Career Opportunities

* Last updated November 6th, 2009*

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Positions available immediately on a NICHD Parenting Study being conducted in Philadelphia for a two year period-- Two full time (with benefits) and two part time (hourly ) positions

The research study is being conducted by an investigator who is located at Penn State University in State College, PA. The PI will have responsibility for overall operations of the project and the project coordinator will be responsible for day to day operations of data collection. The PI will be on site weekly and will work with the coordinator in training staff, supervising work, and coordinating efforts with agencies recruitment and record reviews. Video conferencing contact will also occur with the PI to move the project forward. The coordinator will supervise the three staff on a daily basis.

Project Coordinator and Interviewer. These are full-time positions for a study examining at-risk mothering in inner city Philadelphia – the focus of study is child neglect. The coordinator will work closely with the PI and will be charged with coordination of all data collection and on site day to day supervison of staff and data entry, as well as some of the actual data collection. Coordinator responsibilities include the following: participant recruitment via maintanance of relationships with social service agencies the PI has established, phone screening of potential participants, coordination of interview appointments with mothers, conducting a portion of in-home interviews including cognitive and behavioral assessment, over seeing scoring and entry of instruments and completion of agency record reviews, supervision of Philadelphia data collection staff, and providing assistance in completing quarterly federal reports, as well as other related research tasks. The interviewer position’s responsibilties include setting up appointments with mothers, conducting in home interviews including cognitive and behavioral assessments, and scoring of instruments, and data entry. All interview visits will take place in family homes and young children will be in the home for a portion of the visits.

The coordinator position requires a master’s degree and a minimum of 12 months previous experience working with families. Psychological or social work research experience is preferred. The interviewer position requires at minimum a BA in a social science and at least 12 months experience working with families or related research experience. Both positions require attention to detail and strong organizational skills and interpersonal capacities. Training will be provided in the interview protocol and in standardized testing elements of the project. Salaries will be commensurate with previous experience and training level.

Research Assistants – These will be part-time (hourly wage) positons. RA’s will work alongside the research coordinator and interviewer conducting in-home interviews with mothers and their children, administering cognitive and behavioral assessments, scoring instruments and entering data and doing related research task. Training will be provided in the interview protocol and in standardized testing elements of the project. All interviews will take place in family homes and young children will be in the home for a portion of the visits. This position requires at least a bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health, or a related field and a minimum of 6 months previous experience in social services work and/or experiences that suggest comfort going inner city family homes and also capacities for data collection. Psychological or social work research experience is preferred. The RA positions require attention to detail and strong organizatonal skills. RA’s will work up to 20 hours weekly. Salary will be commensurate with training and experience.

Contact : Sandra T. Azar, Ph.D, Professor, Psychology Department (Moore 541), Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16801; email: sta10@psu.edu cell phone 814-360-1151

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For job openings on the Council of Graduate Departments of Psychology website: http://www.cogdop.org/jobs/

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Faculty Positions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Human Development and Family Studies, School of Human Ecology, University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting for up to three tenure-track Assistant Professor positions to begin August, 2010.

Position 1 (PVL#60648): Adult Development/Adulthood and Aging Focus: Strong preference will be given to candidates with a substantive focus on adult development/adulthood and aging. For position information contact Professor Nadine Marks.

Position 2 (PVL#60517): Infancy or Child Development/Childhood Focus: Strong preference will be given to candidates with a substantive focus on child development/childhood. For position information contact Professor Julie Poehlmann.

Position 3 (PVL#63017): Human Development & Family Studies: Scholarship area open.

Responsibilities: Develop a strong research program, compete for extramural funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, teach and mentor undergraduate, MS and PhD students, and provide service to the department, school, university, and public.

Qualifications:
Candidates for the positions must have a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work or a related discipline by the time that the appointment begins. Evidence of the ability to achieve excellence in a program of scholarly research, a strong potential for external funding, and a commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship are required. Consistent with the emphasis of our department, we seek scholars with a life course or ecological orientation to the study of individuals, relationships, families, and/or communities, and an interest in application (e.g., program development and evaluation, intervention, prevention, policy, community-based research).

