Psyjobseekers-list October 2022

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by Pagano, Allie

******** Full-Time Editor at Springer Nature Nature Reviews Psychology is currently hiring for an associate or senior editor to cover social or clinical psychology<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__careers.springernature…>. The position can be based in a few different cities across the US and Europe to give some geographic flexibility to candidates. The application simply requires a cover letter and CV; see details in the job posting. Find out about the journal and current editors on the journal website<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.nature.com_nrpsych…> or Twitter feed<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_NatRevPsyc…>. Working on a Reviews journal is quite different from handling research manuscripts as a journal editor at a more traditional journal, involving much more hands-on editing and writing. However, no former editorial experience is required for the position! The new editor will join another associate editor and the chief editor to complete the team of three editors who together cover social, clinical, and cognitive psychology. ********

1 year, 6 months

Seeking TAs in Psychology for Spring 2023

by Pagano, Allie

The Harvard Psychology Department is seeking TAs for the following Spring 2023 courses. Preferred qualifications are teaching experience at the college level and a background in psychology, neuroscience, human development, or related fields. Harvard affiliation is not required. Please share with anyone who may be interested! PSY 1 Introduction to Psychological Science, Dr. Steve Pinker - Tues/Thurs 1:30-2:45pm "Psychology 1 is not just an introduction to the field of psychology but an owner's manual for the human mind - and an opportunity to explore some of the most fascinating issues in intellectual life. After laying a foundation in concepts about the brain, evolution, information, nature and nurture, and scientific approaches to psychology, the course covers specific topics including perception, cognition, attention, learning, memory, emotion, decision making, consciousness, development, language, personality, individual differences, psychopathology, social cognition, cooperation and conflict, and love and sex." PSY 15 Social Psychology, Dr. Fiery Cushman - Mon/Wed 10:30-11:45am "An introduction to social psychological research and theory regarding everyday behavior, incorporating methods from the life sciences (neuroscience, genetics, evolutionary biology). Topics include: attitudes and social influence; obedience to authority; stereotyping, prejudice, and intergroup relations; emotion; interpersonal attraction; morality and prosocial behavior; and errors of everyday human judgment." PSY 1060 The Science of Happiness, Dr. Jason Mitchell - Tues/Thurs 10:30-11:45am "Recent research in the cognitive sciences-especially psychology, economics, and neuroscience-has begun to examine the factors that promote personal well-being and happiness. One surprising, but consistent, observation has been that many of the things that are widely believed to be crucial for our happiness-wealth, material possessions, "not missing out", even good grades-not only fail to make many people happy but can actively undermine the sense of well-being. The course begins by introducing some misconceptions that many people might have about what makes for a satisfying life. We will then examine the psychological biases and other mental quirks of our mind that make it hard for us to identify what actually makes us happy, and we will then discuss what recent research reveals about factors that promote happiness. Importantly, throughout the course, students will be invited to apply these strategies in everyday life. In other words, we will both discuss what new results in cognitive science suggest to anyone interested in better understanding the factors that promote happiness, and also actively put these scientific findings into practice. Along the way, we will review historical and cross-cultural views on the meaning of "happiness", discuss the limitations of scientific approaches to the topic, and identify aspects of modern life (especially modern life at Harvard) that make it difficult to develop habits that support happiness. Finally, we will also discuss how to apply the new science of happiness beyond our own lives to improve our communities and our planet too." PSY 1503 Psychology of Close Relationships, Dr. Holly Parker - Tues 6:00-8:00pm "This course is an in-depth exploration of close relationships. Examples of topics to be covered include the biological bases of attraction; relationship formation; the end of relationships through break-up, divorce, or death; relationship satisfaction; deception; gender roles; same-sex relationships; loneliness; relationships and well-being; and public perceptions about relationships. You will have an opportunity to explore these topics primarily through critical examination of the empirical literature as well as through popular press." General TA duties: Leading weekly discussion sections, holding office hours, grading assignments and exams, attending lectures, attending teaching staff meetings, and related duties as outlined by the course instructor. Note that all instruction is expected to take place in person on the Cambridge campus. Harvard requires proof of COVID vaccination for anyone with an on-campus presence. Appointment dates: January 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023 (classes run Jan 23-April 26; final exams through May 13) Expected time commitment: Average of 7-10 hours per week per section including teaching time, prep work, grading, office hours Salary: Senior rate - $6,195 per section (for those with graduate degrees or 2+ years of graduate coursework); Junior rate - $5,525 per section Interested candidates should submit an online TA application<https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_82pwrJWARasC0n4> as soon as possible to be considered. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Thank you! Allie Allie Pagano Graduate Program Coordinator Department of Psychology | Harvard University alexandra_pagano(a)harvard.edu<mailto:alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu> | 617-495-3810

1 year, 6 months

Research Assistant Position Opening

by Pagano, Allie

Sent on behalf of the Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness at HSPH A research group funded by the HopeLab<http://www.hopelab.org/> is looking to hire two research assistants to work under the direct supervision of Drs. Laura Kubzansky<https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/laura-kubzansky/> (Harvard Chan) and Cindy Liu<https://www.drcrlab.com/> (HMS). The project will focus on identifying relevant literature and data to look at whether and how a sense of safety and purpose affects health. This position is ideally suited for graduate students interested in external experiences to enhance their research training, with prior research experience in mental health and/or epidemiology. This per diem (hourly) position will take place remotely for six months (October 2022 to March 2023) at 5-10 hours per week. Those interested in the position should email a cover letter, CV, and the names and contact information for 3 references to Kelsey Hunt (khunt(a)hsph.harvard.edu<mailto:khunt@hsph.harvard.edu>).

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