates in their academic programs. Initial appointment begins August 2017; renewable annually for three years, possible renewal for two additional years after need and merit review. Applicants should have strong computer skills (including SPSS), teaching experience, and research experience in Developmental Psychology or related fields. PhD required.
Applications must be submitted online at: http://careers.barnard.edu/postings/2750 and should include a statement of research and teaching interests, CV, and the contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin April 28, 2017. Barnard College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Barnard does not discriminate due to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other legally protected basis, and to the extent permitted by law. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
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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. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL TRAINING FACULTY POSITION:
The American School of Professional Psychology | Northern Virginia is pleased to announce a full-time permanent position at the Assistant or Associate level in its APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical psychology. The Department oversees both Master’s and APA-accredited doctoral (Psy.D.) programs in clinical psychology, and follows a practitioner-scholar training model. Twelve-month faculty ranked position with administrative assignment to clinical training. Principal responsibilities include conducting placement of students in practicum and internship training programs, and developing and monitoring field placement sites. Other duties include student advising, supervising clinical research projects, and teaching practicum seminars. Our faculty, staff, and students are multicultural and diverse. ASPP|NVA is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to racial, cultural, and gender diversity among our faculty and student body and minority candidates are strongly urged to apply. Salary and rank will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates, please send a cover letter that includes teaching and professional interests, a current curriculum vita, graduate transcripts, and 3 professional references to Michael D. Lynch, PhD, ABPP, Dean, Clinical Psychology Programs, American School of Professional Psychology @ Argosy University | Northern Virginia, 1550 Wilson Blvd. Suite 700, Arlington, VA 22209 or email to [email protected]. Visiting Assistant Professor/Instructor in Psychology – Developmental
2017-2018 The Department of Psychology at Pacific Lutheran University seeks candidates for a one-year position as visiting assistant professor/instructor with specialty in developmental psychology to teach beginning September 1, 2017. In addition to teaching Developmental Psychology each term, the successful candidate will also teach Introduction to Psychology. Commitment to effective teaching is required. Actively including undergraduates in research is encouraged. PhD must be in hand by September 1, 2017 for appointment at the Visiting Assistant Professor level. ABD is required by September 1, 2017 for appointment at the Instructor level. Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of about 3,300 students, including international students from two dozen countries. Located in a scenic region on the Pacific Rim, the university’s campus is 40 miles south of Seattle in suburban Tacoma, Washington. PLU’s academic program is an integration of the liberal arts and professional programs, and the university’s mission is to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership, and care. PLU enjoys a healthy and progressive relationship with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The university is committed to exploring, affirming and enriching dignity and diversity in the campus community and endorses the goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action. PLU actively seeks applications from women and persons of color. Full description, qualifications, and application are available at http://employment.plu.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately but the position will remain open until filled. For questions or more information, please contact Dr. Wendelyn Shore, Department of Psychology, at [email protected]. Postdoctoral position in Autism Research, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park.
The Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience lab (www.dscn.umd.edu) directed by Dr. Elizabeth Redcay at the University of Maryland has an opening for a Postdoctoral Associate. This position is supported by an NIMH-funded grant investigating how brain network organization contributes to atypical social interaction in children with autism spectrum disorder. Research in the lab is focused on understanding the role of social-cognitive and social-motivational networks in the development of social interaction using functional MRI and behavioral methods in typically developing children and children with autism. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Psychology (clinical or developmental areas preferred) and have expertise in autism research and autism assessment, including training on the ADI and ADOS. as well as a strong publication record. Prior experience with fMRI and a developmental cognitive neuroscience background is a plus but not required. The position will involve both diagnostic assessment of children with autism as well as involvement in behavioral and neuroimaging research projects examining social interaction in autism. This is an excellent position for someone who wants to gain expertise in high-priority research fields including autism and developmental neuroscience while being part of a supportive lab environment that prioritizes professional development, including publications and grant-writing experience. Additionally, you would be part of a vibrant intellectual community within UMD and surrounding areas (e.g., NIH, UMD-Baltimore, Johns Hopkins, George Washington, Children’s Hospital DC, Georgetown). This position is open beginning Summer 2017. It is a one-year position renewable up to 3 years, contingent on performance and funding and a minimum two-year commitment is preferred. Interested applicants should send a CV, statement of research experiences and goals, and contact details for three references to Elizabeth Redcay at [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. 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. -- 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 CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE The University of Maryland Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate who has strong quantitative expertise and interest in applied developmental research in the early childhood arena. The initial full-time appointment will be for two years, starting on July 17, 2017 (a later start date is negotiable), with the possibility of a renewal depending on available funding. The position involves contributing to evaluations of a high-quality early care and education program, an Early Head Start – child care partnership, and a prekindergarten program.
Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Education, Human Development, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment. In addition, successful applicants will have significant expertise in quantitative methods, with experience both in large-scale data sets and small-scale original studies. A track record of publication, excellent academic writing skills, and experience with management and analysis of data derived from evaluation research are preferred. Under the direct supervision of Dr. Brenda Jones Harden, the postdoctoral fellow’s responsibilities will include data collection, data management, data analysis, preparation of publications and conference presentations (both collaboratively and as lead author), and supervision and mentoring of other research staff. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment. The postdoctoral research associate will receive mentorship in conducting applied developmental and evaluation research with low-income and ethnically diverse samples and the programs that serve these populations. They will also have the opportunity to develop their data analytic, research, and writing skills, as well as advance their statistical techniques (e.g., latent growth curve modeling, multilevel structural equation modeling) through courses that are offered through CECEI’s home department that are free to departmental staff. The postdoctoral research associate will be expected to apply developing skills to analyzing, presenting, and publishing data related to the goals of CECEI as well as their specific interests. To apply, candidates must submit a single pdf file that includes a cover letter describing interests and fit with the position, a current curriculum vitae, one representative publication, and the names and contact information for three references to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin April 30, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Brenda Jones Harden@[email protected]. -- Brenda Jones Harden, PhD Professor, Institute for Child Study, HDQM Director, Prevention and Early Adversity Research Laboratory University of Maryland 3942 Campus Drive, Suite 3304 College Park, MD 20742 Job Announcement--Temporary Research Specialist: University of Chicago/Thirty Million Words4/20/2017 The Thirty Million Words Initiative at the University of Chicago seeks a part-time Research Specialist to assist with statistical analyses of TMW studies. At the direction of the Research Director for the lab, the individual will manage and clean data sets, conduct statistical analysis, write up study findings, and perform other data-related tasks as assigned. The candidate must be a team player who is highly organized, analytic, detail-oriented, and possesses a strong ability to problem-solve.
Responsibilities Include: - Manage and maintain organized data sets for active and complete studies - Prepare data sets for statistical analysis - Conduct statistical analyses on data sets at the direction of the Research Director - Clearly communicate analytic findings with Research Director and research team - Prepare written reports of statistical analyses and findings in clear, concise, and timely manner - Other duties as assigned Requirements and Competencies: - Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted required. Master's degree preferred. - Experience with statistical analysis software (R, SPSS, or STATA) required. - Demonstrated ability to conduct analyses to examine the effectiveness of longitudinal RCT studies, for example but not limited to, multiple regressions (mediations/moderations), linear mixed model, required. - A minimum of one year of relevant research experience preferred. -Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines required. -Ability to manage data from multiple projects required. -High attention to detail required. -Ability to work independently and take initiative required. -Knowledge in relevant scientific field required. -Knowledge of research techniques or methods required. -Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures required. -Analytical skills required. -Problem-solving skills required. -Organizational skills required. -Verbal and written communication skills required. -Knowledge of Microsoft Office required. To apply, please submit your application materials here: jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=234505 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] This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to make a move into applied and policy-related work!
The University of Maryland Center for Early Childhood Education and Intervention (CECEI) is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Associate who has strong quantitative expertise and interest in applied developmental research in the early childhood arena. The initial full-time appointment will be for two years, starting on July 17, 2017 (a later start date is negotiable), with the possibility of a renewal depending on available funding. The position involves contributing to evaluations of a high-quality early care and education program, an Early Head Start – Child care partnership program, and a prekindergarten program. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Psychology, Education, Human Development, or a closely related discipline by the time of appointment. In addition, successful applicants will have significant expertise in quantitative methods, with experience both in large-scale data sets and small-scale original studies. A track record of publication, excellent academic writing skills, and experience with management and analysis of data derived from evaluation research are preferred. Under the direct supervision of Dr. Brenda Jones Harden, the postdoctoral fellow’s responsibilities will include data collection, data management, data analysis, preparation of publications and conference presentations (both collaboratively and as lead author), and supervision and mentoring of other research staff. The successful candidate will also have a demonstrated ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment. The postdoctoral research associate will receive mentorship in conducting applied developmental and evaluation research with low-income and ethnically diverse samples and the programs that serve these populations. They will also have the opportunity to develop their data analytic, research, and writing skills, as well as advance their statistical techniques (e.g., latent growth curve modeling, multilevel structural equation modeling) through courses that are offered through CECEI’s home department that are free to departmental staff. The postdoctoral research associate will be expected to apply developing skills to analyzing, presenting, and publishing data related to the goals of CECEI as well as their specific interests. To apply, candidates must submit a single pdf file that includes a cover letter describing interests and fit with the position, a current curriculum vitae, one representative publication, and the names and contact information for three references to [email protected]. Review of applications will begin April 30, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Inquiries may be directed to Dr. Brenda Jones Harden@bjharden@umd.edu -- ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Erin N. Cannon, PhD Assistant Research Professor Prevention and Early Adversity Research Lab (PEARL) HDQM- Institute for Child Study University of Maryland, College Park |
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