Positions and Fellowships

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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN ALCOHOL RESEARCH.  Postdoctoral positions in alcohol research are now available through an NIAAA institutional training grant at the SDSU/UCSD Alcohol Research Program in San Diego, CA. The positions are open to PhDs from the clinical and behavioral sciences who are interested in increasing their knowledge of alcohol research. Specific areas of research include fetal alcohol syndrome, adolescent and adult alcohol/substance abuse, risk and protective factors for alcoholism, alcohol and brain disease, neurobiological/behavioral effects of alcoholism, brain imaging, interventions, and comorbidity. Fellows conduct research with their mentor, including comprehensive literature reviews and participation in data collection and analysis. Fellows are encouraged to become involved in manuscript and grant writing, and are expected to participate in alcohol research program seminars, symposia, and to attend and present at appropriate national meetings (e.g., Research Society on Alcoholism). Faculty members include Drs. Edward Riley (Director), Sandra Brown (co-Director), Cindy Ehlers, Igor Grant, Robert Heaton, Susan Luczak, Sarah Mattson, Mark Myers, Sonya Norman, Marc Schuckit, Susan Tapert, Susan Tate, Michael Taylor, Jennifer Thomas, Tamara Wall and Steven Woods. Please submit your CV including your publication listing, statement of interest and goals including the mentor(s) you'd like to work with, and the names of three reference to Edward Riley's assistant, Jill Vander Velde, at vanderv@mail.sdsu.edu.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. Pending final approval, the Department of Psychology at Seton Hall University anticipates a tenure-track position in Developmental Psychology beginning September, 2012. Applicants who conduct cross-cultural, adolescent, adult, or aging research are particularly encouraged to apply. Teaching load is 9 credits per semester. Teaching assignments may include courses related to developmental psychology, required courses (e.g., Introduction to Psychology, undergraduate and graduate Statistics), and University Core courses. Research responsibilities include maintaining an active research program, and mentoring undergraduate and Experimental Psychology M.S. students. Review of applications begins January 17, 2012, and continues until the position is filled. Send vita, statements of teaching and research interests, and three reference letters to: Dr. Susan A. Nolan, Chair, Department of Psychology, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ 07079. E-mail: susan.nolan@shu.edu. Seton Hall University is a Catholic diocesan university and an EO/AA Employer.      

TENURE TRACK. The Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY. Area of specialization within developmental psychology is open. We are seeking a colleague who will contribute to our vibrant and collaborative Program and Department, and whose research has the potential to bridge multiple areas. Qualified candidates will have a productive research program and some teaching experience. Responsibilities will include maintaining an active research program; teaching and mentoring at the graduate and undergraduate levels; and service to the Department, University, and community. Anticipated start date is August 25, 2012. Ph.D. is required by date of appointment. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2011, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, submit a Candidate Profile through Jobs@UVa (https://jobs.virginia.edu <https://jobs.virginia.edu/> ), search on posting number 0608627, and electronically attach the following: a) a cover letter of interest that identifies and includes links to three (3) representative publications; b) a curriculum vitae; c) a statement of research interest; d) a statement of teaching philosophy and interest ; and e) the names of three references, and have the actual letters of reference sent directly to devsearch@virginia.edu. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: dsnow@virginia.edu. The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.  

FACULTY POSITION.  The Department of Psychology at Binghamton University (SUNY) invites applications for a position at the Associate or Full Professor level to join our faculty. Due to the University’s commitment to expand alcohol research within a broader healthcare initiative, we seek an established alcohol researcher with developmental interests and a strong record of research productivity and funding. We are seeking an individual whose research would complement and extend ongoing research of the Developmental Exposure Alcohol Research Center (DEARC), a NIAAA-funded alcohol research center uniting alcohol researchers at Binghamton, Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, and other institutions in upstate New York (see website at sunydearc.org). The area of specialization within the alcohol field is open, although alcohol researchers with experience in developmental and adolescent neuroscience are particularly encouraged to apply. In addition to a strong interest in joining our diverse group of alcohol researchers, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in our department. More information about the department is available at http://www2.binghamton.edu/psychology. Confidential queries about the position can be directed to Linda Spear, Ph.D., chair of the search committee (lspear@binghamton.edu). Send a curriculum vita and statement of research and teaching interests either: 1) By email to Ms. Gina Fleming, gfleming@binghamton.edu, with “senior alcohol faculty position” in the header, or 2) via hard copy to Senior Alcohol Faculty Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Binghamton University (SUNY), P.O. Box 6000, Binghamton, NY 13902-6000. Applications will be reviewed as received. Binghamton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITION. Georgetown University Tenure Track Position in Cognitive Neuroscience/Decision-making. The Department of Psychology at Georgetown University anticipates a tenure-track assistant professor position, effective August 1, 2012. We are looking for a cognitive neuroscientist specializing in decision-making. The successful applicant will bring an active research program with strong potential for external funding. Candidates should be prepared to teach specialty undergraduate and graduate level courses. The ability and eagerness to teach General Psychology would also be greatly welcomed. A record of publication, a record of successful attempts to secure external funding, and excellent teaching skills will be advantageous. Georgetown University has a state of the art brain imaging facility with a research-dedicated 3T magnet and technical support for fMRI, DTI, simultaneous EEG and fMRI, NIRS, and MRS. The Psychology Department offers an undergraduate major in psychology, an Honors program, and a doctoral degree in Developmental Science with concentrations in Lifespan Cognitive Neuroscience and in Human Development and Public Policy. There are resources for collaboration between Psychology Department faculty and colleagues at other units of the university, including (but not limited to) the Georgetown University School of Medicine, the McDonough School of Business, the Kennedy Institute for Ethics, the Department of Linguistics, and the Georgetown Public Policy Institute. Please submit a cover letter, statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vita, and three letters of reference to https://surveyconsole.com/t/ABp77ZDIRr. For questions, contact Brad Kelly at btk27@georgetown.edu or by phone (202) 687-4274. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but we aim to complete the search as early as possible. Georgetown University, the oldest Catholic University in the United States, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

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