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POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF SAARBRUECKEN, GERMANY
The Department of Psychology at Saarland University in Saarbruecken, Germany is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Position.
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the project "The Cognitive Control of Long-Term Memory: Neural Dynamics in Space and Time" funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). Work will include ERP/EEG studies aimed at elucidating the neural correlates of controlled memory retrieval. Training in ERP recording and analysis techniques and in Cognitive Psychology is essential. Experience with multivariate statistics, EEG data analyses techniques (source modelling, coherence analyses) and programming skills (e.g. MATLAB) would be desirable.
The Experimental Neuropsychology Unit is equipped with two 64-channel EEG laboratories, state-of-the-art ERP and EEG analyses and source localisation software. FMRI data acquisition and analysis is conducted in cooperation with the Department of Neuroradiology at Saarland University. The Department of Psychology houses the International Research Training Group "Adaptive Minds" funded by the German Research Society (DFG) (www.adaptiveminds.de).
The position is available from January 2009 and is limited to three years. Please send applications (not later than November 30th 2008), including CV, copies of recent re- and/or preprints, and the names and addresses of two academic referees by mail to Prof. Dr. Axel Mecklinger, Experimental Neuropsychology Unit, Department of Psychology, Saarland University, Campus, 66123 Saarbrücken, Germany, or by email to b.philippi@mx.uni-saarland.de.
Homepage: www.neuro.psychologie.uni-saarland.de
posted 17 November 2008
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT
University of Hawaii, Manoa
Description: Half-time graduate research assistantship is available in the Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Hawaii at Manoa, temporary, non-tenure track, 0.50 FTE, 11 month, to begin on or near November 1 - January 1, 2008, for a 3 year funding opportunity pending position clearance and availability of funds.
Duties: Conduct psychophysiology recordings (EEG, EMG, GSR, HR) on human subjects relating to an environmental psychology study about the urban environment.
Minimum qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Physiology, psychology, horticulture, landscape architecture, or related field. Experience with psychophysiology measuring equipment, preferably Biopac 150 along with software packages such as: Acknowledge, SPSS, SuperLab, Photoshop,Word and Excel. Must have good people skills, and be able to work independently.
Contact: Dr. Andy Kaufman
Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences
University of Hawaii at Manoa
3190 Maile Way, St. John Rm. 102
Honolulu, HI 96822
Email contact: Kaufmana@hawaii.edu
Closing date: Until filled
Website: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/kaufmana/index.asp
posted 10 November 2008
TENURE-TRACK POSITION
THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the area of Affective Neuroscience, broadly defined. This position will be filled at the Assistant Professor level. The position will begin August 16, 2009. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment. The primary criteria for appointment will be excellence in research and teaching. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants should send a vita, a research statement, and preprints/reprints to: Affective Neuroscience Search, University of Illinois, Department of Psychology, 603 East Daniel Street, Champaign, IL 61820 (217-333-0631). Applicants should also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the same address. Although interviews may start earlier, all applications received by November 1, 2008 will receive full consideration. Information concerning the Psychology Department's programs, research, facilities, and faculty can be obtained at www.psych.uiuc.edu. The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
posted 1 November 2008
TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS IN COGNITIVE AND BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCES
The Department of Psychology at the STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BINGHAMTON invites applications for two assistant professor positions to begin Fall 2009, pending budgetary approval. These will add to a cluster in lifespan neuroscience; individuals who focus on development and/or aging are strongly encouraged to apply. The department is organized into programs in Behavioral Neuroscience, Cognitive and Behavioral Sciences, and Clinical Sciences, and applications from individuals with research interests in any of these areas will be considered.
Preference for one position will be given to behavioral neuroscience applicants whose research program integrates developmental neurobiology with the study of behavior. In addition, we seek a developmental cognitive neuroscientist whose methods might include (but are not limited to) neuropsychology, human electrophysiology, optical imaging, or transcranial magnetic stimulation.
The Behavioral Neuroscience program has a strong research emphasis in the neural underpinnings of behavior, with special interests in development, alcohol/drug abuse, neuroplasticity, learning, memory, sensory coding and stress.
The Cognitive program has strengths in visual and auditory perception, learning and memory, language processing, executive function, and development and aging.
Clinical research foci include experimental psychopathology of autism, schizophrenia, affective and anxiety disorders, and personality disorders as well as research on marital dysfunction, alcohol abuse, and dissociation.
