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Posted July 25, 2010

*** Postdoc Announcement: Paris, France ***

Dr. Thierry Nazzi at CNRS – Université Paris Descartes and Dr. Caroline Floccia at the University of Plymouth have been awarded a research grant from a joint ANR – ESRC program, to run a three year research program on Representations of consonants and vowels in French and English from infancy to adulthood.

This grant has created the opportunity to appoint one Postdoctoral Fellow in the Laboratoire Psychologie de la Perception, CNRS/Université Paris Descartes, working under the supervision of Dr. Thierry Nazzi. You will be conducting infant and adult psycholinguistic experiments, working alongside leading academics on a range of infant and adult psychology and cognitive neuroscience research projects involving infant and adult participants and a range of methods such as headturn preference procedure, intermodal preferential looking paradigm, eye-tracking, event-related potentials…

You will have a PhD in Experimental Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Physiology, Neuroscience or a related discipline.

Ideally, you will have a background in one of the specialist cognitive neuroscience areas such as language, developmental psychology, experimental psychology, electrophysiology. A strong background in experimental methods and statistical analyses is required, and you should be willing to learn new methods. Previous work with infants will be a plus (although some of the project will involve testing adults). The working languages of the Paris unit are French and English; the language for testing will be mainly French.

The successful candidates will be expected to start as soon as possible and the post is initially available for two years (with a possible one year extension).

Salary will be in accordance with the French state regulated public service salary scale, and should be around 2000 euros per month.

To apply for the position, please email your CV, a motivation letter, and two letters of recommendation to: thierry.nazzi@parisdescartes.fr
This post-doctoral position will remain open until filled.

________________________________
Thierry Nazzi
Psychologie de la Perception UMR 8158
CNRS - Université Paris Descartes
Institut Pluridisciplinaire des Saints Pères
45 rue des Sts Pères
75006 Paris
tél: 33 1 42 86 43 15
fax : 33 1 42 86 33 22
e-mail : thierry.nazzi@parisdescartes.fr http://lpp.psycho.univ-paris5.fr/person.php?name=ThierryN

Posted July 25, 2010

Developmental Psychologist for the Nestle Research Centre in Switzerland:

https://vurv.nestle.com/main/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID=6930&szReturnToSearch=1&szWordsToHighlight

Posted July 20, 2010

The Department of Psychology at Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario invites applications for a tenure-track position in Experimental Child Development, beginning July 1, 2011. Applicants with expertise in the areas of cognitive or social cognitive development are especially encouraged to apply. This position is subject to final budgetary approval. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Michael Ashton, Chair of Psychology, 905-688-5550 x3993, psychchair@brocku.ca. Information about Brock University can be found on the University’s website, www.BrockU.ca. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, statements of research and teaching interests, recent reprints, and evidence of teaching performance, all in hard copy format, to Dr. Michael Ashton, Chair of Psychology, Brock University, St. Catharines, ON, L2S 3A1. Applicants should also arrange for at least three letters of academic reference to be sent under separate cover. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples, members of visible minorities, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply and to identify themselves in their application letter as members of a designated group. Candidates who wish to have their application considered as a member of one or more designated groups should fill out the Self-Identification Form available at http://www.brocku.ca/hr.careers/SelfIdentification.pdf and include the completed form with their application.

Posted July 12, 2010

Junior Faculty Position in Developmental Neuroscience: Department of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University

The Department of Medical Social Sciences (MSS) at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure track assistant professor position in developmental neuroscience. MSS was established in March 2009 under the direction of Dr. David Cella, to provide a unique interdisciplinary home for applied researchers who integrate biomedical and social science approaches to improvement of health. Thus, the candidate will be joining MSS at a time of significant opportunity, as it forms its scientific direction. Scientific themes of the Department center on measurement innovation and rapid translation of basic discovery to application. Because an interdisciplinary, collaborative orientation is a defining element of the Department, MSS provides an ideal home for scholars whose work is integrative and cuts across traditional content areas. MSS provides rich resources for conducting neuroscientific investigation including multiple population-based and clinical cohorts, a developmental ERP laboratory, biostatistical and health informatics cores, expertise in multi-level assessment methods and collaborative relationships across Northwestern’s biomedical and life sciences campuses and its Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program (for details about the Department and positions see www.mss.northwestern.edu).

We are seeking candidates whose research focuses on human subjects involving the study of clinical and/or at-risk populations and the measurement of neural processes. Of particular interest are candidates with expertise in developmentally-sensitive task development and neuroimaging techniques, including the use of ERPs during early childhood with a focus on individual differences. The candidate will be encouraged to draw on a number of ongoing large-scale studies of developmental phenotypes and mechanisms of risk in early childhood as a springboard for developing an independent program of research. Candidates should have demonstrated scholarly excellence, with an outstanding record of scholarly publication and exceptional promise for developing an independent, extramurally-funded program of research. Participation in Departmental training activities and University service are also expected and valued. Salary and rank commensurate with experience and credentials. Start date is flexible for this full-time, continuing position.

Applications will be considered until positions are filled, but for fullest consideration applications should be received by September 30th. Email letter of interest (reference position # P-210-10), research statement, curriculum vitae, representative reprints and names of three references to Search Chair, Laurie Wakschlag, Ph.D. c/o of Robin Morrissey at mss@northwestern.edu.

