Psyjobseekers-list February 2019

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Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity in Montreal, Canada

by Raia, Celia

Drs. Dale Stack and Lisa Serbin of Concordia University in Montreal, Canada are currently accepting applications for Concordia Horizon Postdoctoral Fellowships valued at $47,500 per year (plus benefits) for each of two years, in one of the following disciplines: Quantitative Psychology, Developmental Psychopathology, Developmental Psychology, Education, Biostatistics or related. The Fellowship focus is to study: * 1) how family poverty and neighbourhood disadvantage disrupt children’s development at multiple interactive levels. * 2) identify mitigating mechanisms and protective factors that disrupt dysfunctional intergenerational cycles, allowing children to prosper. Data sets include questionnaires, interview-based, and intensive observations of childhood behaviour, home environment, parenting, emotional, social and academic competencies, psychopathology and other key areas, over time. Comprehensive information from government records (health, education, criminal offending, neighbourhood disadvantage) will be integrated. Analyses may cover a 40-year time span and 3 generations. Please see the attached pdf for detailed information. Best regards, Shaneha Patel ------- Shaneha Patel Research Coordinator Intergenerational Lab Centre for Research in Human Development Concordia University 7141 Sherbrooke Street West, PY-211 Tel: (514) 848-2424 Ext. 2254

5 years, 2 months

Boston Consulting Group - Harvard - ADC Upcoming Events!

by Raia, Celia

Harvard/MIT ADC Connection Event, Thursday, March 7th 2019 at 7:00pm ET What: Harvard/MIT ADC’s currently enrolled at HLS, HMS, Harvard PhD & Postdocs and MIT PhD’s & Postdocs are invited to the BCG Boston office to learn more about consulting opportunities at BCG. Format: Appetizers and drinks with an introductory presentation to BCG Location: BCG Boston Office (the new one!), 200 Pier Four Blvd. Boston, MA 02210 – come to Reception on the 10th floor Dress code: Business casual Register here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__talent.bcg.com_Events-…>

5 years, 2 months

Postdoctoral position at Michigan State University

by Raia, Celia

Postdoctoral Fellow Position: The Hormones and Behavior Lab in the Department of Psychology at Michigan State University (MSU: http://psychology.msu.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__psychology.msu.edu_&d=D…>) is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow interested in understanding hormonal and genetic risk factors for eating disorders and comorbid conditions using multi-method approaches (behavioral genetics, hormone assessments, clinical interviews, and laboratory tasks). The fellow will lead and support research efforts on a NIMH-funded study (Co-PIs: Drs. Kelly Klump and Kristen Culbert) examining phenotypic and genetic influences of hormones on dysregulated eating in a large sample of child and adolescent twins from the Michigan State University Twin Registry (MSUTR: https://msutwinstudies.com/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__msutwinstudies.com_&d=…>). In addition to this primary project, the MSUTR has ample data from other NIH-funded projects that have explored genetic, neurobiological, and environmental factors on a range of health and psychopathological outcomes. Fellows will be encouraged to initiate independent research projects, contribute to manuscripts from the primary project, conduct secondary analyses on existing data, and prepare applications to federal and other funding agencies for research support. We are seeking candidates with a doctoral degree in clinical psychology, behavior genetics, or a related discipline. Successful applicants will have substantive interests and experience in studies examining genetic, environmental, and/or neurobiological influences on eating disorders or other forms of psychopathology (e.g., depression, anxiety). Strong data analytic skills are desirable, and prior training in behavioral genetics or a strong interest in learning behavioral genetics methodology is preferred. Experience with conducting semi-structured clinical interviews is also desired, but not required. The fellow will join a collaborative and multidisciplinary research team (clinical psychologists, neuroscientists, statisticians) and will have the opportunity to work in a high-quality and productive research environment. Desired start date is July or August 2019, but the date is flexible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Interested applicants should apply via the Careers @ MSU webpage (http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/job/500851/research-associatefixed-term<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__careers.msu.edu_cw_en-2…>) and include all required application materials. Required Application Materials * A letter of intent explaining past experiences in the field, research/academic interests, and primary reasons for an interest in the position * CV * The names and email addresses for three professional references * Reprints of 2-3 scientific publications Kelly L. Klump, Ph.D. MSU Foundation Endowed Professor Director of Clinical Training (DCT), Clinical Psychology Program Co-Director of the Michigan State University Twin Registry Department of Psychology Michigan State University 316 Physics Road - room 107B East Lansing, MI 48824 PH: 517-432-3665 Fax: 517-432-2476 E-mail: klump(a)msu.edu<mailto:klump@msu.edu>