See http://www2.binghamton.edu/psychology for more information.
Send a statement of research and teaching interests, curriculum vita, reprints, and three letters of recommendation. 1) By email to gdaniels@binghamton.edu; include "BNS faculty position" or "DCN faculty position" in the header. Or, 2) by paper to BNS Search, Department of Psychology, Binghamton University, P.O. Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000, or to DCN Search at the same address. Applications will be reviewed as received, but those received by December 15 will be guaranteed consideration. Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
posted 1 November 2008
RESEARCH COORDINATOR: PTSD, PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY
The PTSD Research Program at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and UCSF is seeking one full time Research Coordinator to work on two research studies aimed at informing the development of treatments for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in veterans. One study is a medication trial for veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD. The second study examines the effects of medications on the learning and unlearning of fear using a psychophysiology laboratory experiment in veterans with PTSD.
The Research Coordinator will oversee these projects and will perform duties including: recruitment, screening, tracking, and retention of veteran participants; enrollment; completion of scheduled ratings; provision of informed consent; subject preparation and monitoring during laboratory-based psychophysiology experiments; data collection, entry, and management; structured psychiatric interviews of subjects including, CAPS, SCID, MADRS, and other standard instruments; oversight of IRB and Human Subjects matters; management of budgetary aspects of the studies; and assistance with writing and editing manuscripts for publication, etc.
The ideal candidate will:
- Possess a MA/MS degree in psychology or a related field (participants with a BA/BS with several years experience in this area may also be considered)
- One year of previous experience in coordinating and conducting clinical research
- Ability to conduct psychiatric interviews with patients (e.g., SCID and CAPS experience preferred).
- Knowledge of subject recruitment and enrollment for individuals with mental health problems, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
- Skill and/or knowledge collecting psychophysiological data such as electrode placement, continuous EMG, skin conductance (preferably using the Coulbourn system)
- Computer literacy and experience with database management and statistical software
If you are interested in applying for this position, please email a cover letter and resume to both of the following email addresses with the subject heading "PTSD Research Coordinator": Sabra.Inslicht@va.gov and Frank.Schoenfeld@va.gov.
U.S. Citizenship required.
posted 27 October 2008
DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOPATHOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL BASES OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
The Department of Psychology at the University of New Orleans, a member of the LSU system, is searching for two energetic and creative scholars to join our faculty at the Assistant Professor level (tenure track) for Fall 2009. In recent years, the Department has developed two strong and unique Ph.D. programs, one in Applied Developmental Psychology and one in Applied Biopsychology, both with an emphasis on psychopathology. The primary considerations in hiring for both positions will be the applicant's scholarly potential and fit within the particular concentration. For the developmental psychopathology concentration, a successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to a developmentally-oriented approach to research and practice. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology but individuals trained in many psychological disciplines (e.g., developmental, clinical, school, community, gerontology) will be considered. For information on the developmental psychopathology position, contact Carl Weems at cweems@uno.edu or 504-280-6772. For the biological bases of psychopathology concentration, applicants must have a Ph.D. in psychology but individuals trained in any area of biological psychology will be considered, as long as their research contributes to theories and/or applications related to psychopathology. We are particularly interested in applicants with expertise in psychophysiology or behavioral medicine, especially those with translational research programs or interests. For information on the biological bases of psychopathology position, contact Kevin Greve at kgreve@uno.edu or 504-280-6185. Applicants should send their vita, a statement of research interests and career goals, sample reprints/preprints, and three letters of reference to: Faculty Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70148. Review of applications will be ongoing and continue until the available positions are filled. The University of New Orleans is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women, ethnic minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
posted 27 October 2008
TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITION IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OR COGNITIVE NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
The Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position beginning September 1, 2009 from psychologists conducting research with human subjects in any area of Cognitive Neuroscience, Affective Neuroscience, or Cognitive Neuropsychology. A Ph.D. is required and candidates with post doctoral research background and some teaching experience are preferred. Special consideration will be given to candidates with interests in health-related research. The successful candidate is expected to maintain an active program of research capable of external funding and to demonstrate excellence in teaching. Facilities are available for researchers using EEG or ERP techniques. Course assignments may include Introductory Psychology, a content oriented Research Methods, Biological Psychology, Perception, and courses in the candidate's area of specialization. To apply, please submit curriculum vitae, a cover letter describing research interests, and three letters of reference.