Application:
Send a cover letter describing your qualifications for the position(s) you would like to be considered for, program of research, and teaching interests; curriculum vita; representative publications; and at least three letters of reference to: Dr. Linda Roberts, Chair, Human Development and Family Studies, 3rd Floor Middleton Building, 1305 Linden Drive., University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706 (email: hdfs@mail.sohe.wisc.edu; telephone: 608.263.2381). The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Women and persons of color are especially encouraged to apply.

Deadline: Apply as soon as possible and to ensure consideration, no later than December 9, 2009. Review of applications will continue until the position(s) are closed.

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PSYCHOLOGY POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM 2010-2011
BRUCE W. CARTER VA MEDICAL CENTER
MIAMI VETERANS AFFAIRS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM
1201 NW 16TH STREET
MIAMI, FL 33125

The Psychology Service of the Veterans Affairs Healthcare System in Miami, Florida is pleased to announce the availability of two, one-year fellowship positions in Clinical Psychology with specializations in Gero-Neuropsychology or Health Psychology.  The training year will begin August 30, 2010.

Choices among clinical experiences include Palliative Care and Hospice; Pain Management; Disease Management (obesity, liver disease, organ transplants, cardiology, diabetes and infectious diseases); Primary Care/Consultation & Liaison; Neuropsychology; and Geriatric Neuropsychology (outpatient and

Community Living Center).  An application for accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association was submitted by the program and a site visit is scheduled for December 2009.

The goal of the fellowship program is to prepare scientifically-minded, doctoral-level psychologists to function effectively and autonomously in priority areas of health care for veterans and military patients.

Applicants must have completed or be nearing completion of an APA-accredited Ph.D. or Psy.D. program, including an APA-accredited internship, preferably within a medical setting. Previous

clinical and research experience in gero-neuropsychology or health psychology and behavioral medicine is highly desirable.  The program places strong emphasis on clinical activity, with additional training in research, supervision, administration and teaching.  Research activities will be accomplished within existing clinical research programs under the supervision of a mentor with similar research interests.  The expectation is that the fellow will write and submit a research project for presentation (poster or paper) at a national meeting.  Supervision, administration and teaching activities will include hierarchical supervision of interns and practicum students, presentations at psychology seminars and continuing education programs.

The stipend is currently $43,012 for the year, paid biweekly, and cost of individual or family health insurance is covered on par with other Healthcare System residents and employees. The Miami VA Healthcare System is an equal opportunity employer, and it serves one of the most culturally diverse. Veteran populations in the nation.  Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

To apply, submit the following materials:

*       A letter of interest describing post-doctoral training goals and long-term career goals

*       A current curriculum vita

*       A clinical work sample (comprehensive assessment or neuropsychological report)

*       Three letters of reference from psychologists familiar with the candidate's work

*       A letter (via electronic mail is acceptable) from the candidate's internship Training Director stating that an APA-accredited internship will be completed by August 29, 2010

*       A letter (electronic mail is acceptable) from the candidate's graduate program Director of Clinical Training that the PhD or PsyD has been awarded or that the dissertation defense has been scheduled to occur before August 29, 2010

*       Official transcripts are not requested at the time of application but will be required if an offer is accepted by the candidate

Applications and inquiries should be directed to:

Regina Pavone, PhD

Director of Training, Psychology Programs

Miami VA Healthcare System

1201 NW 16th St - 116B

Miami, FL  33125

Phone: 305-575-3215

Email: regina.pavone@va.gov

 More information is available at

http://www.psychologytraining.va.gov/miami

Application packets must be completed and received by January 25, 2010.

A selection committee composed of postdoctoral rotation supervisors will review and rank order all completed applications.  The top candidates will be offered interviews (either in person or by telephone).  Following interviews, the selection committee will again rank order applicants and offers will be extended to the top applicants from each specialty.  The Miami VAMC participates in the Uniform Postdoctoral Notification Day (anticipated to be February 25th, 2010). A position offer may be made earlier but the offer could be held by the applicant until the Uniform Notification Day. If offers are not accepted, we will continue to extend offers down the rank ordered list until the two positions are filled.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Alcohol Research at the University of Washington

The fellowship will provide training for individuals who wish to pursue a career in alcohol research, with an emphasis on the etiology and prevention of problem drinking and alcohol dependence. Applicants should submit a cover letter indicating areas of interest, CV, and three letters of recommendation by February 1st.

