Summer Career Advising

Bern Essay Contest in Jewish Studies: $750 first prize; 2nd & 3rd prize, $375 each

The Robert A. and Sandra S. Borns

Jewish Studies Program at Indiana University

announces

THE 2017 HENRY A. BERN MEMORIAL

ESSAY COMPETITION

First Prize: $750

Second and Third Prizes: $375 each

Deadline: Friday, May 19, 2017

PURPOSE:  To stimulate and encourage undergraduate excellence in the field of Jewish Studies through meaningful scholarly projects.

ELIGIBILITY:  Any current Indiana University Bloomington undergraduate student, including those who graduate in December 2016 and May 2017.  

RULES:

1)      Research papers, essays, and creative writing are all accepted.

2)      An author may submit a maximum of 2 entries, including one written with multiple authors.

3)      Entries may be written in English, Modern Hebrew, or Yiddish.

4)      Entries may have been previously submitted for IU course credit.

5)      Written entries must be typed and double-spaced, with footnotes wherever applicable.  They should not exceed 25 pages, and must be submitted in Word.

6)      Multimedia entries must be submitted as a URL link to a hosted website.      

7)      Student name(s) must only appear on a separate “cover” sheet which should also include the student ID number(s), local and permanent home addresses, IU e-mail address, telephone number, and paper/project title.  Student name(s) should NOT appear in the file name or URL/host site. This information is to appear only on the cover sheet in order to maintain anonymity.  Submissions will be numbered for judging purposes.       

8)      The paper/project title should also appear at the start of each entry.                                      

9)      Among the criteria considered significant will be clarity, focus and development of the subject or problem, quality of evidence, use of sources, craftsmanship, and originality.

DEADLINE:  Submissions should be e-mailed in Word to iujsp@indiana.edu before midnight on Friday, May 19, 2017.  (We accept submissions any time during the 2016-2017 academic year.)  Please include in subject line: “Bern Essay Submission”.

This scholarship was established to honor the memory of Henry A. Bern by his family and friends.  Henry Bern was a professor of Education at Indiana University where he was committed to teaching and the world of learning.

Deloitte's Technology Women's Initiative - Indiana University Campus Event

Register Now!

Deloitte’s Technology Women’s Initiative presents:

Careers in Technology Consulting

Interested in learning more about career opportunities in Technology Consulting?

The Technology Women’s Initiative (WIN) from Deloitte Consulting will be holding an event that will give students a real world example of how technology can help solve complex business problems. This is your chance to learn firsthand how technology and business come together and what it’s like to work as a woman in a technology field by networking with female practitioners from Deloitte’s Technology Consulting practice.

Join us for this exciting opportunity!

The event will consist of multiple sessions including an informational overview, keynote speech and panel Q&A, Business Chemistry activity, Technology Trends overview, interactive case workshop, and discussion on how to prepare for the workforce. There is also an option to attend a networking lunch, as well as short networking opportunities after each session.

Event details:

Friday, April 14^th | Kelley School of Business

9:00 am – 4:15 pm

Session 1: 9:00 am – 10:55 am

Women in Technology Keynote Speech & Panel

Our keynote speaker is Barbara Manley, a senior manager in Deloitte’s Digital Business and Strategy practice. Her work focuses on helping clients to design next generation digital marketing solutions and execute digital marketing transformation programs to address disruptive market and industry forces. To provide additional perspectives on what it’s like to work as a woman in technology, this session will conclude with a panel of practitioners in various career stages.

Session 2: 11:10 am – 12:45 pm

Breakout Option #1 | Business Chemistry

Business Chemistry is a system designed to provide insights about individuals and teams based on observable business traits and preferences. It draws upon the latest analytics technologies to reveal four scientifically-based patterns of behavior. Prior to the event, you will take an online assessment to leverage during the session, where you will learn about your own business style and how you can leverage Business Chemistry when working with others.

Breakout Option #2 | Technology Trends

Every year Deloitte publishes a Tech Trends report that examines the ever-evolving technology landscape and those trends that have the potential to transform business, government, and society. This session will explore the intersection of technology and business, and take a deep dive into a few of this year’s most exciting trends.

Networking Lunch: 12:45 pm – 1:45 pm

An optional networking lunch will provide you an opportunity to speak in small groups with Deloitte practitioners.