All application materials should be sent as ATTACHMENTS to email communications (MS Word or pdf format) to: PSY09@UMASSD.EDU. Completion of the search is contingent on the availability of funding. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 1, 2008 and continue until the position is filled. For more information regarding the department see our website at http://www.umassd.edu. UMass Dartmouth is an AA/EEO Employer. We are located on the coast, an hour south of Boston and midway between Providence and Cape Cod. Applications from women and ethnic-minority candidates are encouraged.
posted 23 October 2008
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Jacobs University Bremen invites applications for the part-time position (19,25 hrs/week) of two
Research Associates (PhD positions)
Tasks
Prof. Arvid Kappas is looking for 2 PhD students in the area of emotion psychology. Successful candidates will be employed in the context of a large scale integrating project funded by the European Commission within the 7th Framework Program (ICT Call 3; Science of complex systems for socially intelligent ICT)
CYBER-EMOTIONS: Collective Emotions in Cyberspace
The tasks involve primarily preparation, conducting, and analyzing experiments as well as administrative and logistical tasks associated with the CYBER EMOTIONS work package at Jacobs University. Specifically, this involves measuring emotional responses while participants read or produce Internet contents or interact, in real-time, online with other users. Dependent variables involve a multi-level approach that employs self-reports as well as psychophysiological responses (facial EMG, electrodermal activity, heart rate) using Biopac recording equipment. More details regarding the overall project frame work and the consortium can be found at the preliminary web-site www.Cyberemotions.eu
Requirements
Masters degree in psychology or equivalent; academic excellence; interest in socio-affective processes and strong methodological knowledge as regards experiments and statistical analyses. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in measuring psychophysiological reactions and/or programming.
Final negotiations with the EC are pending at present but shall be finalized shortly. The project is scheduled to begin in February 2009. The total duration for each contract will be 3 years.
Jacobs University Bremen is an equal opportunity employer. Please send in electronic format (PDF preferred) a letter of application, curriculum vitae, current grades or copy of diploma, and possibly samples of published work to teamassistantshss@jacobs-university.de ref: 640/CYBER EMOTIONS - Please have also two academic referees send supporting statements to the same address. Questions should be directly addressed to Prof. Arvid Kappas (a.kappas@jacobs-university.de). The application deadline is open. Ideally contracts should start in February 2009
For further information on Jacobs University please see www.jacobs-university.de.
posted 23 October 2008
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation provides funds for the Fellows programs with the goal of giving young scientists in the postdoctoral and graduate programs and faculty from other universities in the Senior program greater opportunities to do innovative research.
Postdoctoral Fellows | Graduate Fellows | Senior Fellows
posted 16 October 2008
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION
The Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is seeking highly qualified applicants for a postdoctoral position focused on the neonatal developmental, behavioral, and physiological monitoring or normal and at-risk newborns. We are looking for a motivated individual who has completed a PhD in developmental psychology or related infancy fields. Experience with basic statistical methods is required. Additional experience with advanced statistics (e.g., multilevel modeling, growth modeling) and computers preferred.
This post-doctoral position offers the opportunity to enhance professional research experience and develop professional skills in preparation for optimal career options. The responsibilities include day-to-day operations of a clinical laboratory in a major medical center. Supervision by senior scholars who actively promote the postdoc's professional development will be available. An individual development plan (IDP) that incorporates equally the postdoc's career and training goals and the mentor's research goals will be developed. Methods or subjects established during the postdoctoral period are usually the basis of one's future research. In addition this postdoctoral training will provide an opportunity to acquire additional technical and research skills not previously developed.
This position is initially for a 1 year appointment beginning in the fall of 2008. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should send a copy of their CV, a brief statement of research interests, reprints, and 3 references to:
Larry Gray, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
University of Chicago
5841 S. Maryland Avenue WCH 102-1
Chicago, Illinois 60637
lag@uchicago.edu
F: 773-834-5964.
Letters of reference will be required prior to appointment. Requests for more information should be made via email to the address above. The University of Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.
posted 14 October 2008
POST-DOC POSITION AESTHETIC MODULATION OF AFFECTIVE VALENCE
The project "Aesthetic modulation of affective valence" carried out at the Research Cluster "Languages of Emotion" at the Freie Universität Berlin invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher position (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, BAT IIa, 100%) and for a PhD candidate (Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter BAT IIa, 50%). For more detailed info about the cluster and the project see www.loe.fu-berlin.de.