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.

Posted July 12, 2010

Title: PSYCHOLOGIST (child/lifespan development)
Department: Division of Human Factors
Organization: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
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For more complete information, see: http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=89235202

Due Date for Applications: July 23, 2010

This position is located in the Division of Human Factors. The Division studies the interaction of the environment, the parameters of performance, the relevant design features of consumer products and the integration of these factors in the development of a potentially hazard provocative situation. The Division also develops human factors analyses to clarify the understanding of critical incidents; assesses the effects of product safety standards to ensure that requirements are compatible with human anthropometric, cognitive, perceptual, performance, developmental attributes and other performance parameters; studies remedial measures taken to reduce or prevent hazards; and generally participates in the conduct of studies and research concerned with identifying those human factors in incidents involving the important consumer products regulated by CPSC.

Specifically, the job entails: providing expert professional advice and assistance to
management and organizational elements throughout the Commission on the design, evaluation, modification, labels, warnings, and instructions of children's products; advising and assisting the Commission on the development of significant regulations for children's products and by providing expert advice and guidance on children's interactions and critical incidents with products to standards organizations, manufacturers, trade associations, and other Federal agencies; determining age appropriateness of children’s products, and serving as a technical consultant on children's human factors issues.

For information on how to apply, see the job posting above. For specific information about the job duties, contact Division Director Robert Ochsman, rochsman@cpsc.gov, 301-504-7686.

Deadline: midnight 7/23/2010

Posted May 24, 2010

A TENURE-TRACK FACULTY OPENING 2010 in Infant Development or Early Childhood Education
Department of Child Development and Family Studies, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University (SNU) in Seoul, Korea is seeking qualified international applicants for a tenure track or tenured faculty position at all ranks in Infancy/Early Childhood (Specific field is open). The starting date of appointment is August 2010 or February 2011.
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS
Each candidate must have earned a doctoral degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Developmental Psychology, or a closely related field by the start date, and will be expected to lecture in English. Native-level competence in oral and written English is essential. A strong program of research and demonstration of high quality teaching are also required.
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
SNU is the first national university in Korea with international reputation on scientific research. In the Times Higher Education World University Ranking, SNU placed 47th in 2009. It has scholarly exchange programs with more than 500 leading universities and is committed to diversifying its student body and faculty. SNU is planning to build an international campus where all lectures will be eventually conducted in English. In addition, SNU is committed to recruiting more international faculty. To become a global university that influences the world is the vision of SNU.
SNU offers an internationally-competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience (Entry level of assistant professor begins at 62,735,000 won(KRW) and entry level of associate professor begins at 77,052,000 won(KRW). A reduced teaching load is provided to new faculty and research-active faculty, and generous funding support for research and conferences is available. International faculty enjoys on-campus subsidized faculty housing and access to the SNU childcare center.

For more detailed information about SNU, please visit http://kaku3.snu.ac.kr/

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for at least three professional references electronically to ysh@snu.ac.kr <Soonhyung Yi, the search committee chair, in the Department of Child Development & Family Studies, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University; 82-2-880-6826 (p), 82-2-873-8517 (fax).

Posted April 1, 2010

Lead a Word Class Research Institute for Children’s Health

Executive Director
Child & Family Research Institute (British Columbia)

The Child & Family Research Institute – CFRI (www.cfri.ca) conducts world-class research that benefits the health of children and families. The largest research institute of its kind in Western Canada, and the second largest in Canada, CFRI is home to over 200 faculty members who are at the forefront of research in key areas including childhood cancer, diabetes, nutrition and metabolism developmental neurosciences, genetics, immunity, reproduction, and healthy pregnancy. Incorporated in 1995, the Institute works in close partnership with the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Medicine and the Provincial Health Services Authority’s BC Children’s Hospital, Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children, and BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre to passionately pursue discovery that has the capacity to transform lives.

The retirement of the current Executive Director has created an unique opportunity for a leading child health specialist and clinical researcher with a demonstrated ability to galvanize teams, inspire excellence, guide strategic decision-making, and build consensus among a broad range of stakeholders to continue CFRI’s achievements and renowned expertise in research, with passion and energy, and with a strong vision for the future.

Reporting to the Board of Directors of the CFRI, the Executive Director of CFRI has responsibility for the overall strategic leadership, research leadership and operational management of the Institute. Responsibilities include establishing a long-range focus, ensuring it is consistent with the CFRI mission and strategic direction, and with the University of British Columbia (UBC), and PHSA priorities.

In fulfilling the duties of this role, the Executive Director also serves as an Associate Dean (Research) at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia where he/she will be tasked with supporting and facilitating the implementation of UBC research programs within the framework of academic enhancement of clinical programs.

This is an amazing leadership opportunity for a clinician and/or scientist with a distinguished research record, proven leadership and administrative abilities and the capacity and vision to build on the momentum that CFRI has achieved in recent years. A strategic and innovative leadership style and excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

To explore this opportunity or submit suggestions, please contact Barbara Morrison, Lisa Kershaw or Ken Werker – Odgers Berndtson - in our Vancouver office at 604-685-0261. Please submit your resume and related information online at www.odgersberndtson.ca/en/careers/9023 .

