Important Summer 2023 Dates

05/18/2023          Summer 12-week, 6-week-1, 4-week-1 sessions begin
05/29/2023          University Holiday
06/19/2023          University Holiday
06/26/2023          Summer 6-week-2 session begins
07/04/2023          University Holiday

Please refer to the Office of the Registrar Academic Calendar 2022-2023 for all summer session dates including add/drop and withdrawal deadlines

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Office of the University Registrar Academic Calendars 
Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Student Calendar 
University Events Calendar

UNIVERSITY EVENTS / INFORMATION / RESOURCES

• Medical School Application Virtual Q&A Sessions
• British and Irish Scholarships
• Food Distribution, Community Food Bank 
• Women in Research, New Student Organization
• SAFE Resources
• Pitt Pantry Open - O'Hara Student Center
• Rehab Science Student Association 

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH / INTERNSHIP / JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• Camp Pegasus Employment Opportunities (Philadelphia) - New Posting
• YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer
• Seton Center Job Opportunities
• Youth Program Coordinator, Carnegie of Homestead
• UConn Research Recruiting Participants
• University of Pittsburgh Diversity and Equity Lab Research Assistants
• University of Pittsburgh ReMind Study Research Assistants
• Free Emotional Wellness Coaching for College Students
• Glade Run Lutheran Services Career Fair
• Florida International University 2023 Summer Treatment Program Staff Positions
• Peer Advisor Job Opportunity
• Fully Funded Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity
• School of Computing and Information Study Participation
• Undergraduate Internship Opportunity, The Center for Relational Change, Pittsburgh, PA
• Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
• Summer Internship Opportunity, Shadyside Hospital Elder Life Program
• Summer Internship, The Carter Center
• Study Participation 
• Summer Internships, Glade Run Adventures 
• Paid Research Position, University of Pittsburgh
• 2023 Internship & Employment Opportunities with Camp Wediko
• Three Master's and Doctoral Programs in Psychological Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 
• Undergraduate Study for Knowledge of Doctoral Study Cost 

GRADUATE PROGRAM INFORMATION

• Diversity and Equity Initiative in the Mind Sciences (DivE In) Accepting Applications - New Posting
• Openings in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology Masters Program, University of Minnesota Duluth - New Posting
• Rutgers Diversifying Psychology Day
• Pitt MQE Program and May Info Sessions
• Master of Arts in Psychology Extended Deadline, Stephen F. Austin State University
• Graduate School Application Resources
• MS Psychological Science, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 
• USC Master of Addiction Science Information Session 
• M.Ed. in Counselor Education Program Open House, University of Virginia
• MSW in Clinical Social Work, Slippery Rock University
• Master of Addiction Science, University of Southern California
• Online Master's of Applied Psychology, Shippensburg University 

POST-GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES​

• Full-time Research Coordinator, Virginia Tech - New Posting
• Healing Bridges Job Fair
• Full-time Research Coordinator, University of Maryland - Lavender Lab
• Post-baccalaureate Study Coordinator, University of Maryland
• Full-time Research Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh
• Full-time Lab Manager, University of Indiana University at Bloomington
• Full-time Research Assistant, McLean/Harvard Medical School
• Full-time Research Manager and Study Coordinator, The Ohio State University
• Full-time Research Assistants, Boston College
• Full-time or Part-time Research Assistants, Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children's National Hospital
• Full-time Research Assistant, Binghamton University (SUNY)
• Full-time Research Coordinator, USC
• Sleep Technologists and Sleep Technicians, University of Oregon
• Research Assistant, Vanderbilt University
• Assessment Specialist, Northwestern University (ADAPT)
• Full-time Research Assistants, UCLA
• Full-time Research Coordinator, NYU
• Full-time Lab Manager, UC Santa Barbara
• Full-time Project Leaders, University of Colorado Boulder
• Research Assistant, Providence, Rhode Island
• Full-time Research Specialist Position, Georgetown University
• Lab Coordinator, Northwestern University (ADAPT)
• Full-time Project Coordinator and Two Research Assistant Positions, Temple University
• Full-time Post-baccalaureate Research Associate, University of Maryland 
• Service Year Program, Casa de Esperanza 
• Full-time research Assistant, Yale University 
• Full-time Lab Manager, University of Michigan
• Full-Time Research Technician, The Ohio State University 
• Yale Fellowship in Translational Developmental Neuroscience 

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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY INFORMATION

Newly Added 1000-Level Course for Fall 2023: Topics in Psychology: Second Language Acquisition - New Posting

PSY 1050: Topics in Psychology: Second Language Acquisition

TuTh 9:30-10:45  CL 213

In this seminar-based course, you will learn about the development of Second Language Acquisition (SLA) as a research discipline by reviewing current cognitive, linguistic, psychological, educational, sociocultural, and interactional perspectives. We will examine topics including the description of patterns of second language development; cognitive, functional, and psycholinguistic theories of SLA; usage-based approaches to language acquisition; the applied linguistics of L2 learning and instruction; critical periods and age effects; sociocultural and sociolinguistic approaches, etc. Main grading components include in-class and online participation, presentations, facilitation of discussions, and a final term paper on an SLA topic of your choosing.

New Section of PSY 0423 Added for Fall 2023

An additional section of PSY 0423 Cognitive Psychology Lab has been added for Fall 2023. This course fulfills the advanced lab requirement for the major and is Writing Intensive. Enrollment now open!

​UNIVERSITY EVENTS / INFORMATION / RESOURCES

Medical School Application Virtual Q&A Sessions

The Pre-Health Resource Center will be offering weekly Q&A sessions in May for students applying to MD/DO programs in the upcoming cycle. Please virtually drop in at one or all of our sessions in May!  Your questions will be answered by the friendly pre-med advisors and some very helpful Pitt Med students who have recently gone through the process.  

Tuesday, May 30, 10-11am -- Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/99462112327 

We hope to see you there. Questions?  Reach out to prehealth@pitt.edu.

British and Irish Scholarships

As the campus representative for the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell and Churchill Scholarships, I am currently seeking third- and fourth-year students, as well as recent graduates, in all disciplines who would be interested in applying to these scholarships this Fall.

I am also the campus representative for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship (which covers up to three years of graduate study at Stanford in any discipline). I am happy to talk to students about applying for this also.

If you have any interested or suitable students, please feel free to share my contact details with them: Dr. Aidan Beatty, aidanbeatty@pitt.edu

Students can also watch a recording of an information session about these scholarships here.

Women in Research, New Student Organization 

Women in Research is a new student organization open to any non-man identifying students. Our goal is to help students who might feel unwelcome and uncomfortable in research explore and pursue their interests. We offer internship placement in Pitt and non-Pitt labs, a mentorship program with graduate students and professionals, and a safe space to discuss discrimination in the research field. We host guided research conferences and competitions, which include many opportunities for awards. If you're interested in joining our email list, email LKS51@pitt.edu.

SAFE Resources

Pitt Pantry Open - O'Hara Student Center

 Hours:
Tuesdays: 10am-4 pm 
Summer hours begin May 16, 2023

Location: O’Hara Student Center, 4024 O’Hara St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Other food pantry options:

• CHS Oakland Food Pantry: 370 Lawn St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Open on Wednesdays/Thursdays 3 – 6 p.m. (412-246-1639)
• JFCS Squirrel Hill Food Pantry: 828 Hazelwood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217 (412-421-2708)
• St. Paul Cathedral Parish Food Pantry: 411 Greenfield Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207. Open on Tuesdays 2 – 3 p.m. Click here for more information.

Rehab Science Student Association

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH / INTERNSHIP / JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Camp Pegasus Employment Opportunities (Philadelphia) - New Posting

My Creative Arts Therapy special needs day camp, Camp Pegasus, will operate our 11th summer in Bryn Mawr, PA, and we are hiring for two positions that may be of interest to your students returning home to the Philadelphia area this summer.

Camp Pegasus provides staff with intensive social skills training and therapy for neurodiverse children, ages 4-15, with autism, ADHD, learning differences, anxiety, and ODD. Our staff receive intensive pre-camp clinical training specializing in understanding and meeting the needs of this neurodiverse population. Counselors also receive ongoing individual mentoring and daily group debriefing meetings for ongoing skill development. Past staff unanimously report that the Camp Pegasus experience multiplied their clinical and professional skills, positioned them to excel at school and in future jobs, and reinforced therapy/human services as their chosen career.

SEEKING: Motivated undergraduate and graduate students to work as Therapeutic Camp Counselors. This paid position provides six hours of front line group and individual clinical experience daily over the 8-week program. Counselors are assigned groups of up to 10 children and work with a three-person counseling team. They are responsible for camper care and also observe/assist in the facilitation of music, art, and dance movement therapy sessions, in addition to all the magical Camp Pegasus activities.

SEEKING: An engaging, dynamic Improv-Theater Activity Leader to facilitate up to 6 half-hour groups daily, using structured improv-theater games to help children develop spontaneity, listening skills, reciprocal interaction, and develop friendship and FUN! You will learn and practice group leadership and collaborations skills, in addition to our powerful treatment approach for our campers.

YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer

We are currently seeking out individuals with a desire to work with adults with special needs to become camp counselors for our camp Spencer side of camp. This is a summer position and can even be offered as a paid internship.

https://www.ycampkok.org/about/employment/ 

Seton Center Job Opportunities

Youth Program Coordinator, Carnegie of Homestead

UConn Research Recruiting Participants

Diversity and Equity Lab Research Assistants

Supervising Faculty: Dr. Kevin Binning
Graduate Student Research: Ketura Elie, Rachel Forester
Contact: Ketura Elie (ane48@pitt.edu)

Area of Research: Social Psychology; Higher Education; Sense of Belonging; First-Gen student; Gender; Equity in Education; Self-Affirmation; Intervention Sciences

Description of Research: We are seeking motivated students to participate in interdisciplinary research in social psychology and educational sciences. Overall, our lab focuses on diversity and equity issues both in the educational and political domain. This call in particular is seeking students to work on projects that examine the effects of a belonging intervention on a variety of psychological and performance outcomes. Interested students demonstrate enthusiasm to learn and engage in conducting research. Students should be prepared to work collaboratively across different project teams, as well as complete independent tasks. Training and supervision will be provided.

Duties of Students: Students will be trained and involved in various phases of the research process. Students will attend weekly meetings and assist in developing study materials and procedures. Research tasks will include transcribing and coding open-ended responses; data cleaning and wrangling; and literature review.

Students should be available at least 2 partial days per week for the summer semester . Total hours required per week 6 to 10 hours (no credit requirement for the summer). Previous research experience is not required.

Mentorship: This will be an opportunity for students to receive mentorship as it pertains to interest in research, statistical training, data / coding, undergraduate thesis, and more.

Addition Requirements:

• 3.0 or higher GPA in the last two semesters (this is flexible; we can evaluate on a case by case basis)
• Minimum 6 credits in Psychology, including PSY0036/0037 (Research Methods)
• Strong motivation to learn about psychology research about: fostering equity in higher education, sense of belonging, self-affirmation, college experience of minorized and first-gen students, broaden access to STEM, Policy
• Dependable with ability to work both collaboratively and independently

If you have questions about positions in upcoming semesters or would like to apply, please contact the contact person listed above to inquire.

University of Pittsburgh ReMind Study Research Assistants 

The Remote Mindfulness (ReMind) Study is looking for volunteer research assistants to begin this Summer 2023.

The ReMind study tests how mindfulness training impacts daily life stress and markers of health in young adults with varying levels of early life adversity. Participants receive a two-week mobile mindfulness meditation or coping skills training program, and we collect measures of daily life stress, stress physiology, and blood markers of inflammation before, after, and one-month following the training programs. This study is conducted in the Behavioral Immunology Lab, and research assistants participate in weekly discussions of health psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, and contemplative science intervention research.

Student research assistants would be responsible for:

• Running afternoon study visits with participants (at Pitt), including 2-3 hour baseline visits and 1-hour follow-up visits
• Collecting dried blood spot samples at each study visit
• Monitoring flow of participants through study
• Processing and coding data
• Assisting with participant recruitment and eligibility screening
• Attending regular lab meetings

Students must complete the following prerequisites before the start of Psy 1907, although some of these requirements can be waived for motivated students:

• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
• 12 credits of Psychology (including current term)
• STAT 0200/1000/1100 Statistics
• PSY 0036 Research Methods Lecture
• PSY 0037 Research Methods Lab

We’re looking for responsible and dependable students with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Students are eligible for directed research credit (Psy 1907) or can volunteer in the lab. A minimum two-term commitment is expected of research assistants, and many stay longer.

To apply, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/2ureQHrgYtaMbU2Y7

For more information, email Emily Lindsay, PhD (emily.lindsay@pitt.edu).

Free Emotional Wellness Coaching for College Students

My team is currently in the process of building an emotional wellness coaching program for college students (undergrad and grad). The program is based on DBT skills, but we have also layered in some personal support by adding a certified coach to the experience. Our lead coach, Nicole Springer, will be offering a free 8 week coaching experience to 20 students as part of our pilot test of this new service.

Because coaching is a non-clinical service, we do ask that interested students complete a screener that we've created to ensure that we are only accepting students who don't screen as being better served by a therapist. Students who aren't eligible will be informed that we don't feel like our program is a good fit and will be provided with lots of information to support help seeking.

Students can access our screening form here: https://bit.ly/MantraCoaching

Glade Run Lutheran Services Career Fair 

Florida International University 2023 Summer Treatment Program Staff Positions

The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces Summer Treatment Program Counselor, Research Assistant, and Teacher/Classroom Aide positions for 2023. The Summer Treatment Program (STP) provides services to children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Conduct Disorder, Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, learning problems, and related behavior problems. The program provides treatment tailored to children's individual behavioral and learning difficulties. The Center for Children and Families is directed by William E. Pelham, Jr., Ph.D., who is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry.

By participating in the STP, students will:

• Learn evidence-based techniques for working with children who have disruptive behavior disorders
• Gain valuable clinical and research experience to prepare for career and graduate school
• Help children to improve their social skills, sports skills, and academic skills
• Network with faculty members at the Center for Children and Families, as well as students from across the country.

Positions are available in three related programs serving children between the ages of 3-12. In each program, children and counselors are assigned to groups of four or five counselors and 10 to 15 children of similar age. Children participate in a variety of classroom-based and recreational activities. Staff members implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program during all program activities. The behavior modification program includes feedback and associated consequences for positive and negative behaviors, daily and weekly rewards for appropriate behavior, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and age-appropriate removal from positive reinforcement. Staff members will also be responsible for recording, tracking, and entering daily records of children’s behavior and response to the treatment. Staff members will work under the supervision of experienced faculty and staff members and will receive regular feedback about their performance.

Experience in the STP may be helpful to prepare students for further study or employment in the fields of education, mental health, physical education, pediatrics, psychiatry, recreational therapy, behavior analysis, social work, counseling, and related areas. Staff members have uniformly reported the experience to be the most demanding but also the most rewarding clinical experience of their careers.

The STP will be conducted at our Miami, FL location. More than 100 positions are available. Positions are available for undergraduate students, postbaccalaureate students, and graduate students. Detailed descriptions of each program, position descriptions, and application instructions are available at: https://ccf.fiu.edu/summer-programs/index.html

Peer Advisor Job Opportunity

The Advising Center has a position posted in Talent Center for new Peer Advisors to be hired as student employees beginning this Summer. Please visit https://join.pitt.edu/ and click on “Students” under “Find Positions” to see the posting. After logging in, look for requisition 23002506 with the title “Peer Advisor”. Please email Ed Giles, ed.giles@pitt.edu, with any questions.

Fully Funded Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunity

The BBS SURF program will provide an opportunity for undergraduate students from groups traditionally underrepresented in science and/or those without access to research experiences on their campus a chance to participate in research in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. This is a 9-week program (June 1- July 28) that culminates with a poster presentation. This initiative is fully-funded (students will receive a stipend, relocation expenses, some costs for conducting research, and more). Fellows will work one-on-one with mentors in BBS research labs and/or clinics, they will participate in weekly professional development sessions, and will have opportunities to volunteer and participate in fun social outings. You can read more here: https://bbs.utdallas.edu/research/summer-undergraduate-research-fellowsh...

School of Computing and Information Study Participation 

We are looking for people to participate in a research study regarding the use of sensing technology on campus. 

This research study aims to understand individuals’ sentiments around the deployment of sensing and Internet of Things (IoT) devices in campus spaces. 

Participants will need to install a survey app on an Android smartphone which provides up to seven brief (~2 minute) questionnaires throughout the day. 

This study will run for 2 weeks.
 
Participants will be paid up to $51 for their participation.
 
To participate in this research, you must:
Be aged 18 years or older
Use an Android phone
Have lived in the US at least 1 year
Spend at least 3 days per week on Pitt's Oakland campus
 
Participation in this study involves:
Installing and keeping an Android application running in the background for 2 weeks
Being responsive to questionnaires generated by the study app
 
To learn more, please visit https://tinyurl.com/ycyjuut9 or contact In Jung Kim by email at ink20@pitt.edu
 
Start now on the link here. https://tinyurl.com/38j2tvu2

Undergraduate Internship Opportunity, The Center for Relational Change

Job description: This is a hybrid position where there is flexibility to be virtual or in person. The intern contributes to The Center for Relational Change mainly by returning intake and referral calls. In addition to this responsibility, the intern is also asked to aid in community outreach by contacting businesses and organizations for a variety of tasks. Additional responsibilities include performing clerical duties such as checking office supplies, organizing photocopies and faxes, and assisting in special projects as needed. The intern is expected to work 10-12 hours per week. LMFT, C. Michaela Jacks supervises the BA level interns. Weekly meetings with your supervisor are required to ensure that you are meeting the expectations of this position. The intern should complete the following clearances before beginning work; Pennsylvania Child Abuse History (Act 33/151), Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (Act 34), Federal Criminal History Record/FBI Criminal Report (Act 114). In addition, if needed, there is free, public transportation from downtown Oakland to the East End location.

Responsibilities:
*The undergraduate intern has the following responsibilities and duties:

• Managing intake calls and emails with a 24-48 hour period
• Managing faxes
• Updating monthly supplies
• Completing chart audits on master level intern(s) files
• Attend meetings with the center’s staff (i.e. annual conference meetings, sub-committee meetings, etc.)
• Research topics such as funding, payment options, continuing education providers, HBCUs

Requirements:
*The undergraduate intern should have the following skills, education and experience:

• Obtained or is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work,
• Public, Gender Studies, Sociology
• Access to computer and internet daily for intake responsibilities
• Written and verbal skills
• Proficiency in computer skills such as excel, microsoft word, email, etc.

The Center for Relational Change Mission Statement:
The Center for Relational Change is Pittsburgh’s premier family therapy practice. Our clinicians are skilled, caring, insightful licensed therapists helping individuals, couples and families work through issues of self-worth, depression, anxiety, childhood trauma and abuse, and more. We work with everyone, regardless of race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, etc. If you, your partner and/or family are having a difficult time healing from past issues, working through present concerns or want to maintain a healthy future, the Center for Relational Change is a great place to begin investing in yourself and your relationships.