Processes of emotional regulation in aesthetic appreciation will be studied in the present project. Starting out from the old paradox of the pleasure taken in aesthetic representations of horrible or other unpleasant phenomena, the project's interdisciplinary research team will investigate modulations of affective valence by aesthetic processes. To this end, it bridges theory in aesthetics and neurocognitve psychology and carries out experimental research on hypotheses derived from this dual approach.
In a series of behavioural, psychophysiological, and neuroscientific (fMRI) experiments, questions of affective responses to audiovisual stimuli in aesthetically framed situations will be addressed. Field work will be combined with laboratory work in an effort to elicit experimentally controlled emotional processes of a beholder in an aesthetic situation. The project is led by Thomas Jacobsen and Winfried Menninghaus. Duration: two years, potentially three years. The postion is available immediately.
Prerequisites for applicants (postdoc): Doctorate in Psychology, Cognitive Science, (Cognitive) Neuroscience, Biology, Physics, Computer Science or a related field.
The successful candidate has a demonstrated ability to plan, conduct and document neurocognitive experimental research in an interdisciplinary setting. Preference will be given to candidates with fMRI experience.
posted 14 October 2008
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
University of Missouri - Kansas City. Pending budgetary approval, the Department of Psychology is recruiting for two positions at the assistant professor level. One position is in the area of Health-related Human Neuroscience with preference given to applicants with an active research program using measures such as fMRI, MEG, ERP, neuropsychology, or psychophysiology to investigate the brain bases of human health. The second position is in the broader area of health psychology, with a particular interest in candidates whose health-related research has a multicultural, developmental, or aging-related focus. Candidates for both positions are expected to have a Ph.D. in psychology or other related discipline. Applications from ABD candidates will be considered with completion of Ph.D. required by the time of appointment.
The Department of Psychology (http://cas.umkc.edu/psyc/) has an APA-accredited doctoral program in Clinical Psychology (with a health psychology emphasis) and participates in the UMKC Interdisciplinary Ph.D. program. UMKC is an urban campus in an exceptionally livable city of nearly 2 million people. In addition to the psychophysics and psychophysiology resources available in the department, functional neuroimaging facilities are available at the nearby Hoglund Brain Imaging Center (http://www.kumc.edu/hoglund/), where our faculty have active research collaborations.
Send letter of application describing research program and teaching interests, CV, selected reprints/preprints, and names/contact information for three references to: Search Committee Chair, c/o Cathy Rawlings, Department of Psychology, University of Missouri - Kansas City, 5100 Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110; Psychology@umkc.edu. Review of applications will begin November 1st 2008, with the position beginning August 2009.
The University of Missouri-Kansas City recognizes that a diverse faculty, staff and student body enriches the educational experiences of the entire campus and greater community. To this end, UMKC is committed to recruiting and retaining faculty, students and staff who will further enrich our campus diversity and making every attempt to support their academic, professional and personal success. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must state their current visa and residency status. UMKC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
posted 05 October 2008
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION
The Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is seeking highly qualified applicants for a postdoctoral position focused on the neonatal developmental, behavioral, and physiological monitoring or normal and at-risk newborns. We are looking for a motivated individual who has completed a PhD with graduate training in developmental psychology or related infancy fields. Experience with basic statistical methods is required. Additional experience with advanced statistics (e.g., multilevel modeling, growth modeling) and computers would be ideal. This post-doctoral position offers the opportunity to enhance professional researchexperience and develop professional skills in preparation for optimal careeer options. The responsibilities include day-to-day operations of a clinical laboratory in a major medical center. Supervision by senior scholars who actively promote the postdoc's professional development will be available. An individual development plan (IDP) that incorporates equally the postdoc's career and training goals and the mentor's research goals will be developed. Methods or subjects established during the postdoctoral period are usually the basis of one's future research. In addition this postdoctoral training will provide an opportunity to acquire additional technical and research skills not previously developed. This position is initially for a 2 year appointment beginning in the fall of 2008. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are invited to send a copy of their CV, a brief statement of research interests, reprints, and 3 references via email to: Larry Gray, MD, fax to 773-834-5964, or mail to lag@uchicago.edu. Letters of reference will be required prior to appointment. Requests for more information should be made via email to the address above. The University of Chicago is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
posted 05 October 2008
TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION
The Psychology Department at the California State University, Los Angeles is expecting to hire full-time tenure track faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Cognitive Neuroscience. Position begins September 2009. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field. ABD candidates will be considered but a Ph.D. is required for tenure. Candidates should possess a record of teaching excellence and publication, as well as a strong commitment to research collaboration with undergraduate and masters level graduate students. Candidates should be prepared to teach courses in their area of specialization and statistics, and supervise masters level students. A commitment to working with an ethnically and culturally diverse student body and the ability to address issues of diversity and culture in teaching are required. The Psychology Department at CSULA includes 19 full-time tenured or tenure track faculty members and several part-time instructors, and is located about 5 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. Candidates should send a cover letter, CV, statement of research and teaching interests, reprints or preprints, CSULA employment application, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. Fary Cachelin, Department of Psychology, California State University, Los Angeles, 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032-8227. Review of applications will begin October 1, 2008 and continue until position filled. CSULA is an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request. All qualified candidates including women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
posted 05 October 2008
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION
Clinical Cognitive Neuroscience Postdoctoral position available at the Cognitive Neuroscience Laboratory, McLean Hospital in the Harvard Medical School Department of Psychiatry. The position involves conducting research into sensory, perceptual, and cognitive neurophysiology and structural MRI in psychotic disorders. Our group's main interest is in relating the functional measures of EEG-derived brain activity to structural measures of brain pathology and clinical measures of psychotic symptoms. The position primarily involves assuming clinical aspects of our work with first hospitalized patients and long-term patients with schizophrenia or psychotic mania. Primary responsibilities include diagnostics and symptom measurement. Training in psychopathology, including clinical interviews and instruments (e.g., DSM, SCID, SANS, SAPS, PANSS, etc), is essential.
We primarily seek a person with clinical research training and experience in psychopathology that desires to learn EEG- and MR-based techniques, but we will also accept applications from outstanding candidates with expertise in imaging methods that desire to work in psychopathology. The postdoctoral position appointment is for two years with a potential for renewal pending funding and satisfactory performance.
If interested, please contact Dean F. Salisbury, PhD via e-mail, and attach your CV: dean_salisbury@hms.harvard.edu
posted 29 September 2008
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - TENURE-TRACK POSITION
The Department of Psychology at Michigan State University is searching for a clinical psychologist to be appointed in the tenure system at the rank of assistant professor effective August 16, 2009. We seek candidates who study problems related to adult psychopathology. We will give preference to candidates who either use methods in or can intersect with researchers in neuroimaging, neuroscience, or related areas broadly conceived. However, we will review all applications for the strongest and most promising scientist. Candidates should have the demonstrated potential to be highly productive scholars and effective teachers for our undergraduate and graduate programs. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Applications from members of under-represented groups are encouraged. Please submit letter of intent, curriculum vitae, description of research program, and three letters of reference to: Chair, Clinical Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing MI 48824. We will begin reviewing applications on October 20, 2008, and continue until the position is filled.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT/LAB MANAGER
Full-time Research Assistant in Eddie Harmon-Jones' social emotive neuroscience lab at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Major/Essential Duties of Job: Collect and process EEG and other physiological data; calibrate physiological equipment, apply electrodes, run data acquisition and stimulus presentation computers. Recruit, schedule, and run human participants. Assist in supervising undergraduates performing some of these same duties. Other duties as required, such as assisting with writing of manuscripts, ordering supplies, and library research. Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience Psychology or related field; experience in EEG research. Requires ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Starting salary may be negotiable based on qualifications and experience. To apply go to: https://tamujobs.tamu.edu, and search for position N.O.V. Number 081631.
TENURE-TRACK POSITION
The Psychology Department at Washington and Lee University seeks to fill a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank. The specific research area is open but should focus on social cognition as a major approach to questions in the applicant's area of research, which could involve topics in social psychology, cognition, or other subdiscplines (e.g., I/O, human factors, social cognitive/affective neuroscience, etc.). We are especially interested in applicants whose research addresses problems in applied psychology. Competitive applicants will demonstrate their commitment to undergraduate instruction and the active involvement of undergraduates in research. The successful candidate will be expected to co-teach parts of the research methods and analysis sequence and teach introductory and advanced courses in their area of scholarly expertise. In addition to a current CV, three letters of recommendation and representative reprints, applicants should provide evidence of teaching effectiveness and the potential to develop a successful research program that involves undergraduates. PhD expected by time of appointment. Send application materials to: Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Science Center, Washington and Lee University, Lexington, VA 24450. Review of applications begins December 1, 2008.