Posted April 1, 2010

Postdoctoral Research in Social-cognitive and Emotional Development

Institute for the Study of Child Development, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Director: Dr. Michael Lewis
Associate Director: Dr. Margaret W. Sullivan

We anticipate funding a postdoctoral position to work collaboratively on research in Social-emotional and cognitive development.. Examples of research at the Institute are available at http://www2.umdnj.edu/iscdweb/ Candidates must have a Ph.D. in psychology or related field with an interest in child development and a strong research background. Include your cover letter, a description of your background and research accomplishments (1 page), your current curriculum vitae, a description of your research goals, copies of completed publications, and three letters of recommendation mailed directly to: Michael Lewis, Ph.D., Director, Institute for the Study of Child Development, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, 97 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 or email: lewis@umdnj.edu.

Posted March 18, 2010

Robert M. and Natalie Reid Dorn Endowed Chair on Infancy

The Division of Human Development and Family Studies in the Department of Human and Community Development, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis, is expanding its program and seeking a nationally and internationally prominent scholar for an endowed faculty chair, at the associate/full professor level, in infant and early childhood development, to begin on or after July 1, 2010. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Human Development, Child Development, or Psychology) or an M.D., and a leading program of research in early socio-emotional development (e.g.,attachment), mental health, and/or family-based interventions during the last trimester of pregnancy and the first year of life after birth. Candidates must demonstrate an exceptional record of achievement in publication, external grant funding, and teaching. We are seeking applicants who are: 1) skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration with scientists and practitioners; 2) able to bridge the study of typically and atypically developing children; and 3) able to translate research findings into prevention and intervention strategies.

The successful candidate will be the first holder of the Robert M. and Natalie Reid Dorn Endowed Chair on Infancy, and is expected to maintain an active, externally funded program of research, publish research in top-tier journals, actively engage in outreach activities, and be committed to both undergraduate and graduate education in the area of early socio-emotional development. The appointment is on an academic year [9 mo] basis, but fiscal-year term employment, with an appointment in the Agricultural Experiment Station, may be offered, if appropriate. The endowed chair appointment is for a period of five years, and can be renewed following successful review at the campus level.

Candidates should begin the application process by registering online at https://secure.caes.ucdavis.edu/Recruitment/. Applicants should submit the following information online: a statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, three samples of scholarly work, and the names and addresses of at least three references. The position will remain open until filled. For more information, email chermes@ucdavis.edu or call (530) 752-4370.

UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Posted March 18, 2010

Lab Manager for Yale Early Social Cognition Laboratory at the Yale Autism Program, Child Study Center.

Job Description:

To work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary team in clinical research conducted with families of infants and toddlers who are at risk of having an autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities. This position involves independent work as well as team collaboration. It also provides opportunities for professional development through participation in research meetings and scientific conferences.

Essential Duties
Management of all aspects of the research laboratory, including eye-tracking and behavioral studies. The lab manager is expected to:
- oversee lab organization and manage research activities
- initiate and conduct participant recruitment as well as schedule participants for studies in a manner compliant with HIC and HIPAA guidelines
- set up eye-tracking experimental protocols and prototype analyses
- back up data and ensure redundant copies of data exist at all times
- conduct exploratory analyses throughout the course of experimental studies
- troubleshoot hardware, software, and other technical issues related to research studies; requisition new equipment and materials as necessary
- maintain a record of changes and results occurring in research studies, including, but not limited to, tracking different versions of experimental protocols, managing results generated by the lab, and documenting personnel changes and collaborative activities
Supervisory Duties
- direct and conduct eye-tracking experiments on young children with and without developmental disabilities.
- oversee and assist in database entry; verify data quality
- manage assessments of study participants
- manage and conduct coding of behavioral measures from video using specialized coding software
- train Research Assistants on administration and coding of experimental procedures including eye tracking experiments and behavioral assessment.
- work with and supervise Research Assistants in order to perform the necessary tasks for quality assurance of both behavioral and experimental data

Support Duties
- assist investigators in the preparation of manuscripts, grants, and conference presentations, including bibliography creation, table/figure creation, and editing.
- oversee manuscript, grant, and conference submissions, including tracking deadlines and organizing the submission of materials
- assist in the planning of procedures and methodology related to research project
- assist in management of HIC submissions and documentation
- provide general assistance to PI, coordinators, and postdoctoral fellows, performing ancillary tasks upon request that are relevant to the general functioning of studies.

Education and Experience
- a four-year Bachelors degree or equivalent in a science, educational, or technical-related field
- at least two years of experience working with young children
- proficiency with Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Photoshop, or equivalent
Additionally, the following experiences are helpful but not required:
- experience working with children with autism spectrum disorders
- proficiency in statistical analysis and with statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or S-PLUS
- proficiency with media design software including: web page design Dreamweaver, and video editing software
- experience with database and data organizational tasks
- experience with eye-tracking technology and data analysis
- experience with behavioral assessment instruments including Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Mullen Scales of Early Learning, Vineland Adaptive Behaviors Scales-II
- proficiency with programming languages preferred, e.g. Matlab, Perl, Python, Ruby, Java, or C++
- experience with behavioral coding methods & software

Skills and Abilities
1. Highly reliable, conscientious, detail-oriented, organized, and professional.
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. Ability to work as part of a larger team, as well as independently.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills.
5. Great multitasking skills.

