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Current Career Opportunities

Position Announcement - Full-time Lecturer in Biological Psychology 2010-2011

The Psychology Department at the University of Southern Maine is seeking applications for a fixed-length one-year (2010-2011) lecturer position in our department. We are interested in applicants with a PhD in Experimental Psychology,* broad training in biology and psychology and experience teaching a range of courses emphasizing biological foundations of behavior. Core teaching responsibilities will include General Psychology, Research Methods (with lab), Physiological Psychology and a course in behavioral pharmacology (Drugs, Mind and Behavior). There may also be opportunities to teach advanced courses in the candidate’s area of specialization. The course load is 4-4. In addition to teaching there will be some advising and departmental service expectations.

Send a letter of application, a copy of your current CV (including teaching experience and teaching/research interests), evidence of teaching effectiveness to Dr. Deborah Johnson, Psychology Department Chair, Sci. 512, University of Southern Maine, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300. To expedite the process, you may submit application materials by email to djohnson@maine.edu. Please also arrange for two or three reference letters to be sent by individuals knowledgeable of your academic preparation and teaching.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The University of Maine System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and strongly encourages applications from and nominations of women and minority candidates. Upon request, the System provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

*ABD candidates near completion of their degree requirements may be considered

Director, Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine

Director, Centers for Behavioral and Preventive Medicine, based at The Miriam Hospital, a founding member of the Lifespan Health System accompanied by an academic appointment in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Located in Providence, RI, the Centers' aim is to improve health through behavioral medicine research. The Centers are guided by a commitment to academic research and training at the pre- and post- doctoral level.

The Director will lead a large research department comprised of world-class Ph.D. and M.D. level senior scientists and master's level research associates to develop and maintain an integrated/coordinated research portfolio. The candidate should possess a high level of scientific and management experience with substantial relevant research in their particular area of research. The candidate would also have the ability to manage a diverse portfolio of projects within a complex organizational framework keeping department staff aligned with organizational goals. The Director is expected to have an international reputation and maintain an active externally funded research program. Colleagues include high-caliber researchers, conference presenters, editors and peer reviewers, and peer-reviewed authors. The Director is expected to qualify for a faculty position of Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the Brown Medical School.

Fellowship Program in Psychosomatic Medicine

Boston University Medical Center is seeking applicants for its ACGME-accredited Fellowship Program in Psychosomatic Medicine for July 1, 2011 . All participating fellowship programs are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Fellowship Program in Psychosomatic Medicine : This is a 12-month program, which provides extensive training in Psychosomatic Medicine at both Boston Medical Center and the VA Boston Healthcare System. Fellows will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population in both acute medical/surgical inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition to providing consultation and teaching to the medical staff, fellows are involved in a variety of educational experiences and have the opportunity to pursue research interests. This one-year program meets all requirements for Board Examination eligibility for Added Qualifications in Psychosomatic Medicine. Interested applicants should send CVs to: Dr. Isidore Berenbaum, M.D., Boston Medical Center, Suite B-410, 88 East Newton St., Boston, MA 02118 Tel: 617-638-8670 Fax: 617-638-8724 Email: bbq@bu.edu

Faculty Position Available: Interdisciplinary Public Health Researcher in Cancer

Faculty Position Available: Interdisciplinary Public Health Researcher in Cancer Asst./Assoc. Professor academic track opportunity available starting 2011 with the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (Biobehavioral Medicine in Oncology Program) for a candidate with advanced training in public health and either the biological or behavioral sciences (PhD, MD, DPH, MPH), as well an outstanding track record of productivity with regard to publication and independent grant funding. Expertise with large-scale epidemiology studies, or molecular epidemiology, and/or psychobiology studies is essential. The successful candidate will evidence a dedication to collaborative interdisciplinary approaches and an appreciation of the power of translational perspectives in both behavioral and cancer research. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants should apply electronically by sending: 1) a curriculum vita; 2) a letter of interest clearly describing how his/her research would synergize with ongoing research at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as highlighting qualifications, areas of expertise, and future goals; 3) names and contact information for three references; 4) three representative papers. Email: ryceplattem@upmc.edu.

Faculty Position Available: Interdisciplinary Molecular Neuroscientist in Cancer

Faculty Position Available: Interdisciplinary Molecular Neuroscientist in Cancer Asst./Assoc. Professor academic track opportunity available starting 2011 through the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (Biobehavioral Medicine in Oncology Program) for a candidate (PhD, MD) with advanced molecular biology training in neuroscience , biopsychology , or psychiatry and an interest in developing a program of translational research linking behavioral science, neuroscience, immunology, and tumor biology. Expertise applying molecular approaches in preclinical research (e.g., mouse models of depression) is essential. The successful candidate will have an outstanding track record of productivity with regard to publication and independent grant funding, as well as evidence of dedication to collaborative interdisciplinary approaches and an appreciation of the power of translational perspectives. Academic department, rank, and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Applicants should apply electronically by sending: 1) a curriculum vita; 2) a letter of interest clearly describing how his/her research model applies to the cross-disciplinary program described above, as well as highlighting qualifications, areas of expertise, and future goals; 3) names and contact information for three references; 4) three representative papers. Email: ryceplattem@upmc.edu.

Faculty Position Available
Interdisciplinary Clinical Psychologist

Assistant/Associate Professor academic track opportunity with the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute (Biobehavioral Medicine in Oncology Program) for a candidate with advanced training in clinical psychology (PhD) and either public health or the biological sciences, as well as an outstanding track record of productivity with regard to publication and independent grant funding.

Expertise with randomized clinical trial methodologies, and/or large-scale epidemiologic studies, and/or human psychobiology studies is essential. The successful candidate will evidence a dedication to collaborative interdisciplinary approaches, and have an appreciation of the power of translational perspectives in both behavioral and cancer research. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Funded teaching and patient care opportunities are available.

Applicants should apply electronically by sending: 1) a curriculum vita; 2) a letter of interest clearly describing how his/her research would synergize with ongoing research at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as highlighting qualifications, areas of expertise, and future goals; 3) names and contact information for three references; 4) three representative papers. Email: ryceplattem@upmc.edu.

Review of applications will begin immediately with the goal of recruitment for fall 2010. The University of Pittsburgh (http://www.pitt.edu), ranked 6th nationally in NIH funding, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in academia are especially encouraged to apply.

Position: Assistant Adjunct Professor

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of California, Irvine (UCI), is seeking to recruit a full-time faculty member in the Assistant Adjunct Professor series.

The Division of Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics is establishing a research and educational program in the area of human fetal programming of development and health, with a specific emphasis on the role of prenatal biobehavioral processes in fetal, newborn and child health, and on maternal-placental-fetal neuroendocrine, immune and genetic mediators. For this position we are seeking a suitable candidate with specific interests, expertise and strengths in the area of newborn and child brain imaging (MRI) and function.

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals who are interested in the psychobiological mechanisms underlying fetal programming of brain development. The candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary research team in ongoing and new projects investigating the association between maternal stress and nutrition during pregnancy on newborn and child brain development. The candidate should have a track record of publications in this area and will be expected to formulate his or her own independent research studies and obtain independent funding for support. Training and experience in brain imaging, developmental psychobiology, stress assessment, and research experience in psychobiological mechanisms underlying the development of health and disease are desired.

Minimum Requirements: The candidate must have a PhD in the developmental sciences, psychobiology, public health or related disciplines, along with a publication history in the field. The University of California, Irvine, is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity.

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae and three references to:

Feizal Waffarn, MD, Chairman, Department of Pediatrics, 101 The City Drive. City Tower, Suite 800, ZC 4482, Orange, CA 92868