Research Positions at UNC Chapel Hill

Please see the ads below for 2 research positions (research assistant, data manager) at UNC Chapel Hill. Apply by Jan. 15!

 

Research Assistant - Data Management for Substance Use Treatment Research - UNC Chapel Hill

The research assistant in this position will primarily contribute to the data management and analysis of ongoing studies in the UNC Chapel Hill Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Biobehavioral Research on Addiction and Emotion (BRANE) lab.  The data for these studies is longitudinal and is assessed via computerized tasks, ecological momentary assessment (EMA), functional neuroimaging, clinical interview, and self-report. The ideal candidate will have experience, 1) managing, cleaning, structuring, and coding syntax for large datasets with SPSS or other established statistical software; 2) with neuroimaging analysis software (e.g., FSL); and 3) languages commonly used for neuroimaging analysis (e.g., Linux shell scripting, Python, and/or Matlab). The position will also include, but to a lesser extent, contribution to study management, oversight of participant retention including participant tracking and locating, and data collection (self-report, interview, behavioral and biological assessments) at substance use treatment centers and public locations throughout the North Carolina Triangle area. A detailed description of the BRANE lab research studies can be found at http://branelab.web.unc.edu. The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a specialization in psychology (or a related field) or any combination of subsequent education and experience. Experience/skills in data management, specifically working with large datasets and neuroimaging data. Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing, and working in a team setting is preferred. Interested candidates please submit an application at http://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/153639 by January 15, 2019, as well as submit your cover letter, CV/resume, and list of 3 references to branelab@unc.edu with ‘RA – Data Management Applicant’ in the subject line.

 

Research Assistant – Substance Use Treatment Research - UNC Chapel Hill

The research assistant will primarily contribute to ongoing studies in the UNC Chapel Hill Department of Psychology and Neuroscience, Biobehavioral Research on Addiction and Emotion (BRANE) lab, with an emphasis on a NIH/NIDA funded study testing the effectiveness of a smartphone enhanced behavioral treatment for substance use, and the effect of neural biomarkers on treatment response using fMRI. There are three primary responsibilities for the current position. (1) Study coordination and oversight, including but not limited to administering off site research assessments, maintaining study files, overseeing recruitment, retention and tracking of study participants throughout the triangle area, supervising and training undergraduate research assistants, and interfacing with the various personnel involved in the study. (2) Data collection, including self-report, interview, behavioral, biological, diagnostic and/or fMRI at UNC, as well as substance use treatment centers and public locations throughout the North Carolina Triangle area. (3) Data entry and data management. A detailed description of the BRANE lab research studies can be found at http://branelab.web.unc.edu/. The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a specialization in psychology (or a related field) or any combination of subsequent education and experience. Experience/skills in consenting and administering assessments with research participants, working with clinical populations and individuals from diverse backgrounds, communicating effectively both orally and in writing, and working in a team setting is preferred. Interested candidates please submit an application at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/153053  by January 15, 2019, as well as submit your cover letter, CV/resume, and list of 3 references to branelab@unc.edu with ‘RA Applicant’ in the subject line.

 

 

 

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Stacey B. Daughters, Ph.D.

Professor

Department of Psychology and Neuroscience

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

http://branelab.web.unc.edu/

 

Camp Baker at Judge Baker Children's Center - UG Summer Training Positions

Camp Baker at Judge Baker Children’s Center currently has eighteen undergraduate-level summer training positions available. Camp Baker is a therapeutic summer program based off of the Summer Treatment Program (STP) and is specifically designed for 6-12 year old children with ADHD. The STP has positive effects on the serious behavioral, social, and academic difficulties exhibited by children diagnosed with ADHD.
 
Summer trainees at Camp Baker will implement the treatment program in a camp setting for children with ADHD. They will receive extensive training and experience implementing the research-based intervention. Students with STP experience are often highly sought-after in graduate training programs in clinical psychology, social work, medicine, and education. Previous trainees within Camp Baker have gone in to successful careers in all of these fields. 

Camp Baker is currently accepting applications for two roles: 1) Undergraduate Counselor and 2) Teaching Assistant. Please visit our website for detailed job descriptions: https://jbcc.harvard.edu/employment-opportunities-sei. We believe students from the Indiana University Bloomington Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences would make strong candidates for these positions.  