Contact:
Suzanne Macari, Ph.D.
suzanne.macari@yale.edu
203-764-9178

Posted Feb. 19, 2010

Postdoctoral Research Associate Position
Adult Attachment, Maternal Behavior and Infant Emotional Development
Department of Human Development and Family Studies, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

We anticipate funding a postdoctoral position to work on research related to origins of maternal sensitivity and linkages between maternal sensitivity and infant emotional development. This NICHD funded study is following a diverse sample of 250 mothers from pregnancy until infants are 12 month old and includes measures of adult attachment security, maternal personality characteristics, mothers’ physiological responses to infant crying, maternal behavior, infant temperament and emotion regulation, and infant-mother attachment security. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in human development and family studies, developmental psychology, or a related field and a strong research background. Preference will be given to individuals who are certified reliable coders of the Adult Attachment Interview and have excellent quantitative skills. The Research Associate will have the opportunity to participate in and take the lead on publications using data from this and other related projects. The position may be renewed for up to 3 years total. Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and contact information for 3 potential references to: Esther Leerkes at emleerke@uncg.edu

Review of applications will begin May 3, and continue until the position is filled.

Posted Feb 11, 2010

THREE POSITIONS

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
Dr. Roberta M. Golinkoff

Postdoctoral Fellowship
Research Assistant – Recent college graduate
Laboratory Coordinator – Recent college graduate

POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Area: Cognitive Development. Applications for a position are being accepted for a post-doctoral fellowship on an NIH-funded American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project focusing on preschoolers’ knowledge of fundamental geometric forms and its relationship to mathematical knowledge upon school entry. The position requires someone with strong research training, statistical expertise, and a Ph.D. in developmental psychology or a closely related area. Ideally, the applicant would be an expert in the area of early mathematical or spatial development and have an interest in young children’s thinking. Experience in using an eye-tracker would be welcomed. Funding is available for one year with full benefits. Responsibilities: Data analysis, writing up results for presentation and publication, literature reviews, designing new studies, some data collection, and collaborative participation with our research team.
Materials: Please submit a CV, cover letter with statement of research interests, letters of recommendation, and evidence of scholarly publications to: Roberta M. Golinkoff, University of Delaware, School of Education, Willard Hall, Newark, DE 19716. If you are interested in the position, please immediately email your CV to Aimee Stahl at UDInfantLab@gmail.com. Start date can be as early as March 2010.

FULL-TIME RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Hired as part of the project described above, funding is available for one year with full benefits. A recent college graduate having majored in psychology or cognitive science and looking for additional research experience before going on to graduate school would be ideal. Experience working with young children is a plus as is a research background.

Responsibilities: Working on all aspects of this longitudinal project including participant recruitment, data collection, data coding and analysis, writing conference abstracts and conducting literature reviews. Excellent social skills are essential as the applicant would be testing in schools and Head Starts, interacting with parents and teachers, and routinely interacting and cooperating with other members of the research team.
Materials: Please submit a CV and a cover letter, and letters of recommendation to Aimee Stahl at UDInfantLab@gmail.com. Start date can be March 2010.

FULL-TIME LABORATORY COORDINATOR

The Infant Language Project at the University of Delaware needs a highly capable, organized, and well-spoken individual to serve as a full-time laboratory coordinator. A recent college graduate having majored in psychology or cognitive science and looking for additional research experience before going on to graduate school would be ideal; former laboratory coordinators have gone on to the graduate schools of their choice.

The laboratory is very active and highly collaborative with a focus on language acquisition and learning through play. The applicant must be excellent with young children and their parents as well as being able to supervise undergraduate research assistants.

Responsibilities: Maintaining participant database, recruitment, all aspects of research design including data collection, coding, and analysis. Excellent writing skills are essential as additional duties include writing grant reports, conducting literature reviews, and collaborating on manuscripts and conference abstracts and presentations. The job offers full benefits and a dynamic working environment since laboratory coordinators are treated as colleagues. This position could begin in June, 2010.

Materials: Please submit a CV, cover letter, and letters of recommendation to the current lab coordinator, Aimee Stahl, at UDInfantLab@gmail.com.

Posted Feb 7, 2010

Assistant Professor of psychology

The Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences at Clayton State University is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Psychology. The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

Required qualifications for the position:

Ph.D. in psychology with degree in Developmental, Applied Developmental, or Child Clinical Psychology
Strong record of scholarship related to the development of community based interventions and programs aimed at promoting positive developmental outcomes for children and/or adolescents
Appropriate background and experience to teach a range of undergraduate and graduate psychology courses such as statistics and research methods, cognitive-development, and social/emotional development
Evidence of successful college teaching experience
A strong commitment to working with a diverse student population and within a diverse department
Evidence of or potential for discipline-appropriate scholarship.

Desirable qualifications for the position:

Demonstrated success with grant preparation and acquisition
Successful experience with supervising student research including student thesis
Significant graduate coursework in policy research, community psychology, and/or translational research
Successful experience in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability to use technology effectively in teaching.