Undergraduate Research Assistant, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Dr. Amery Treble-Barna in the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Dr. Bailey Petersen in the Department of Critical Care Medicine are seeking undergraduate research assistants to assist with a study monitoring physical activity in children with traumatic brain injury at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for summer 2023 (min. 10 hours/week, up to as many hours as desired). Research assistants will receive training in the use of activity monitors for measuring physical activity. Research assistants will gain exposure to a wide variety of research approaches and rehabilitation topics, consent participants, and will have the opportunity to earn co-authorship on presentations and manuscripts. Interested students are invited to send a cover letter describing their interest in the position, CV and unofficial transcript to Dr. Bailey Petersen at bap87@pitt.edu.

Summer Internship Opportunity, Shadyside Hospital Elder Life Program

HELP has several openings for the summer semester (mid-May through mid- June) here at UPMC Shadyside location. 

We are actively recruiting volunteers and interns for the summer.  We will be attending the summer volunteer and job fair being held at Pitt’s student union on April 5^th but, wanted to get the word out before then. We are holding our open house/information sessions for the summer volunteers/inters the week of March 20^th. 

If you have any students that are looking for summer volunteer or internship opportunities, please have them email me or apply on our website  https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=1809149721 .  Under the availability section of the application, they should select “H.E.L.P Shadyside” as the preferred hospital, not UPMC Shadyside.  They do NOT need to complete the section that asks for their specific availability.  We will get that at a later date.

Summer Internship, The Carter Center 

The Carter Center is hiring summer interns! Rising juniors, seniors, recent college graduates, and graduate students gain valuable skills and experience in their field of study during the 10-week program. Apply today: bit.ly/3aqbGtH

Carter Center internships are a paid opportunity. Fall and spring sessions are 15 weeks long with a stipend of $4,500; our summer session is 10 weeks long with a stipend of $3,000. Interns work 20 hours per week.
Internships are available through a number of programs and offices within three broad areas of The Carter Center. 

Fall 2023
Deadline: June 15, 2023
Start date: August 22, 2023

Study Participation

My name is Bianca De Bellis and I am a PhD student in the School of Social Work at the University of Pittsburgh. This year I will be conducting an independent study for one of my classes exploring the effect that positive teacher relationships have in mediating the relationship between childhood trauma, and adult levels of traumatic stress and insecure attachment. 

I am contacting you to explore the possibility of sharing this study with your e-mail distribution lists, classes, groups or social media channels where those interested might be reached. I have received full IRB approval to recruit following this method. I have outlined more specific details below. 

What participation involves: Those that are interested will complete a brief three question screening survey to determine eligibility. If people qualify for the study, they will be automatically directed to the study survey, which should take approximately 30 minutes. 

Participant compensation: Participants can enter to win one of six $50 gift cards.

How to participate: Those interested should go to the link below to fill out the screening survey. If they are eligible, they will be automatically directed to the study survey. Completing the screening survey does not guarantee participation in the study, and there is no compensation for completing the screening survey. https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_42cyP5wg7jPiufs 

Please let me know if you would be willing to pass this information along. I have attached two files below. One file is text you may copy and paste and use for an email announcement. The other file is a graphic with text you can use for a social media post.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me back (brd2120@pitt.edu) or call me at (201)-982-5135.

Summer Internships, Glade Run Adventures 

Glade Run Adventures is a unique therapeutic program which utilizes animals, plants and the natural environment to provide experiential learning opportunities to all individuals.  The focus of the Program is to assist individuals with challenges in reaching their treatment goals while providing a service to the community.
The program provides a wide variety of activities including; therapeutic horseback riding lessons, social skill development summer camps, equine assisted learning (EAL), therapeutic horticulture activities and more. 
The program is seeking interns to assist in programming and development of daily activities.  Each intern will share the responsibilities outlined below, with a separate concentration in these areas;

Equine and Animal Management Concentration

• Ideal for students majoring in Equine Studies

Adventures Therapeutic Programming Concentration

• Ideal for students with equine experience majoring in Exercise Science, Therapeutic Recreation, OT, Psychology, or other human services field.
• Mounted and unmounted activity focus during lessons and camps.

Summer Camp Concentration

• Ideal for students majoring in Therapeutic Recreation, Psychology, or other human services field. No equine experience is needed.
• Summer Camp dates for 2023: June 19-30 & July 31 - August 11

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older and working towards academic credit
• Must have a working knowledge in area of concentration
• Must have desire and ability to work with clients with mental health diagnosis
• Must possess good organizational skills
• Must have the ability to respond well to ever changing environment
• Must be reliable, trustworthy and dependable
• Must have completed at least one year of college

Responsibilities:

• Assist with therapeutic Adventures activities.
• Assist in supervision of clients and junior volunteers.
• Work with staff to develop lesson plans tailored to the therapeutic goals of clients.
• Be involved in the routine care of plants and animals and in the maintenance of plant and animal areas.
• Help to develop the program through suggestions, constructive criticism, and active participation.

Benefits of Internship:

• Experience a wide variety of unique therapeutic modalities
• Work with a wide variety of ages and disabilities
• Hands-on planning and implementation
• Natural environment with focus on sustainability
• Supportive and encouraging experienced staff

To Apply:

• Complete the online internship application https://gladerun.org/internship-practicum-application/
• For more information, contact Julie Wahlenmayer, Adventures Program Director
• Email: jwahlenmayer@gladerun.org
• Address: 30 Glade Run Drive   Zelienople, PA 16063
• Phone : (724) 452-4453 ext. 1236 FAX: (724) 452-6576

Food Distribution, Community Food Bank

Every 1st Wednesday of the month
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Schenley Plaza

Paid Research Position, University of Pittsburgh

I’m seeking undergraduate and graduate students to join my team in Spring 2023 and beyond. You will work as part of a team on a project building a culturally-responsive robotics program for middle school girls of color. We're creating an after-school style educational experience to engage Black middle school girls in learning computer science, while reflecting on their intersectional identities and power dynamics that exist in their lives. In the program, girls will reflect on how to create technologies that solve problems they see in their communities.

I’m looking for students who are interested in topics of justice-oriented computing education, social technologies that affirm learners' diverse identities, and flexible models of engagement and identity for historically excluded populations. As my work is interdisciplinary, I welcome students from a variety of backgrounds, including psychology, computing/informatics, cognitive science, and community engagement/social work. BIPOC and queer scholars are encouraged to apply

If you are interested in learning more about my research, and potentially joining my lab, please email me, Dr. Angela Stewart at angelas@pitt.edu. 

Note, paid and independent study positions are both a possibility. For credit opportunities are subject to the requirements of your specific degree program. 

2023 Internship & Employment Opportunities with Camp Wediko

Undergraduate Study for Knowledge of Doctoral Study Cost

We are conducting a study of undergraduate students’ knowledge of the costs associated with doctoral study in psychology. As part of the study, we provide comprehensive information on the process of applying to graduate school in psychology, the costs associated with earning a doctoral degree in psychology, and provide information about financial assistance resources. Beyond contributing to the field’s knowledge through participation, we hope this study will provide useful information to your students.

Interested students may access the informed consent information and survey here: https://augusta.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVREFcuNcd9K70a

Participation is voluntary, and answers will be confidential. There is the opportunity at the end to consent to being contacted for future studies; this is voluntary. The survey is expected to take approximately 30 minutes. There are no known risks of this study. The benefit to you is learning important information about the process of applying for a doctoral degree in psychology as well as the associated costs. Your participation will help us continue to better understand undergraduate students’ knowledge about the costs associated with doctoral study in psychology.

This study has been approved by the Augusta University Institutional Review Board (Protocol #1838789-1). If you have any questions about this study, please contact the Principal Investigator, Melanie M. Wilcox, Ph.D., at mwilcox@augusta.edu. Members of the Institutional Review Board at Augusta University may be contacted at (706) 721-1483.

Student Organization Participation, University of Pittsburgh Incline Consulting Group

Incline is a student run organization that offers strategical and technological consulting to local non-profits. We are beginning our recruiting period in which we recruit new members of all backgrounds, experiences, and majors. 

 GRADUATE PROGRAM INFORMATION

Diversity and Equity Initiative in the Mind Sciences (DivE In) Accepting Applications - New Posting

The Diversity and Equity Initiative in the Mind Sciences (DivE In) is now accepting applications (deadline is May 31). This initiative is geared towards serving undergraduate students from marginalized groups that are traditionally underrepresented in graduate school.

Students spend a weekend at the University of Pennsylvania, discussing graduate school and the application process. We also have a strong focus on mentoring and networking: students get connected with a mentor, have mock interviews with Penn faculty, and have opportunities to informally network with members of the Penn community. Travel to Penn and expenses are fully paid for admitted students to reduce barriers to engaging with faculty and trainee mentors. 

We encourage rising juniors, seniors, and recent or not-so-recent graduates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of need (e.g., lack of access to mentorship), fit (e.g., interest in pursuing graduate programs in the mind sciences), and merit (e.g., quality of written responses). We will prioritize applications from students who are not already affiliated with Penn. 

DivE In 2023 will be October 13-15
Link to application (deadline is May 31): https://web.sas.upenn.edu/dive/apply/
Email for questions: minddivein@sas.upenn.edu 

Openings in the Industrial/Organizational Psychology Masters Program, University of Minnesota Duluth - New Posting

Are you considering a graduate degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology?  If so, our Master of Arts in Psychological Science (MAPS) at the University of Minnesota Duluth is still accepting applications for fall 2023.  