For more information please see our website:  http://depts.washington.edu/cshrb/newweb/postdoc.html

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POSITION:Psychology Associate

INSTITUTION:Center for Autism Research

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

REPORTS TO:Susan Epstein, PhD

or Juhi Pandey, PhD

LOCATION:Philadelphia, PA

THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA (CHOP)

Since its founding in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital, CHOP has made vital contributions to the health of children worldwide. U.S. News & World Report and Child Magazine have ranked CHOP the number one pediatric hospital in the United States for the last seven years. CHOP achieves this number one ranking by integrating excellent patient care, innovative research, and quality professional education into all of its programs. CHOP’s University City campus is the core of a healthcare system that includes the CHOP Research Institute (CRI); Children's Seashore House, a comprehensive pediatric rehabilitation center; and the largest pediatric healthcare network in the United States, with nearly 50 sites throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

Since 1972, the Hospital’s entire research enterprise has been organized under the aegis of the CRI (formerly known as the Stokes Research Institute). The CRI, one of the largest pediatric research facilities in the country, is a separate organizational, administrative, and financial entity within the Hospital, receiving more than $100 million in total federal awards with an annual budget exceeding $200 million (FY08). The “Center for Autism Research” (CAR) is one of eight centers of emphasis within CRI, a rare and highly valued distinction, indicating a strong level of support and commitment by CHOP to the field of autism.

The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Founded by Benjamin Franklin, the University of Pennsylvania is the nation’s oldest University with non-sectarian origins, and was the first to establish a School of Medicine.

All CHOP based faculty have a primary academic appointment at Medical School, often in the over 200-member Department of Pediatrics, which consistently ranks as the best or second best Academic Department of its kind in the country. It is typically second in NIH grants among Departments of Pediatrics.

The School of Medicine is further recognized worldwide for its superior education and training and is consistently ranked in the top five in the country. It ranks second in the country in NIH research and training grants awarded to medical schools. Penn’s research strengths encompass all basic science and clinical disciplines and contribute to a rich and vibrant intellectual environment that generates wide-ranging innovation and advancement in medical care.

The Center for Autism Research (CAR)

As a Center of Emphasis at the CRI, CAR is a multi-disciplinary center developed to coordinate, sponsor, and support research into the neurobiological, environmental, and genetic causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). CAR’s support ofa growing array of research projects is guided by the belief that effective treatments will follow from a better understanding of underlying causes. One of the largest academic centers in the world devoted to autism, CAR is rapidly becoming, only a year into its program, one of the leading autism research programs in the world.

In addition to its research undertaking, CAR also strives to achieve the following endeavors:

  • Train the next generation of autism experts by establishing a state-of-the-art postdoctoral fellowship program with emphasis on training master clinicians, as well as scientific leaders and scholars.

  • Serve as a community resource in Southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond for state-of-the-art clinical evaluations for research volunteers and free expert guidance.

  • Promote dissemination of research findings to the community and reduce the time it takes for research findings to be diffused into practice.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Psychology Associate will work on two or more assessment teams in CAR’s Research Evaluation Clinic. Team composition is varied, but at a minimum it is composed of two clinicians who complete the entire protocol for the person with ASD who has volunteered for one or more specific research projects. Teams have at least one doctorate level licensed Clinical Psychologist, who might be a postdoctoral fellow, a staff psychologist or a faculty level psychologist. Teams might also have social workers, speech and language pathologists, medical doctors, graduate students and other trainees, as well as one or more Psychology Associates. Exact composition depends on the complexity/length of the research protocol. Initially, the Psychology Associate will primarily perform standardized cognitive assessments, but over the course of the first three to nine months, they will also be required to become research reliable and to administer diagnostic instruments such as the ADOS and ADI-R.

The Psychology Associate will participate in team evaluations each day, and some days he or she might be involved in more than one evaluation. The number of research protocols and their specifics will change across time, but all studies require IQ assessment as well as research reliable diagnoses. CAR does not perform fee-for-service assessments, but operates completely out of a research protocol model. All research families receive oral and written feedback about their child’s assessment results, and frequently the clinical feedback is their main motivation for volunteering for the research. The Psychology Associate will assist with the written feedback and may also participate in oral feedback, as time permits. There may be future opportunities for the Psychology Associate to become involved in providing services that are part of a research project (e.g., a treatment study) or research relationship with a community partner whose mission focuses on intervention; but that is not the intent of establishing this position. The focus of the role is to support the operation of a very high quality, high throughput Evaluation Clinic.