Responsibilities:

Develop and teach graduate courses in developmental psychology as well as a variety of undergraduate psychology courses
Serve as an academic advisor for psychology and human services students
Develop proposals to support projects in undergraduate and graduate research
Assist in the supervision of internship and practicum students in psychology and human services
Engage in scholarly activity leading to presentation and publication
Participate in service to Department, College, University and community.

The position is an academic year, tenure-track appointment that reports to the Chair of the Department of Psychology. The position will be available Fall Semester 2010. Salary will be commensurate with experience and competitive at the assistant professor level with comparable programs. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, proof of authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.

CSU is nationally recognized as a leader in the use of information technology to transform teaching, learning, and other aspects of the collegiate experience. The University, which has been recognized as one of the most diverse in the Southeastern United States, is located approximately 20 minutes south of downtown Atlanta. The Psychology & Human Services degree program serves over 500 majors, and the University is awaiting Board of Regents approval for a Master’s of Science in Psychology with an Applied Developmental track. For more information, visit http://a-s.clayton.edu/psychology.

Application Procedures:
Applications received by February 26th are assured full consideration but will be accepted until the position is filled. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for three current references. Apply to: JillSears@clayton.edu or by mail to: Ms. Jill Sears, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, Clayton State University, 2000 Clayton State Boulevard, Morrow, Georgia 30260.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.

Posted Feb. 6, 2010

*** TWO Postdoc Announcements: Paris, France and Potsdam, Germany ***

Dr. Thierry Nazzi at CNRS – Université Paris Descartes and Dr. Barbara Höhle at the University Potsdam have been awarded a research grant from a joint Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR) – Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) program, to run a three year research program on Crosslinguistic investigations on the development of rhythmic preferences in German and French infants.

This grant has created the opportunity to appoint one Postdoctoral Fellow in the Laboratoire Psychologie de la Perception, CNRS/Université Paris Descartes, working under the supervision of Dr. Thierry Nazzi and one Postdoctoral Fellow at the Babylab of the University of Potsdam working under the supervision of Dr. Barbara Höhle. You will be working alongside leading academics on a range of infant and adult psychology and cognitive neuroscience research projects involving infant and adult participants and a range of methods such as headturn preference procedure, intermodal preferential looking paradigm, eye-tracking, event-related potentials…

You will have a PhD in Experimental Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Physiology, Neuroscience or a related discipline.

The successful candidates will be expected to start as soon as possible and the posts are initially available for two years (with a possible one year extension).

Salary in Potsdam will be in accordance with the German state regulated public service salary scale (E 13 TV-L). Salary in Paris will be in accordance with the French state regulated public service salary scale.

For the position in Paris please email your CV, a motivation letter, and two letters of recommendation to: thierry.nazzi@parisdescartes.fr

For the position in Potsdam please email your CV, a motivation letter, and two letters of recommendation to: hoehle@uni-potsdam.de

These post-doctoral positions are available from March 1st 2010. The position will remain open until filled.

Thierry Nazzi
Psychologie de la Perception UMR 8158
CNRS - Université Paris Descartes
Institut Pluridisciplinaire des Saints Pères
45 rue des Sts Pères
75006 Paris
tél: 33 1 42 86 43 15
fax : 33 1 42 86 33 22
e-mail : thierry.nazzi@parisdescartes.fr http://lpp.psycho.univ-paris5.fr/person.php?name=ThierryN

Barbara Höhle
Linguistics Department
University of Potsdam
Karl-Liebknechtstr. 24-25
14475 Potsdam
tel: +49 331 977 29 48
e-mail: hoehle@uni-potsdam.de

*** ONE Postdoc Announcement: Paris, France ***

Dr. Thierry Nazzi at CNRS – Université Paris Descartes and Dr. Caroline Floccia at Plymouth University have been awarded a research grant from a joint Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR) – Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) program, to run a three year research program on Representation of consonants and vowels in French and English from infancy to adulthood.

This grant has created the opportunity to appoint one Postdoctoral Fellow in the Laboratoire Psychologie de la Perception, CNRS/Université Paris Descartes, working under the supervision of Dr. Thierry Nazzi. You will be working alongside leading academics on a range of infant and adult psychology and cognitive neuroscience research projects involving infant and adult participants and a range of methods such as headturn preference procedure, intermodal preferential looking paradigm, eye-tracking, event-related potentials…

You will have a PhD in Experimental Psychology, Linguistics, Cognitive Science, Physiology, Neuroscience or a related discipline.

The successful candidates will be expected to start as soon as possible and the posts are initially available for two years (with a possible one year extension).

Salary in Paris will be in accordance with the French state regulated public service salary scale.

For the position in Paris please email your CV, a motivation letter, and two letters of recommendation to: thierry.nazzi@parisdescartes.fr

These post-doctoral positions are available from April 1st 2010. The position will remain open until filled.

