Psyjobseekers-list September 2023

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Harvard Writing Program Preceptor positions

by Pagano, Allie

Sent on behalf of the Harvard Writing Program The Harvard College Writing Program at Harvard University has two openings for a one-term preceptorship position for the Spring 2024 semester beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2024, to teach Expository 20, the Program’s course that fulfills Harvard College’s first-year writing requirement. Preceptors in this term-limited position will teach a themed writing course that the preceptor will develop with the Program; each preceptor will teach two sections of fifteen students per section. Salary and benefits are competitive. Preceptors in this position will be eligible to apply for multi-year preceptorships that begin in the academic year 2024-25, for which the Program will advertise nationally later in fall 2023. Please email trjehn(a)fas.harvard.edu<mailto:trjehn@fas.harvard.edu> the following materials: • a CV • a cover letter explaining your philosophy of teaching writing and relevant undergraduate teaching experience • syllabus and writing assignments from a past or current course • A sample student paper (de-identified) from a course you have taught with your comments on that paper. Please include end comments as well as margin notes. Please also include the assignment prompt. • course evaluations from a couple of past courses The hiring process will include a one-hour interview and will conclude mid October.

7 months, 1 week

Research and clinical postdoc openings at the Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science

by Pagano, Allie

Sent on behalf of the WELL Center at Drexel University The Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center; drexel.edu/wellcenter) is currently recruiting several postdoctoral fellows in the areas of adult and adolescent obesity, eating disorders, and health-related behavior change for 2024. The research postdoctoral fellowship positions are NIH-funded and include work on NIH-funded clinical trials under Drs. Butryn, Forman, Juarascio, and/or Manasse. They offer ample opportunities for, and training/mentoring in, manuscript writing, grant writing, the use of innovative technology and methodology, and leadership roles. The positions are flexible depending on the interests of the postdoctoral fellow, and considerable attention will be devoted to developing the fellow’s line of research including the planning and execution of an independent project and the submission of independent grant proposals. Pilot study funding will be provided. As a result of fellowship activities, training, and mentorship, fellows will be highly competitive for tenure-track and research faculty positions (including at the WELL Center), NIH Loan Repayment Program and for NIH training grants (e.g., F32s, K23s). Research fellows who wish to receive supervised clinical hours for psychology licensure are typically able to. The clinical postdoctoral fellowship position will provide mandated hours and supervision for state licensure purposes. Details of both positions are provided in the attached PDF. Best regards, Nikoo -- Nikoo Karbassi, B.A. Research Coordinator for Dr. Evan Forman and Dr. Adrienne Juarascio Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center) Drexel University 3201 Chestnut Street Stratton Hall Philadelphia, PA 19104 nk853(a)drexel.edu<mailto:nk853@drexel.edu> Pronouns: she/her/hers

7 months, 2 weeks

Postdoc opening at Northeastern University

by Pagano, Allie

Sent on behalf of Northeastern University Project Description This is a multi-site international collaboration funded by the Templeton World Charities Foundation through their Accelerating Research on Consciousness initiative. The overarching goal of the project is to arbitrate between four higher order theories: Higher-Order State Space model (HOSS; Fleming, 2020), Perceptual Reality Monitoring theory (PRM; Lau, 2019), Higher-Order Representation of a Representation (HOROR; Brown, 2015), and Self-Organising Meta-Representational theory (SOMA; Cleeremans, 2011; Cleeremans et al., 2020). The disagreement within Higher Order Theories of consciousness (HOTs) varies along two axes. One axis examines to what degree higher-order representations are rich or sparse. A second (related) axis of disagreement is on whether higher-order representations can “misrepresent” their first-order targets, and in what way. The two axes of disagreement will be tested in distinct experiments with a number of convergent methodologies. HOTs hypotheses cross-cut a number of different theories, with different theorists placing greater or lesser weight on the two axes. We seek to devise experiments that can identify whether the data are more consistent with one or other pole of these two axes. In particular, this project involves experiments designed to provide a critical test of 1) whether perceptual/imagery vividness is coded in a rich or sparse manner, and 2) whether the nature of perceptual experience (“seeing” vs. “imagining”) relies on a dedicated higher-order reality monitoring signal (PRM), or whether inference on reality depends on thresholding a unidimensional code for phenomenal magnitude (HOSS). Overall project personnel: Lead PIs: Stephen Fleming and Axel Cleeremans Project PIs: Jorge Morales, Megan Peters, Rachel Denison, Nadine Dijkstra, Zoltan Dienes, Guy Cheron Scientific steering committee: Hakwan Lau, Richard Brown, Stephen Fleming, Axel Cleeremans, Elisabeth Pacherie External advisory board: David Rosenthal, Matthias Michel, Joseph LeDoux, Lucie Charles Postdoctoral Research Associate Recruitment The Subjectivity Laboratory, directed by Jorge Morales, and located in the Department of Psychology at Northeastern University is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral Research Associate to work on-site in Boston, Massachusetts. This research position is for research on a neuroimaging (fMRI), psychophysics, modeling, and machine learning project to arbitrate among competing higher order theories of consciousness. The postdoctoral research associate will work under the supervision of PI Morales in conjunction with PI Megan Peters (UC Irvine) to design, implement, and interpret Experiment 2 of this study series. The complete team will include the above-named project personnel as well as graduate students and postdoctoral researchers at other sites including Boston University, UC Irvine, University College London, and other institutions. The postdoctoral research associate will receive direct mentorship from PI Morales and the other members of the team, and will have opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and conference attendance as they arise. Compensation will be $60,000-64,000 annual salary (depending on qualifications) and it includes benefits (e.g., medical insurance). The appointment is for 1 year to start with potential for annual reappointments for up to 2 more years. Ideal starting date is January 2024 but there is some flexibility. PhD must be already awarded by the time the position begins. Application deadline for preferential consideration is October 31, 2023; the position will remain open until the position is filled. Qualifications: Required: Must possess a Ph.D. in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Philosophy or similar disciplines at the time of appointment. Candidates should have a record of published work (including preprints). Proficiency in advanced neuroimaging (fMRI preferred) and statistical analyses as well as programing skills is required. Strong analytic skills for designing experiments and for analyzing empirical and theoretical results is required. Preferred: Familiarity with psychophysical methods, signal detection theory and theories of consciousness is a plus. An interest in studying metacognition and consciousness from neuroimaging, behavioral, and computational modeling perspectives is preferred. Application For official consideration, please submit your CV and some other required information to the Northeastern Job Portal. https://subjectivity.sites.northeastern.edu/research/hot-project/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__subjectivity.sites.nor…> Also, please feel free to get in touch with Jorge j.morales(a)northeastern.edu<mailto:j.morales@northeastern.edu>