Founded in 1749, Washington and Lee University (www.wlu.edu) is a highly selective liberal arts college located in Lexington, Virginia. Washington and Lee is consistently ranked among the top 20 national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report. The Psychology Department is housed in the $23-million Science Center, which contains smart classrooms and research spaces for the six science departments, as well as a Science Library and several computer laboratories. An equal opportunity employer, Washington and Lee is committed to the recruitment and retention of a broad, inclusive student body, faculty and administration that represent a wide range of interests, abilities and cultures.
CARDIOVASCULAR BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
The CBM Research Training Program is a mentor-based model with opportunities for formal didactic work in cardiovascular epidemiology, psychophysiology, statistics, cardiovascular disease (CVD), pathophysiology, and academic survival skills.
Faculty who work collaboratively with fellows include: Karen Matthews (Director), Matthew Muldoon (Co-Director), Howard Aizenstein, Bernard Devlin, Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, Daniel Edmundowicz, Robert Ferrell, Peter Gianaros, Martica Hall, John Jakicic, J. Richard Jennings, Thomas Kamarck, Stephen Manuck, Marsha Marcus, Kenneth Perkins, Steve Reis, Bruce Rollman, Michael Scheier, Kim Sutton-Tyrrell, and Rebecca Thurston.
Faculty interests include psychosocial interventions for CVD and its risk factors, including smoking and weight regulation; development and genetic underpinnings of behavioral risk factors; personality, stress, and social support as related to CVD; role of gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
More information on the program and faculty can be found on our website.
Applicants must be a US citizen or have permanent resident status in accordance with NIH regulations for an NRSA fellowship award.
Applications should include statement of research interests and proposed goals for the fellowship; curriculum vitae; and three letters of recommendation. Send applications to Dr. Karen Matthews, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh, 3811 O'Hara Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Email questions to bandymb@upmc.edu. EEO
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING IN ERP AND MRI STUDIES OF OBESITY AND ADDICTIVE DISORDERS
An NIH-supported position is available for a PhD seeking training in studies of ERP and MRI differences associated with obesity and other addictions (nicotine, illicit drug abuse). The research program also includes a major component that focuses on candidate genes as predictors of impairment. Several large data sets are currently available for analysis and publication opportunities. For more information, contact: Dr. Lance Bauer, Department of Psychiatry, University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, CT 06030-2103, Ph: (860)679-4154, bauer@psychiatry.uchc.edu.
TENURED OR TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY - TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY
The Department of Psychology invites applications for up to 3 faculty positions in social psychology. These positions will begin September 1, 2009. The search is targeted at the Assistant Professor level although exceptional individuals at any rank are encouraged to apply. Specific area of expertise is open, and we encourage applications from psychophysiologists. The successful applicants must be prepared to teach basic and advanced undergraduate and graduate social psychology courses in our expanding Social program.
Please send a letter of application, vita, and representative reprints and have three letters of recommendation sent to the Department of Psychology, Texas A & M University, 4235 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4235. Materials should be addressed to Eddie Harmon-Jones (instead of mailing paper copies, you may email your application materials to socialtamu@gmail.com). Review of applications will begin October 1st and continue until the positions are filled. Information about the department may be obtained at http://psychology.tamu.edu. Texas A & M University is now in a period of significant growth. The university is approaching its goal of hiring approximately 450 new faculty members to enhance departments, including the Psychology Department, that have been recognized as among the University's strongest. Texas A & M is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.
DIRECTOR, NEUROMODULATION LABORATORY
The Neurosciences Institute at Scott & White and Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, Temple, Texas announce an opening for Director, Neuromodulation Laboratory.
The Laboratory works extensively with the Departments of Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Psychiatry and consists of state-of-the-art equipment for use in a wide range of stimulation techniques including BrainSight-Image-Guided transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), deep brain stimulation (DBS), and vagal nerve stimulation (VNS). Applicants must have a M.D., Ph.D., or M.D./Ph.D., a strong background in electrophysiology, several years of experience with TMS preferably with multiple stimulation techniques, as well as strong leadership skills. Please send your Curriculum Vitae and three letters of recommendation to J. Ernesto Jimenez, M.Ed. at jjimenez@swmail.sw.org.