Thierry Nazzi
Psychologie de la Perception UMR 8158
CNRS - Université Paris Descartes
Institut Pluridisciplinaire des Saints Pères
45 rue des Sts Pères
75006 Paris
tél: 33 1 42 86 43 15
fax : 33 1 42 86 33 22

e-mail : thierry.nazzi@parisdescartes.fr http://lpp.psycho.univ-paris5.fr/person.php?name=ThierryN

Posted Jan. 28, 2010

Position Available for Post Doctoral Fellow in Psychology at the Fetal Alcohol Center of the Marcus Autism Center, a Division of Children’s Health Care of Atlanta. Full-Time Position begins in September 2010. Clinical experiences include assessment and intervention with high risk children with a variety of developmental and behavioral problems. Research experiences available on NIH-funded projects. Candidate must be eligible to sit for licensure. For more information, call Julie Kable, PhD, 404-785-9352, or email, julie.kable@choa.org.

Posted Jan. 14, 2010

CLAREMONT GRADUATE UNIVERSITY, Positive Psychology Faculty Position

We are seeking an exceptional scholar whose research and teaching contributes to Positive Psychology. The School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences (SBOS) at CGU has graduate programs based in Developmental, Social, Organizational, and Cognitive Psychology, as well as Evaluation and Applied Research Methods. The candidates’ research should be focused on positive psychology but be based in one of these concentration areas, and ideally relate to the other areas as well.

This is a tenure-track graduate faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (pending final board approval). The successful candidate will be expected to teach graduate students in our M.A. and Ph.D. programs, and supervise graduate student research. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D., demonstrate a strong record of research publications and extramural funding, and possess outstanding teaching and mentoring skills.

Further information on CGU can be found at http://www.cgu.edu. Evaluation of candidates will begin March 1, 2010 and continue until the position is filled. Submit a vita, personal statement, preprints/reprints, and 3 letters of recommendation to:
Dr. Stewart I. Donaldson, Dean & Chair of Psychology
Chair, Positive Psychology Faculty Search Committee
School of Behavioral and Organizational Sciences
Claremont Graduate University
123 E. Eighth Street
Claremont, California, 91711

Posted Nov. 30, 2009

The newly established Free Floater Research Group in “Language Acquisition” at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen invites applications for a full-time Post-doctoral research position and a half-time PhD position.

The positions are initially available for two years starting immediately and can be extended following favourable reviews. Salaries are in accordance with the German state regulated public service salary scale (E 13 TV-L and 50% E 13 TV-L, respectively).

The “Language Acquisition” group, led by Dr Nivedita Mani, focuses on investigating the processes underlying the development of lexico-phonological representations and word recognition in infancy and adulthood. The group will have access to state-of-the-art facilities for infant Intermodal Preferential Looking, EEG, adult eye-trackers, and a variety of other behavioural paradigms. The posts are not restricted to a particular project and the candidate will have flexibility in defining the parameters of their research, within the constraints of the group’s research foci. For further information about the group, please visit the website at http://www.uni-goettingen.de/de/127874.html.

The successful post-doctoral candidate will have a PhD in Cognitive Science, Linguistics or a related field in Experimental Psycholinguistics. Candidates for the PhD position should hold an excellent first degree in the same fields. Also important is a strong background in experimental methods and statistical analysis, and the ability to become acquainted with new methods quickly. Previous work with infants or children, experience with EEG and familiarity with programming tools like MATLAB is desirable but not required. The working language of the group is English and the language for testing purposes will be German, so while fluency in German is not required, an interest in learning German is essential.

Responsibilities for both positions involve participation in all aspects of the research group, including designing and running experiments, data analysis, subject recruitment, write-up and presentation of data at national and international conferences.

The “Language Acquisition” group is a Free Floater Research Group recently established at the Georg-August-University Göttingen in the scope of the German Excellence Initiative. The University ranks among the top research institutions in the country, offering great career opportunities for young researchers.

The University of Göttingen seeks to increase the participation of women in areas in which they are currently underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. Disabled persons with equivalent aptitude will be favoured. Application: Candidates should upload a full academic CV including a list of publications (if applicable), examples of published or unpublished academic work, a 2 page summary outlining the candidate's qualification for this position and research interests via the online form located at www.uni-goettingen.de/positions-exini by December 31st, 2009. For informal enquiries about the posts please contact Nivedita Mani (n.mani@ucl.ac.uk).

Posted October 13, 2009

The Department of Psychology at Ryerson University (www.ryerson.ca/psychology <http://www.ryerson.ca/psychology> ) invites applications for the following 2 tenure-stream appointments at the Assistant Professor rank: (1) Developmental (all areas open, but the areas of adolescence, gender, life-span, and social-emotional are of particular interest) and (2) Clinical with a critical research link to the new Ryerson University Institute for Stress, Health, and Intervention, for which the department has recently received significant funding from the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation (areas of particular interest include addictive behavior, eating disorders, mood disorders, and primary care intervention).

Both positions will commence August 1, 2010, subject to budgetary approval. Candidates for both positions will hold a PhD with postdoctoral training in Psychology preferred; candidates for the clinical position must hold a PhD in clinical psychology from a CPA / APA accredited program and be eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

The successful candidates for both positions will have the ability to contribute to both the undergraduate (BA) and graduate programs (MA / PhD). They should hold a strong research profile and evidence of an emerging scholarly record, evidence of high-quality teaching and student training, as well as capacity for collegial service. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, 3 recent research publications, results of teaching surveys (or equivalent evidence such as a teaching dossier), and the names of 3 individuals who could be contacted for reference letters. Only those candidates selected for the short-list of consideration will be contacted for letters.

