Behavioral Neuroscience and Comparative Psychology Division 6 of the American Psychological Association

Links of Interest

Society for Neuroscience

Association of Neuroscience Departments and Programs

The Pavlovian Society

International Behavioral Neuroscience Society

American Psychological Association

Job Openings of Interest to Division 6-ers

The UCLA Department of Psychology announces a Tenure-Track Faculty position in our Learning & Behavior Area. The rank for the appointment is open, although candidates at the Assistant Professor level will receive preference. Candidates should have an active research program that complements current research efforts in the basic processes of Learning & Behavior. Some examples of potential areas of interest are: Developmental Psychobiology of Learning, Social Influences on Behavior, Formal Modeling of Learning, Behavioral Economics, and Extinction of Learned Behavior. Applicants will be expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program. The position entails responsibilities for graduate and undergraduate courses. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and should arrange for at least three letters of recommendation to be sent to Learning & Behavior Search Committee, Department of Psychology, UCLA, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095 or email materials to facultysearch@psych.ucla.edu. Review of applications will begin November 30, 2009. Appointments are subject to a final determination of the availability of funds. UCLA is an Equal-Opportunity/Affirmative-Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES. The UCLA Department of Psychology seeks to appoint a cognitive neuroscientist with expertise in neuroimaging. The rank for the appointment is open, although candidates at the Assistant Professor level will receive preference. Candidates should have an active research program based on functional neuroimaging methods, including fMRI. The focus of research can be in any area of cognitive neuroscience. The position entails responsibilities for graduate and undergraduate courses in neuroimaging, cognitive neuroscience, and cognitive and/or perceptual psychology. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Cognitive Neuroimaging Search Committee, Department of Psychology, UCLA, Box 951563, Los Angeles, CA 90095 or email materials as attachments to cognitivesearch@psych.ucla.edu. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2009. Appointments are subject to a final determination of the availability of funds. UCLA is an Equal-Opportunity/ Affirmative-Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Department of Psychology at Mount Union College invites applications for a tenure-track position in psychology to begin August, 2010. The department offers majors in both psychology and cognitive and behavioral neuroscience.  The position involves teaching students in both major tracks. The position is for an Assistant Professor in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience. Primary responsibilities may include teaching a variety of courses in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and directing the CBN program.  Additional responsibilities may include teaching introductory psychology and courses in the candidate’s area of expertise as well as recruiting new students to the program. A Ph.D. is required with preference for those with degrees in Experimental or Biological Psychology or Neuroscience. Candidates with superior teaching skills and a demonstrated ability to involve undergraduates in their research are preferred. The Psychology Department enjoys modern facilities including neuroscience, behavioral, cognitive and observational laboratories. Mount Union College (www.muc.edu), founded in 1846, is an accredited, four year, residential coeducational liberal arts college with 126 full-time faculty members and approximately 2,000 students, including minority and international students.  Facilities are modern, the campus is pleasant, and the College has well-rounded cultural and social programs. Alliance is located near Canton, Akron, and Youngstown and is approximately 60 miles southeast of Cleveland and 75 miles west of Pittsburgh. Send a letter of interest, vita, and three letters of reference to: Psychology Search Committee, c/o Human Resources, Mount Union College, Alliance, OH  44601.  For more information contact Dr. Tamara Daily, Chair, Department of Psychology, Mount Union College, Alliance, OH  44601.  E-mail: dailyta@muc.edu. Consideration of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Faculty Positions in Mental and Physical Health Consequences of Trauma and Adversity
Department of Psychology and
Department of Biological Sciences
Kent State University
    In a major joint venture, the Department of Psychology and the Department of Biological Sciences at Kent State University seek six new tenure-track faculty members to work in the field of mental and physical health consequences of trauma and adversity. The purpose of these hires is to build upon existing strengths in each department and to further develop our combined expertise in interdisciplinary and translational approaches to the study of trauma and health, broadly defined. This initiative seeks to both enhance research productivity in this area and to create cutting-edge interdisciplinary opportunities for the training of graduate and undergraduate students.
    Kent State University provides an extraordinary opportunity for developing new collaborations and new approaches to the study of trauma and health. A rich collaborative environment is supported by research and educational partnerships with multiple clinical partners throughout Northeast Ohio, outstanding research facilities for animal and human research, and the newly established Center for Clinical and Translational Research.
    Faculty in the Departments of Psychology and Biological Sciences at Kent State University are highly productive researchers who have demonstrated success in attracting substantial federal funding in support of their research programs. Combined, these two departments have over 200 students in doctoral degree programs and over 1300 undergraduate majors. Further information is available on the websites http://dept.kent.edu/psychology and http://biology.kent.edu.
    All positions will begin August 2010. Successful applicants will be expected to develop highly productive research programs, secure extramural funding, engage in collaborative research, direct theses and dissertations, and exhibit a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate education. Positions are available at either the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. Applicants at the Associate level will be expected to have an extramurally-funded research program in place, while applicants at the Assistant level will be expected to establish such a program.

TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS - DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY:
1. Behavioral Neuroscience. We seek an active researcher in the area of animal models of trauma, stress and/or health, with an emphasis on behavior. Research interests could also include animal models of post-traumatic psychopathology, such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related fields and postdoctoral experience.

2. Adult Psychopathology - We seek applicants with expertise in either basic or clinical human research on trauma or stress-related psychopathology, including areas such as PTSD, depression, substance abuse and/or violence. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Psychology. For clinical psychology applicants, an APA-accredited internship is required.

3. Child Clinical or Pediatric Psychology. We seek a child clinical psychologist with expertise in child trauma and/or early adversity. Research approaches could include basic or clinical research, family focused approaches, and clinical interventions. Qualifications: Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and an APA-accredited internship.

TENURE-TRACK POSITIONS - DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES:
1. Neurological/Mental Health Disorders. We seek individuals with interests in animal models of any type of trauma-related disorders (e.g., conditioned fear, depression, PTSD, anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder) that would extend existing expertise in animal models of psychopathology and neuropathology. Qualifications: Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, or a related field and postdoctoral experience.

2. Developmental Processes. We seek individuals with interest in developmental effects on behavior. Areas of interest might include (but are not limited to) the impact of early drug exposure, stress, or neural pathologies on mental health and/or neural function later in life. Qualifications: Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, or a related field and postdoctoral experience.

3. Molecular bases of health and disease. We seek individuals with a research focus on the molecular biology of health and disease, particularly in areas with links to trauma and stress. For example, this would include cardiovascular disorders, eating disorders, immunological dysfunction, diabetes, and substance abuse. Qualifications: Ph.D. in biology, neuroscience, or a related field and postdoctoral experience.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The application deadline is December 15, 2009.

For positions in the Department of Psychology, send application materials, including statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, copies of publications and other supporting materials, summaries of teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation by e-mail to psysearch@kent.edu<mailto:psysearch@kent.edu>; or by mail to:

Chair, Coordinated Hire Search Committee
Department of Psychology
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001

For positions in the Department of Biological Sciences, send application materials, including statements of research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation by e-mail to biosearch@kent.edu<mailto:biosearch@kent.edu>; or by mail to:

Chair, Coordinated Hire Search Committee
Department of Biological Sciences
Kent State University
P.O. Box 5190
Kent, OH 44242-0001

Kent State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of the University's faculty.