The MAPS program offers a terminal Master’s Degree that prepares graduate students with research-based knowledge and skills that are essential for acceptance into doctoral programs and successful careers in organizational, educational, clinical, and counseling settings. We are one program with three integrated tracks: Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Experimental Psychology, and Clinical/Counseling Psychology.

Reasons to consider the Industrial/Organizational graduate program at UMD:

• Successful job placements: To our knowledge, all of our graduates have found employment shortly after graduating. Median Salary 1-5 years after graduation is $81,000 for those who reported it. 
• Small student-to-faculty ratio: We typically admit a maximum of 6 students per track each year.  Students work closely with faculty and receive exceptional mentorship and supervision. 
• Funding: All first year students will receive a part-time teaching assistantship for one semester that provides some income and offsets tuition costs. We offer financial support for supervised research experience and travel, and funding for research projects. Out-of-state students may be eligible to pay only in-state tuition rates.
• Academic Excellence: The MAPS program is a rigorous, full-time, 2-year program. Most students are deeply involved in research experiences and have opportunities for advanced training in research methodology and statistics. To date, over 90% of students who have applied to doctoral programs have been accepted.
• Applied experiences: Industrial/Organizational students have opportunities to complete applied projects that involve working with local businesses and organizations or the campus community, enabling students to apply theory and models from coursework to real-world settings and develop consulting skills.
• The Duluth community:  Perched on Lake Superior and nestled between national forests, Duluth is picturesque during all four seasons. It is deemed one of the top 10 outdoor towns by Outside Magazine cities and is a destination city for outdoor enthusiasts, trail runners, mountain bikers, and rock climbers.  

Students can also visit our website z.umn.edu/mapsumd for further information and to apply. Please contact us with questions at mapsumd@d.umn.edu.

Rutgers Diversifying Psychology Day

Rutgers University - New Brunswick Psychology Department has opened applications for their annual Diversifying Psychology Day!

This is a day-long REMOTE workshop on applying for a psychology PhD, designed for individuals from minoritized backgrounds and/or backgrounds underrepresented in psychology. The day will consist of webinars and panels led by current PhD students, social activities, and the option to meet with faculty in small groups. 

Applications are due September 8th, and the event will take place on October 20th from 11am-6pm EST.

Please visit the event website to learn more: https://sites.rutgers.edu/rdpd 

Pitt MQE Program and May Info Sessions

I wanted to share some information that may be beneficial to Psychology students who may be considering graduate school at Pitt as an option, specifically  the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (MQE) program at the University of Pittsburgh. Please feel free to share this with your colleagues and of course any interested students! My colleague, Brian Deutsch is copied in this email as he’s the MQE program manager and manages the admissions side of the program. We appreciate you sharing this information plus the attached!  We will continue taking applications for the Fall 2023 cohort until July 31^st, which begins in August. While we have rolling admission, the new May 15^th deadline is for priority admission consideration and we’d love to have students consider applying!

A few highlights:

• There’s no GRE requirement
• The program is only 8-months and is a high-priority occupation which means there is high demand in industry for data analysts, quantitative traders, data consultants, etc.
• 94% of our alumni secured jobs in industry or continued their education. Only 2 alums took a gap year or not currently looking for a job, otherwise it would be 100%.
• Our program has an Advisory Board and Alumni who give back to the program in a variety of ways through mentoring, job referrals, career chats, and more!
• Students also complete a semester-long data-centered capstone with a Pittsburgh-area company helping to culminate their experience in the program.
• All students in this cohort-based program will also have me as their personal career coach throughout the program. I offer career services and advising, career workshops and trainings, job referrals, and help transition the students to job-ready professionals.
• This is a high-earning program with graduates making an average salary range between $75,000-$190k and an average salary of around $93+k respectively.
• Pitt students receive a guaranteed $5,000 Pitt 2 Pitt Scholarship for choosing Pitt to continue their educational needs.

I attached our April info sessions in case any students are interested in attending a session or two. If these days/times don’t work, we are flexible and would still love to connect with students either, in-person or virtually. We will also be attending the Spring WestPACS virtual fair as a graduate school so please encourage students to register  www.westpacs.org/register or finding the WestPACS fair via Handshake. We will be there holding group and individual Master of Science in Quantitative Economics sessions!

We will be offering virtual information sessions each month throughout each year. Please note that each MQE Admissions and Career session and Capstone and Courses session are identical so you only need to attend one of each, if you like. I attached the April and May Info sessions for you to review but here they are as well below:

• MQE Courses and Capstone – Monday, May 15^th EST
• MQE Admission and Career – Tuesday, May 23^rd EST

Please email me or mqeinfo@pitt.edu to let us know if you can join one or both sessions!  If you can’t make these sessions, we can accommodate other dates and times – just email us!  I’ve attached a flyer about our program as well to review.

For application information and to apply, click here. 

Master of Arts in Psychology Extended Deadline, Stephen F. Austin State University

The Stephen F. Austin State University Master of Arts in General Psychology program is accepting applications for fall 2023 admission. We have extended our application deadline to May 15th .

We focus on research in psychology and offer a two-year plan with care to ensure positive student-chair relationships.

Recent thesis projects have included topics in legal psychology, physiological psychology, social psychology, intrapersonal/health psychology, and sports psychology.

Our program also offers a non-thesis track to prepare our students to teach at the college level. 

Of entering student cohorts 2013 through 2020, Stephen F. Austin State's Master's in Psychology program has a thesis completion rate of 88%-94%, with some theses in-progress. These successful chair-candidate arrangements are generally firmed during the first year. 

Please visit here  or contact Scott Drury, Ph.D. with any questions: drurygs@sfasu.edu

Graduate School Application Resources 

Becoming a Psychological Scientist: A Series to Successfully Apply to Grad School and Help Diversify the Field is a new series of prerecorded videos and live Q&A webinars to guide applicants through every stage of the application process and promote diversity among psychological scientists.

MS Psychological Science, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga 

We are accepting applications for the Psychological Science MS program at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga and will continue to review applications through April.  The purpose of our program is to provide the training and education needed to become a competent psychological scientist. We use a mentorship model that offers our students the opportunity to work within vibrant research programs led by leading Psychological Scientists whose expertise spans across a variety of sub-disciplines, including infant/child development, gerontology, clinical, cognitive, and socio-cultural. Our faculty work closely with students and community partners to develop evidence-based solutions for challenges encountered in the home, workplace, courtroom, healthcare and educational settings. We have a common goal of leveraging expertise in studying human behavior to promote health and well-being for individuals from diverse backgrounds. In addition to gaining applied research experience, students will take courses within a curriculum designed to foster the skills required to be successful in Ph.D. programs, as well as the applied research sector. We also offer students unique opportunities to gain hands-on teaching experience including teaching introductory psychology, research methodology, and statistics laboratories. In addition, we offer four graduate level statistics courses to encourage robust data analytics skills.   

We encourage applications from qualified students. Please visit our website to view faculty research  interests and to get more details about the application process: https://www.utc.edu/arts-and-sciences/psychology/ms-psych-science Links to an external site.

You can also reach out directly to me with any questions: jill-shelton@utc.edu

You can also email current graduate students with any questions regarding the program: Anna Pusser: xzk757@mocs.utc.edu and Morgan Robinson: mnb591@mocs.utc.edu 

Dr. Jill Shelton, Director of UTC Psychological Science MS program

USC Master of Addiction Science Information Session 

View the USC Master of Addiction Science Information Session here: https://youtu.be/8Sln99I-d4s. You'll find helpful information about their program from this youtube video.

MSW in Clinical Social Work, Slippery Rock University 

Master of Addiction Science, University of Southern California

Online Master's of Applied Psychology, Shippensburg University 

The program emphasizes the application of psychological principles and methodologies to real-world problems.  The majority of our graduates enter fields where they assume research-related roles (e.g., program evaluation, survey researcher, data analyst, quality control specialist, etc.) across a variety of sectors in business/industry, government, and non-profit settings.  In addition, there are two specialties that students can pursue; they have the option of pursuing a Six Sigma blackbelt certification if they have specific interests in quality control careers, or they can earn a Behavior Specialist Certificate which provides advanced coursework in applied behavioral analysis for those interested in working with individuals with learning, social, or developmental impairments (e.g., autism). 

Remote assistantships are available on a competitive basis, although contingent on university funding.  Students interested in our program can visit the following link for detailed information:

Shippensburg Psychology Graduate Program

POST-GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Full-time Research Coordinator, Virginia Tech - New Posting

I am the Research Coordinator (Lab Manager) in the JK Lifespan Development lab of Dr. Jungmeen Kim-Spoon at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia (lab information). We are currently seeking a new full-time Research Coordinator and would like to get the word out to undergraduates and/or recent alumni who are interested in such a position.
 
Projects in the lab combine developmental psychopathology and decision neuroscience to investigate brain function, emotion, cognition and personality processes, decision-making, and health behaviors. We use a variety of methods including structural and functional magnetic resonance imaging, behavioral tasks, interviews, and questionnaires. Training will be provided for all aspects of the job. This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in graduate school in clinical, cognitive, or developmental psychology/neuroscience.
 
Link for the posting on the Virginia Tech website. Students can also visit: https://jobs.vt.edu/ and search job posting # 525770. 
 

Healing Bridges Job Fair

Full-time Research Coordinator, University of Maryland - Lavender Lab

The Lavender Lab, located in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator (Faculty Specialist) to join our team. The Lavender Lab conducts NIH-funded research on the psychological, social, and cultural determinants of health for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). The Research Coordinator will primarily assist with an NIH-funded longitudinal and daily diary R01 study of intersectional stress, structural oppression, substance use, and mental health among BIPOC LGBTQ+ adolescents.