Session 3: 2:00 pm – 4:15 pm

Breakout Option #1 | Case Workshop

This session is a case study “how to” that will consist of an overview of important case study skills, methods for approaching a case interview, and an interactive activity where you will work in groups to solve a case question with guidance and feedback from Deloitte practitioners. It will also include an introduction to the agile project methodology, a method that embraces change and is focused on quickly delivering value to clients.

Breakout Option #2 | Preparing for the Workforce

In this session we will provide tips and advice for preparing for life after graduation. We’ll discuss ideas for what you can being doing now, as well as share what we wish we had known when we were in your shoes.

Please register here by Friday, April 7^th if you are interested in attending this event. You may sign up for any or all of the sessions. Registration is limited, so sign up early!

If you have any questions about the event, please reach out to Rebecca Alexander at realexander@deloitte.com.

Research Assistant Position at the University of South Florida

The Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry, located in St. Petersburg, Florida, within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida announces a research assistant position beginning approximately May 15, 2017. The primary responsibilities of the research assistant will be to coordinate various projects involving children with obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, and/or autism spectrum disorders.

Specific duties will include:

• Recruit and screen potential participants, interview parents and children, and assist with other research activities.
• Assist with data quality control, data entry, and analysis.
• Institutional review board (IRB) management for various research studies.
• Train and supervise undergraduate research assistants in clinic and study procedures.
• Opportunities to participate in manuscripts and presentations are available.

Qualifications: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or a related field, and undergrad GPA of 3.5. Candidates should be able to communicate and collaborate well with families and children, and other research team members. Candidates must be well organized, work well independently, and be able to pay careful attention to sensitive and accurate data collection and to detail. Competitive salary and full USF benefits included. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants should send a vita and letter of interest via email to both Dr. Eric Storch (estorch@health.usf.edu) and Sandra Cepeda (sandracepeda@health.usf.edu), and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to Eric Storch, Ph.D. University of South Florida, 880 6^th Street South, Box 7523, St. Petersburg FL 33701.  

2017 Summer Harlan Awards - Reminder, Applications Due 3/31/17

Attached you will find the 2017 HARLAN SCHOLARS PROGRAM SUMMER RESEARCH APPLICATION.  The Harlan Award is open to graduate and undergraduate students.  Applications are due to Cherlyn Crees (chcrees@indiana.edu) by this Friday, March 31^st at 5pm.  See applications requirements listed below:

Graduate applications must include:

·         Application Form

·         One (1) PARAGRAPH describing your proposed research.  It is expected that research will be conducted throughout the summer.

·         Current CV

·         Faculty mentor letter of endorsement

·         If an applicant has received a Harlan award in the past, the faculty member is asked to provide information in the supporting letter to address how the award was used in the past.

Undergraduate applications must include:

• Application Form
• One (1) PAGE describing your proposed research.  Include proposed start and end dates during the summer session.
• Current CV
• Faculty mentor letter of endorsement

·         If an applicant has received a Harlan award in the past, the faculty member is asked to provide information in the supporting letter to address how the award was used in the past.

Application Deadline: March 31, 2017 at 5:00 pm

Harlan Laboratories & Psychological and Brain Sciences (PBS): 

Harlan Laboratories was founded by Howard P. Harlan in 1931 in Indianapolis, IN and was expanded by Hal Harlan to become the leading provider of animal research models.  PBS researchers have used Harlan animals for generations to make fundamental contributions to the creation of knowledge in behavioral neuroscience.  A permanent sign of the Harlan’s relationship with PBS exists in the form of the larger-than-life limestone brain sculpture, installed outside the Psychology building in 2013 with the support of the Harlan family, including Doug and Hugh Harlan.  To strengthen this relationship further, we expect that the Harlan Scholars program will produce a cadre of outstanding young researchers who will carry forward Harlan's lasting impact on animal research in neuroscience. 

Harlan Scholars Program:

The Harlan Scholars Program recruits and trains students who conduct neuroscience research using animal models and focus on problems related to behavior, disease, and fundamental processes that affect health and wellbeing.  The Harlan Scholars Program invites applications from PBS graduate and undergraduate students (in good academic standing) to conduct behavioral neuroscience research. We expect that most Harlan Scholars will be grad students, but exceptional undergraduates will be considered.  Harlan Scholars will receive a stipend to conduct research in the summer, with the expectation that a faculty sponsor will pay for research expenses.  A brief progress report (describing research accomplishments) is due on the first day of fall classes at the completion of the summer research program.  In addition, Harlan Scholars are asked to acknowledge the support of the Harlan Scholars Program in their publications, and to update their progress report for a period of three years when their manuscripts are accepted for publication.  Approximate award amounts (subject to availability of funds):  graduate students $5,000; undergraduate students $2,500.  It is expected that award recipients will devote 100% effort toward their research during the award period.  Therefore, it is expected that award recipients are not enrolled in coursework during the award period (research credit hours are permitted).  It is expected that award recipients are not paid for other work during the award period; note that a Harlan award replaces PBS teaching obligations in summer and replaces PBS teaching stipend in summer.         ​