All aspects of the training program are supervised by a licensed clinical psychologist. Trainees typically gain over 200 hours of experience providing treatment directly to children. Opportunities for participating in behavioral parent training are also available. 

Trainees complete a week-long training prior to the start of treatment and receive ongoing supervision. Training begins Monday, July 1, 2019 with the July 4^th holiday off. Camp Baker runs from Tuesday, July 10^th and continues through Friday, August 16^th, 2019. Trainees typically work from 7:30am until 4:30pm and stay from 7:30am-6pm one evening per week. The stipend for undergraduate-level positions this summer is $1,000.

The successful applicant demonstrates

·         Undergraduate-level study in Psychology, Education, Behavior Analysis, Social Work or a related field.
·         Experience working with children or adolescents in settings such as summer camps, after-school programs, sport programs, daycare programs, and educational programs.
·         Experience with activities such as organized sports activities, art, music, dance, theater, graphic design, photography, and videography.
·         Previous experience in teaching, refereeing, or coaching children is preferred.
 
Interested applicants should send

·         A cover letter describing your professional development goals and how Camp Baker might fit with those goals
·         A current CV
·         A de-identified assessment report, treatment report, or other psychology-related writing sample
·         The name and contact information for your practicum coordinator (for applicants looking to gain practicum or academic credit)
·         Three letters of recommendation (sent to Dr. Tannenbaum from the recommender directly)
 
to:           Sarah Tannenbaum, Psy.D.
                Camp Baker
                Judge Baker Children’s Center             
                53 Parker Hill Avenue
                Boston, MA 02120
                campbaker@jbcc.harvard.edu

2019 SIPP Announcement



ANNOUNCING: THE 2019 SUMMER INSTITUTE IN POLITICAL PSYCHOLOGY at Stanford University from August 4 – August 24, 2019

Applications are being accepted now for the 22th Annual Summer Institute in Political Psychology, to be held at Stanford University August 4-24, 2019.

The Summer Institute offers 3 weeks of intensive training in political psychology. Political psychology is an exciting and thriving field that explores the origins of political behavior and the causes of political events, with a special focus on the psychological mechanisms at work.

Research findings in political psychology advance basic theories of politics and are an important basis for political decision-making in practice.

SIPP was founded in 1991 at Ohio State University, and Stanford has hosted SIPP since 2005, with support from Stanford University and from the National Science Foundation. Hundreds of participants have attended SIPP during these years.

The 2019 SIPP curriculum is designed to (1) provide broad exposure to theories, empirical findings, and research traditions; (2) illustrate successful cross-disciplinary research and integration; (3) enhance methodological pluralism; and (4) strengthen networks among scholars from around the world.

SIPP activities will include lectures by world class faculty, discussion groups, research/interest group meetings, group projects, and an array of social activities.

Some of the topics covered in past SIPP programs include public attitudes and attitude change, race relations, conflict and dispute resolution, voting and elections, international conflict, decision-making, moral disengagement and violence, social networks, activism and social protest, political socialization,

justice, and many more.
 
In 2019, SIPP will accept up to 60 participants, including graduate students, faculty, professionals, and advanced undergraduates. Please visit our website for more information and to find the application to attend: https://web.stanford.edu/group/sipp/cgi-bin/sipp/. Applicants are accepted on a rolling basis until all slots are filled, so applying soon maximizes chances of acceptance. Any questions should be directed to: 2019SIPP@gmail.com

Summer internship opportunities at Camp Akeela!

CLEVELAND CLINIC: Summer Treatment Program - 2019 Internship Opportunity

Cleveland Clinic Children’s will be hosting the nationally acclaimed Summer Treatment Program for children and adolescents with ADHD and other behavioral disorders in summer 2019.  Please find attached the staff application, as well as information about the program and available positions. Staff applications are also available online at www.clevelandclinic.org/stp.

Looking for a clinically relevant experience this summer?

Every year, Bradford Woods hires summer staff for their nationally-acclaimed camps for children and adults with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. In partnership with Riley Children’s Foundation and other non-profit agencies serving youth, they offer campers a traditional summer camp experience in an outdoor setting. A variety of 12-week, paid positions (including cabin staff, lifeguards, leadership team, and program staff) are available and employment runs from late May to early August.

