Jobs in Psychophysiology
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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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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
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF SAARBRUECKEN, GERMANY
The International Research Training Group Adaptive Minds funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) invites postdoctoral researchers to apply for postdoctoral scholarships available for a two-year term.
The IRTG is hosted by research groups from the Departments of Psychology and Neuroradiology at Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany, and from the Institute of Psychology from 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.
The successful applicant for the postdoc positions has good theoretical and practical experience in either electrophysiological (EEG/ERP) or functional brain imaging (fMRI) techniques and a good background in experimental / cognitive psychology. The responsibilities will be to provide the doctoral students of the IRTG with adequate training and mentoring, especially with respect to ERP and fMRI techniques. In return, the IRTG offers the postdoc fellows an appropriate scientific infrastructure and the opportunity for fruitful research cooperations to pursue their own research careers in the respective fields.
Please send applications (via e-mail) including cover letter, CV, the names and addresses of two referees, in one pdf file, no lather than June 27th to the Speaker of the IRTG, Professor Axel Mecklinger (mecklinger@mx.uni-saarland.de).
posted 16 May 2008
1-2 YEAR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN COGNITIVE ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
Laboratory run by M. Kutas, Department of Cognitive Science, University of California, San Diego for someone interested in information processing (espec but not limited to language processing) in normally aging individuals. If interested please send queries to mkutas@ucsd.edu.
posted 14 May 2008
SLEEP, COGNITION, CIRCADIAN AND SYSTEMS BIOLOGY: OPPORTUNITIES IN A MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH PROGRAMME, SURREY SLEEP RESEARCH CENTRE, GUILDFORD, UK
The Surrey Sleep Research Centre (SSRC) is a world-leading group, with expertise in multiple aspects of sleep research ranging from cognitive function to molecular biology. The SSRC is based at the University of Surrey in Guildford, 50 km south-west of London. It is located within the University's state-of-the-art Clinical Research Centre, in close proximity to its equally well-equipped biological research facilities. Following successful recent funding bids for complementary and highly multidisciplinary research projects, we are now seeking to expand our team with enthusiastic and talented individuals at different levels in their career. The projects build upon our previous work on a polymorphism in the PER3 gene and its effect on sleep structure, cognition and susceptibility to the effects of sleep loss.
SSRC Research Fellow
£34,793 per annum, up to three years in the first instance, Ref: 6572
This position would suit an ambitious individual with some postdoctoral experience. The SSRC Fellow will have an important role in coordinating the projects described below. You will also be involved in application for funding
of novel projects, and in coordinating academic activities within the SSRC. You must have a strong interest in human sleep and circadian rhythm research, with research experience in sleep physiology,
psychology, neuroscience, or a related discipline. The position will involve some work outside of normal office hours. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor Derk-Jan Dijk (d.j.dijk@surrey.ac.uk).
Postdoctoral Research Officers: Cognition, Sleep, and Circadian Rhythms (two posts)
£27,466 - 30,013 per annum,up to three years, Refs: 6573 & 6577
We expect you to hold a PhD, probably within an area of Psychology or in a Biological Science subject, with a special interest in measurement of cognitive
function, ERP/EEG and sleep. You will take a very active role in the planning and execution of human subject protocols, including the collection and
analysis of cognitive function and sleep EEG data. Availability for after-hours work is essential. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Professor John Groeger (j.groeger@surrey.ac.uk) or Professor Derk-Jan Dijk (d.j.dijk@surrey.ac.uk).
Postdoctoral Research Officer: Sleep, Circadian Rhythms and Gene Expression in Humans and Transgenic Mouse Models
£27,466 - 30,013 per annum,up to three years, Ref: 6574
You should hold a PhD within a laboratory-based Biological Science subject. Your tasks will be at the interface between the human work and animal models,
involving microarray analysis, proteomics, cell culture, realtime reporter imaging, and animal behaviour work. Prior experience with some of these methods and
an interest in circadian biology would be desirable. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Simon Archer (simon.archer@surrey.ac.uk) or Dr Jonathan Johnston (j.johnston@surrey.ac.uk).
