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.