Research procedures will be conducted by other clinical staff; these procedures include MRI, EEG, eye tracking studies, and collection of biological samples (i.e., blood or saliva) for genetic studies. The Psychology Associate will help to support and comfort the child with these other procedures, given the close rapport developed over the evaluation period. For example, Psychology Associates will help desensitize study participants to the MRI experience using a “mock scanner” and a standardized protocol. He or she will also help the child with the actual MRI.

The CAR Administrative and Organizational Structure: CAR is an academic organization with many opportunities for learning and career advancement. While clinical responsibilities always come first, one benefit of a job at CAR is being able to attend lectures (visiting scholars and local clinicians and researchers) on a wide range of topics pertaining to autism.

Although CAR’s primary administrative tie is to the CRI and its primary academic home is within Penn’s Department of Pediatrics, CAR faculty members include representatives from many other graduate programs and academic departments, including Psychology, Psychiatry, Pathology, Biological Basis of Behavior, Genetics, Neurology, Radiology, Social Policy, and the School of Nursing. CAR works especially closely with Professor Hakon Hakonarson, who directs the Center for Applied Genomics at CHOP.

CAR is directed by Robert T. Schultz, PhD. David Mandell, ScD is the Associate Director. The faculty leadership team is composed of:

  • Susan Levy, MD, Director of CAR’s Clinical Core and of CHOP’s Regional Autism Clinic (RAC)
  • Peter Doehring, PhD, Director of Regional Programs
  • Debra Dunn, Esq, Public Relations Director and Recruitment Coordinator
  • John Herrington, PhD, Co-Director of the Developmental Neuroimaging Lab
  • Sarah Paterson, PhD, Director of the Infant/Toddler Neuroimaging Program
  • Tim Roberts, PhD, Director of the Lurie Foundation’s Magnetoencephalography Laboratory
  • TBN, Director of Clinical Training

CAR’s Research Evaluation Clinic: CAR’s primary home is a state-of-the-art clinical translational suite of nearly 9,000 contiguous square feet that is home to over 45 researchers, clinicians, postdoctoral fellows, research associates, and administrative support staff (with expansion plans for the fall of 2010). Affiliated faculty members in other departments (e.g., genetics, radiology) have their own labs nearby on campus.

Much of CAR’s office suite is devoted to operating CAR’s Research Evaluation Clinic, which has five state-of-the-art assessment rooms and two waiting rooms. In addition, the suite has two conference rooms, the Developmental Neuroimaging Laboratory (DNL), an Infant and Toddler Research Lab, an Eye Tracking Lab, a Mock MRI scanner, and an Electrophysiology Lab. Currently the DNL is the most well-developed, with multiple faculty, postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research assistants; the DNL serves as a staging ground for translating methodological developments by basic science colleagues in Radiology and Computer Science to be used in applied studies of ASD.

CAR conducts numerous grant funded research studies. All human studies operate in conjunction with CAR’s Research Evaluation Clinic, which provides clinical characterization of research volunteers. The Research Evaluation Clinic is staffed by numerous Psychology Associates and PhD clinical psychologists, developmental behavioral pediatricians, and social workers. Graduate and postdoctoral trainees are a vital component for CAR, working both in research labs and in the Research Evaluation Clinic. The clinical postdoctoral fellows comprise a vital part of the Research Evaluation Clinic, as well.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will:

  • Have earned at least a Master’s degree in clinical or school psychology.

  • Have at least two years of experience in child and family assessment, with substantial experience administering, scoring and interpreting standardized measures, such as the Differential Abilities Scales, the Wechsler Scales, the WIAT and others.

  • Have an eagerness to learn new measures (e.g., the Benton Test of Facial Recognition, the Autism Diagnostic Interview- Revised, and the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule-Revised).

  • Have previous clinical or research experience with the developmental disabilities, and be interested in a clinical career focused on the autism spectrum disorders.

  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with faculty, medical researchers, and staff of various levels.

  • Have excellent written and oral communication skills.

In addition to the above, preference will be given to those candidates with experience in a university/pediatric medical setting, particularly those with an emphasis on interdisciplinary team models.