Fall 2017 Field Experience Courses

Are you looking for real-world hands-on experience in the mental health care field? Applications are beginning to open for Fall 2017 Field Experiences! These Field Experiences are open to undergraduates in ALL majors and ALL years of study.


PSY-X476 Practicum in Psychology (3 cr.): The class will meet infrequently (e.g., mandatory orientation). Students will primarily work on-site at the field experience under the supervision of qualified mental health professionals. The on-site time commitment will vary by site, so carefully review site-specific information. The field experience sites available this semester include:

•  College Internship Program: You will serve as a social thinking mentor to help young adults on the Autism Spectrum and with Learning Differences develop social skills and improve functioning.
• Centerstone Research Institute: CRI is the research lab situated within Centerstone. As part of the CRI team, you will contribute to one or more research projects, gaining skills relevant to clinical science along the way. Through this experience, you may gain exposure to interesting clinical populations (e.g., schizophrenia), settings (e.g., jails), and assessment tools (e.g., structured clinical interviews).
• Centerstone CCPE (Community Capacity for Prevention & Education): You will work as a provider of brief motivational counseling and community outreach intern within the CCPE team, using evidence-based practices to target and reduce risk of substance-related problems and HIV in adolescents and adults within the community.
• Aldrich Project: You will work as a mentor, in collaboration with students from the IU School of Nursing, to implement evidence-based group interventions within schools and other settings. Your work will target and reduce risk of substance-related problems and HIV in children and adolescents within the community.
• Meadows Hospital: You will work as a Unit Clerk within the inpatient unit of Meadows. You will assist staff with organizational and clerical tasks, as well as interact with patients and families via phone and in-person. Through this experience, you may gain exposure to group interventions and team meetings, if you are able to complete your tasks efficiently and show initiative.
• Milestones: You will assist therapists in group interventions for children and adolescents. You will learn about the type(s) of group therapy you will be assisting with, and then help to design and implement activities to meet specific therapeutic goals.

  
To learn more about each individual site, please visit: http://www.indiana.edu/~psyugrad/courses/field.php
Once the applications are open, you may apply here: https://iu.instructure.com/courses/1596665
(In order to get access to submitting applications, click “Join this Course” on the right side of the screen. Then, click “Enroll in Course” on the pop-up screen. Then, click “Go to Course” on the next screen. At this point, you are enrolled in the Canvas course, NOT the actual Field Experiences course.)

Note: These courses are in the process of being changed from PSY-P457 Topics in Psychology. They will now have a new course number (PSY-X476) and course title (Practicum in Psychology), and will be listed as its own course.


Please send any questions to Dr. Ke Anne Zhang (zhangka@indiana.edu).

Research Assistantship Call-Out

Research Assistant Positions

The Computational Cognition and Learning Lab is looking for motivated undergraduates interested in assisting graduate students in experimental psychology research for Summer 2017/Fall 2017 course credit in X397/X398, X497/X498.

Our lab studies human development and learning through both empirical studies and computational models. We are particularly interested in how language is grounded in sensorimotor experience and how language development depends on complex interactions among brain, body and environment. To learn more, please visit the lab website at http://www.indiana.edu/~dll/index.html

If you are interested in learning how to conduct research, and have 7.5 - 10 hours available a week, we're looking for you.  In addition to valuable research experience, you will receive lab class credit. More importantly, if you're considering graduate school, this is a great opportunity to see what working in a lab is really like. During your time in the lab, you will attend bi-weekly lab meetings, run subjects in experiments, score and analyze data, and help design new experiments.

No prior lab experience is necessary, but relevant skills such as experience working with children or computer science background may be considered.

For more information, please contact Anting Chen at antchen@indiana.edu.

Please include the following information:

• Your Name
• Year in School (freshman, sophomore, etc)
• Number of hours available to work and tentative time blocks available (please indicate Summer 2017 or Fall 2017)
• Major (declared or undeclared)
• GPA
• Psychology/Cognitive Science/ Computer Science classes (taken or will be taking)
• Have you worked in any other labs?
• Why are you interested in working in this lab?
• Experience working with children?

