Psyjobseekers-list August 2016

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Wellesley College seeking replacement instructor for Cognition course, spring term

by Raia, Celia

The Department of Psychology at Wellesley College is seeking replacement staff for an intermediate-level course in Cognition in Spring 2017. Individuals qualified to teach this course should send a CV and a letter describing teaching experience to Margaret Keane, Chair of the Psychology Department, Wellesley College (mkeane(a)wellesey.edu<mailto:mkeane@wellesey.edu>). ************************************ Margaret M. Keane Professor and Chair Department of Psychology Wellesley College 106 Central Street Wellesley, MA 02481 phone: (781) 283-3545<tel:%28781%29%20283-3545> e-mail: mkeane(a)wellesley.edu<mailto:mkeane@wellesley.edu> ************************************

7 years, 8 months

Post-doc to faculty diversity positions at Michigan

by Raia, Celia

Psychology Diversity Postdoctoral Fellows The Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan invites applications for a combined postdoc and tenure-track faculty appointment. Fellows will have up to 2 years to develop their independent research programs without teaching and service responsibilities before entering the tenure track. Pending a positive review during the second year of the post-doctoral period, the fellow will be invited to move into a tenure-track assistant professor position. The fellow may affiliate with one of these eligible areas of Psychology: Biopsychology, Clinical, Developmental, Education and Psychology, Social Psychology, Gender, and Feminist Psychology.The Psychology Department is committed to providing mentoring and research resources that will support fellows in establishing independent research programs. We seek applicants whose research, teaching, service, and/or advocacy will contribute to our diversity mission. We are particularly interested in scholars who are members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in Psychology or whose research interests bring a critical perspective to understanding the experiences of groups that are historically under-represented (by race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexual orientation, etc.). Successful candidates must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline by the time the position starts (September 1, 2017). Fellows will be expected to establish an independent research program but will be encouraged to establish productive collaborations with colleagues. Please submit a letterof intent, curriculum vitae, a statement of current and future research plans, a statement of teaching philosophy and experience, and evidence of teaching excellence. In addition, all applicants should prepare a brief (1 page or less) statement describing how they will contribute to the diversity mission of the Psychology Department, keeping in mind that service and advocacy regarding diversity will be considered important contributions to this mission. Applicants should also request at least three letters of recommendation from referees. All materials should be uploaded by October 30, 2016 as one single PDF attachment to https://psychology-lsa.applicantstack.com/x/apply/a2s9hqlmf024<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__psychology-2Dlsa.appli…>. For inquiries about the positions please contact Denise Sekaquaptewa (dsekaqua(a)umich.edu<mailto:dsekaqua@umich.edu>). The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. The University is supportive of the needs of dual career couples. Take care, Patty ***************************************************** Patricia Deldin, Ph.D. Professor The University of Michigan Departments of Psychology and Psychiatry Area Chair, Clinical Science Director of Clinical Training, Clinical Science 2255 East Hall 530 Church Street Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48130-1043 PH: 734 647 9863 FAX: 734 615 0573 Associate Director The University of Michigan Depression Center Rachel Upjohn Building #2337 4250 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 PH:734 647 6689

7 years, 8 months

McKinsey & Company: Women's Leadership Challenge Program

by Raia, Celia

[cid:1__=0ABB0A8BDFCE91ED8f9e8a93df9@MCKINSEY.COM] WHAT IS THE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE? McKinsey passionately believes in developing outstanding female leaders. We do so every day, both internally and with our clients. We have published numerous acclaimed pieces that demonstrate the importance of women in leadership positions, including our long-running Women Matter<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mckinsey.com_featur…> series and the Centered Leadership project<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.mckinsey.com_busine…>. You are invited to take the next step of your leadership journey with us by participating in the APD Women's Leadership Challenge<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mckinsey.secure.force.…> In this program (November 2016 through May 2017), we will help you: * Shape your own leadership style by playing to your strengths * Develop your communication style * Network with other highly talented women WHAT DOES THE WLC PROGRAM INCLUDE? Professional development: Our leadership experts will present professional programming topics via video, and we will host in-person debrief sessions led by McKinsey women following each video session. These debrief sessions, held in our regional offices, will allow you to connect with peers in your geographical area and fine-tune your leadership style together throughout the year. McKinsey Mentor: In addition to the professional programming and debrief sessions, you will be assigned a McKinsey Mentor to support you over the course of the program. Our Mentors will connect with you informally throughout the year and can help you think about a potential application to McKinsey for full-time opportunities in the future. Interview invitation: If selected as a WLC participant, you are guaranteed a first-round interview* should you choose to apply to us after the program. *Guaranteed interview for a full-time Associate role; 1L JD students may receive a first round Associate Internship interview if applicable WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS? The program is open to APD women (including PhDs, JDs, postdocs, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows) at Harvard, MIT, Northwestern, University of Chicago, and Stanford who will complete their programs in 2018 and 2019. HOW DO I APPLY? Please submit your application<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mckinsey.secure.force.…> online by September 18, 2016. The application process is simple and takes only a few minutes to complete. All applications will be reviewed and we will notify you of next steps within a few weeks of our application deadline. We will invite finalists to take an online assessment in late September and afterwards, selected participants will be notified by mid October. The program starts in November 2016 and runs through May 2017. MCKINSEY WOMEN FACEBOOK Meet Jillian, a past WLC participant!<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_McKin…> Jamie Carroll (formerly Connors) McKinsey & Company 55 East 52nd Street, New York, NY 10022 Jamie_Carroll(a)mckinsey.com<mailto:Jamie_Carroll@mckinsey.com> www.mckinsey.com/careers<http://www.mckinsey.com/careers> Real Challenges. Your potential. Working together. [cid:2__=0ABB0A8BDFCE91ED8f9e8a93df9@MCKINSEY.COM] Check out real happenings from inside McKinsey and around the globe at Real Life at McKinsey +========================================================================+ This email is confidential and may be privileged. If you have received it in error, please notify us immediately and then delete it. Please do not copy it, disclose its contents or use it for any purpose. +========================================================================+