7 months, 2 weeks

Wellesley College - Assistant Professor of Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences and Psychology

by Pagano, Allie

Sent on behalf of Wellesley College Hello psychology/neuroscientist colleagues! Wellesley College is hiring an assistant professor in our cognitive and linguistic sciences and psychology departments. A description of the position can be found below. Applications should be submitted here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wd1.myworkdaysite.com_…>. If your department has a central place for job postings or if you know of a specific candidate who might be interested, I would appreciate it if you would forward this email along! best, Christen ------------ Application site here<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__wd1.myworkdaysite.com_…>. Job Posting Title Assistant Professor of Cognitive & Linguistic Sciences and Psychology Job Description Summary Faculty Job Description The Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences program and the Psychology Department at Wellesley College invite applicants for a joint tenure-track position at the rank of assistant professor, beginning September 2024. Our Cognitive and Linguistic Sciences program is interdisciplinary with courses in linguistics, psychology, philosophy, and computer science, and our Psychology Department emphasizes empirical research in diverse subfields. We seek a candidate whose research program is in cognitive science or a related field. Candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to teaching at the undergraduate level while maintaining a commitment to their research specialty. Applicants should be able to teach introductory and upper level courses in cognitive science, as well as cognition and an upper level seminar in their area of specialization. Ability to teach psycholinguistics is also highly desirable. The successful candidate is also expected to provide training in qualitative and quantitative methods of the discipline. Qualifications for the position include a Ph.D. in cognitive science, or a degree in psychology, linguistics, or another relevant field with significant training in cognitive science, by the appointed start date of the position. Wellesley College is a highly selective liberal arts college for women, located 15 miles west of Boston. Faculty teach four courses per year and significant support is available for research. We value and are dedicated to the goal of building a diverse community. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate through their teaching, research, or service that they can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. Applicants should apply through our online application system and submit * a cover letter that addresses the qualifications of the job description * Curriculum Vitae * a teaching statement * a research statement that includes a brief description of how undergraduates could contribute * a diversity statement that includes teaching and research practices that promote inclusion and belonging * names/email addresses of three references Wellesley College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply. DEADLINE: October 16, 2023 Worker Sub-Type Faculty Time Type Full time EEO Statement At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish. Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

7 months, 2 weeks

Fall 2023 TF/TA opening for PSY 1201 Your Brain on Drugs: Psychopharmacology

by Pagano, Allie

The Psychology Department is seeking a TF/TA for one section of PSY 1201 Your Brain on Drugs: Psychopharmacology, taught by Dr. Scott Lukas. Please share with anyone who may be interested. Course Description: An introduction to how drugs affect mood, sensation, consciousness, and other psychological and behavioral functions in both healthy and disease states. Introduces concepts in neuroscience and pharmacology to understand how drugs are used to treat drug abuse, psychiatric disorders and why individuals use recreational drugs. Covers all CNS drugs, including antidepressants, antipsychotics, alcohol, and both licit and illicit drugs of abuse. Debates controversial topics such as research with psychiatric populations, diagnosing ADHD, teenage suicide, marijuana legalization, and needle exchange programs. Lectures are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-2:45pm in Yenching Auditorium. Preferred background in neuroscience, neurobiology, experimental psychology, and/or clinical psychology. General TF/TA duties include attending lectures, leading a weekly section, holding office hours, grading assignments and exams, attending teaching team meetings, and related duties as outlined by the course instructor. Interested candidates should reach out to Dr. Lukas directly at slukas(a)mclean.harvard.edu<mailto:slukas@mclean.harvard.edu> and feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Thank you! Allie Allie Pagano Graduate Program Manager Department of Psychology | Harvard University alexandra_pagano(a)harvard.edu<mailto:alexandra_pagano@harvard.edu> | 617-495-3810

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