*Also, please attach a resume and a transcript.

Full-Time Lab Manager at Stony Brook University

A FULL-TIME LAB MANAGER/RESEARCH ASSISTANT is sought by the Social Developmental Neuroscience Laboratory (www.sdnlaboratory.com) at Stony Brook University (Dr. Johanna Jarcho, Director), to begin in Summer 2017.  The lab aims to isolate neural mechanisms and corresponding behavior that support normative development of social cognition, or increase risk for and expression of deficits in social competence linked to psychopathology.  Behavioral, eye tracking, EEG, and fMRI methods are used to achieve these aims.  The individual who fills this position will be involved in numerous aspects of the research process (e.g., recruiting, screening and running adult and adolescent participants, study design and implementation, preprocessing and analysis of data, preparation of publications) and contribute to day-to-day operations of the lab (e.g., various administrative duties, oversight of volunteer RAs, IRB management). This 2-year position is ideal for a highly motivated individual who plans to apply to graduate school in psychology or related fields.

Essential Duties:

• Data Acquisition: recruiting, schedule, staff, and run research visits with adult and adolescent participants (25%)
• Management: training and supervising volunteer research assistants (25%)
• Coordination: coordination, scheduling for lab, budgeting, approval of research by oversight bodies, and administrative tasks of the laboratory (20%)
• Data Analysis: study design, data management, and analysis (15%)
• Special Projects: Assisting the Principal Investigator in the preparation of presentations, manuscripts, and grant applications (15%)

Preferred ​Degree/​Qualification: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field in hand or by official start date
• Prior experience with fMRI, EEG, eye tracking, and/or psychophysiology data collection and analysis 
• Experience with EPrime, Matlab, and/or Python
• Prior experience working with and/or collecting data with children

Required Qualifications: (Evidenced by an attached resume)

• Associate’s or Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field. 
• Ability to demonstrate professional competence in research activities. 
• Experience working in psychology, neuroscience, or related lab. 

Interested applicants should:

1.    Submit a formal application at the following website:

https://stonybrooku.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=1700662

2.    Send their CV, a cover letter describing their research interests and career goals, and two letters of reference to Dr. Jarcho (johanna.jarcho@stonybrook.edu)

Please include "FULL-TIME LAB MANAGER/RESEARCH ASSISTANT” in the subject line.

Career Development Center Newsletter 3/21/17

http://cdc.indiana.edu/archive/newsletters/2017-03-21/index.html

Discover: Bringing Your Voice and Identity to Your Career

https://careers.college.indiana.edu/events/2017/03/22/discover-bringing-your-voice-and-identity-to-your-career/

Wednesday, March 22, 2017
6:10pm - 7:10pm
Teter Main Floor Student Lounge-First Floor

Come have pizza and join us in the Teter Main Floor Student Lounge (First Floor) for a great discussion.

Bringing Your Voice and Identity to Your Career. Let’s examine how we bring our values, beliefs, and skills to our everyday work and why we should seek company cultures which match these values. A career that combines Values, Interests, Personality, and Skill (VIPS) will bring happiness and longevity to our life. We will also discuss the importance of identity and inclusion in everyday life and what these words mean to our community.

Sponsored by:

Kim Cagle

Indiana University-Bloomington

Residential Programs and Services | CommUnity Educator

kimcagle@indiana.edu

For more information, contact:
Suzanne Fodor
Career Coach and Community Host
The I.U. Walter Center for Career Achievement
slfodor@indiana.edu

Internship Funding for Psychology and Neuroscience Students

The Walter Center recently started administering the Larry Blatt Internship fund. This fund is focused on supporting student pursuit of internships (paid or unpaid) by covering associated housing and travel cost up to $3k per student. We have currently awarded about 30k of the 75k we have available to give to students this semester. In order to fully realize the potential impact of this fund, we need to fund an additional 10 – 12 undergraduate or graduate students by the end of May. Here are the criteria for funding:

• The student must be pursuing a life sciences major in the College.
• The student must have secured an internship at a life sciences company (the student need not be working in a life science capacity). For example, we could fund a student working in the marketing department at Cook Medical or on the sales team at Eli Lilly.  
• Awards are given in the amount of 1k for internships lasting 4 weeks or less and 3k for internships lasting more than 4 weeks.
• Funds cannot be given to students working in an Indiana University-owned laboratories.

To apply, students must complete a short application and have already secured their internship. The application is available here.