In addition to the Neuromodulation Laboratory, the newly formed Scott & White Neurosciences Institute houses other relevant collaborating laboratories; primate electrophysiology, functional neuroimaging, autonomic psycho-physiology, invasive human brain chemistry and electrophysiology. One of the main scientific goals of the Neurosciences Institute is the multimodal analysis of human brain function in both health and disease.
Salary commensurate with experience with excellent benefits.
LAB MANAGER POSITION (RESEARCH ASSISTANT)
Cognition and Language Lab, Department of Biology, University of Texas at San Antonio
Position funded by 5-year grant, available immediately. Full time Research Assistant/Lab Manager position in the Cognition and Language Lab at UTSA. The lab uses primarily behavioral and ERP measures to study monolingual and bilingual adult language comprehension. Duties include subject recruitment, data collection and analysis, experiment preparation, assistance in manuscript preparation, conference/meeting attendance, as well as, administrative duties, such as purchasing and maintaining supplies and equipment. Must have a BA or BS in Psychology (preferably Experimental or Cognitive), Neuroscience or Cognitive Neuroscience or related fields.
Knowledge of basic statistics and use of SPSS or similar program required.
Preferred: Fluent Spanish and ability to program in MATLAB.
Starting salary commensurate with experience. Please send CV, statement of interests and goals, transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation from professional or academic sources to the address listed below. For more information, please feel free to call or email.
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Contact Information:
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One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
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posted 29 July 2008
POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLAR, PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
The Department of Psychology at the Pennsylvania State University is accepting applications for a postdoctoral scholar position focused on understanding early emotional and temperamental risk factors for the development of anxiety in preschool and early childhood. This is a two cohort, longitudinal project that has funding from the NIMH and the postdoctoral position will be under the direction of Dr. Kristin A. Buss. For more information on the project and Dr. Buss' lab visit http://emotiondev.psych.psu.edu/
Interested applicants should have a PhD completed by Fall 2009 with graduate training in developmental psychology, child clinical psychology, human development, or related fields. Expertise in one or more of the following areas is preferred: temperament, emotions, emotion regulation, anxiety, HPA-axis, and/or psychophysiological methods (ECG, EEG/ERP). Experience with basic statistical methods is required. Additional experience with advanced statistics (e.g., multilevel modeling, growth modeling) would be ideal.
This position is initially for a two-year appointment beginning in July 2009. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To apply please send a copy of your CV, brief statement of research interests, reprints, and references via email to: kbuss@psu.edu, fax to: 814-865-1580, or mail to: Kristin A. Buss, Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Psychology, 439 Moore Building, University Park, PA 16802. Letters of reference will be required prior to appointment. Requests for more information should be made via email to the address above.
Penn State is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.
FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT/EEG TECHNICIAN, NEW YORK STATE PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE, NEW YORK, USA
POSITION: The Psychophysiology Laboratory in the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience at New York State Psychiatric Institute and the Department of Psychiatry of Columbia University is seeking a full-time research assistant (http://psychophysiology.cpmc.columbia.edu/). The laboratory is studying cognitive and neurophysiologic function in schizophrenia and depressive disorders. The proposed starting date would be July or early August of 2008 and anticipated annual starting salary would be $34,372, depending on education and experience.
DUTIES: This position is for a Research Assistant/EEG Technician for studies of cognitive and electrophysiologic function in psychiatric patients and healthy adults. Duties include: recording and analysis of electrophysiologic (EEG & ERP) and autonomic (skin conductance) data, administering and scoring of cognitive tests, and computer entry of data. Other duties include recruitment and scheduling of healthy controls and patients, coordinating the administration of clinical ratings and cognitive tests.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: BA preferred with a major in Psychology or Biology. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply. Prior experience in cognitive and/or electrophysiologic/psychophysiologic research is preferred but not required for the position. Preference will be given to applicants who have experience administering electrophysiologic (EEG/ERP) tests and doing computer-assisted processing of these data. Familiarity with SPSS or other programming languages is an asset. Preference will also be given to students interested in pursuing a career in psychology doing research in psychopathology and/or psychophysiology. Fluency in Spanish is an asset but not required for the position.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume/CV by email to: Chris Kroppmann at: kroppma@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu
posted 26 June 2008
VACANCY FOR A PHD STUDENT AT THE RESEARCH GROUP HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF LEUVEN, BELGIUM
In the context of the recently started Odysseus research program, entitled "The Psychology of Pain and Disability", we have a vacancy for a fulltime PhD student for 4 years (1/10/2008-30/09/2012). The PhD student will investigate "Psychological Responses to Aversive Interoceptive Stimulation".