This position is a one-year appointment, and opportunities for renewal are available based on performance and funding. The ideal start date for this position is June 19^th, 2023, but can be flexible. The position will be based at the University of Maryland, College Park, the flagship campus of University of Maryland, located only 5 miles outside of Washington DC, and 30 miles from Baltimore, MD.

Essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate day-to-day study activities
• Set up and maintain study protocols
• Develop data collection surveys in Qualtrics
• Recruit and screen research participants and schedule research visits
• Enroll and manage research participant activities and communication in the lab’s studies
• Train and supervise research assistants to assist with data collection
• Assist with data management, including data entry, cleaning, processing, and data quality checks
• Monitor and manage participant compliance, retention, and payments
• Manage budget and purchase requests
• Prepare weekly data reports regarding study’s progress
• Manage IRB submissions
• Assist with presentations for scientific conferences and manuscript/grant preparation
• Assist with other administrative responsibilities to support the lab’s activities

Necessary qualifications include: 1) A bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, or other fields of study related to the lab’s research; a master’s degree is preferred; 2) two years of prior research experience; 3) proficiency with statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R), Qualtrics, and Microsoft Office Suite; and 4) excellent organizational, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills.

Applicants who have experience working in or conducting research with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities from intersectionality, social justice, and cultural humility approaches will be given strongest consideration. Prior experience with longitudinal and daily diary research is highly preferred. Ideal candidates are motivated, eager to learn, able to work independently but seek consultation when needed, able to manage time and multiple tasks, and detail-oriented.

Application: Interested applicants should email Dr. Ethan Mereish (emereish@umd.edu) with the subject line "Research Coordinator Application" and attach the following documents: 1) a letter of interest; 2) CV; 3) transcript with relevant coursework (unofficial transcripts are accepted); and 4) contact info for 3 references. Email inquiries and questions are welcome. 

Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as they are received until the position is filled.

Post-baccalaureate Study Coordinator, University of Maryland

Candidates are being considered for a NIMH/NIAAA-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.

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.

Under the supervision of Dr. Shackman and other senior staff, the Study Coordinator will play a central role in ongoing NIAAA- and NIMH-sponsored projects aimed at understanding the neurocomputational architecture of fear and anxiety and its role in adult anxiety and alcohol use disorders. This position will provide opportunities to gain experience with neuroimaging (fMRI), smartphone ecological momentary assessment (EMA), and structured clinical interviews. This is an exciting opportunity to receive top-notch mentorship and establish a competitive research record—including publications and conference presentations—in preparation for graduate training in clinical psychology, affective neuroscience, or medicine. You can learn more about former Study Coordinators on our Alumni page.

This is a 1-year position that is renewable, 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; general grant and lab administration; and manuscript/figure preparation. Some duties (e.g. MRI sessions) will occur during evening or weekend hours.

Applicants should send: (1) a Cover Letter summarizing relevant experiences, skills, and interests—please be specific and concrete; (2) a CV/Resume, and (3) Contact Information for 2-4 references. Please send your materials to Jazmine Wedlock (jwedlock@umd.edu). Formal letters of recommendation are not required for the initial application and will only be requested for short-listed applicants.

Read more about the NIMH project here.

This is a fantastic opportunity to live in and explore DC, MD, and Northern VA!

• Learn more about the revitalization of College Park at the Greater College Park website, in the Fall 2018 issue of Terp Magazine (flip to page 38) and in a special section of the Washington Business Journal
• College Park recently made Washingtonian magazine’s annual Best of the DMV list
• College Park and neighboring Hyattsville were highlighted again in the Washingtonian and the Washington Post
• Hyattsville deemed a ‘hot’ neighborhood by the Washingtonian

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. The position will begin in Summer or Fall 2023. The ideal candidate would be able to make a 2-year commitment to the position.

Full-time Research Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh

Pitt's Anesthesiology department is hiring a research coordinator who will be part of a dynamic team seeking to better understand the cognitive neuroscience of pain and pain relief as well as track and improve the clinical outcomes of acute and chronic pain.. This position would be ideal for a recent biology, neuroscience, or psychology B.S. graduate who want to gain experience with all stages of study implementation, including regulatory compliance, recruitment, and performing in person participant lab visits. Opportunities for data analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant writing are anticipated. Applicants can apply at the following job link https://buff.ly/3HKOxjs and can reach out to Maya Maurer with any questions at mam708@pitt.edu.

Full-time Lab Manager, University of Indiana University at Bloomington

Job number 305942 - Full description

Full-time Research Assistant, McLean/Harvard Medical School 

Full-time Research Manager and Study Coordinator, The Ohio State University

Research Manager 

Job Description Summary

This person in this position will plan, execute, and manage research projects investigating cognitive and brain basis of social processes in psychiatric disorders (e.g., psychosis, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, autism-spectrum disorders) directed by Dr. Ivy Tso in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health. The person will oversee multiple research projects involving clinical research subjects and neuroimaging methods; participate in the development and implementation of research protocols, recruitment & assessment strategies, and experimental and analytical methodologies; lead hiring, training, and supervision of junior research staff; coordinate laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and research staff; handle higher-level administrative tasks such as staff onboarding/offboarding and performance evaluation; oversee compliance with institutional and federal regulatory policies. Responsibilities may also include: setting up and organizing clinical assessment tools and training resources; providing support to evaluate and handle clinical emergencies; maintaining integrity of data collection, storage, and processing systems; overseeing and coordinating periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; maintaining study records; assisting in the preparation of research reports and scientific presentations at national and international conferences and workshops; assisting principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; and performing additional duties as assigned. This is intended to be a long-term position and not a temporary steppingstone to graduate school.

Minimum Education and Skills/Experience Required/Desired

Master’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, Neuroscience or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required. 4-5 years of research experience involving human subjects and/or neuroimaging methods is required. Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required. Strong interpersonal skills are required, and experience in managing and supervising staff and students is highly valued. Training and experience in psychiatric clinical assessments is preferred, but not required. Solid computer skills and efficient use of research-specific software and databases (e.g., RedCap) are required, preferably with skills in managing large, complex datasets. Experience in managing complex research protocols is preferred. Strong self-motivation and adaptability in order to meet goals and deadlines of the project. The ability to problem-solve, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Flexibility in working hours is often required, depending on the scheduling needs of research participants, including weekends and evenings. Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

To apply to the lab manager position please visit https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Medical-Center-Campus/Research-Senior-Associate_R69758-1. Please include a cover letter briefly describing your training background, relevant research experience, and career goals. For questions, please email Kelly Mathis (kelly.mathis@osumc.edu). For more information about the Tso Lab, visit https://u.osu.edu/ivytsolab/.

Study Coordinator

Job Description Summary

This person in this position will assist and support scientific investigations of cognitive and brain basis of social processes in psychiatric disorders (e.g. psychosis, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, autism-spectrum disorders) directed by Dr. Ivy Tso in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health. The person will screen, assess, and schedule research participants for the project, administer neurocognitive and computerized assessments, oversee eye tracking data collection, and guide participants through brain scans and run fMRI protocols. Responsibilities will also include data collection; maintenance of study records; data entry, maintenance, and upload to NIH databases; accurate completion of daily paperwork and administrative tasks; preparing assessment materials; various participant contact; adherence to all study protocols; assist with regulatory upkeep; and coordinating/attending weekly team meetings. The position requires a 2-year commitment and is renewable up to 5 years, depending on performance. It is an ideal steppingstone for those considering pursuing a graduate degree in clinical psychology or cognitive neuroscience.

Minimum Education and Skills/Experience Required/Desired

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in psychology, neuroscience, or a related discipline is required. Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility for work with diverse populations in diverse settings. 1-2 years of experience with research involving human subjects. Basic computer skills (word processing, internet searches, spreadsheets, elementary statistics). Experience in behavioral data acquisition is helpful but not required. Highly organized, detail-oriented with the ability to understand and follow research protocols. Technical skills with equipment and software – training is available, but candidate must be competent to learn to use specialized lab equipment and software interfaces. Valid driver’s license and willing to drive regularly between OSU campus and community mental health clinics within Columbus. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member. The candidate must be able to work independently for extended periods of time while receiving feedback and guidance from the lab manager and faculty investigators. The ability to adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines. Strong self-motivation and adaptability in order to meet goals and deadlines of the project. The ability to problem-solve, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Flexibility in working hours is often required, depending on the scheduling needs of research participants, including weekends and evenings. Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
 
To apply to the study coordinator position please visit https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Remote-Location/Research-Senior-Technician_R67457-1. Please include a cover letter briefly describing your training background, relevant research experience, and career goals. For questions, please email Kelly Mathis (kelly.mathis@osumc.edu). For more information about the Tso Lab, visit https://u.osu.edu/ivytsolab/. 

Full-time Research Assistants, Boston College

The Morality Lab at Boston College, led by Liane Young, is seeking up to two full-time postbaccalaureate research assistants, with a two-year commitment. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position has been filled, with the position starting as early as April 2023 and no later than July 2023.

Boston College is a research university with a strong and growing psychology department, located in an academic hub city with many opportunities for cross-lab collaboration. In the coming year, the Morality Lab will consist of three postdoctoral researchers, three PhD students, and two to three full-time postbac researchers, in addition to undergraduate research assistants, part-time research affiliates, and close collaborators from other labs in the department and other nearby institutions. Members of the Morality Lab research diverse topics related to social and moral cognition; for example, the impact of social norms on virtuous behavior, social learning and prediction error, and perceptions of virtue signaling. The lab uses behavioral methods (e.g., online data collection), fMRI, and computational modeling, in both neurotypical and neurodivergent populations, adults and children. Learn more by visiting https://moralitylab.bc.edu/.