Seeking Lab Coordinator for UCSD's Early Learning & Cognition Lab

The Early Learning & Cognition Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of California San Diego, under the direction of Dr. Caren Walker, is seeking a lab coordinator to begin on or around July 1, 2017, for a two year period.

The lab conducts research on abstract thinking and causal inference in early childhood, investigating how mechanisms like exploration, explanation, and counterfactual reasoning may influence conceptual change. Duties include research and administrative responsibilities, such as recruiting child participants and their families, recruiting local preschools, supervising undergraduate research assistants, and maintaining the lab's IRB protocol. 

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, or a related field, as well as experience working with young children. Interested applicants should submit a CV or resume and a cover letter by April 15th to Andie Nishimi at elclab@ucsd.edu (Subject Line: Lab Coordinator Application) to be considered for the position. The position will begin at part time - between 20-30 hours/week (negotiable) with the possibility of moving to full time (40 hours/week) if desired, pending the availability of grant funding. This may therefore be an ideal position for someone interested in obtaining experience in a developmental research setting, while also having the opportunity to work at a second position, part time.

Please feel free to contact the current lab coordinator - Andie Nishimi - at elclab@ucsd.edu with any questions!

Full Time Junior Specialist (Lab Coordinator/RA) Position in Developmental Psychology at UCSB

The Social Cognitive Development Lab at University of California, Santa Barbara, directed by Dr. Zoe Liberman, has an open position for a Junior Specialist. We seek applicants with strong research experience in infancy and/or early childhood. Minimum requirements are a Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field, previous work with children (research setting preferred), and excellent communication and computer skills. Candidates must be able to work both independently and in collaboration with others, and have strong multi-tasking and organizational skills. Because the lab does research on campus and at local museums, applicants must be comfortable communicating and interacting with a wide variety of audiences including community members at partner institutions, administrators, teachers, parents, and young children. 

The successful candidate will engage in specialized research regarding testing infants, toddlers, and children in behavioral experiments. This will include working as part of a team to recruit study participants and working closely with graduate students to further their research projects. The position will also require assisting the PI with recruiting and training undergraduate student RAs by sharing specialized knowledge and expertise in early childhood and infant research. In addition, the Junior Specialist will contribute to administrative tasks of the lab, including managing IRB protocols and reviews, and ordering and maintaining lab supplies to assure all research projects and are executed properly. 

This position will allow growth as a researcher, with additional duties including study design, stimulus construction, audio and video editing, data management, statistical analysis, presentations at lab meetings and at developmental psychology conferences, and authorship on academic research articles. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funding. 

For primary consideration, application materials must be submitted by April 5, 2017, and the position will remain open until filled.

Interested applicants must apply online via UC Recruit at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/apply/JPF00978 

Only candidates who submit the following materials will receive full consideration: 

1. CV 

2. Cover Letter 

3. Contact Information for 2 References 

The Psychological & Brain Sciences Department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. 

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UTA Application Deadline Wednesday, March 22nd

Research Assistant Position at University of Maryland

The University of Maryland Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab directed by Dr. Elizabeth Redcay (www.dscn.umd.edu) is seeking a full-time Technical Research Assistant (formal title: Faculty Assistant) beginning late Spring or early Summer 2017. The DSCN lab investigates the neural and cognitive bases of typical and atypical development, with a focus on social cognition and social motivation in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Our methods include functional and structural MRI as well as behavioral measures with adults and children. This is an excellent position for anyone who would like to pursue graduate work in cognitive, clinical, or developmental neuroscience. We encourage applicants with a background in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, engineering, or related fields to apply.

The ideal applicant will have extensive experience collecting MRI data and be able to quickly become trained as an operator on our 3T Siemens scanner at the Maryland Neuroimaging Center. Additionally, ideal applicants will have experience with neuroimaging data analyses (e.g., AFNI, SPM, FSL, Freesurfer) and/or programming languages (e.g., python, matlab) and linux environments. Experience and interest in working with children and individuals with ASD is a plus.

Responsibilities will include data collection (as MRI operator) and analyses of MRI and behavioral studies with children and adults. Additionally, the technical assistant will be responsible for development and maintenance of lab imaging analysis and stimulus presentation scripts and assist in supervising and training undergraduate research assistants. There may be opportunities for presenting data at conferences and co-authoring publications.