The Psychology Department has undergone extraordinary growth and diversification over the past 5 years with 19 new tenured or tenure-track faculty hires, 3 new degrees, 2 new certificates, and a new research laboratory center devoted to science, health, and discovery. We are housed in the Faculty of Arts, an integral and thriving contributor to the education of approximately 25,000 students. Ryerson University is located in the cosmopolitan core of Canada’s largest city, which is noted for its ethnic diversity and multiculturalism.

Please note that applications by fax or e-mail will not be accepted. Confidential inquiries can be directed to the Chair (boudreau@psych.ryerson.ca <mailto:boudreau@psych.ryerson.ca> ). Review of applications will begin November 30, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled. Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Jean-Paul Boudreau, Chair of Psychology
Department of Psychology, Ryerson University, 350 Victoria Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B 2K3

Ryerson University has an employment equity program and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. Members of designated groups are encouraged to self-identify. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Posted October 1, 2009

Developmental Psychologist: The Department of Psychology at Boston University announces a tenure tack opening at the assistant professor level for appointment in
Fall 2010, pending final budgetary approval. Applicants with interests in the broad area of social-cognitive development whose research examines the intersection of cognitive development with other aspects of development (e.g., social, moral, affective) and/or the contexts of development (e.g., parenting, culture, poverty) are encouraged to apply. We are especially interested in applicants whose research uses longitudinal or other multivariate methods. We are open to both behavioral and neuroscience methods of study. Strong candidates will show evidence of ability to sustain an original and independent program of research that is externally supported. Responsibilities will include undergraduate and graduate teaching and supervising doctoral students. Applicants should submit vita, reprints/preprints, a statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation. Materials may be sent electronically to: jemccann@bu.edu – use the Subject Heading: Developmental Position. Alternatively, send applications to: Helen Tager-Flusberg, Ph.D., Chair, Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Boston University, 64 Cummington St. Boston, MA. 02215. Review of applications will begin immediately, and the deadline for submissions is November 15, 2009. Boston University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted September 17, 2009

Department of Psychology, University of Maryland. The Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland In College Park is seeking to fill three tenure track positions at the assistant or early associate professor level. For all positions we seek candidates who are leaders or rising leaders in their fields and who will enrich ties across the department and university.
Counseling Psychology. We are especially interested in candidates in the areas of multicultural counseling/development, assessment, psychotherapy process/outcome, marital/family therapy, or career development/counseling.
Developmental Psychology. We are particularly interested in candidates with developmental research foci in social, cognitive, and/or affective neuroscience, basic cognitive and affective processes, language and communication, and social relationships.
Social, Decision, and Organizations/Sciences (SDOS): SDOS is comprised of social psychologists, organizational psychologists, and judgment anddecision-making researchers who collectively study how individuals perceive and process information about their social environment and themselves, make decisions, and manage their interdependencies with others in dyadic, team, organizational, and societal contexts. We are particularty interested in applicants with strong research programs in social cognition, judgment and decision making, affective or social neuroscience, or cross-cultural research. Individuals trained in any area of social psychology are encouraged to apply. In addition to SDOS, Developmental and Counseling, the other Ph.D. programs In the new training structure at the University of Maryland are Clinical Psychology and Cognitive and Neural Systems. Many faculty members participate in more than one program, thereby fostering a rich web of collaborations throughout the department. The scientific core of the department spans neural, functional, and social levels of analysis. University-wide interdisciplinary initiatives strengthen the department's connections to the broad and rapidly growing research community across campus. Among these initiatives are the Program in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science; the START Center for the Study of Terrorism, the Center for Advanced Study of Language, the Infant Studies Consortium, and a newly created Brain Imaging Center. To learn more about our department, visit us at http://psychology.umd.edu/. In addition to excellent research productivity and interest in forming collaborative ties within and across programs and departments, successful candidates will have a record of, or demonstrated potential for, securing external funding. A strong commitment to teaching and mentorship at both the undergraduate and graduate levels is required. Salary is highly competitive, research conditions are excellent, and there are extensive opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration both on campus and at universities and Federal laboratories in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Please apply electronically by sending PDF files with your cover letter, a CV, a statement of research and teaching interests, and up to three articles to search@psvc.umd.edu. Please put the word COUNSEUNG, DEVELOPMENTAL or SDOS in the subject heading of your email, followed by your last name. Also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent electronically to the same address. The subject heading for recommendation letters should state the name of the search and your last name followed by the word RECOMMENDATION. In addition, send a signed copy of your cover letter to Ms. Julia Coldren (SDOS Search) or Ms. Ellen R. Lockwood (Counseling and Developmental Searches), Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. Inquires regarding the positions can be addressed to the search committee chairs, Dr. Karen O'Brien(kobrien@psyc.umd.edu) for the counseling search, Dr. Jude Cassidy (lcassidy@psyc.umd.edu) for the developmental search, and Dr. Charles Stangor (stangor@psyc.umd.edu) for the SPOS Search. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, but for best consideration materials should be received by October 30, 2009. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. The University of Maryland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Posted September 7, 2009

Postdoctoral Opportunity
Cognition and Brain Unit, Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona (Spain)

The Speech Acquisition and Perception Group at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona) is seeking a Postdoctoral researcher (2-3 year term) for a project on infant language and cognitive development (BRAINGLOT). We are looking for a promising scholar who will make intellectual contributions to an interdisciplinary project. Candidates should have strong methodological and statistical training and a doctorate in Psychology, Neuroscience, or allied discipline. Candidates are expected to have experience in behavioral and eye-tracking techniques.