You can:

·         Learn more about Summer Staff Job Descriptions here: https://www.bradwoods.org/Employment/SummerCampEmployment/index.html

o   You will need to scroll down to the Summer Staff Job Descriptions. You can then expand each section, and follow the “More Info” link within to learn more about qualifying for that position.

o   Students who are just beginning to accrue professional experience may find some of these positions to be a good fit. They can help jumpstart your professional development, so that you are able to apply for other positions/programs down the road.

·         Apply for positions here: https://iujobs.peopleadmin.com/postings/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&query=Bradford+Woods

Research Fellowship Opportunities in Social Developmental Neuroscience for Seniors and Recent Graduates

The Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with the Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is offering four fellowships: the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience, the Marcus Fellowship in Speech Science and Engineering, the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience, and the Education Sciences Fellowship. Students who will receive a bachelor’s degree by June 2019 will be eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2019, and they are 2 years in duration. Students can find further details at: cohenfellowship.org and simonsfellowship.org.

The Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience will involve cutting-edge social neuroscience research in infants, toddlers and adolescents. Fellows will work to further the understanding of autism through eye-tracking research, guiding a project from the point of data collection to publication of results.

The Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience will involve integrating computational strategies with clinical research goals. Fellows will develop methods for the analysis of visual scanning and eye-tracking data, computational models of visual salience, and data visualization techniques, all with the aim of advancing the understanding of autism and efforts at early diagnosis.

The Marcus Fellowship in Speech Science and Engineering will involve researching early vocal development, including speech production and speech perception, as part of a program to map out both typical and atypical development of spoken communication in early childhood.

The Education Sciences Fellowship will involve research in educational innovations in autism, from early child care through high school. Fellows will learn about classroom-based interventions to increase social emotional engagement and inclusion, gaining experiences with observational research methods, cutting-edge intervention research, and implementation science approaches.  

Summer in Salerno

IU Funding Board Seeking New Members

The Indiana University Funding Board is currently seeking applications for new board members. IU Funding Board is a student-run board that listens to proposals from undergraduate and graduate student organizations across the Bloomington campus to determine how to allocate student fee money. Board members represent the IU student body in making these funding decisions. If chosen, applicants will attend weekly board meetings Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. We are accepting applications from all undergraduate and graduate students at IU with a particular need for freshmen and graduate students in the School of Education, the Jacobs School of Music, and the College of Arts and Sciences.

Interested students should apply by sending a resume and letter of interest to fundiu@indiana.edu by 5 pm on Sunday, November 18th. Please use the following format for your email subject line: “FirstName LastName Funding Board Application.” Selected applicants will be chosen to interview for a position on the IU Funding Board. Please reach out to fundiu@indiana.edu with further questions.

Psychology Club Lab Panel

Post-bacc Research Assistantships

Follow this link for more information about post-bacc research assistantships:

http://clinicalpsychgradschool.org/pbacc.php

Clinical Research Assistant position open at UC Davis TCAN Lab

The Translational Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience laboratory (PI: Dr. Cameron Carter), is recruiting for a Junior Specialist (research assistant) position at the UC Davis Medical Center.  Positions have a one year appointment with an additional year based on performance, and we strongly consider applicants who are able to consider a two year commitment.  Deadline for application review is November 8th, 2018.

Duration of Untreated Psychosis Specialist

https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF02504

This position is to serve as a junior specialist for the Duration of Untreated Psychosis study at the

UC Davis Medical Center. This study tests the effectiveness of using electronic screening and
telemedicine approaches to rapidly identify and treat individuals who present with psychosis to a
variety of community sites (e.g., schools, emergency rooms, behavioral health clinics). The
incumbent will be trained in diagnostic interviews, learn consenting procedures, manage IRB
protocols, and work with community partners. The current study entered a new piloting
phase that started Summer 2018, which will allow the incumbent to meaningfully contribute to Phase 2 study design and revisions. Depending on their contribution and role in the lab, the incumbent may have the opportunity assist in study design and analysis as well as writing and review of relevant manuscripts.

IUJUR Research Day 2018

Research Fellowship Opportunities in Social Developmental Neuroscience for Seniors and Recent Graduates

The Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with the Emory University School of Medicine and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, is offering four fellowships: the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience, the Marcus Fellowship in Speech Science and Engineering, the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience, and the Education Sciences Fellowship. Students who will receive a bachelor’s degree by June 2019 will be eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2019, and they are 2 years in duration. Students can find further details at: cohenfellowship.org and simonsfellowship.org.

The Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience will involve cutting-edge social neuroscience research in infants, toddlers and adolescents. Fellows will work to further the understanding of autism through eye-tracking research, guiding a project from the point of data collection to publication of results.

The Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience will involve integrating computational strategies with clinical research goals. Fellows will develop methods for the analysis of visual scanning and eye-tracking data, computational models of visual salience, and data visualization techniques, all with the aim of advancing the understanding of autism and efforts at early diagnosis.

The Marcus Fellowship in Speech Science and Engineering will involve researching early vocal development, including speech production and speech perception, as part of a program to map out both typical and atypical development of spoken communication in early childhood.

The Education Sciences Fellowship will involve research in educational innovations in autism, from early child care through high school. Fellows will learn about classroom-based interventions to increase social emotional engagement and inclusion, gaining experiences with observational research methods, cutting-edge intervention research, and implementation science approaches.  

American Student Radio - Call for Personal Essays

Interested in storytelling? In podcasts? Check out American Student Radio!

American Student Radio is a student-led podcast that airs every week on WIUX. American Student Radio is looking for personal essay submissions from students. We'll help the students record and edit their stories, which will air on American Student Radio. Students do not need any prior experience with writing or audio storytelling -- we just want to help them tell the stories that are important to them (and have fun doing it!).

This is the Google Form where students can give us an idea of the stories they want to tell: https://goo.gl/forms/odlZyUGpYldapzFA2

If you have any questions please contact Sheila Raghavendran at shraghav@iu.edu.  

Research assistant positions, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI

Research Assistant Rhode Island Hospital Partial Hospitalization Program and MIDAS Project, Alpert Medical School of Brown University Department of Psychiatry

The Rhode Island Methods to Improve Diagnostic Assessment and Services (MIDAS) project is looking to hire a research assistant (RA), with a potential start date of January/February 2019 or May/June 2019. Candidates should be a recent or upcoming college graduate with a psychology or neuroscience major and an interest in going to graduate or medical school. In the Rhode Island Hospital outpatient psychiatry and partial hospital practices, we have integrated research assessments into clinical practice. The MIDAS project is one of the largest clinical epidemiological studies using semi-structured diagnostic interviews ever conducted, and we have published more than 200 papers from our database. The RA will be trained in conducting diagnostic interviews and writing clinical reports. The RA will also be responsible for managing databases and entering data, submitting IRB applications, recruiting participants, and conducting other tasks associated with various ongoing assessment and treatment research projects in the outpatient and partial hospital practices. Opportunities are available (and encouraged) for presenting research at national meetings and writing manuscripts for publication. Prior research assistants have published papers as first authors and have been successful at getting into top level graduate and medical schools.

Please send applications (cover letter and CV) to Ms. Deb Lemieux at dlemieux@lifespan.org. For additional information or questions about the position, please contact Mark Zimmerman, M.D. (mzimmerman@lifespan.org). 

Research Assistant Positions in Philadelphia

We are currently recruiting for 2 Clinical Research Coordinators to assist with clinical intervention trials in the area of suicide prevention. The links to the postings are as follows:

http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/40807

http://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/postings/40809

Eli Lilly Information Session - October 24th

 

Here is the link to the event on our events page: https://careers.college.indiana.edu/events/2018/10/24/lilly-information-session/

Full-Time Research Coordinator at the University of Pittsburgh

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Coordinator position in Dr. Lauren Hallion's Cognitive and Neural Mechanisms of Anxiety Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh.  This is an informal announcement pending final administrative approval.

The position involves assisting with a NIMH-funded neuroimaging (fMRI) and ecological momentary assessment (EMA) study of perseverative thought (worry; rumination) and other lab projects related to anxiety, cognition, and neuroscience.

Requirements:

B.A. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field
A minimum of one year (two semesters) of research experience in a Psychology or related lab

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience coordinating a research study
Proficiency in E-Prime, SPSS
Experience with fMRI research, including relevant software packages
Experience with EMA research

Brief Description of Duties:

Major responsibilities will include scheduling and coordinating adult research participants across several protocols, developing and overseeing a comprehensive data management system, administering semi-structured diagnostic interviews to clinical participants with anxiety and/or depression, programming studies using E-Prime and other software packages, preparing and managing IRB materials, managing and preprocessing fMRI data using AFNI and Freesurfer, supervising undergraduate research assistants, and other duties or projects as assigned.

