AWARDS: Division 20 award program

The deadline for D20 awards is fast approaching, May 21. For information on the awards, please see the D20 webpage, http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/apadiv20.htm. 

Sadly, this year we will not offer the Student Awards for Proposed Research; however, we have a number of other awards available.

If you have questions, please contact us at D20awards@gmail.com.

Ron Spiro and Jacqui Smith
Co-Chairs, D20 Awards Committee

FUNDING: Geriatric Academic Career Awards TA CONFERENCE CALL

More information from HRSA including TA conference call:

The Geriatric Academic Career Award (GACA) Program has reissued the FY 2010 GACA application guidance on April 16, 2010 to reflect changes in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010, Public Law 111-148.  The application guidance is available on the Grants.gov website: www.grants.gov <http://www.grants.gov/>

The funding opportunity number is HRSA-10-228 and the CFDA number is 93.250.  The deadline of the application in Grants.gov is June 7, 2010.  

 

The PPACA of 2010, Public Law 111-148, reauthorized the Geriatric Academic Career Award (GACA) Program.  Below summarizes changes in the new legislation pertaining to the prospective GACA applicants:

 

1.      Expands eligibility to include individuals in the following disciplines: allopathic medicine, osteopathic medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, dentistry, pharmacy, and allied health.  To address this expansion, the GACA Program will make awards available to include individuals from all of these disciplines.

2.      Authorizes payment to be made to institutions on behalf of individuals. Therefore, the eligible institutions to receive payments and to submit applications on behalf of individuals applying for a Geriatric Academic Career Award.  The eligible institutions include: accredited health professions schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, dentistry, pharmacy, or allied health.  The eligible institutions must submit electronic applications on behalf of eligible individuals on www.grants.gov. 

The program will conduct a technical assistance telephone conference on May 7, 2010 and replay of the recoded technical assistance will be available one hour after the technical assistance (TA) telephone conference.  Below is the detail of call-in information:

 Ø       When: May 7, 2010 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM (EST)

Ø       Dial in numbers: 877-917-1556

Ø       Participant passcode: GACA (4222)

Ø       Recorded TA conference calls will be available until June 7, 2010 at: 402-220-6427

Please note that there are significant changes to the FY 2010 application guidance.  Therefore, the program recommends all prospective applicants to thoroughly review the application guidance and bring any questions to the TA conference or contact the program.

Please feel free to share with other colleagues who maybe interested in applying for the FY 2010 GACA competition. 

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Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging
Public Interest Directorate
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242
Tel: (202) 336-6135 |  Fax: (202) 336-6040
email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging         

FUNDING: GACA Award NOW for psychologists TOO application online

As described in previous emails from Diane Elmore, the eligibility for Geriatric Academic Career Awards has been expanded to a variety of new disciplines, including faculty in psychology!!!  The application is now online.  From HRSA website:

 

The purpose of the Geriatric Academic Career Award (GACA) is to promote the career development of physicians, nurses, social workers, psychologists, dentists, pharmacists, and allied health professionals as academic faculty in geriatrics who spend 75 percent of their total time on teaching and developing skills in interdisciplinary education in geriatrics. Eligible applicants include schools of medicine, osteopathic medicine, nursing, social work, psychology, dentistry, and pharmacy or other allied health discipline in an accredited health professions school that is approved by the Secretary to apply on behalf of eligible individuals. Payments will be made to institutions which include eligible schools as identified above.

 

The application is due June 7.  A letter of intent is due April 30. Here are the instructions on how to apply: 

 

The grant announcement for the Geriatric Academic Career Award (GACA) can be found at http://www.grants.gov.  (Note that the GRANTS.GOV site is the only portal through which to access this grant—it is not at HRSA.GOV). 

 

Once at the site, hit “apply for grants” on the left.  Next, in “Search by Opportunity Number” box, type the grant name: HRSA-10-228.  Then click to download the application.  Lastly, click to download the instructions. 

 

 

 

Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: (202) 336-6135 |  Fax: (202) 336-6040 email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging
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JOBS: CDC epidemiologist position available and posted

Good morning,

The Division of Injury Response’s Epidemiologist position for our Research Team is posted and will close May 3^rd.  Please feel free to circulate the posting.