5 years, 2 months

MRI machine learning position at NIMH

by Raia, Celia

The Machine Learning Team at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) in Bethesda, MD, has an open position for a machine learning research scientist. The NIMH is the lead federal agency for research on mental disorders, and part of the the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Our mission is to help NIMH scientists use machine learning methods to address a diverse set of research problems in clinical and cognitive psychology and neuroscience. These range from identifying biomarkers for aiding diagnoses to creating and testing models of mental processes in healthy subjects. We work with many different data types, including very large brain imaging datasets from various imaging modalities, behavioral data, and picture and text corpora. We also develop new machine learning methods and publish in the main machine learning conferences (e.g. NeurIPS and ICLR), and in psychology and neuroscience journals. Many of our problems require devising research approaches that combine imaging and non-imaging data, and leveraging structured knowledge resources (databases, scientific literature, etc) to generate explanations and hypotheses. We have excellent computational resources, both of our own (tens of GPUs for deep learning) and shared within the NIH (a top-100 supercomputer with hundreds of thousands of CPUs, and hundreds of GPUs). You can find more about our work and publications at https://cmn.nimh.nih.gov/mlt.html<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cmn.nimh.nih.gov_mlt.h…>. This is an ideal position for someone who wants to establish a research career in methods development and applications driven by scientific and clinical needs. Given our access to a variety of collaborators and large/unique datasets, there is ample opportunity to match research interests with novel research problems. We also maintain collaborations outside of the NIH, driven by our own research interests. We are seeking candidates with practical machine learning experience (e.g. training of classification and regression models, statistical testing of results, interpretation and visualization of key aspects of models). Beyond this, the ideal candidate would have knowledge of optimization and statistics, insofar as they bear on machine learning methods development. Experience working with neuroimaging data (any MRI modality, as well as MEG/EEG) will be considered very favorably, but is not required. Finally, you should have demonstrable experience coding in languages currently used in data-intensive, scientific computing such as Python, MATLAB or R. If you would like to be considered for this position, please send francisco.pereira(a)nih.gov<mailto:francisco.pereira@nih.gov> a CV, with your email as cover letter; if you have a research statement, please feel free to send that as well. Other inquiries are also welcome. Thank you for your interest!

5 years, 2 months

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIP (NIMH/NRSA T32 training grant):

by Raia, Celia

Position Details Vanderbilt University: Postdoctoral Research Training Fellowship (NIMH/NRSA T32 training grant): Development of Psychopathology: From Brain and Behavioral Science to Intervention Departments Psychology & Human Development; Department of Psychology; Department of Psychiatry Description This interdisciplinary training program aims to produce independent research scientists who can (a) generate, integrate, and disseminate new knowledge about fundamental neurobiological and psychosocial mechanisms underlying a range of psychiatric conditions, or (b) translate basic research into interventions for treating and preventing psychopathology in children, adolescents, and adults. Thus, the T32 program trains researchers in basic neuroscience, developmental psychopathology, and translational intervention science for mental disorders across the life span to prepare them to become independent transdisciplinary investigators. The foundation of the program is apprenticeship-based research in which trainees receive direct guidance by at least two primary faculty mentors. Postdoctoral fellows will perform mentored independent research, receive formal didactic and experiential training in a designated areas of research, such as identifying biomarkers underlying psychopathology, mechanisms of treatment outcomes, translational methods, clinical trials, treatment dissemination and service utilization as well as training in ethical issues in research with children and adults. Director: Judy Garber, Co-Directors: David Zald, David Cole, Steven Hollon. Primary Faculty: Jenni Blackford, Bruce Compas, Blythe Corbett, Carissa Cascio, Laurie Cutting, Elizabeth Dykens, Stephan Heckers, Kathryn Humphries, Anton Kaczkurkin, Autumn Kujawa, Bunmi Olatunji, Sohee Park, Kris Preacher, Sonya Sterba, Andrew Tomarken, Lynn Walker, Mark Wallace, Joe Wehby, plus over twenty other affiliated scientists. Application Details Contact: Qualifications: Applicants must have received their graduate degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, MD) by June 29, 2019. We especially encourage applications from individuals interested in translational research with an emphasis on neurobiology and behavior, developmental psychopathology, interventions, and scholars with strong quantitative and statistical expertise. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send the following: (1) A description of your research program and career goals (up to 2 single-spaced pages) (2) Current Curriculum Vitae (3) Three letters of recommendation (emailed directly to Director Garber) (4) Reprints of up to 3 publications to: Judy Garber, Ph.D. Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology and Human Development Vanderbilt University 0552 Peabody, 230 Appleton Place Nashville, TN 37203-5 615-343-8714 (office), or to Judy.Garber(a)Vanderbilt.edu<mailto:Judy.Garber@Vanderbilt.edu> NIMH-funded, T-32 fellows must be U.S. citizens. Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We especially invite candidates from diverse and/or disadvantaged backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Judy Garber, Ph.D. Cornelius Vanderbilt Professor of Psychology & Human Development Vanderbilt University 0552 Peabody, 230 Appleton Place Nashville, TN 37203-5721 Phone: 615-343-8714 or 615-343-0595 FAX: 615-343-9494 jgarber.vanderbilt(a)gmail.com<mailto:j.garber.vanderbilt@gmail.com> or judy.garber(a)vanderbilt.edu<mailto:judy.garber@vanderbilt.edu> “The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who watch them without doing anything.” Albert Einstein "When words stop meaning anything, when people can just make up anything, democracy doesn't work." Barack Obama "The ones who truly change the world are the ones who are still at it when everyone else is fast asleep.” Eric Clapton ******************************************************************************************************