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail are required.

The target start date is around January 7th (negotiable).  To apply, please send a cover letter, CV/resume, and unofficial transcript to anxiety@pitt.edu with the subject line "Research Coordinator application."

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Research Coordinator Position

Clinical Neuroscience Researcher

To Apply:  https://careersearch.stanford.edu/jobs/clinical-neuroscience-researcher-4123

The PanLab for Precision Mental Health and Translational Neuroscience within the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science is currently recruiting for a Clinical Neuroscience Research Associate to perform assessment and data processing duties involved with human clinical neuroscience projects. The PanLab is developing precision medicine approaches for mental health disorders, spanning mood, anxiety and attention disorders. We focus on developing new brain-based classifications that guide an understanding of the individual and subsequent treatment selection.

Specifically, the primary focus of the Clinical Neuroscience Research Associate will be to screen potential human participants, schedule testing sessions, and perform participant assessments using questionnaire, functional MRI and cognitive testing. Some participants may also be tested using wearable sensors, tested with EEG and provide lab-based samples, such as saliva for DNA. The position requires a deep interest in the subject area and a comfort with participant interactions, including in telephone and in-person interviews, and for each of the assessment modalities. These study tasks will include management of study data. There will also be the opportunity to assist with pre-processing and statistical data analysis, including for scientific reports and publications. The position will be supervised and mentored by an inter-disciplinary team of investigators spanning the Schools of Medicine and Engineering. The position will be based within a collaborative team and the PanLab values cooperation, fairness, efficiency and conscientiousness. 

Note: Interested candidates should include a CV and Cover Letter addressing how your education and experience relates to the position as described above.

Duties include:

• Serve as primary contact with research participants, sponsors, and regulatory agencies. Coordinate studies from startup through close-out.
• Determine eligibility of and gather consent from study participants according to protocol. Assist in developing recruitment strategies.
• Coordinate study assessments (questionnaire, fMRI, EEG, wearables) and undertake these assessments.
• Administer standard study questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests, and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols, and review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents. Prepare regulatory submissions and ensure institutional Review Board renewals are completed.
• Assemble study kits for study visits, monitor scheduling of procedures and charges, coordinate documents, and attend monitoring meetings with sponsors, acting as primary contact.
• Monitor expenditures and adherence to study budgets and resolve billing issues in collaboration with finance and/or management staff.
• Interact with the principal investigator regularly, ensuring patient safety and adherence to proper study conduct.
• Ensure essential documentation and recording of patient and research data in appropriate files per institutional and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in monitor visits and regulatory audits.
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous research experience in the fields of Biology, Psychology or Neurosciences.
• 1-2 years of related hands-on experience in acquiring and/or processing fMRI data;
• Proficiency with basic programming and scripts;
• Familiarity with working in Linux/Unix;
• Beginner to Intermediate level of MATLAB experience;
• Technical skills and familiarity with imaging software packages such as SPM, FSL and/or FreeSurfer;
• Previous work with human participants
• CITI training and certification for human subject’s research is preferred.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Two year college degree and two years related work experience or a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of related education and relevant experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of medical research terminology.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

Society of Clinical Research Associates or Association of Clinical Research Professionals certification is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat and use fine light/fine grasping.
• Occasionally sit, reach above shoulders, perform desk based computer tasks, use a telephone and write by hand, lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Rarely kneel, crawl, climb ladders, grasp forcefully, sort and file paperwork or parts, rarely lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh 40 pounds or more.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Occasional evening and weekend hours.
• Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or exposure to chemicals, blood, body fluid or tissues and risk of exposure to contagious diseases and infections.
• May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

Indiana Daily Student Fall Housing Fair

IDS HOUSING FAIR BRINGS VENDORS TO STUDENTS BLOOMINGTON, IN October, 23 – The Indiana Daily Student will hold the fall Housing Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Alumni Hall in the Indiana Memorial Union, showcasing more than 30 local housing vendors representing over 100 properties and units who will be on hand to give information. This fall, the event is Halloween themed, and students will also have the option to win prizes every 30 minutes. Prizes will range from gift certificates for The Tap to Bucceto’s or larger prizes like an iPhoneX. The Housing Fair gives students the opportunity to ask questions about housing in Bloomington. Students have said the fair has allowed them to find the right living space and learn more about housing that Bloomington offers. “The Housing Fair is a great opportunity to compare housing options to find a place to call home,” stated IU student Meredith Claassen who attended the fall 2017 Housing Fair. “Each booth not only gives you access to the information you need to know about a housing option, but also gives you the opportunity to talk to representatives to answer any questions about how an option can best fit your needs.” The proceeds from the event will help fund the Indiana Daily Student, IU Student Media’s independent student news organization as well as a training ground in news reporting, photography, editing and sales and advertising for students. For more on vendors and sponsors visit: idsnews.com/housingfair or check out our Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/790199954654227/