Internal announcement: 

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=87531416&JobTitle=Epidemiologist%2c+GS-0601-13&jbf574=HE35%2cHE39&brd=3876&vw=d&ss=0&customapplicant=15510%2c15512%2c15513%2c15514%2c15515%2c15516%2c15523%2c15669%2c29555%2c29556&sort=-dtex&caller=%2findex.asp&pg=1&re=12&AVSDM=2010-04-19+00%3a03%3a00

External announcement:

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=87531416&JobTitle=Epidemiologist%2c+GS-0601-13&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&sort=rv%2c-dtex&vw=d&re=134&caller=basic.aspx&jbf574=HE39&AVSDM=2010-04-19+00%3a03%3a00

To learn more about the Division of Injury Response and activities, visit our website at http://www.cdc.gov/injuryresponse/index.html

Warm regards,

Lisa

Lisa C. McGuire, Ph.D.
Research Team Leader

Division of Injury Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
4770 Buford Highway
Mailstop F-62
Atlanta, GA 30341
LMcGuire@cdc.gov

770-488-4031 (DIR)

770-488-1478 (Direct)

770-488-3551 (Fax)

JOBS: Assistant Professor Post at Warwick University

Assistant Professor
Department of Psychology

University of Warwick, UK

£36,715 - £43,840 pa

You must be able to contribute strongly to the department's research and
teaching.

You will have a doctorate in Psychology, an excellent research and
publication record for your career stage, and the potential to attract
appropriate research funding.

Please quote job vacancy reference number 37396-030.

The closing date/time for applications is midnight (British time) at the end
of Wednesday 12 May 2010.

https://secure.admin.warwick.ac.uk/webjobs/jobs/academic/job27178.html

Informal Enquiries: Professor Liz Robinson, Head of Department; e-mail:
e.j.robinson@warwick.ac.uk.

JOBS: Developmental Psychology, Portland State University

Dear Colleagues

The department of psychology at Portland State University seeks to fill
a position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in
Developmental Psychology/ Applied Developmental Psychology/ Human
Development with an emphasis on developmental methodology, starting as
early as Fall 2010.

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ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR in Developmental Psychology/ Applied
Developmental Psychology/ Human Development. The Department of
Psychology at Portland State University has a tenure-track opening in
Developmental Psychology beginning September 2010. The department has a
strong field research orientation and has an Applied Psychology
doctoral program with specializations in Applied Developmental, Applied
Social and Community, and Industrial/ Organizational Psychology.
Qualifications include a doctoral degree in Developmental Psychology,
Applied Developmental Psychology, Human Development, Developmental
Science, or an equivalent program (ABD considered). We seek candidates
who have an established record of community-based externally-funded
research and publication, or demonstrated potential for establishing
such a record. Candidates applying at the associate level should
demonstrate an established track record of grant-funded research,
teaching, and service.

The area of specialization is open, but our program favors lifespan,
social contextual, and ecological systems perspectives. We are
especially interested in candidates with research and teaching expertise
in developmental methodology (including design, measurement, and
statistical methods, e.g., analysis of multivariate longitudinal data,
or evaluation of change processes) or developmental science and
education as part of the University's K- 20 initiative (e.g., effects of
social inequalities on children's academic development. Responsibilities
include maintaining a productive program of community-based research;
securing external funding; teaching graduate and undergraduate courses
in developmental psychology, including courses related to the
applicant's particular area of expertise; supervising graduate students'
theses and dissertations; supervising graduate and undergraduate
community-based practica and internships; and contributing to service in
the department, university and profession.

Portland State University values diversity and demonstrates this through
its campus initiatives; we particularly encourage members of
historically under-represented groups to apply. The Psychology
Department maintains a supportive climate of cooperation, collaboration,
and collegiality. To learn more about our department see ww.psy.pdx.edu;
for further questions write ellen.skinner@pdx.edu.

Portland State University is a member of the Oregon University System.
Located in the thriving Portland metropolitan area, Portland State holds
the motto "Let Knowledge Serve the City." Portland State offers many
opportunities for applied research. Portland is a highly livable city
that offers natural beauty, a vibrant cultural life, and outdoor
sporting activities. Mountains, forests, and the Oregon coast are
accessible within 90 minutes of driving.

We request a letter of application in which the candidate describes his
or her interest in this position. Please also include separate
statements of research interests (include interests in working with
diverse populations of research participants) and teaching interests
(include interests in teaching diverse student populations). Include a
CV with contact information including e-mail; include copies of papers;
and request at least three letters of reference be sent to our
attention. Kindly mail all materials to: Dr. Ellen Skinner, Chair,
Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology–PSY, Portland
State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751. Review of
applications will begin no later than April 15, 2010 and continue
until the finalists are identified.