Postdoctoral Research Officers: Bioinformatics and Computational Systems Biology (To be advertised in 2009)
The staff on the two research programmes will receive dedicated bioinformatics support. Early in 2009 we will be advertising two posts that will suit candidates with
expertise in bioinformatics and computational systems biology. The positions will involve the analysis, integration, and modelling of microarray data with physiological and behavioural data. Informal enquiries
should be addressed to Professor Colin Smith (c.p.smith@surrey.ac.uk) or Dr Andrzej Kierzek (a.kierzek@surrey.ac.uk).
PhD Studentship: Sleep, Circadian Rhythms and Gene Expression in Humans (three years)
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a strong degree in a biological science subject (upper second class or higher, or equivalent). The student will be working with the postdoctoral fellow in the collection of
RNA samples from human blood cells, and with expression profiling using real-time PCR, and microarray analysis. Formal start date will be 1 July or 1 October 2008. The successful candidate, who must be a resident of the European Economic Area,
will receive a tax-free stipend (currently £12,600), with all registration fees paid. Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Simon Archer (simon.archer@surrey.ac.uk) or Dr Malcolm von Schantz (m.von.schantz@surrey.ac.uk).
For the Postdoctoral positions, you can apply online at www.surrey.ac.uk/jobs Alternatively, for an application pack contact Christina Kirby on 01483 684596 or email FHMS_HumanResources@surrey.ac.uk quoting the appropriate job reference.
Applications for the PhD studentship should consist of a CV, a short personal statement, and name and contact details of at least two referees and be e-mailed to simon.archer@surrey.ac.uk or posted to Dr Simon Archer, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford GU2 7XH, UK.
The deadline for all applications is 5 June 2008 and it is anticipated that interviews for the Research Fellow and Officer posts will take place during week commencing 16 June 2008.
We acknowledge, understand and embrace diversity.
posted 14 May 2008
TWO 1-4 YEAR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN BIOBEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS RESEARCH, DALLAS, TX
The Stress, Anxiety, and Chronic Disease Research Program at Southern Methodist University invites applications for two 1- to 4-year NIH-funded postdoctoral fellowships. The start date is negotiable and salary is commensurate with NIH trainee guidelines. Trainees will have an opportunity for cross-disciplinary experiences in clinical settings and in research laboratories (at SMU, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Baylor University Medical Center), designed to prepare the candidate for a career as an independent investigator. Research activities will include coordination, implementation, analysis, and writing up of findings for publication of one or more of the following treatment trials: biobehavioral intervention in asthma; biobehavioral interventions in panic disorder and other anxiety disorders.
Requirements include: doctoral or medical degree; training and experience in CBT or other behavioral intervention for anxiety disorders or chronic diseases.
To apply, send: curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, letters of recommendation, representative reprints/preprints (if applicable).
Contact: Thomas Ritz, Ph.D., (214) 768-3724, tritz@smu.edu or Alicia E. Meuret, Ph.D., (214) 768-3422, ameuret@smu.edu, Southern Methodist University, Department of Psychology, 6424 Hilltop Lane, Dallas, TX 75205.
SMU is AA/EO employer committed to excellence through diversity.
posted 14 May 2008
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ALCOHOL AND ADDICTION RESEARCH,DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AND THE MIDWEST ALCOHOLISM RESEARCH CENTER
The Department of Psychological Sciences at the University of Missouri (MU) has an opening for a POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN ALCOHOL USE AND ADDICTIONS. Postdoctoral fellows will undertake advanced training in addictions and pursue their own research under the supervision of faculty preceptors. This 2-year position is funded by the National Institutes of Health (T32), and so the applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field. Start date is negotiable but must be on or after July 1, 2008.
Faculty preceptors include: Bruce Bartholow (alcohol and social cognition, cognitive psychophysiology), Ken Sher (etiology of alcohol use disorders, college student drinking), Lynne Cooper (drinking motives, sexual behavior, adolescent risk-taking), Tim Trull (alcoholism and personality disorder comorbidity), Phil Wood (quantitative methodology of alcohol use), Wendy Slutske (behavioral genetics of alcoholism, pathological gambling), Tom Piasecki (tobacco dependence and withdrawal, alcohol X tobacco interaction), Denis McCarthy (alcohol expectancies, drinking and driving, behavioral pharmacogenetics of alcohol), Dennis Miller (behavioral pharmacology of nicotine and drugs), and Matt Will (behavioral pharmacology of appetitive behavior).