Salary and benefits are competitive according to profile and experience.. This post-doctoral position is available from January 1st 2010. Applicants should send a copy of their CV, a letter of research accomplishments and interests and 3 letters of reference to:

Núria Sebastián Gallés, phD
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Dept. Technology
Roc Boronat 138
08018 Barcelona (Spain)
Email: nuria.sebastian@upf.edu
web page: http://www.sap.upf.edu/

All applications received by September 30th 2009, will be reviewed fully, but the position will remain open until filled.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
BRAINGLOT project: http://www.pcb.ub.es/brainglot/

SAP research group: http://www.sap.upf.edu/

Posted August 27, 2009

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, TENURE TRACK, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MISSISSAUGA (UTM)

We are seeking applications for a tenure-track position in developmental psychology from scholars with research interests in any developmental aspect of social, emotional, personality, abnormal or educational psychology. The successful applicant will join a research cluster committed to the study of adjustment and well-being; accordingly, his/her research focus should be consistent with this research theme. There will be additional opportunities to collaborate with psychologists in research clusters focused on human communication and/or genetic determinants of behaviour. The position will be at the Assistant Professor level beginning July 1, 2010. Candidates for this position should have received their Ph.D. by the starting date, and must show evidence of excellence in teaching and research. The successful applicant will be expected to develop and maintain an active, externally funded program of research and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students.

We strongly encourage you to submit your application online by visiting us at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htm, and refer to job number 0900622. Please ensure that you include a current CV, statement of research and teaching interests, materials relevant to teaching experience, and copies of representative publications. In addition to the online application, please submit your application and other materials to Chair of Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, 3359 Mississauga Road North, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5L 1C6. Three letters of recommendation should also be sent under separate cover. Materials must be received by November 30, 2009.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

For more information about the Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Mississauga, please visit our home page.

Posted August 27, 2009

Robert M. and Natalie Reid Dorn Endowed Chair on Infancy

The Division of Human Development and Family Studies in the Department of Human and Community Development, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University of California, Davis, is expanding its program and seeking a nationally and internationally prominent scholar for an endowed faculty chair, at the associate/full professor level, in infant and early childhood development, to begin on July 1, 2010. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., Human Development, Child Development, or Psychology) and a leading program of research in early socio-emotional development (e.g.,attachment), mental health, and/or family-based interventions during the last trimester of pregnancy and the first year of life after birth. Candidates must demonstrate an exceptional record of achievement in publication, external grant funding, and teaching. We are seeking applicants who are: 1) skilled in multidisciplinary collaboration with scientists and practitioners; 2) able to bridge the study of typically and atypically developing children; and 3) able to translate research findings into prevention and intervention strategies.

Candidates should begin the application process by registering online at https://secure.caes.ucdavis.edu/Recruitment/. Applicants should submit the following information online: a statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, three samples of scholarly work, and the names and addresses of at least three references. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 15, 2010. For more information, email chermes@ucdavis.edu or call (530) 752-4370.

Posted August 17, 2009

Two Searches at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

(1) The Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison anticipates budgetary approval to appoint, at any rank, an outstanding scholar in the area of Social Processes beginning August, 2010. The Department values integrative approaches and candidates able to bridge social with cognitive, emotional, developmental, or neuroscience processes are of particular interest. We value excellence in research and teaching over specific research foci.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2009. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Faculty have the opportunity to capitalize on an extraordinarily productive network that links Psychology to many specialized research units on campus. See our Website at http://psych.wisc.edu to learn about related units. Ph.D. required prior to start of appointment. Applicants should send a CV, reprints or preprints, and statement of research and teaching interests. Three letters of reference should be sent for junior candidates. Send materials to: New Personnel Committee, Attn: Social Processes Search, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1202 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53706-1611. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Employment may require a background check.

(2) The Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison anticipates approval to make an appointment, area open, at the Assistant (tenure track) or Associate Professor (tenured) rank beginning August, 2010. The Department highly values integrative research and is especially interested in candidates whose work spans traditional subgroups within psychology or between psychology and other disciplines. However, excellence in research and teaching rather than specific research focus is the primary criterion for the search.

To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by November 1, 2009. However, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Faculty have the opportunity to capitalize on an extraordinarily productive network that links Psychology to many specialized research units on campus. See our Website at http://psych.wisc.edu to learn about related units. Ph.D. required prior to start of appointment. Applicants should send a CV, reprints or preprints, and statement of research and teaching interests. Three letters of reference should be sent for junior candidates. Send materials to: New Personnel Committee, Attn: Open Area Search, Department of Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1202 West Johnson Street, Madison, WI 53706-1611. Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Employment may require a background check.