PSU is an AA/EO institution and welcomes applications from diverse
candidates and candidates who support diversity.

INFO: Become a volunteer HIV trainer

From Keith Cooke, kcooke@apa.org:

 

Improve Your Practice and Help Your Community:
Become a Volunteer HIV Trainer!

The American Psychological Association’s HIV Office for Psychology Education (HOPE) Program seeks doctoral-level psychologists to become volunteer regional HIV/AIDS mental health trainers. Candidates should have HIV-related research, clinical, and training experience.

This program is funded under a 5-year contract (280-09-0290) with the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) of the Substance Abuse and Mental Heath Services Administration (SAMHSA).

• Selected applicants will receive continuing education (CE) credits for participating in the online orientation program, offered in Fall 2010.

• Volunteer trainers will use the HOPE Program’s state-of-the-science training materials to train mental health providers in their region.

• Volunteer trainers selected for the program must commit to training at least 30 mental health professionals in 3 years.

• HOPE Program staff will assist volunteer trainers in fulfilling their commitment by offering training design, marketing, and promotion.

Benefits for Psychologist Trainers

• Deeper understanding of HIV-related mental health service delivery
• Improved training skills
• State-of-the-science training resources
• Access to a national network of HIV/AIDS–related mental health providers
• Recognition as an APA HOPE Program HIV/AIDS trainer
• Opportunities to be a regional leader in training other psychologists and mental health professionals in the psychological needs of people with HIV
• Opportunity to collect fees for training events you offer
• Opportunity to provide CE credits to those you train

Application Process

Complete the online application, which includes submission of your vita and a letter that outlines your HIV-related clinical, research, and training experiences. The online application can be found here: http://forms.apa.org/pi/hope/. 

Applications must be received by June 1, 2010.

Qualified applicants will be chosen to reflect the diversity of the AIDS epidemic in terms of gender, ethnicity, geographic location, and populations served. Notification of selection will be made by July 15, 2010.

For more information, visit: http://www.apa.org/pi/aids/programs/hope/index.aspx .

For questions, or to request a paper application, contact David DeVito, HOPE Program Training Director at ddevito@apa.org, or at 202-216-7603.

INFO: APA Steering Committee on Treatment Guidelines

The American Psychological Association has initiated a process for the development of evidence-based clinical treatment guidelines for psychologists.  This is the first time that APA has sought to develop recommendations for treatments of particular disorders and conditions.  As an initial step in the development of treatment guidelines, a six-member advisory steering committee is being formed that will include experts in such areas as clinical research, comparative effectiveness research, and services research.  

Note: Candidates with relevant expertise but not selected for the Advisory Steering Committee will be considered for participation as Technical Advisors and/or on Treatment Guidelines Development Panels.  Details on how these groups will be formed, interface and function will be finalized by the Advisory Steering Committee.

CONA wishes to encourage those with expertise in this area to apply.  Nominations are due May 1st.  See specific qualifications and nomination details at:  http://www.apa.org/science/about/psa/2010/04/treatment-guidelines.aspx

 

Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: (202) 336-6135 |  Fax: (202) 336-6040 email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging
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JOBS: Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia.

 The following email descripts 3 vacancies at the "Assistant Professor" Level in the School of Psychology at Flinders University in Adelaide, South Australia.

One of the key areas of research strength in the School is Life-span Development and Aging, under the mentorship of Prof Mary Luszcz.

If you or others known to you might be interested, please forward/read on or bail out now.

Kind regards,

Mary Luszcz

Vacancy Reference No:	10082
Major Cost Centre:	Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Organisational Unit:	School of Psychology
Classification:	Academic Level B
Salary Range:	$71,468 to $84,866 pa full-time
Superannuation:	Employer contribution of 17% of salary Employee contribution of 7% of salary
Total Remuneration Package:	$83,618 to $99,293 The total remuneration package includes salary and employer superannuation contributions.
Employment Type:	Continuing
Probation:	2 years
Supervisor (Title):	Dean, School of Psychology (Professor Neil Brewer)
Closing date:	June 18, 2010

KEY PURPOSE

There are three Lectureships (Level B) available.

(Note that Lecturer Level B is equivalent to an Assistant Professor position in the North American system, and a Continuing Position is equivalent to tenure-track.)

The appointees will be involved in research and publication, teaching at undergraduate and/or postgraduate levels, postgraduate student supervision, and academic administrative tasks.