7 years, 8 months

McLean Hospital - Harvard Medical School Postdoctoral Position

by Raia, Celia

McLean Hospital - Harvard Medical School Postdoctoral Position A full-time postdoctoral position is now available within the Laboratory for Brain and Cognitive Health Technology at McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School, under supervision of Laura Germine, Ph.D. The Laboratory for Brain and Cognitive Health Technology is part of the Institute for Technology in Psychiatry (ITP), a newly launched initiative at McLean Hospital that aims to develop, validate, and apply mobile, web, and informatics-based health technologies to assess, monitor, and treat mental disorders. The ITP is the first of its kind in the United States, and the fellow will have a unique opportunity to work with a multidisciplinary team at the cutting edge of health technology. Ongoing studies in Dr. Germine’s lab are focused on understanding fundamental aspects of information processing including perception, attention, executive control, and social cognition, and their relationship with mental and physical health across the lifespan. Dr. Germine is the Director of TestMyBrain.org, a large citizen science platform for behavioral research that has recruited 1.6 million participants from all over the world. The fellow will have access to this data as well as contribute to the further development of web and mobile technologies that serve the public good and advance the science of cognitive health. Finally, the fellow will work within the broader landscape of health technology development in academia and industry, as part of partnerships that are being established under the ITP. In addition to an appointment at McLean Hospital, the fellow will be recommended for academic appointment as a Research Fellow in the Department of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. The fellow will also work with ITP leadership including Dr. Justin Baker, Dr. Kerry Ressler, and Dr. Scott Rauch. Qualified candidates must have a doctoral degree, with expertise in psychology, psychiatry, neuroscience and/or statistics. The candidate must have experience or sufficient background to conduct statistical analyses of behavioral phenotypes. McLean/Harvard Medical School strongly encourages applications from females and minority candidates. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, McLean seeks qualified candidates for all posted employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are currently accepting applications and will continue accepting applications until the position is filled. The position will be renewable after one year, subject to the availability of continued funding. Start date is negotiable. Please indicate in your cover letter when you would likely be available to start. To apply, send letter (or email) of interest, the names and email addresses of three references, and curriculum vitae to: Dr. Laura Germine Institute for Technology in Psychiatry McLean Hospital 115 Mill St. Belmont, MA 02478 lgermine(a)mclean.harvard.edu<mailto:lgermine@mclean.harvard.edu> -- Laura Germine, Ph.D. Director, Laboratory for Brain and Cognitive Health Technology Assistant Director, Institute for Technology in Psychiatry McLean Hospital Instructor, Department of Psychiatry Harvard Medical School 115 Mill Street, Oaks Rm 358A, Belmont, MA 02478 Phone: (617) 855-3285 http://www.testmybrain.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.testmybrain.org_&d=…> http://www.lauragermine.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.lauragermine.org&d=…>