The PhD student will carry out at least five experimental studies that aim to document psychophysiological response patterns to unpleasant interoceptive stimulation, such as dyspneic and visceral pain stimuli, and, (2) compare them to response patterns evoked by exteroceptive aversive stimulation. Measures will include both self-reports and peripheral psychophysiological response channels (galvanic skin conductance, startle blink EMG, heart rate, respiration). Participants will primarily be healthy subjects, but may also involve patients with medically unexplained symptoms in a later phase. Apart from the acquisition and statistical analysis of the data, the PhD student will also be responsible for the scientific reporting of the results in international peer-reviewed journals. The conducted line of experimental studies will result in a PhD thesis that will be defended by the end of the 4-year period. Other academic duties (such as teaching, administration and public service) are limited. The candidate will meet with the other staff of Odysseus program on a regular basis to discuss the ongoing research. The monthly salary for this position is about 1680,- Euro Net.
Applicants obtained a Masters Degree in Psychological Sciences before 01/10/2008 and have a strong interest in the psychology of bodily complaints, in experimental studies and in psychophysiological measures in particular.
In addition, excellent communicative skills are required. Dutch language is no requirement.
Applications only via http://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/vacancies_AAP_BAP.html
Reference: 00200824 50891164
The closing date for the applications is July 8th, 2008.
For more information, please contact:
Prof. dr. Ilse van Diest
Tel: +32 16 32 60 29
E-mail: Ilse.VanDiest@psy.kuleuven.be
Research Group Health Psychology
Department of Psychology
University of Leuven
Tiensestraat 102
B-3000 Leuven
or
Prof. dr. Johan W.S. Vlaeyen
Tel: + 32 16 32 59 15
E-mail: Johan.Vlaeyen@psy.kuleuven.be
SEVERAL DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF SAARBRUECKEN, GERMANY
The International Research Training Group Adaptive Minds: Neural and Environmental Constraints on Learning and Memory funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) invites postgraduate students to apply for several doctoral scholarships available for a two-year term, with possible extension to a third year.
The IRTG is hosted by research groups from the Departments of PsychologyandNeuroradiologyat Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany, and from the Institute of Psychologyfrom the Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China. It aims at enhancing our understanding of learning and memory processes and their neural basis by examining how environmental constraints within and across cultures shape these processes and their underlying neural organisation. See www.adaptiveminds.de for further information.
The Department of Psychology at Saarland University and the Department of Neuroradiology will be the main research and teaching environments on the German side. The Department of Psychology is equipped with four high density EEG recoding laboratories, several behavioral and electrophysiological testing chambers, and state-of-the-art multimodal stimulus presentation software. The Department of Neuroradiology houses MR facilities (two 1.5 MR Scanners and presumably by fall 2008 a 3T Scanner) including state-of-the-art brain imaging software.
Applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a detailed description of their university education and their future research and career plans (one-page outline), as well as a copy of their diploma or master certificate no later than July 4, 2008 via e-mail to the coordinator of the IRTG: Theo Jaeger (t.jaeger@mx.uni-saarland.de). Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish further information on the IRTG.
posted 28 May 2008
NIMH POSTDOCTORAL POSITION AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY, BLOOMINGTON, USA
NIMH postdoctoral research fellowship in clinical, cognitive, and/or neuroscience approaches to the study of psychopathology, including the use of brain imaging (ERP, fMRI), genetics, cognitive science, or computational modeling to characterize schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and related disorders. The fellowship is sponsored by the Research Training Program in Clinical Science, Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Indiana University Bloomington, Indiana, and provides a unique opportunity for translational research training. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. Send statement of interest, CV, and references to Dr. William Hetrick (whetrick@indiana.edu) or Dr. Brian O'Donnell (bodonnel@indiana.edu).
posted 28 May 2008