We will be looking specifically for candidates whose research background fits with existing areas of research strength and can take advantage of mentoring from senior academics in those areas in order to increase the likelihood of securing highly competitive national research grant funding.

Current faculty members who hold national competitive research funding in the School are located in the following areas: 

·                aging (Mary Luszcz)

·                body image, eating disorders and food craving (Marika Tiggemann, Tracey Wade, & Eva Kemps)

·                eyewitness memory (Neil Brewer & Nathan Weber)

·                post-traumatic stress disorder (Reg Nixon)

·                sleep disorders (Leon Lack & Michael Gradisar)

·                social justice (Michael Wenzel).

Research interests and indicative publications of other School members can be tracked via the School’s website:

http://www.socsci.flinders.edu.au/psyc/splash/800x600/index.html

In order to ensure the ongoing invigoration of teaching and research programs within the School our focus is on the recruitment of candidates from other Australian and overseas universities.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The key responsibilities and selection criteria identified for this position should be read in conjunction with the Flinders University Academic Profiles for the relevant academic classification, available at url: http://www.flinders.edu.au/ppmanual/staff/acprofiles.html.

·           Conduct high quality research leading to publications in top ranked refereed journals.

·           Develop research funding applications for national competitive funding agencies such as the ARC and NHMRC. Initially, this is likely to be done in conjunction with established researchers within the School.

·           Teach effectively at the undergraduate and/or postgraduate level, including supervision of honours thesis students.

·           Establish an active PhD research group in area of expertise.

·           Assist with administrative responsibilities within the School

 

SELECTION CRITERIA

(Note for intending applicants – applicants should address each selection criterion individually and should argue their case by citing evidence to support their claims rather than presenting a list of facts only.)

 Essential criteria

·           PhD in psychology  (Applicants whose PhD is currently under examination may be considered.)

·           Very strong research track record (for career stage) in an area closely aligned with the School’s research strengths and suggestive of the capacity to forge research grant applications with senior academics in the School.

·           Publications in leading international refereed journals, including papers with first authorship.

·           Evidence of effective presentation or teaching skills and a coherent teaching philosophy.

·           Capacity to supervise research students in area of research expertise.

 SELECTION OF CANDIDATES

Candidates will be evaluated on merit against all of the various components that make up this Position Description.  Assessment will take into account all information that is determined to be appropriate, e.g. written application, qualifications, interview, work samples, skills testing and referee reports.

The final decision regarding appointment to this position will be based on an assessment of the requirements of the total Position Description.

 INFORMATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STAFF

All intending applicants should read the Essential Information for Applicants, available at url: http://www.flinders.edu.au/employment/app.php.  If you are unable to access this information on the website, please contact the contact person nominated below.

 Information about Flinders University, living and working in Adelaide, and employment at the University is available at url: http://www.flinders.edu.au/employment/why-work-flinders/why-work-flinders_home.cfm.

 CONTACT DETAILS

For further information about the position, contact:

Prof Neil Brewer

neil.brewer@flinders.edu.au

61-8-8201 2725

 SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION

E-recruitment is the method by which Flinders University now manages its recruitment process.  Applications should be lodged on-line at Jobs@Flinders  at url: http://www.flinders.edu.au/employment.  For details of the on-line application process, please refer to Jobs@Flinders - How to Apply available at url: http://www.flinders.edu.au/employment/apply.cfm.

 Please do not forward applications to the Contact Person.

INFO: APA Division 20 Survey

APA Division 20 Survey

Hello,

Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out the 2010 Division 20 Survey below. We
are trying to learn more about our strengths and weaknesses as a division,
and we really appreciate your help in completing this survey! The purpose of
this survey is to better understand how Division 20 can meet the needs of
current and potential members of the division. Please try to answer each
question. Your responses are anonymous. if you have questions or concerns,
please contact Joe Gaugler, Division 20 Membership Chair, at
gaug0015@umn.edu.

To fill out the Division 20 survey, please click on the link below or cut
and paste into your web browser. Thanks!