For more information, or to apply, please contact:

Patricia Hastie, Principal

Opus Search Partners

215 790-1188, ext 237

pat.hastie@opuspartners.net

 

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Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development

Early Childhood Education Professional Development Coordinator & Lecturer

The Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development invites applications for the Early Childhood
Education (ECE) Professional Development Coordinator & Lecturer, beginning August, 2010, with a
two-year renewable contract. We seek an exceptional teacher, collaborator, and leader to prepare,
mentor, and support students and professionals engaged with young children, their families, and their
schools, as we advance our commitment to equity in early childhood.

Candidates must possess a doctoral degree in child development or related field (e.g., PhD, EdD, in ECE,
Special Education, Teacher Education, Applied Developmental Science) as well as demonstrate
commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry and integration of theory, research, and practice. The successful
candidate will have experience with young children 0-8, including service delivery/practice and
classroom teaching as well as university teaching. Experience supervising early childhood development
professionals and developing programs for professionals working in early childhood fields is required.
Understanding classrooms and the role of large, urban community organizations in the education and care
of young children is necessary. Specific areas of expertise might be teacher development/inquiry; reading,
digital, science, arts, or math literacy; curriculum development; special education; inclusive classrooms;
dual-language learners; child care and educational policy; early intervention; infant mental health; or
equity issues in education. Experience with professional certification processes, multi-agency
collaboration, or service learning is desirable.

Duties: working with the Director of Early Child Development and Education to develop, administer, and
provide pre-service and professional training for early childhood professionals, including state
certification programs; collaborating with multidisciplinary faculty and community partners; developing
revenue streams to support this work; advising students; and teaching two courses each semester.

The Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development is internationally known for its undergraduate and
graduate programs, including PhD and MA programs in Applied Child Development and teacher
preparation programs. Eliot-Pearson has an historic role in early childhood education, equity,
interdisciplinarity, and dedication to children in diverse ecologies. The Department reflects Tufts’
university-wide commitment to active citizenship. See www.ase.tufts.edu/epcd , www.ase.tufts.edu/epcs
and www.ase.tufts.edu/cacd for further information.

Interested persons should send a hard copy of their CV; statement of teaching and leadership
philosophies; 2-3 representative examples of professional work; and three letters of reference to Donald
Wertlieb, Search Committee Chair, Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development, Tufts University,
105 College Avenue, Medford, MA 02155.

Evaluation of candidates will begin January 15, 2010, and will continue until the position is filled. Tufts
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We are deeply committed to enhancing the
diversity of our faculty. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

105 College Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 | TEL: 617.627.3355 | FAX: 617.627.3503 | http://ase.tufts.edu/epcd

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VA Palo Alto Health Care System

Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Applications are currently being accepted for seven Postdoctoral Fellowship positions in the APA-accredited Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship program at the VA Palo Alto Health Care System.  Postdoctoral training at VA Palo Alto builds on the generalized foundation of the knowledge, skills, and proficiencies that define clinical psychology (clinical assessment, diagnosis, and intervention; consultation, supervision, and teaching; scholarly inquiry; organization, administration, management, and program evaluation; awareness of and sensitivity to professional, ethical, legal, and diversity issues).  The program offers breadth and depth to develop both advanced general clinical skills and specific skills within the following areas of emphasis:  Geropsychology, Behavioral Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Rehabilitation Psychology, PTSD, and Substance Abuse/Homeless Rehabilitation.  The core program also emphasizes professional development and the development of skills for supervision.  The starting date for the Fellowship is September 1, 2010.

Training at VA Palo Alto

The actual training plan for each of the Psychology Postdoctoral Fellows will be developed with the assistance of a Primary Preceptor (one of the core faculty in the specific emphasis area) who will help plan the Fellow's overall program, ensure sufficient depth and breadth of experience, and mutually determine training experiences and supervisors during the fellowship year.  We want to assure that Fellows develop the breadth required of all entry-level clinical psychologists, as well as the depth of professional and technical expertise expected in each emphasis area.  Training sites and rotations are described in depth in the Postdoctoral Training Program Brochure.  Opportunities for research, supervision, program development, administration, and teaching are available.  Consistent with scientist-practitioner training in Psychology, Fellows dedicate one day per week to research and/or developing an educational dissemination project (depending on the emphasis area).

Stipend and Benefits

The Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship will be for a full year, full-time with a salary of $46,968 per annum. Vacation, sick leave, authorized leave for conferences, and health insurance are available.  Malpractice claims are covered;  no additional professional insurance needs to be obtained.