Salary will be competitive commensurate with experience and includes health benefits. Application review will begin immediately. This is a 1-year position with the possibility of renewal. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

To apply please email your application to Sydney Maniscalco (sydneym@umd.edu). Application materials should include a cover letter detailing qualifications and interest, CV (with GPA), relevant coursework or transcript, and (at least) 2 references who can provide letters upon request. 

Research Assistant at Tulane University

The Child and Family Lab at Tulane University (PI: Dr. Sarah Gray) is seeking to hire a full-time clinical protocol / lab technician starting June 15 2017 through January 15 2019 (http://cfl.tulane.edu/), funded by NARSAD / Brain & Behavior Research Foundation.  Research in the lab focuses on developmental and physiological consequences of exposure to early life stress in young children and related risk and protective factors.  Current lab projects include opportunities for both child and adult assessment, experience with trauma-exposed populations, and psychophysiological data acquisition and analysis (heart rate, respiratory sinus arrhythmia, pre-ejection period and skin conductance collected from mothers and children).  The employee will work closely with the Principal Investigator, graduate students and undergraduates on all aspects of the research project. 

Primary responsibilities will be to help with recruitment of families, scheduling, preparing and running research visits with mothers and young children; analyzing data; operating computer systems, maintaining databases; coordinating undergraduate research assistants; maintaining paperwork; maintaining research visit and IRB protocols; and contributing to research reports, proposals and presentations. The lab coordinator will also be responsible for training all incoming students on data collection, data entry, and various lab tasks. There are also opportunities to facilitate relationships with local community partners for research and support services.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent; experience in lab-based research; exceptional flexibility, organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills; and general computing skills including Microsoft Office. Preferred qualifications include a degree in psychology in a related field, experience working with human participants, statistical software experience (SPSS) as well as intellectual interest in our research focus. Competitive candidates will have prior research experience with both children and adults. Experience with psychophysiological data collection is preferred but training in data acquisition and analysis will be provided. S/He must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, juggle and prioritize multiple tasks, working as part of a team and seek assistance when appropriate. Ability to provide own transportation to data collection sites in New Orleans is recommended. Typical work week is 37.5 hours but candidate must be willing to have flexible hours outside of 9-5, as many research visits are conducted in the evenings and weekends. This is a full-time position with benefits. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone planning on graduate school in psychology or related fields who wishes to obtain more research experience.

If interested, please send: (1) CV or resume, (2) cover letter detailing interests, relevant experience, and future career goals, and (3) contact information for three references to Dr. Sarah Gray (sgray4@tulane.edu). Applicants may apply online formally at http://www2.tulane.edu/jobs/, Job Posting IRC 11383. 

Research Assistant Position in Adolescent Suicide and Depression Lab at Brown University

We are seeking 1 to 2 full-time Research Assistants (RAs) to assist with three ongoing studies in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. These studies include: (i) a NIMH-funded study examining the interrelationship between life stress and impulsivity in accounting for recurrent suicidal behavior in adolescent inpatients within a multi-wave, prospective design; (ii) a NIMH-funded study evaluating whether transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) may modulate impulsive cognition and behavior in adolescent suicide attempters, in a three-group randomized design, through specific neural pathways, as assessed with electroencephalography (EEG) and event-related potentials (ERPs); and (iii) a study investigating whether dysregulation of the gut microbiome (dysbiosis) is associated with depression and suicide. Assessments will include interview-based measures of life stress, psychopathology, and self-injurious thoughts and behaviors; neurocognitive tasks; and behavioral observation.

Responsibilities will include: data collection and management; participant recruitment, retention, and reimbursement; interfacing with the hospital clinical staff; supervision of undergraduate volunteers; and IRB submissions and modifications. Opportunities for training and involvement in preparing manuscripts for publication will also be available and are strongly encouraged. This position is particularly suited for individuals interested in gaining research and clinical experience prior to graduate or medical school.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field, be very detail oriented, have excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to work autonomously as well as within a team setting on multiple tasks. Experience with data management and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Mplus, R) and with writing scripts in MATLAB/E-Prime are preferred but not required.

The RA(s) will work under the mentorship of Drs. Anthony Spirito and Richard Liu. A two-year commitment is preferred. The position(s) will begin in summer 2017. Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and CV to: teenmoodandbehavior@brown.edu

Project Coordinator - Language for Reading: Temple University Infant and Child Lab

The Temple University Infant and Child Laboratory (Directed by Professors Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Nora Newcombe) at Ambler is seeking a project coordinator to work with Dr. Hirsh-Pasek on a project investigating a vocabulary intervention in Head Start preschools. The position is grant-funded for 1 year, with the possibility of extending to 2 years. Preferred start date is July 2017.