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dGItWVNOMHhhUkZZNzRKWW90aExKWEE6MA

_____________________

Joseph E. Gaugler, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, McKnight Presidential Fellow
Center on Aging, School of Nursing
Coordinator of Research Initiatives, Center for Gerontological Nursing
University of Minnesota
6-153 Weaver-Densford Hall, 1331
308 Harvard Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-626-2485
Cell Phone: 651-605-5611
Fax: 612-625-7180
Email: gaug0015@umn.edu
http://www.nursing.umn.edu/FacultyStaffandPreceptors/GauglerJoseph/home.html
_____________________

WORKSHOP: 2010 NCSU Modeling Workshop

http://psychology.chass.ncsu.edu/modeling_workshop/

This 4-day workshop is designed for the researcher who wishes to expand their statistical toolkit to include advanced modeling techniques but who may feel intimidated by statistics or may not have the time or resources to devote to a week long class. The 4-day workshop is divided into two different but complementary workshops: days one and two focuses on Multilevel Modeling and days three and four focus on structural equation modeling including confirmatory factor analysis and latent growth curve modeling. Both workshops will be conducted in computer labs and consist of lecturing and hands-on practice with running models. The overarching goal of both classes is straightforward and pragmatic: You will learn when, why, and how to do each of the techniques using your own data.

Date and Times: August 2 -5
Multilevel Modeling: August 2 (8:00am - 5:00 pm) -- August 3 (8:00am -5:00 pm)
Latent Variable Modeling: August 4 (8:00pm - 5:00 pm) -- August 5 (8:00am -5:00 pm)

Price: $500 ($350 for students) for one class or $900 ($700 for students) for both classes

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Jason C. Allaire
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
North Carolina State University
Box 7650
Raleigh, NC 27695-7801

Office Phone: (919) 513-7394
Fax: (919) 515-1716

http://www4.ncsu.edu/~jcallair/CIC_Lab/

www.gainsthroughgaming.org
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AWARD: CONA Award for the Advancement of Psychology and Aging

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:

APA Committee on Aging

Award for the Advancement of Psychology and Aging

 

The Committee on Aging (CONA) of the American Psychological Association invites nominations, including self-nominations, for its award for the Advancement of Psychology and Aging.  This award for outstanding achievement is presented annually to recognize psychologists and friends of psychology who have made significant contributions to the mission of CONA. The mission of CONA is to pursue the following goals:

 

Science:  Provide strong and visible advocacy for a scientific agenda on aging to policymakers and private and public funding agencies.

Practice:  Promote the practice of psychology by advocating policies that enhance the availability and reimbursement of health and mental health services to older adults and their families.

Policy:  Contribute to the formulation and support of public policies and associated regulations that promote optimal development of older adults, facilitate psychological practice with older persons, and expand scientific understanding of adult development and aging.

Education:  Promote inclusion of knowledge about adult development and aging in all levels of education, including continuing education, training programs, and professional development of psychologists.

Public Interest:  Promote the application of psychological knowledge to the well‑being of older people, with special attention to the influences of gender, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, and family in science, practice, and policy relating to older adults.

Public Affairs:  Develop and disseminate information concerning the scientific findings and practice issues about older adults to psychologists, other professionals, policymakers, and the public.

APA:  Serve as a visible focus for the coordination of information among groups within APA that address aging issues and offer consultation to relevant APA boards, committees, divisions, state associations, and directorates; also ensure that older members of APA receive the appropriate attention of the association.

 

Successful candidates will have made significant contributions in one or more of the areas of the CONA Mission stated above.  All nominations must include a current curriculum vitae of the candidate and three letters of reference.  Reference letters should indicate the categories in which the candidate has made contributions related to aging (Science, Practice, Policy, Education, Public Interest, Public Affairs, APA).  Additionally, letters should address the nominee's leadership activities, contributions, and scope of influence that advance knowledge for and about older adults and aging issues, foster understanding of older adult's lives, and improve the status of older adults.

 

Nominations are solicited by CONA on a yearly basis with a June 30^th deadline for receipt of nominations.  The award is presented at the APA Convention.  Prior recipients of the CONA Award for Psychology and Aging were the following:

 

2003      Norman Abeles, PhD

2004      George Niederehe, PhD

2005      Margaret Gatz, PhD

2006      Antonette Zeiss, PhD

2007      Martha Storandt, PhD

2008      Gregory Hinrichsen, PhD

2009      Bob Knight, PhD

 

Send nominations and supporting materials to Deborah DiGilio at ddigilio@apa.org. 

 

 

AWARDS: Florence L. Denmark Award for Contributions to Women and Aging

REMINDER:  Announcement of New Award and Call for Nominations: Florence L. Denmark Award for Contributions to Women and Aging

Sponsored by Division 35 of the American Psychological Association, Society for the Psychology of Women

The Society for the Psychology of Women announces a new award initiated by Division 35’s Committee on Women and Aging, in honor of Dr. Florence L. Denmark for her tireless work over many years on both gender and aging issues. The new award is the Florence L. Denmark Award for Contributions to Women and Aging, and its purpose is to recognize scholarly or public policy accomplishments, or both, in the area of women and aging.