Responsibilities include handling administrative duties for the lab (e.g., managing finances, purchasing equipment, maintaining lab software and lab data, preparing grant applications, coordinating meetings, obtaining human subjects approval, recruiting and scheduling subjects), supporting the research of graduate students and postdocs (e.g., mentoring research assistants, maintaining lab software, assisting in data collection and analysis), and conducting original research. All former post-bac research assistants have had the opportunity to design, conduct, publish, and present research. This position is ideal for individuals interested in applying to graduate school.

Candidates should expect to receive their B.A./B.S. in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, computer science, economics, math, or a related field by May 2023. Candidates should be independent workers who are able to learn new skills on their own, with strong organizational skills and a track record of working well with others in professional or extracurricular settings. The ideal candidate will be excited about and competent in both neuroscientific and behavioral social psychology methods, and will have strong quantitative skills and knowledge of statistics and experimental design.

To apply, please fill out this form, which will prompt you to upload your CV and contact information for two references. Feel free to contact the lab manager, Lizy Szanton (szanton@bc.edu) with any questions about the application process.

Our lab is committed to increasing research opportunities for students that belong to groups that have been historically excluded from psychology, and from science more broadly. We particularly encourage students of color, women students, LGBTQ+ students, disabled students/students with disabilities, and first generation/low-income students to apply. Boston College is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. In addition to comprehensive health and dental insurance plans, Boston College offers many other benefits, including various types of insurance coverage, tuition remission opportunities, a 401(k) plan match, and a significant number of paid holidays and vacation days

Full-time or Part-time Research Assistants, Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Children's National Hospital

Full-time Research Assistant, Binghamton University (SUNY)

The Binghamton Mood Disorders Institute at Binghamton University (depression.binghamton.edu) is seeking to hire an additional full-time Research Assistant to start as soon as July 5, 2023.  This is a full-time grant-funded position to assist with an NIMH-funded project examining mechanisms of risk for the intergenerational transmission of depression during the transition from childhood to adolescence.  Duties will include coordinating participant recruitment, preparation of study materials, and conducting participant assessments (diagnostic and life events interviews, computer-based and mobile eye tracking, psychophysiology, EEG/ERPs, etc.).  The research assistant will also have opportunities to co-author scientific papers and journal articles.  Salary will be $33,800 per year plus health insurance.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in psychology or other scientific field, including coursework in research methods and/or statistics.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a conscientious work style and strong interpersonal skills. Candidates with experience with eye tracking, EEG/ERP, psychophysiological assessments, and/or structured diagnostic interviewing are particularly encouraged to apply.  This is an excellent position for a college graduate who is interested in gaining additional research experience before going on to graduate study in clinical psychology.

Please click here to view the posting and to apply online. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  If your email system does not support links, please cut and paste the following text in a web browser: https://rfbu.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=158793&type=7

For questions, feel free to call Dr. Gibb at (607) 777-2511 or e-mail him at bgibb@binghamton.edu

Full-time Research Coordinator, USC

• Employing various tools and recruitment efforts to enroll and retain young adults with major depression, suicidal ideation, or healthy controls (e.g., social media, digital advertising, referral management, advocacy outreach)
• Data management and participant tracking
• Conducting diagnostic interviews to assess history of psychopathology
• Interacting with participants and as they participate in the study protocols (using neuroimaging, psychophysiology, ambulatory, and behavioral methods)
• Preprocessing psychophysiological and neuroimaging data
• Assisting with other lab tasks (e.g., data entry, generating reports for data analysis)
• Managing laboratory staff (e.g., undergraduate volunteers) and delegating duties efficiently

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field required.
• Previous experience working with human subjects and conducting independent research projects.
• Excellent analytical skills, the ability to resolve technical or research problems (troubleshooting) and the ability to critically check data to prevent errors.
• Knowledge and adherence of clinical research methods and design, and research protocols.
• Extremely careful attention to detail (required for data entry and processing of neuroimaging, psychophysiology, ambulatory, and behavioral data).
• Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to independently monitor and complete a variety of complex tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team (e.g., share duties with other research assistants when recruiting and running study participants; complete components of data analysis, slide presentations and manuscript preparations with the PI; supervise undergraduate research assistants).
• Ability to complete work both remotely (e.g., computer and internet access at home) and in-person, as may be required based on pandemic guidelines.
• Previous experience working with human subjects and conducting independent research projects.

• Programming experience, ideally in Python, or ability to quickly learn this language.
• Experience with processing fMRI and/or physiological data (e.g., Matlab, SPM, AFNI, FSL, Freesurfer, Biopac); experience running neuroimaging scanning sessions.
• Proficiency with database management (e.g., merging multiple data sets from various sources) across software platforms (e.g., R, Matlab, Mplus, SPSS, Excel).

Sleep Technologists and Sleep Technicians, University of Oregon

The University of Oregon Sleep Lab is looking for sleep technologists/technicians! Position descriptions are provided below. Submit a cover letter, resume/vita, and the names and contact information for 2-3 professional/academic references to Dr. Casement at casement@uoregon.edu. The cover letter should describe why you would like to join the lab and outline your qualifications and professional competencies.

Research Assistant, Vanderbilt University

The Term Research Assistant I will participate in a wide range of activities that support the lab such as overseeing IRB compliance, screening and recruiting participants, conducting clinical interviews, administering cognitive tests to participants, collecting EEG and neuroimaging data, monitoring ecological momentary assessment data collection, training volunteers, managing subject payments, updating the lab manual and website, purchasing supplies, maintaining databases, assisting with data processing and analysis, contributing to manuscript preparation, and assisting with grant-related documents. This position is ideal for a candidate interested in gaining hands-on experience before pursuing further training in psychology, medicine, neuroscience, or a related field. To learn more and apply, see this link: https://ecsr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/10003672

Assessment Specialist, Northwestern University (ADAPT)

• We are looking for someone with experience in clinical assessment.
• Postbaccalaureate and Master’s level applicants are encouraged to apply.
• Psychosis risk syndrome/early psychosis experience is welcomed but certainly not mandatory- the position will come along with any training that is necessary.

Full-time Research Assistants, UCLA 

We are currently looking to hire 2-3 full-time research assistants to join our clinical research team based in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and the VA Greater Los Angeles. We are looking for people who have completed either a BA or MS, with the specific research duties depending on the level of training.  Most of the research activities require the recruiting, interviewing, and testing (cognitive, EEG, and fMRI) of individuals with schizophrenia and comparison groups.  We have a separate line of research on community integration for homeless individuals. 

Work will be done under the immediate supervision of a senior project coordinator and the work will occur at either the clinical research labs at the VA Greater Los Angeles or on the UCLA campus (which are close to each other). Applicants will need to work effectively as a contributing member of a relatively large clinical research team.  In addition, applicants should have strong interpersonal skills for working with people with severe mental illness and / or a history of homelessness.  Additional duties will include test scheduling, data management, and file maintenance.  This position is well suited for individuals who wish to gain research and clinical experience prior to graduate or medical school.

The individuals hired for these positions will work closely with a team of SRP-affiliated investigators, including Drs. Michael Green, Jonathan Wynn, Amy Jimenez, Eric Reavis, Lauren Catalano, and Derek Novacek, as well as postdoctoral fellows. For more information on our lab please visit our UCLA and VA Greater Los Angeles websites.

Please direct all inquiries to Mark McGee at mrmcgee@ucla.edu

Full-time Research Coordinator, NYU 

Please consider applying for our full-time post-baccalaureate Research Coordinator position. Our research integrates technology with traditional mental health approaches to gain knowledge about the etiology, course, and treatment of mood disorders in youth.

The Coordinator will help coordinate multiple studies on the use of novel technology—including digital phenotyping (data collected passively from participants’ smartphones) and app-based treatments—to improve outcomes for adolescents with mood disorders and those at risk for suicide. The Coordinator will have the opportunity to learn about digital phenotyping and other topics related to digital psychiatry (e.g., technology-based assessment and treatment tools). Additionally, the Coordinator will gain experience working with adolescents with mood disorders and their caregivers. Opportunities to collaborate on other activities, including conference presentations and manuscripts, will also be available.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with recruitment of participants from the inpatient and outpatient populations at NYU Langone and NYC H+H/Bellevue hospital by identifying eligible youth, talking to youth and caregivers about the studies, and arranging appointments
• Maintain study records for internal and external (e.g., the Institutional Review Board) use
• Manage study data, including entry, review, and cleaning
• Manage study procedures to ensure compliance with the study protocol
• Serve as a primary point of contact for youth and caregivers
• Provide training and supervision to other members of the study team, including undergraduate volunteers 
• Communicate with clinicians, research collaborators, and other internal groups (e.g., the Institutional Review Board, Research Finance Operations, Information Technology)
• Collaborate with other lab members on other projects
• Develop app and website content as needed for use in research studies
• Complete administrative tasks, as necessary

Qualifications (knowledge, skills, and ability requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related field required
• 1-2 years of related experience required
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Compassionate and professional
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Strong communication skills
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently ,as well as in coordination with a team

Preferred Experience

• Creation and management of data tools using RedCap
• Data analysis using R
• Digital content development

Expectations of all Employees

All employees will support the organization’s mission and vision by exhibiting the following behaviors:

• Excellence
• Respect
• Communication
• Integrity
• Teamwork

Normal Working Hours and Conditions

• Position requires occasional evening hours to accommodate participant schedules
• Occasional overtime as required and approved
• Salary range $42,900 – $45,000

Application

Applications should include a letter of interest, CV, and contact information for three references. Please email applications to anna.vanmeter@nyulangone.org. NYU Langone Health is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Applications are considered on a rolling basis; we encourage submission at the earliest possible date. Start date will be June 2023.