5 years, 2 months

RA Positions Available at Butler Hospital

by Raia, Celia

I am writing on behalf of research psychologists working in the Psychosocial Research Program at Butler Hospital, which is affiliated with the Alpert Medical School of Brown University. We are currently hiring research assistants for several federally-funded projects, focused on the identification of novel risk factors for suicidal ideation and behavior using laboratory-based behavioral and physiological assessments, smartphone technology, brain imaging and the analysis of speech patterns as well as treatment development studies for suicide. Responsibilities vary by project, but include participant recruitment, clinical interviewing, tracking participants, and data collection. We will begin reviewing applications immediately until the positions are filled, so please encourage any excellent recent or pending graduates with interest in clinical psychology or clinical research to apply (job posting attached). Also, please feel free to share this announcement with your colleagues. Thank you for your time. ________________________________ This e-mail and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking of any action in reliance on the information contained in this e-mail is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify sender by reply e-mail and delete this message and any attachment(s) immediately. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

5 years, 2 months

Postdoctoral/ Research Assistant positions at University of Delaware

by Raia, Celia

Applications are being sought for a Postdoctoral Fellow with experience in neuroimaging methods and two Research Assistant positions in the PD Lab (Personality and Dysregulation Lab) of Dr. Naomi Sadeh at the University of Delaware. The lab is currently conducting studies examining brain networks that contribute to impulsive and harmful behaviors in adults with and without externalizing disorders. Postdoctoral Fellow: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in functional/structural MRI (e.g., FSL, FreeSurfer), programming (e.g., MATLAB), and an interest in impulsivity, self-regulation, and/or externalizing psychopathology (e.g., antisocial personality disorder, alcohol/substance use disorders). Clinical training is not required, but would be considered an asset. The position is open to individuals who have completed a Ph.D. in Psychology or related field or an M.D. Preference will be given to individuals with strong organizational skills, written and oral communication skills, experience working in research teams, and a demonstrated ability to work well with others. Applications from any area of Psychology are encouraged, especially from individuals who have an interest in externalizing disorders. In addition, the fellow will have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge network-analysis methods (e.g., graph theory). The postdoctoral researcher will be heavily involved in data anal! ysis and the preparation of findings for manuscript publication and conference presentations. The anticipated start date is Summer 2019 (with flexibility) and would last for a two-year period with potential for renewal. If you are interested in being considered for the position, please send a current CV, a brief statement of interest that outlines your qualifications for the position, reprints of selected papers, and the names of three professional references to Dr. Naomi Sadeh at nsadeh(a)udel.edu<mailto:nsadeh@udel.edu>. Research Assistant: This position will be ideal for motivated individuals interested in applying to graduate school in psychology or neuroscience in the future, as it will offer the opportunity for mentored research projects and developing manuscripts for publication. Ultimately, a 2-year commitment is strongly preferred. Research Assistants will oversee the management of IRB protocols, organizing data collection efforts, running participants through clinical assessments and MRI sessions, processing and scoring data, and monitoring the quality of data collection, among other research-related activities. Interested individuals can apply here: https://udjobs.ead.udel.edu/psc/RESUME/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCH… Naomi Sadeh, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Psychological and Brain Sciences Newark, DE 19716 Office: 222 Wolf Hall Office: (302) 831-3876 https://sites.udel.edu/nsadeh

5 years, 3 months

FW: Please share: Opportunities with the D. E. Shaw group

by Raia, Celia

From: Macleod, Richie <Richie.Macleod(a)deshaw.com> Sent: Monday, February 04, 2019 12:12 PM To: Raia, Celia <cir(a)wjh.harvard.edu> Subject: Please share: Opportunities with the D. E. Shaw group Hi Ms. Raia I'm reaching out as a member of the D. E. Shaw recruiting team with an opportunity for students in the Department of Psychology. We're now accepting applications<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.deshaw.com_careers…> for a new fulltime role in our Human Capital Analytics and Reporting group, and we'd appreciate it if you'd pass this information along to your students. If you're not familiar with the D. E. Shaw group, we're a global investment and technology development firm with a culture that combines some of the best aspects of academia, finance, and technology-our employees have compared us to a leading academic department, and your students may find a role here similarly intellectually stimulating and rewarding. Thanks in advance for spreading the word, and please reach out to me or my colleague Keira Addington (cc'd) with any questions. Best, Richie MacLeod The D. E. Shaw Group Human Capital | Recruiting 212-403-8433

5 years, 3 months

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