2019 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation Competition

Gap Year/Bridge Year Opportunities Info Session

Tuesday October 30 – 5:30 – 6:30 - Gap Year/Bridge Year Opportunities Info Session – Hutton Honors College room 108

Learn about opportunities such as Service Year, teaching English abroad and other programs after graduating. No RSVP required. Open to all students. Details at Hutton Events Calendar Gap Year/Service Year.

The Indiana Space Grant Consortium Accepting Applications

The Indiana Space Grant Consortium (INSGC) is accepting applications for undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, and project proposals in STEM fields . See https://insgc.spacegrant.org/funding/ for more information.

The application period this year is October 1, 2018 through November 30, 2018. Please note that the INSGC has not yet updated their web site for this year and currently shows last year’s dates.

If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact the INSGC Affiliate Director for IU: 

Jo Anne Tracy, PhD

Assistant Dean for Research
Director of Science Outreach
College of Arts + Sciences
Indiana University, Bloomington
812-855-5809
jotracy@iu.edu

Stanford University Sociology Ph.D. Program

Hello fellow Hoosiers!

My name is Erin Macke and I am an Indiana University alumna and current PhD student in Stanford University’s Sociology Department. I’m writing to encourage you to apply to our PhD program. Through close collaboration between faculty and students and comprehensive coursework and workshops, our program prepares students for careers as teachers and scholars. Our faculty and students study a broad array of fields, including race and ethnicity, immigration, gender, poverty, inequality and mobility, education, social movements, health, family, social psychology, organizations, networks, demography, political sociology, and economic sociology. We also offer generous funding packages to support students throughout their time at Stanford.

We encourage people of all races and ethnicities, genders, socioeconomic statuses, religions, sexual orientations, physical abilities, national origins, and educational backgrounds to apply. More information about our program, faculty, students, and application can be found on our website. The deadline to apply this year is December 3rd. Application fee waivers are available for eligible students.

You can reach out to me with any questions at ecmacke@stanford.edu. Don’t hesitate to get in touch. Even if you are not applying to PhD programs this year, but are considering applying in the future, I am happy to answer any questions that you have.

Ball State School Psychology Programs

Study Coordinator: Post-baccalaureate Position in Affective and Clinical/Translational Neuroscience

Study Coordinator: Post-baccalaureate Position in Affective and Clinical/Translational Neuroscience

University of Maryland, College Park, MD USA

Candidates are being considered for a NIH-funded post-baccalaureate (study coordinator) position in the laboratory of Dr. Alex Shackman in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland at College Park (http://shackmanlab.org/). The overarching mission of the lab is to have a deep impact on the fields of affective and clinical/translational neuroscience. To that end, we do our best to perform innovative studies that can lead to significant discoveries, to disseminate our discoveries as widely as possible, and to mentor trainees to become top-notch scientists. As part of several recent NIH awards, the focus of this position will be to support on-going projects aimed at understanding the neurobiology of fear and anxiety and its role in the development and maintenance of adult anxiety disorders, depression, and substance abuse. This position will provide opportunities to gain experience with neuroimaging (fMRI), ecological momentary assessment (EMA), and clinical assessment techniques. This is an exciting opportunity for receiving top-notch mentorship and establishing a competitive research record (publications, conference presentations) in preparation for graduate school. This is a 1-year position that is renewable for a total of 2 years, contingent on performance and funding. Duties may include, but are not limited to, subject recruitment and scheduling; data acquisition, processing, and archiving; study/database management, and general lab administration. Applicants should send a cover letter describing relevant experience and interests, CV/resume, and 2-3 letters of reference to Dr. Shackman (shackman@umd.edu). Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative-Action Employer. This is a fantastic opportunity to live in and explore the DC, MD, and N VA area!