Full-time Lab Manager, UC Santa Barbara

Full-time Project Leaders, University of Colorado Boulder

The Research on Affective Disorders and Development (RADD) Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at the University of Colorado Boulder, directed by Dr. Roselinde Kaiser, is seeking to hire multiple Project Leaders (Professional Research Assistant- Research Faculty positions).

In the RADD Lab, our goal is to gain insight into the brain and behavioral processes that reflect, underlie, or predict depression and other mood experiences in adolescence and emerging adulthood. In complement, we embrace a translational mission, seeking to rapidly deploy research findings to prevention, treatment, and psychoeducation programs that enhance wellness in young people and across the lifespan.

The Project Leader positions in the RADD Lab will support a set of new and ongoing studies that investigate stress, depression, and resilience in adolescents and young adults. The positions will hold a dual focus on research and education/outreach. In the research space, these positions will include project coordination and direct research work with adolescents and young adults, e.g., recruiting participants and engaging in clinical and neuroimaging research measurement, data collection (computer-based, mobile app, MRI), and database management (using web applications such as RedCap; or statistical programs such as R), as well as overseeing study operations. In the education/outreach space, these positions will include working as part of a team to integrate mental health science in classrooms and communities, including co-design and implementation of novel programs on campus.

Therefore, these positions require (1) a BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, (2) research or teaching experience in the mental health space, (3) ability to perform as an independent researcher, (4) some experience with R, unix, python, matlab or another programming language.

Successful candidates will have strong oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, be highly reliable, and enjoy working in a collaborative team atmosphere.  In addition, they will have a demonstrated ability to multi-task efficiently and to coordinate activities across different research labs and investigators. 

Positions are full-time, to begin between June 01, 2023 – July 01, 2023 (some flexibility in start date).

Interested applicants should submit their CV, a cover letter describing their research interests and career goals, transcript with relevant coursework (unofficial or official), and contact info for 2-3 references to:

https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=46640

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  The University of Colorado Boulder is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, economically disadvantaged and persons with disabilities to apply.

Thank you for considering our position!

Research Assistant, Providence, Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Hospital Acceptance and Mindfulness-Based Adult Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is seeking a research assistant (RA), with a potential start date of May/June 2023.  The PHP serves adults aged 18 years and older who present with a range of psychological problems, including mood and anxiety disorders, trauma and stress-related disorders, substance use disorders, and personality disorders.  It is an active clinical-research program, where data is collected from semi-structured diagnostic interviews completed with patients upon intake and from self-report measures of symptoms and processes at intake and discharge to allow for examination of treatment outcomes and processes of change.  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.  Responsibilities of the RA will include conducting diagnostic interviews and writing clinical reports, collecting, entering, and managing databases, submitting and managing IRB applications, recruiting participants, and conducting other tasks associated with various ongoing or new research projects.  Opportunities are available (and highly encouraged) for presenting research at national meetings and writing first-author manuscripts for publication.

Please send applications (cover letter and CV) to Mr. Javelle Stephens at jstephens@lifespan.org.  For additional information or questions about the position, please contact Kristy Dalrymple, PhD (kdalrymple@lifespan.org).  

Full-time Research Specialist Position, Georgetown University

Job Overview
The Research Specialist will work on NIH-funded studies that examine speech, language, reading, and cognitive abilities in left hemisphere stroke survivors and typical older adults. This includes recruiting, screening and consenting new participants; administering standardized and experimental tests; running MRI sessions; scoring research assessments; participating in outreach activities; processing and or analyzing data; supervising undergraduate research assistants; and contributing to research meetings and administration (e.g., IRB protocols). The Research Specialist will also have opportunities to analyze data, present findings at conferences, and contribute to publications.

Work Interactions
The Cognitive Recovery Lab at Georgetown University and MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (PI: Peter Turkeltaub) aims to understand how language is organized in the brain, how this organization changes in the face of a brain injury, and how we might improve recovery. The primary focus of the lab’s research is aphasia or alexia resulting from stroke. Lab members include Research SLPs, Research Specialists and Post-docs, PhD and MD/PhD students, and Undergraduate and Graduate Research Assistants. See cognitiverecoverylab.com for more information about the lab.

Minimum requirements for the position include a Bachelor's degree, and prior research experience in cognitive psychology, neuroscience or another related field. Prior MRI research and experience working with people with aphasia are highly desirable. Individuals with programming experience, working knowledge of Matlab, EPrime, or R will be given preference. The candidate must be organized, personable, responsible, reliable, self-motivated, and efficient. The candidate must be comfortable working with patient populations. This is a full-time position with a minimum two-year commitment. Interested candidates should email a cover letter, CV, and contact information for 3 references using this form. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.

Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

Peter Turkeltaub. MD, PhD
Professor of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine
Georgetown University and MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital

Lab Coordinator, Northwestern University (ADAPT)

The Northwestern University Adolescent Development and Preventive Treatment (ADAPT) program is seeking applications for two lab managers.

Currently we are running a number of protocols with typically developing, prodromal syndrome and early psychosis populations focusing on biomarker, treatment, and scale development. Join our team and be involved with collecting and writing up data from any and all of these great and innovative multimodal studies. Please see our website for more details about the lab: http://www.adaptprogram.com.

The successful applicants will join a team of lab managers and project coordinators responsible for overseeing undergraduate research assistants, coordinating research projects (recruiting, scheduling, running participants), processing IRB protocols, and both processing and analyzing data. Competitive applicants will have had previous experience working or volunteering in a human research setting. Candidates from diverse or historical marginalized backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. These are both ideal positions for someone interested in building more skills before applying for graduate school in the next few years. You will get in-depth experience in a multidisciplinary team, build data skills, publish papers, attend conferences and make connections with a number of different psychopathology research groups.

Details as well as information about the application process can be found at: https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/careers. Please click on “external applicants” (about halfway down the page, under “Find a Job” and then on the next page, search for job opening, Research Study Assistant # 47333 and apply). Please note, we are recruiting two managers, and while the positions are identical, its not possible to carry over applications from one position to the other. Please consider applying for both (the second position is Research Study Assistant # 47236.

For questions please contact Vijay Mittal (vijay.mittal@northwestern.edu). Review of applications will begin right away, and start date is flexible (falling anywhere between immediately and the early summer).

Full-time Project Coordinator and Two Research Assisstant Positions, Temple University 

The Mood and Cognition Lab directed by Dr. Lauren B. Alloy in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at Temple University is hiring both a Project Coordinator and several Research Assistants starting Summer 2023. The positions primarily will support two NIMH-funded R01 grants on an integrative reward-inflammation model of first onset of major depression in adolescence and an integrative reward-circadian rhythm model of first onset of bipolar spectrum disorder in adolescence, respectively. The projects include monetary and social reward function (self-report, behavioral, fMRI), inflammation for the depression project (serological assays), circadian rhythm function for the bipolar project (saliva sampling for melatonin assays),  diagnostic and symptom measures of depression and bipolar disorder and other psychopathology, life events, early adversity, cognitive styles and function, actigraphy, substance use, diet, sleep assessments, and ecological momentary assessment. Successful candidates for both positions will have the opportunity to engage in every stage of the research process, including implementation of new research protocols, recruitment and screening of potential adolescent participants, collecting, managing, and analyzing data, as well as co-authoring publications and conference presentations (including with already collected data from Dr. Alloy's previous NIMH-funded mood disorder projects). These positions are excellent opportunities for individuals seeking to gain research and clinical experience prior to graduate study in clinical psychology or related programs.  

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field, and at least two years (Project Coordinator) or one year (Research Assistant) of experience with projects involving human participants in a research setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

• Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel. 
• Willingness to be trained and certified as a phlebotomist. 
• Willingness to be trained and certified to conduct MRI scans. 
• Demonstrated organizational and problem-solving skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines. 
• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal, communication, and collaborative skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse constituent population, as well as adolescents. 
• Demonstrated professional demeanor and sensitivity towards research participants. 
• Ability to work evenings or weekends, as required. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with adolescents and/or clinical populations. 
• Experience leading teams and/or overseeing project systems and data (for Proj. Coord.). 
• Experience conducting diagnostic interviews. 
• Phlebotomy experience and/or certification. 
• Experience conducting or assisting with MRI scans. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with data programs (e.g., RedCap; SPSS; R; MATLAB; SPM, EPrime). 
• Experience preprocessing MRI or actigraphy data. 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the positions have been filled. The earliest start date for both positions is May 1, 2023. Successful candidates must be able to conduct in-person research. 
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and a CV (with references) directly to Dr. Lauren Alloy at lalloy@temple.edu and Jeneen Bryant at jeneen.bryant@temple.edu   

Full-time Post-baccalaureate Research Associate, University of Maryland

Dr. Lea Dougherty (University of Maryland – College Park) is seeking to hire a full-time post-baccalaureate research associate for NIMH-funded research project examining neural mechanisms of youth irritability. The project includes new data collection in young children (collected at San Diego State University with co-PI Dr. Jillian Wiggins) as well as use of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study data. We use functional and structural MRI methods. You can find out more about the project at my lab website (https://bead-lab.org) as well as Dr. Wiggin’s lab website (https://tendlab.sdsu.edu/).

Successful candidates should have completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related discipline and have a keen attention to detail and strong organization, problem-solving, and analytic skills. Prior background in psychology and development is also a plus but not required. We seek an individual who is motivated, ambitious, and prepared for a hands-on research experience. Responsibilities will include: (1) behavioral coding of child and parent behavior (e.g., child temperament, parent-child interactions); (2) training and supervising undergraduate students; (3) clinical interviewing; (4) contributing to administrative duties of the lab; (5) assisting with research protocols and compliance; and (6) coordinating studies with lab teams across sites. The position will offer opportunities for manuscript writing and data analysis.