7 years, 8 months

FW: Teaching Opportunities at Newton Program

by Raia, Celia

In case you know anyone suitale. Our after school program in Newton is in the process of hiring new teachers for the coming school year, and I am looking to get the word out to local candidates who may be interested, particularly those with a background in education, child studies, or psychology. If you would be able to pass this opportunity on to recent graduates/alumni of your department, or current students with the schedule availability and work experience, I would greatly appreciate it! We currently have three open lead teacher positions, which are part time (M-F, 23 hours/week) and involve working with either our kindergarten/1st grade group or our 2nd grade group. If someone is looking for more hours overall, there is also potential for working part time in the public elementary school in which we are housed during the earlier part of the day (I can give candidates info on that when we meet). For more detail, candidates may refer to our SchoolSpring.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__SchoolSpring.com&d=CwMF…> job listing here (I have also posted the text below my signature for quick reference): https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=2685393<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.schoolspring.com_j…> Please feel free to forward this email to potential candidates, or post to any relevant department job boards. Candidates may apply through the SchoolSpring listing, or send a cover letter and resume directly to my email address, kate(a)underwoodafterschool.org<mailto:kate@underwoodafterschool.org>. Thank you in advance if you are able to share, I appreciate it! Sincerely, Kate Finnan Executive Director Underwood After School Program 101 Vernon Street Newton, MA 02458 617-244-1810 underwoodafterschool.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__underwoodafterschool.or…> *** Lead Teacher Openings Underwood After School Program, Inc. - Newton, MA Teach what interests you… Learn from experienced educators… Work in a creative, collaborative environment with a fun, diverse group of students! Who we are: The Underwood After School Program is a non-profit after school program serving children ages 5-12. While we have many areas of core programming such as arts and crafts, sports, and STEM activities, there is much room for creative freedom in planning, and we love to let each staff member’s areas of particular interest shine. You will be joining a strong staff team with a majority of teachers returning for their 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th years with the program. You can read more about us here: www.underwoodafterschool.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.underwoodafterschoo…>. Positions Currently Open: Lead Teacher for Kindergarten/1st Grade Group Lead Teacher for 2nd Grade Group (2 positions) Schedule (23 hours/week): Monday, Thursday, & Friday: 2:30 – 6:15 PM; Tuesday 10:30 AM – 6:15 PM; Wednesday 2:30-6:30 PM School year only (August 24th through end of school year in June); includes some days of February and April vacation weeks. Responsibilities: Daily planning, setup, and instruction for a designated group of up to 13 kids per day, five days a week, in the specified age group. This includes serving snack, supervising and participating in outside or gym recreation, monitoring homework time, and planning unique, varied activities for each day. Lead Teachers also work with all children in the program during combined-group activity times, and with other staff to plan and provide whole-program events. Must attend all-staff meetings each Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening (included in the schedule above). Qualifications needed: * Must be at least 18 years old. * One year prior experience with children in a school, after school, camp, or other educational setting. * Minimum of a high school diploma; bachelor’s or associate’s degree preferred. * Must be able to pass both CORI and SORI criminal background checks, as well as a fingerprint check against a national criminal database. Our ideal candidate is also: * Knowledgeable about child development, and able to work with a wide range of child ages and personalities. * Energetic and ready to run around with kids! * Patient and compassionate. * Interested and skilled in a range of areas, and comfortable leading a variety of programming. * Able to manage both small and large groups well. Competitive hourly compensation starting at $17.00/hour; optional health and dental insurance enrollment, and 403(b) retirement plan. If interested, please email a cover letter and resume, Attn: Director.

7 years, 8 months

NIMH Program Officer position, Div. of Translational Research

by Raia, Celia

From: "Garriock, Holly (NIH/NIMH) [E]" <holly.garriock(a)nih.gov<mailto:holly.garriock@nih.gov>> Subject: NIMH DTR PO search Date: August 10, 2016 at 11:52:18 AM EDT To: "Garriock, Holly (NIH/NIMH) [E]" <holly.garriock(a)nih.gov<mailto:holly.garriock@nih.gov>> NIMH is interested in hearing from individuals with developmental expertise that may be interested in a Program Officer position in the Division of Translational Research (i.e. the division in which your grant is in!). This is a basic job posting (attached and pasted below) that you can send around to individuals that might be looking for a change, and you can expect a posting on usajobs.gov<http://usajobs.gov/> in the near future. Please disseminate as you see fit.

7 years, 8 months

Open faculty position Johns Hopkins

by Raia, Celia

We are hiring in the Psychological and Brain Sciences department here on the Homewood campus. Please share this job ad with potential candidates who have a primary interest in behavior/cognition. We are a psych dept that is small, and very collegial, comprised only of biological and cognitive psychologists. We have recently made three great junior hires in the cognitive/cognitive neuroscience area and now are seeking to hire in the behavioral/systems neuroscience area. We are seeking a neuroscientist whose primary interest is a basic behavioral or cognitive process, and who uses behavioral measures along with brain mechanism explorations. All model systems are welcome. Here is the job ad link: https://apply.interfolio.com/35912<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__apply.interfolio.com_3…> Patricia H. Janak, Ph.D. Bloomberg Distinguished Professor Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Department of Neuroscience Johns Hopkins University Dunning Hall Room 246 3400 N. Charles Street Baltimore, MD 21218 patricia.janak(a)jhu.edu<mailto:patricia.janak@jhu.edu>

7 years, 8 months

Signal Data Science fall training program

by Raia, Celia

Learn Data Science Signal Data Science is a 12 week long intense training program that will train you to be a professional data scientist. With an average annual salary of 113k and rated the #1 Best Job in America by Glassdoor, it's a good time to get into data science. Through pair programming, lectures, and projects, you’ll learn how to:  * Run machine learning algorithms in R * Process the ugliest of datasets   * Correctly use statistics * Predict everything from Yelp reviews to DotA matchups * Network, interview, and negotiate  We’re the only comparable program in the world to put our money where our mouths are and charge you based on your future salary. If you don’t get a job, we don’t get a dime. When: September 12th – December 5th Where: Berkeley, CA Visit www.signaldatascience.com<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.signaldatascience.c…> to learn more!

7 years, 9 months

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