Previous experience with alcohol- or addiction-related research is not required, but a commitment to pursuing this research is critical.
Interested applicants should send a vita, up to 5 representative reprints/preprints, a cover letter describing your research interests and training goals, and 3 letters of reference to: Addiction Research Training, c/o Isabel Rife, Dept. of Psychological Sciences, 200 S. 7th Street, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211. Inquiries can be made to Ken Sher: (573) 882-4279, Email: SherK@missouri.edu.
The University of Missouri does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as disabled veteran, or veteran of Vietnam era.
posted 04 May 2008
CLINICAL RESEARCH PROJECT COORDINATOR, TORONTO, CANADA
Hours of Work: 24hours per week (including evenings and weekends)
Department: The Community Health Systems Resource Group- Research Institute- The Hospital for Sick Children- Toronto
Available: August 18, 2008
Description of Position: As the successful candidate you will coordinate the lab activities for a CIHR funded brain and behaviour study of antisocial behavior in children. The coordinator will be required to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. A one-year commitment is mandatory but 2 years is preferable.
The duties for this position include: neurophysiological testing, EEG lab upkeep and management, recruitment of participants, coordinating appointments, administering questionnaires, data entry and data management. The position requires strong interpersonal as well as organizational skills, as the successful applicant will be working with families and children in treatment.
Opportunities for collaboration and co-authorship are available for motivated candidates.
Qualifications: As the successful candidate you have: an Honours Bachelor's Degree in psychology or a related discipline; Experience working with children, adolescents, and parents; Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and clients; Excellent written and oral communication skills; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent organizational skills; Experience working with children with ADHD and/or aggression problems is an asset; Knowledge of SPSS would also be an asset.
Preference will be given to applicants who are interested in or have experience in neuroscientific research.
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Contact:arland.ohara@sickkids.ca with cover letter and CV
We thank you in advance for your interest. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids would be conditional upon you providing the Hospital with satisfactory documentation of tuberculosis testing and your immunization status.
posted 01 May 2008
NEUROSCIENTIST, DENVER, CO
Immediate opening for a Neuroscientist to join the SPD Foundation Research Team. Our research program evaluates behavioral and psychophysiological correlates of Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) in children. We evaluate typically developing children and clinical populations with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and others).
Our research questions include:
What discriminates SPD from other conditions with overlapping behavioral symptoms?
What are the neural mechanisms of SPD and what are potential underlying processing abnormalities that might account for challenges observed in SPD?
Can the treatment effectiveness of interventions for SPD be documented with psychophysiological markers of change?
The ideal candidate for will have expertise in EEG (event-related potentials) and have experience testing children with disabilities e.g., ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder. Experience in multi-sensory integration paradigms, trouble-shooting hardware, programming software (e-prime preferred), and statistics (SPSS) are needed as well as exceptional team skills. PhD in Neuroscience, Psychology or related area.
Located in south Denver near I-25 and I-225. Salary commensurate with experience.
Send resume and references to Michelle@spdfoundation.net
Visit our website at www.SPDFoundation.net
posted 01 May 2008
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN NEUROSCIENCE OF PREVENTION, PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY
The Prevention Research Center for Human Development at Penn State University is offering a postdoctoral position in that combines prevention research with neuroscience in the area of violence prevention. The position is available for two years with the possibility of renewal. The successful candidate will be involved in a project designed to assess the effectiveness of an early intervention program aimed at reducing aggression in high risk children. Psychophysiological assessments including autonomic (cardiac and electrodermal) and EEG/ERP measures will be conducted longitudinally over the course of the three year study. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field or anticipate completing their degree in 2008. Experience with EEG is highly desirable.
Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Lisa Gatzke-Kopp, 110 South Henderson, Department of Human Development and Family Studies, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802. lmk18@psu.edu, (814) 867-2371. Applications will be reviewed beginning May 1st until the position is filled. The position is available as early as June 1st but the start date is negotiable. Applicants should send their CV, a research statement, and two letters of recommendation to the above address.
posted 14 April 2008