The position start dates are flexible (ideally June 2023). Review of applications will start in February 2023 and continue until the position has been filled. Renewal of contract is contingent on performance and funding. Interested individuals should email a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of 3 references to Grace Messina at gmessina@umd.edu with the subject line “Research Associate - LASTNAME.” Please include all documents in a single pdf file and include your last name in the file (i.e., “LASTNAME.pdf”).

Service Year Program, Casa de Esperanza

Want to make a difference in the lives of young children?

Casa de Esperanza seeks applicants for the Hands of Hope Service Year Program.  Casa de Esperanza provides residential foster care to children ages birth through six who are in crisis due to abuse, neglect or the effects of HIV.  For a complete description visit:  https://www.casahope.org/hands-of-hope-service-year-1.  Our application can be found at:  https://www.casahope.org/application-part-one

For more information, please contact Darean Talmadge 713-529-0639 dtalmadge@casahope.org

Full-time research Assistant, Yale  University

Candidates are being considered for a research assistant position to support the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study (https://abcdstudy.org/; ABCD) Yale site. The ABCD Study focuses on a cohort of nearly 12,000 participants who were 9 to 10 years old at baseline and are currently being followed for 10 years. Youths and their families provide rich details about their environmental experiences and undergo extensive phenotypic, cognitive, genetic, emotional, health, and neuroimaging assessments. The ABCD Study site at Yale is located within the Department of Psychology (http://psychology.yale.edu/) at Yale University and works with over 600 families per year.

Primary responsibilities include working with adolescents and their caregivers in a research setting; scheduling and communicating with participants; administering assessments and acquiring data (behavioral, questionnaire, MRI, biosamples); managing data; performing administrative duties; and working closely with the broader team and Principal Investigators (Drs. Arielle Baskin-Sommers, Dylan Gee, and BJ Casey).  

Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative-Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, citizenship status, Vietnam era or special disabled veteran’s status, or sexual orientation.

For additional information, contact Dr. Arielle Baskin-Sommers (arielle.baskin-sommers@yale.edu) or Dr. Dylan Gee (dylan.gee@yale.edu). To apply, please email a cover letter, CV or resume, and the names and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Full-time Lab Manager, University of Michigan 

The Neuroscience of Mind & Behavior Lab (PI: Dr. Anne Krendl; https://krendlab.sitehost.iu.edu) at Indiana University, Bloomington is seeking a full-time lab manager to work on NIA-funded research on social cognition and aging. 

The project incorporates behavioral and neuroimaging methodologies. The lab manager will be primarily responsible for recruiting and testing healthy older adults, overseeing IRB protocols, supervising undergraduate research assistants, and coordinating research efforts with our team in Indianapolis. The lab manager will receive formal training in administering neuropsychological assessments, and learn how to conduct fMRI research. The lab manager will have opportunities to earn authorship on publications and present posters at scientific meetings.  

This is an ideal position for a candidate looking to gain research experience before applying to graduate or medical school. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.  The ideal candidate will have experience working with people either in research or more applied settings, good interpersonal and organizational skills, interests in conducting aging research, and the ability work independently. No licenses or certificates are necessary. Applicants who intend to spend a minimum of 2 years in the position will be preferred. 

The target start date for this position is Summer 2023, although the exact date is flexible. Salary is commensurate with experience, and includes health benefits. 

To apply, please email a CV, a cover letter that includes a proposed start date, and the names and contact information for 3 references to Dr. Krendl at akrendl@indiana.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Indiana University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity.  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Full-Time Research Technician, The Ohio State University

Job Description Summary    

This person in this position will assist and support scientific investigations of cognitive and brain basis of social processes in psychiatric disorders (e.g. psychosis, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, autism-spectrum disorders) directed by Dr. Ivy Tso in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Health. The person will screen, assess, and schedule research participants for the project, administer neurocognitive and computerized assessments, oversee eye tracking data collection, and guide participants through brain scans and run fMRI protocols. Responsibilities will also include data collection; maintenance of study records; data entry, maintenance, and upload to NIH databases; accurate completion of daily paperwork and administrative tasks; preparing assessment materials; various participant contact; adherence to all study protocols; assist with regulatory upkeep; and coordinating/attending weekly team meetings. The position requires a 2-year commitment and is renewable up to 5 years, depending on performance. It is an ideal steppingstone for those considering pursuing a graduate degree in clinical psychology or cognitive neuroscience.  

Essential Duties 

60%:    Recruits and screens potential participants via telephone and through interactions with clinicians in mental health clinics; consents research participants; administers psychological and neurocognitive assessments with research participants; coordinates and schedules appointments with participants, clinical assessors, and MRI scans; guides participants through computerized tasks and fMRI scans; run eye tracking and fMRI experiments according to protocols; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; and prepares and participates in study team meetings. 

20%:    Manages research records and data entry; assists with programming of behavioral experiments; provides assistance transferring data; perform routine data processing; maintains clinical, behavioral, and fMRI databases. 

10%:    Assists with training of undergraduate students in participant recruitment, screening, and equipment operation; sets up and operates laboratory equipment; monitors research supply, including inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed; other duties as assigned. 

10%:    Assists with analysis of research results; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals, manuscripts and professional presentations; prepares research progress reports; assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature. 

Minimum Education and Skills/Experience Required/Desired 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in psychology, neuroscience, or a related discipline is required. Strong interpersonal skills and flexibility for work with diverse populations in diverse settings. 1-2 years of experience with research involving human subjects. Basic computer skills (word processing, internet searches, spreadsheets, elementary statistics). Experience in behavioral data acquisition is helpful but not required. Highly organized, detail-oriented with the ability to understand and follow research protocols. Technical skills with equipment and software – training is available, but candidate must be competent to learn to use specialized lab equipment and software interfaces. Valid driver's license and willing to drive regularly between OSU campus and community mental health clinics within Columbus. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member. The candidate must be able to work independently for extended periods of time while receiving feedback and guidance from lab manager and faculty investigators. The ability to adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines. Strong self-motivation and adaptability in order to meet goals and deadlines of the project. The ability to problem-solve, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Flexibility in working hours is often required, depending on the scheduling needs of research participants, including weekends and evenings. Requires successful completion of a background check. Qualified candidates may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen. 

Dr. Tso's new lab at OSU is currently under construction. For more information about Dr. Tso' work, please visit her former lab website: https://tso.lab.medicine.umich.edu/home

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Yale Fellowship in Translational Developmental Neuroscience 

The Yale Fellowship in Translational Developmental Neuroscience at the Yale Child Study Center and Cogstate is recruiting highly qualified students for an intensive joint pre-doctoral fellowship for current graduates or graduating seniors interested in a combined clinical and research career in autism intervention. The position will commence June 2023.

The Yale Child Study Center is a leading institution in autism research. Cogstate is an independent science company that supports clinical trials. The Yale Child Study Center and Cogstate have developed a collaborative partnership to support clinical trials in pediatric and developmental disability populations. 

The Yale Child Study Center provides fellows the opportunity to shadow weekly developmental disability clinic rounds, attend Child Study Center Grand Rounds, as well as other departmental Grand Rounds lectures in the School of Medicine in addition to their clinical and research responsibilities. The fellows will be involved in industry-sponsored pharmaceutical trials at Cogstate and gain experience with clinical trial design and methodology, clinician trainings, management of cognitive and behavioral assessments, and statistical approaches.

The fellowship is one year in duration, a second year of employment is conditional on progress made in the first year. The fellowship combines elements of experiential learning with supervision, self-directed learning, and shadowing. The primary training experience will be training and experience in Pivotal Response Treatment, an evidence-based treatment for children with ASD. The postgraduate fellow, under the supervision of Dr. Ventola, will hold both clinical and research responsibilities. The fellows will be trained in Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT); an empirically-validated behavioral intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They will then be primary PRT clinicians for children with ASD, under the supervision and mentorship of a licensed psychologist. The fellows will also conduct standardized psychological assessments with children and complete a variety of parent interviews. Lastly, fellows will be involved in direct research within the laboratory using fMRI, EEG, and eye-tracking measures. 

Under Dr. Ventola’s mentorship, selected applicants will be expected guide a predetermined project of research from the point of data collection through analysis and presentation of results. Successful candidates will have a high degree of initiative and independence with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. They must have the ability to work effectively with many types of people across different settings while juggling multiple tasks. Flexibility, endurance, and attention to detail are also essential qualities. Fellows starting salary will be $35,700/year. 

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible candidates are college graduates who will have obtained a bachelor's degree by June 2023. While previous relevant experience is preferred, applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds are encouraged. U.S. citizenship is not a requirement of the fellowship.

Please note that this fellowship is not offered concurrently with graduate studies. However, we do hope that the fellowship will serve as an important stepping-stone towards future medical or graduate studies.

Application Information

• For more specific questions, interested applicants should contact Dr. Pamela Ventola (pamela.ventola@yale.edu). Electronic submissions are preferable. A complete application includes 1 copy of each of the following items:
• Resume or CV
• Transcript, undergraduate and graduate (if applicable)
• A 2-page personal statement containing biographic material, relevant experience, and career goals - can be single or double spaced
• Two letters of recommendations should be emailed to pamela.ventola@yale.edu. The recommender should include the applicants full name in the subject line.

Interested students should send their CV, personal statement, and transcript to Pamela Ventola (pamela.ventola@yale.edu).

Questions regarding the Yale Fellowship inTranslational Developmental Neurosciencemay be directed to Pamela Ventola (pamela.ventola@yale.edu).