Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position at the University of Maryland and NIMH

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow Position at the University of Maryland and NIMH

Child Development Laboratory and Section on Developmental Affective Neurosciences

The Child Development Laboratory directed by Dr. Nathan Fox at the University of Maryland (http://www.education.umd.edu/EDHD/faculty/Fox/) seeks a full-time postdoctoral research fellow to work on a neuroimaging project in collaboration with Dr. Daniel Pine and the Section on Developmental Affective Neuroscience (SDAN) at the National Institute of Mental Health. The start date is flexible although January of 2012 is preferred. This position is for up to two years, with the possibility of an extension depending on grant funding.

We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist to work on existing and new studies investigating behavioral and neural correlates of social and non-social reward processing in relation to anxiety among young children, as well as the contribution of individual level factors such as temperament and social relationships to these processes. The lab draws on multiple methods of inquiry including fMRI, behavioral responses, questionnaires and electrophysiology.

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for collecting and analyzing fMRI and behavioral data and writing scientific papers and presentations. Other duties will include working with research assistants and graduate and undergraduate students.

Position qualifications include a PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field; experience with fMRI acquisition and analysis; strong experimental and statistical skills; ability to work independently and in a team environment on multiple tasks and projects and to share one’s expertise with and train others. Experience with neuroimaging software programs (AFNI, FSL, MATLAB, SPM, or other relevant programs), programming tasks (E-prime, Presentation), and statistical analysis (SPM, SAS) is highly desired. Excellent scientific writing skills are also desired.

Please address questions or send a letter of research interests, a CV and contact information for three references to Nathan Fox (fox@umd.edu) Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Northwestern - Assistant Professor

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Assistant Professor in Child Language

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The Northwestern University Roxelyn and Richard Pepper Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is searching for a tenure-track faculty member, at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a promising or established research program focused on disorders, learning, acquisition, and/or processing of child language, with a vision to pursue a program of translational research. Areas of particular interest include, but are not limited to language impairment, speech-sound disorders, and language-based literacy disorders. Basic researchers whose work has clear potential to inform the diagnosis and treatment of communication disorders are also encouraged to apply. This nine-month tenure-track position is based on the Evanston campus. Preferred starting date: September 1, 2012.

Duties: Development of a fundable program of research, teach courses in communication disorders, direct student research, and provide academic advising.

Qualifications: Earned PhD required in Speech Language Pathology, Psychology, Linguistics, Education, Cognitive Science, Neurobiology, or other related field. The candidate must have interests and experience required to teach courses in the Department and to develop interdisciplinary research affiliations with other units of the University.

Salary: Internationally competitive, depending on qualifications and experience.

Application procedure: Send cover letter describing research and teaching interests and experience, a current vita, reprints, and three letters of recommendation to the chair of the search committee at a-booth@northwestern.edu or to Child Language Position Search, Communication and Sciences Disorders Department, Northwestern University, 2240 Campus Dr., Evanston, IL 60208. For more information about the Department, please visit:

http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/csd/

The University: Northwestern University is one of the nation’s largest private research universities. The main campus is located in Evanston and the medical campus is located 12 miles south in Chicago. Both campuses are located on the shore of Lake Michigan with quick access to public transportation between the thriving and vibrant communities of Evanston and Chicago. There is continuing expansion of University facilities and programs, particularly in the sciences and medicine. Diverse cultural, social, and recreational activities abound on and near each campus.

Closing Date: Review of applications will begin on September 15th, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Search # 17688.

Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

RA Position an UNC Chapel Hill

SOCIAL/CLINICAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Posted: 8/8/2011 5:06:14 PM
Department: Nutrition Research Institute
Type of Appointment: Time Limited
Position Category: Research Professional
Recruitment ID: 0060075
Application Deadline: 08/19/2011

Minimum Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
This position is being recruited for at the Contributing level under the Career Banding program. The hiring range is $28,860-$31,200, and the salary grade equivalent is 63.

**Note: This is a Time-Limited position.**

The position requires specific knowledge of developmental cognitive, neuroscience research procedures. Demonstrated experience with developmental cognitive neuroscience techniques is necessary. Proven knowledge of procedures to collect saliva from adults and infants, full working knowledge of the use of a hospital-grade breast pump required. Must be familiar with the EGI electrophysiology system, the Geodesic Photogrammetry system, and the SmartEye eye-tracking system as well as elicited imitation protocols. This position requires the identification of study populations and recruitment of participants, including children, into ongoing studies. Must be IRB and HIPAA trained. Knowledge of the principles of informed consent required. Will have an active role in data collection. Large database management skills required. Demonstrated strong verbal skills, ability to quickly build rapport with families, exceptional organization, and attention to detail are required. Must be able to talk easily on the phone and in person to people from all walks of life. Must have or be able to quickly acquire contacts within the community leadership (i.e. county and city leaders, medical professionals, pastors, and social service personnel) that would facilitate our recruiting efforts. Must know the Kannapolis, Concord, and Charlotte metro area and will need to drive personal vehicle locally to speaking engagements and delivering brochures and posters. Professionalism is a must. A Bachelor's degree in Developmental Psychology or Biology from appropriately accredited institution is required. Must be skilled in interpersonal communication. Must be proficient with Excel, Word, Publisher, and other software as needed. Must be able to work nights and weekends as families require and to recruit at family-oriented functions.

Preferred Qualifications:
Sales and marketing experience is helpful.

Position/Work Schedule Requirements:
M-F 800 - 500 Night work occasionally Weekend work occasionally Exposure to Hazardous Materials (Click Here for Application Instructions)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is actively committed to diversity. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

2012 ICIS Call for Submissions

XVIII Biennial International Conference on Infant Studies
Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 7 - 9, 2012

Call for Submissions

The International Conference on Infant Studies is accepting submissions. The conference will be an exciting mix of plenary and invited speakers, dedicated symposia, submitted symposia, constructed symposia (single papers that are grouped by research interest), and posters. Sessions will begin at 8:00 AM on Thursday and end at 4:00 PM on Saturday. Preconference sessions will be held on Wednesday, June 6.

Submission Deadline: Thursday, October 13, 2011

Tenure-track position in clinical psychology at the University of Waterloo

Applications are being accepted for the position of Tenure-track Assistant Professor in our CPA and APA accredited Clinical Psychology program. As part of the Clinical Psychology Program, this position will support the UW Centre for Mental Health Research (CMHR). The CMHR combines in-house opportunities for research concerning the nature and treatment of psychological disorders with graduate training and psychological services to the surrounding community. Candidates must have a Ph.D. from an accredited clinical psychology program, an accredited internship, and should be registered or eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario. Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching, supervision of graduate students' clinical and research work, and an ongoing research program. We welcome applicants who have a strong, theory-driven, research investment that will be attractive to graduate students. Applicants with a research focus consistent with the aforementioned aims of the Clinical Division and the CMHR will be considered. Information about the Clinical Program, the CMHR, and the Psychology Department can be found at: http://www.psychology.uwaterloo.ca. Information regarding Waterloo can be found at: http://www.region.waterloo.on.ca. The anticipated starting date for the position is July 1, 2012. Review of applications will begin October 15, 2011 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should electronically submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, reprints or preprints of recent papers, and the names and contact information for three referees (including their email addresses) to: clinicalpsychology@uwaterloo.ca. The University of Waterloo encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including women, members of visible minorities, native people, and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.