Read more about the NIMH R01 project here and here. Read more about the NIDA R21 project here and here.

Recruiting for a Clinical Research Manager

Doctors Without Borders is coming to Indianapolis!

LAW DAY EVENTS – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Thursday, September 27, is LAW DAY at IUB.  Over 100 law schools will be here to talk to IU students! 

The events listed below are great for ALL IU students, including freshmen and sophomores.  But if you are a current applicant or a junior, you should consider attendance at both events mandatory.  Most other college students do not have this opportunity—take advantage! 

LAW DAY EVENTS – THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27:

1. Law School Admission Deans Panel 9:00 to 10:45 AM, Whittenberger Auditorium—Indiana Memorial Union

This is a unique, incredibly valuable opportunity to hear from admissions professionals with over 40 years combined experience in reading applications. Find out what is actually valued, what doesn’t matter, and what may be downright annoying.

This session is designed to cover all elements of the admissions process from the perspectives of admissions professionals who read applications and make admissions decisions.  You will take away “inside” information that will be helpful to you in applying to any law school. This may be the most valuable admissions presentation you will have the opportunity to see—take advantage!!

 

2. Law School Fair 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM,  Alumni Hall—Indiana Memorial Union

Meet directly with admissions officials from over 100 law schools! Get material, information on specialties, FEE WAIVERS, souvenirs, etc.  Ask about their programs (for example, what makes their school different from the others?), admission process, financial aid, and how to strengthen your candidacy for admission.  Don’t know what to ask?  Get a list of questions HERE—but you can also learn much from walking around and eavesdropping!  For a list of schools attending click here!

PLUS: How to get the most out of Law Day!

Tuesday, September 25^th  5:00pm – 6:30pm  Oak Room  Indiana Memorial Union

Attend this session to prepare for Law Day.  Learn how to get the most out of the law fair.  What to do and what questions should be asked?

We think you’ll leave these events optimistic, motivated, and inspired.  Find out why IUB has the best Law School Fair in the country!

Want more info?  Please contact the Health Professions and Prelaw Center by emailing hpplc@indiana.edu.   Click HERE for more details.

Student Ambassador Application

Be an Ambassador for the College of Arts & Sciences!

College of Arts + Sciences Students!

Are you passionate about your undergraduate experience in the IU College of Arts and Sciences? Do you love sharing stories about your courses, professors, and other aspects of campus life with others? Are you looking for opportunities to build leadership and professional skills?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we hope you will be interested in being a part of the College’s new pilot Student Ambassadors program, designed to help future IU students learn more about the benefits of the IU College student experience. We know that prospective students and families greatly value the opportunity to meet and talk directly with current students about all aspects of student life, and when it comes to promoting the benefits of an education in the College, our students are the best ambassadors!

As a Student Ambassador working with the College’s professional staff and faculty, you will have opportunities to:

• Engage with current and prospective IU students at official recruiting events hosted by the IU College of Arts and Sciences;
• Assist in the planning and management of recruiting events;
• Offer building and facilities tours to prospective students and special guests;
• Give us valuable insights about your own student experience, and provide feedback about your interactions with prospective students and families that will help us shape the program in this pilot year.

As a Student Ambassador, you will work with College professionals, train, and build valuable skills and experience in areas such as event planning and management, public speaking and presentation, collaboration and teamwork, and succeeding in a professional workplace.

In order to participate, Student Ambassadors should be able to

• Maintain a flexible schedule
• Attend orientations (1 per month)
• Attend monthly group meetings
• Attend/host one recruitment information session monthly
• Meet with a supervisor for check-ins once per semester, or as needed
• Attend professional development events (1 per semester)
• Attend professional development dinners (1 per semester)

To apply:

Submit a cover letter, résumé, and answers to the following questions in a Word document to collinfo@indiana.edu.  Please submit your application by: Wednesday, September 12.

• As a Student Ambassador you will be a public representative of the IU College of Arts and Sciences. You will champion its mission and vision and promote the accomplishments of its faculty, alumni, and students. What makes you an ideal applicant?
• Describe an experience or two in your academic career in the College of Arts and Sciences that has inspired or changed you, or helped you grow academically, personally or both.

We hope you are inspired by this opportunity to gain valuable skills while sharing your IU College experience with future IU students. We look forward to receiving your application! If you have any questions, please email Alexis Coleman at ac14@iu.edu.