Requirements

U.S. citizens who are candidates in or have completed an APA-accredited doctoral program in clinical/counseling psychology and who are enrolled in or have completed an APA-accredited internship are eligible to apply.  All doctoral degree requirements, including dissertation defense, must be completed prior to beginning the fellowship.  Preference is given to candidates with prior training and experience in the specific emphasis areas, but it is not a requirement.  Applications must be received by January 5, 2010.  Applicants should be available for interview in late January through February.  Selection for all positions will be announced February 25, 2010.

The postdoctoral brochure and further information about the application process can be obtained at our website www.palo-alto.med.va.gov/MentalHealth/PsychologyTraining.asp.  For additional questions, please contact the Postdoctoral Coordinator, William Faustman, Ph.D., preferably by email at William.Faustman@va.gov or at (650) 493-5000, x64950.

*The Clinical Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship program at VA Palo Alto is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association.  The APA Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation can be reached at the APA, 750 First St. NE, Washington DC 20002-4242; phone number 202 336-5979.

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Assistant or Associate-level Professor Position

The Department of Psychology at Michigan State University is seeking an outstanding assistant or associate-level psychologist for a tenure-track position in developmental psychology. Successful applicants will have established, or the potential to establish, an externally funded research program in any area of developmental science including, but not limited to, social-emotional development, cognitive development, neurobiology, and/or developmental psychopathology. The focus of study can be any age across the lifespan.

The faculty hire will be expected to contribute to both undergraduate and graduate instructional programs and will join a community of scholars across the Michigan State University campus interested in various aspects of human development (see http://hdi.msu.edu/). Send a research statement, three letters of recommendation, copies of up to three representative recent published papers or preprints, and a curriculum vita to the Chair of the Developmental Psychology Search Committee at klump@msu.edu Email applications are preferred, although hard copies may also be sent to the Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824. Applications must be received by January 11, 2009. MSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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Position Announcement: Post-Doctoral Research Associate

We are seeking a Research Associate for the Center for Multicultural Psychology Research at Michigan State University. This 9-month post-doctoral position requires a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology. The selected candidate is expected to work closely with the Center Director on research projects, grant applications and administration, and related activities. This position also offers the opportunity for advanced training in clinical research and joint research publications with Center faculty. The Center has five research networks but this position will be primarily involved in the Culture and Mental Health Network. The candidate is therefore expected to have interest and training in conducting research related to clinical assessment with racial-ethnic minorities, cross-cultural psychopathology and cross-cultural psychotherapy. The Research Associate is also expected to assist in other activities related to the functioning of the Center such as scheduling guest speakers, coordinating research conferences, and supervising graduate students. Salary will be comparable to NIH post-doctoral levels. There may be opportunities for summer funding if grant applications are successful. The position is for one academic year with the option for re-appointment for additional academic years pending satisfactory performance. Applications are being accepted now and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. To apply, please send a copy of your CV, a brief statement of research interests and goals, selected reprints and preprints, and 3 letters of reference to:

Frederick Leong, Ph.D., Director

Center for Multicultural Psychology Research

Department of Psychology

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 48824

Questions about this position can be directed to Prof. Frederick Leong at 517-353-9925 (fleong@msu.edu). MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. MSU is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity. The university actively encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans and persons with disabilities.

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POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

UNIVERSITY OF DELAWARE
School of Education
Newark, DE
Roberta M. Golinkoff
Area: Cognitive Development

Applications for a position starting immediately are being accepted for a post-doctoral fellowship on an NIH-funded American Recovery and Reinvestment Act project focusing on preschoolers’ knowledge of fundamental geometric spatial forms and its relationship to mathematical knowledge upon school entry. The position would be ideal for someone with strong research training and a Ph.D. in developmental, educational, or cognitive psychology and interest in working with young children. Experience in using an eye-tracker would be welcomed. The intellectual environment in my laboratory is highly collaborative and the successful individual would be part of an extremely productive group. Funding is available for one year with full benefits and the possibility of a second year.

Please submit a CV, cover letter with statement of research interests, 2 to 3 letters of recommendation, and evidence of scholarly publications to: Roberta M. Golinkoff, University of Delaware, School of Education, Willard Hall, Newark, DE 19716. If you are interested in the position, please immediately email your CV to Roberta@udel.edu. Start date can be as early as October 15, 2009.