Psyjobseekers-list August 2022

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Seeking TF/TAs and Graders in Psychology!

by Pagano, Allie

The Psychology Department is seeking TFs/TAs for the following fall courses. A background in psychology, neuroscience, human development, or related fields is preferred. General TF/TA duties include attending lectures, leading weekly discussion or lab sections, holding office hours, grading assignments and exams, attending TF meetings, and related duties as outlined by the instructor. Please share with anyone who may be interested. PSY 14 Cognitive Neuroscience, Prof. Dan Schacter and Prof. Liz Phelps - Mon/Wed 12:00-1:15pm "How do our brains give rise to our minds? Specifically, how are mental processes related to neural activity? This course will explore these questions, as well as the methods by which cognitive neuroscience seeks to answer them. We will focus on processes within perception, attention, memory, language, action, emotion, and social cognition, and methods including neuroimaging, neuropsychology, and electrophysiology." PSY 1019 Using Data for Justice, Dr. Tim Valshtein - Tues/Thurs 12:00-1:15pm "In this course we will talk about how to effectively wield quantitative data to develop a pluralistic understanding of the human experience and facilitate action towards a just society. We will unpack the historical context for how the field of statistics has been used for injustice (and its ties to eugenicist thinking), as well as contemporary issues data science faces now (e.g., developing responsible machine learning algorithms). We'll dive into conversations about the power afforded to those who collect and govern our data, the affordances of analyzing data as nested within time and context, and the ways researchers can work for and with the communities they study. Ultimately, this course seeks to familiarize students with potential remedies to ethical data dilemmas, and to sharpen students' ability to critically engage with quantitative data." PSY 1304 Brain Damage as a Window into the Mind: Cognitive Neuropsychology, Prof. Alfonso Caramazza - Wed 3:00-5:45pm "Examines the patterns of perceptual, motor, cognitive, and linguistic impairments resulting from brain damage. The focus is on the implications of the various types of neuropsychological deficits (such as visual neglect, dyslexia, and aphasia) for theories of the mind and the functional organization of the brain." We are also seeking Graders for two courses: PSY 1613 Psychology of Good and Evil, Dr. Sara Botto "What contributes to good and bad behavior? This course will examine the origins and development of prosocial and antisocial behavior from infancy to adulthood. Topics covered will include the origins and development of empathy; prejudice and discrimination; cooperation and helping; moral emotions; altruism; and serial homicide offenders and cult leaders. Through a developmental lens, and by discussing research from psychology, evolutionary biology, and neuroscience, the goal is to understand the development of, and the factors associated with, the human capacity for good and evil." PSY 1813 Technology and Mental Health, Dr. Shifali Singh "How does screen time relate to changes in emotional states? Can using social media cause depression and disordered eating? How do influencers' online posts affect self-esteem? In what ways can technology improve equity and access in mental health care? We will explore these questions and more in this brand-new course, which will delve into the nuanced ways technology has positively and negatively impacted mental health and wellbeing. For your final project, you will have the opportunity to develop your very own technology-based intervention. Be prepared to think critically about how you and your peers engage with technology!" Interested candidates should apply in CATS<https://cats.cloud.huit.harvard.edu/> or email me (alexandra_pagano(a)harvard.edu<mailto:alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu>) a copy of their resume/CV and a short description of their interest and qualifications to be shared with course instructors. 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, 7 months

Seeking TFs/TAs in Psychology for Fall 2022

by Pagano, Allie

The Psychology Department is seeking TFs/TAs for the following fall courses. A background in psychology, neuroscience, human development, or related fields is preferred. Please share with anyone who may be interested. PSY 1 Introduction to Psychological Science, Professor Jason Mitchell - Mon/Wed 10:30-11:45am 1 section available (.2 FTE) "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 1900 Introduction to Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences, Dr. Grace Lin - Tues/Thurs 10:30-11:45am 3 sections available (.25 FTE each) - proficiency in R required "Provides a conceptual and practical introduction to statistics used in psychology and other behavioral sciences. Covers basic topics in statistics including: measures of central tendency and variability; probability and distributions, correlations and regression, hypothesis testing, t-tests, analysis of variance, and chi-square tests. Includes a lab section with instruction in statistical analysis using a computer program." General TF/TA duties include attending lectures, leading weekly discussion or lab sections, holding office hours, grading assignments and exams, attending teaching meetings, and related duties as outlined by the course instructor. Interested candidates should email me (alexandra_pagano(a)harvard.edu<mailto:alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu>) a copy of their resume/CV and a short description of their interest and qualifications to be shared with course instructors. 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, 8 months

Postdoc position at Smith College

by Pagano, Allie

Sent on behalf of Maya Rosen, Assistant Professor at Smith College Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience The Program in Neuroscience at Smith College invites applications for a one-year, benefits eligible position at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow to begin September 1, 2022. Teaching responsibilities for this position will include one laboratory-based course per semester in our neuroscience curriculum, which includes a course in computational neuroscience, and supervision of independent student research in collaboration with faculty in the Neuroscience Program. Candidates should have a strong background in neuroscience. Any subspeciality will be considered, but expertise in human neuroscience is preferred. Ph.D. is expected by the time of appointment. Candidates who are A.B.D. will also be considered. Candidates from groups underrepresented in neuroscience are encouraged to apply. Details about the Program in Neuroscience may be found at https://www.smith.edu/academics/neuroscience<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.smith.edu_academic…>. Interested candidates should contact lmangiamele(a)smith.edu<mailto:lmangiamele@smith.edu> ASAP.

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