The project, a collaboration with Dr. Roberta Golinkoff at the University of Delaware and Dr. David Dickinson at Vanderbilt University, examines the effectiveness of teaching vocabulary through shared book-reading and guided play activities such as games, music, and sociodramatic play.

The project coordinator will be deeply involved in all aspects of this project. The project coordinator will work closely with post-doctoral fellows and graduate students to make decisions about study design, create materials, recruit and test participants, and work with teachers and administrators at our partner preschool. This is an exciting opportunity to participate in cutting-edge applied research in cognition and development.

Project Coordinator duties may include:

• Recruitment and scheduling of children in preschools and in the lab
• Design and creation of intervention materials and methods
• Observations of teachers implementing the intervention
• Data collection, entry, coding, and analysis
• Coordination with the research team at our partner universities (Vanderbilt University and University of Delaware) to coordinate multi-site grant project
• Presentation of findings at collaborative lab meetings and in federal grant reports
• Management of IRB protocols
• Research grants administration and accounting
• Training and supervising of research assistants

The project coordinator will also have the opportunity to collaborate in research that will be presented at conferences and published in journals.

Required qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Education, or related field
• At least 6 months experience working in a research setting, preferably with children

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with music composition and/or game design
• Computer skills and proficiency with MS Office
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, writing, and organizational skills
• Ability to interact with a diverse population of participants
• Ability to travel to off-site locations that may not be accessible by public transportation
• Proficiency with SPSS, SAS, and/or R

Please visit our website at www.temple.edu, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Careers @ Temple.  Create or update your online profile. You must apply online in order to be considered for this position.

You may also send a resume/CV and cover letter to Jelani Medford, Lab Coordinator, at jelani.medford@temple.edu. Please visit our website (www.temple.edu/infantlab) for more information about the lab.

Full-Time Lab Manager Position in the Developmental Investigations of Behavior and Strategy Lab at the University of Chicago

The Developmental Investigations of Behavior and Strategy (DIBS) Lab, directed by Dr. Alex Shaw at the University of Chicago is seeking a full-time research assistant to begin July 1^st, 2017. 

The job will include working on research related to the development of social cognition, being involved in all aspects of the research. The particular focus of this position will entail coordinating projects investigating social influences on children’s allocation decisions and their moral judgments about others.  Responsibilities include overseeing research activities, including but not limited to: participant recruitment both in the lab, at schools, and at museums, undergraduate research assistant supervision, stimuli creation, helping design studies, testing child participants, as well as coding and analyzing data.

The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, be able to work independently, and be motivated, creative, and organized. The candidate must be willing to commit two years to the position. This position is particularly appropriate for individuals who are interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology. 

A Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field, as well as previous research experience in a developmental psychology laboratory, is highly preferred.  

Applicants should submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and names of two references on this webpage by April 15 (requisition number 102261) to be considered for the position. Please email (dibs.lab.manager@gmail.com) if you have any questions about this posting. 

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Full-Time Research Assistant: Temple Cognition & Learning Lab

Full-Time Research Assistant: Temple Cognition & Learning Lab

The Temple Cognition & Learning Lab, directed by Dr. Elizabeth Gunderson, is hiring a full-time Research Assistants to start work by July 1, 2017. This position presents diverse opportunities to participate in cutting-edge developmental psychology research, and is part of the NSF-funded project, “Spatial foundations of symbolic numeracy skills in young children.” This project will investigate the specific mechanisms through which children’s spatial skills impact their numerical development, using both longitudinal and experimental methods with children in pre-k to 4th grades.
The Research Assistant will assist with multiple aspects of the research process, including stimulus design and creation, recruiting, scheduling, data collection, coding, analysis, grant administration, and training and supervising undergraduate researchers. The Research Assistant will present findings at collaborative lab meetings. In addition, the Research Assistant will organize Work Circles that bring together teachers and researchers, and will participate in outreach activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
This is a grant-funded position with a minimum expected commitment of two years, with the possibility of extension.

How to Apply
The job will be posted on Temple's web site on THURSDAY MARCH 16th, 2017 by 12pm. Please apply as early as possible. The posting will only be available for a short time, and applications will be considered on a  first-come, first-served basis.To apply, visit our website at https://temple.taleo.net/careersection/tu_ex_staff/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en and search for job number 17000697. AA, EOE, m/f/d/v.

In addition to applying on Temple's web site, please email your CV to conner.black@temple.edu with the subject line "Full-time RA position". You may send your CV before March 16th. Please note that, to be considered for the position, you MUST apply on Temple's web site: https://temple.taleo.net/careersection/tu_ex_staff/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en.

Required Education & Experience:

B.A. or B.S. in Psychology, Human Development, Neuroscience, Education or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Prior research experience in Psychology, Human Development, Neuroscience, Education or a related field.
• Experience working with preschool or elementary-school-age children as a researcher or teacher.
• Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office suite or similar spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation software.
• Demonstrated experience with statistical software, such as SPSS, to complete quantitative and qualitative data analyses.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and planning skills.
• Some experience managing or monitoring the work of others.
• Comfortable giving presentations to small groups.
• Ability to travel to off-site locations that may not be accessible by public transportation.
• Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to administer study protocols as necessary.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Lab Manager and Post-Doctoral Researcher Positions at the University of Delaware

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE

Dr. Roberta M. Golinkoff

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR START DATE AROUND JUNE 1, 2017

FULL-TIME LABORATORY MANAGER

The Child's Play, Learning and Development Lab at the University of Delaware needs a highly capable, eager, and well-spoken individual to serve as a full-time laboratory manager and project coordinator for an IES-funded project to develop a language assessment for toddlers. A recent college graduate having majored in psychology or a related field and looking for additional research experience before going on to graduate school would be ideal. Former laboratory coordinators have accumulated paper presentations and publications and then gone on to the graduate schools of their choice.

The laboratory is extremely active and highly collaborative with a focus on language acquisition, spatial skills, and learning through play. Strong writing skills are essential as the lab manager collaborates on publications, writes grant reports, and presents at conferences. Attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and organizational skills are a must as the lab manager connects the lab to the University IRB office, manages participant recruitment, and oversees purchasing equipment and supplies. As the project coordinator for the IES language grant, the lab manager organizes meetings between the different sites, collects data at local preschools and daycares, and plays a strong role in the development of the assessment.

The lab manager must also have excellent social skills. In addition to training and supervising undergraduate research assistants, the lab manager cultivates a team orientation and fosters a high degree of professionalism among laboratory members. The applicant must be excellent with young children and their parents as well as with the staff they interface with at the University and in the field. Previous research experience in a psychology or related laboratory is required and an interest and background in how young children learn is desirable.

Upon mutual satisfaction, you would be asked to make a commitment to remain for a two-year term that offers full, excellent benefits (including dental and vision) and an exciting working environment. Preferred start date is June 1, 2017.

Materials: please send a CV, cover letter, and the names and contact information for your three recommenders to the current Laboratory Manager, Tara Saunders, at tsaund@udel.edu.  Please also have your three recommenders send their letters there as well. Please submit all materials by April 15, 2017.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from minority group members, women, individuals with a disability and veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/home/legal-notices. Employment offers will be conditioned upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Dr. Roberta Golinkoff is looking for a dynamic post-doctoral researcher to join her team for an NSF-funded project on guided learning through playful experiences.

The post-doctoral researcher will coordinate closely with Dr. Golinkoff in developing new projects

that seek to understand how playful guidance can best be integrated with exploration to facilitate young children’s learning across formal and informal settings. There are many opportunities for publications on this and related projects in this very active lab. The researcher will participate in, and sometimes lead, reading groups and research meetings to address issues as they arise in the lab.

The responsibilities of the project include:

· Developing research protocols

· Assisting with grant applications

· Data collection at the lab as well as in the field

· Training and supervision of undergraduate and graduate RAs and other project staff

· Data coding and analysis

· Writing and dissemination of results for internal reports and peer-reviewed publications

· Presentation of findings at conferences

Required qualifications:

· Ph.D. in Psychology, Education, or a related field

· Experience working with children/families in research settings

· Ability to travel to off-site locations

· Broad training including, cognitive development, science of learning, and/or early childhood education   

· Excellent interpersonal, leadership, writing, and organizational skills

· Experience analyzing and publishing data

· Proficiency with SPSS, SAS, and/or R 

The appointment is for one year with renewal possible, contingent on performance.  The position offers full, excellent benefits (including dental, medical, and vision).  Preferred start date is negotiable but no later than August 1, 2017.

Materials: please send a CV, cover letter, and the names and contact information for your three recommenders to Laura Zimmermann at lzimmerm@udel.edu.  Please also have your three recommenders send their letters there as well.