Award and Nomination Details

The awardee will receive a plaque and be recognized at Division 35’s Awards Ceremony during the 2010 APA convention in San Diego, CA.

Nominations should include:

•       a letter of nomination,

•       a 500-word statement describing the nominee’s contributions to scholarship or public policy, or both, on women and aging, and

•       the nominee’s current CV.

The nomination may also include letters of support. Self-nominations are acceptable.

The deadline for nominations is April 30, 2010. Please submit nominations/self-nominations and materials via e-mail as Word or PDF attachments to: Jamila Bookwala, Ph.D., Chair, Florence L. Denmark Award for Contributions to Women and Aging, <bookwalj@lafayette.edu>

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Jamila Bookwala, PhD
Associate Professor
Department of Psychology
305 Oechsle Hall
Lafayette College
Easton, PA 18042

610-330-5285 (voice)
610-330-5349 (fax)
bookwalj@lafayette.edu (electronic)
http://ww2.lafayette.edu/~bookwalj (webpage) 

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INFO: CALL FOR PAPERS: Disability & Ageing

CALL FOR PAPERS

To honor the memory of Ruth Begun, a long time member of the NGO Committee on Ageing/NY, the Committee is planning a publication on the subject of disability and ageing. The publication will have an international focus and is scheduled to be launched in December 2010, the month in which the United Nations formally recognizes and calls attention to the issue of disability. This project has the support of the Focal Points on both Ageing and Disability located in the Department of Economic and Social Affairs at the United Nations.

At this time papers for inclusion in the publication are being sought on such subjects as the following:

·       Similarities and differences in the impact of disability on younger an older persons

·       Disability, ageing and poverty

·       Design for disability (rural/urban design; home/community design

·       Affect in later years of acquired vs. born-with disability

·       The impact of vision, hearing and/or mobility loss on older persons

·       Access to assistance/services for disabled older persons in developing countries

Papers should be no more than 6-8 single-spaced pages in length and not have been published previously. Papers based on research and good practice will be given preference. It is expected that papers submitted will include a statement of the issue, research findings or practice applications relating to the issue and recommendations for addressing the issue. Papers must be submitted by September 30, 2010.

NGO Committee on Ageing Proposal Contact Information:

Jessica Frank Lopez, Chair - Tel: (212)407-3710 or E-mail: JEFrank@aarp.org<mailto:JEFrank@aarp.org>

Florence L. Denmark - Tel: (212)346-1551 or E-mail: fdenmark@pace.edu<mailto:fdenmark@pace.edu>

Mary J. Mayer -Tel: (212)876-2131 or E-mail: mjmayer_128@hotmail.com<mailto:mjmayer_128@hotmail.com>

<<Call_For_Papers_Ageing and Disability.pdf>>

JOBS: Postdoctoral Position at Georgetown University

POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE OF AGING
Cognitive Aging Laboratory, Georgetown University

The Cognitive Aging Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at
Georgetown University anticipates an NIA-funded postdoctoral position in
the cognitive neuroscience of aging. Research uses structural and
functional MRI techniques and behavioral methods to investigate healthy
aging with a focus on implicit associative learning. Neuroimaging
facilities are available in the Center for Functional and Molecular
Imaging in the Georgetown University Medical Center including a
research-dedicated Siemens 3T Trio full-body scanner. Facilities for ERP
and near infrared spectroscopy are also available.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. and have first-hand experience in design,
implementation and analysis of MRI studies. Although a strong interest
in cognitive aging is critical, research experience in this area is
preferred, but not essential. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Starting date is flexible. Initial appointment will be for 1 year with
renewal possible for up to 5 years.

Please e-mail a letter of interest, Research Statement, CV, pdfs of 2
representative papers, and the email addresses of 3 references to
Darlene Howard. Questions may be directed to either Darlene Howard
(howardd@georgetown.edu) or James Howard (howard@cua.edu).

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Contact Information:
Darlene V. Howard
howardd@georgetown.edu
http://www9.georgetown.edu/faculty/howardd/

JOBS: University of Richmond, One-year position, Clinical/Counseling Psychology

The University of Richmond seeks to fill a one-year teaching position in
Clinical or Counseling Psychology. The successful applicant will teach two
sections of an upper-level course in clinical science with a lecture and lab
component, and two sections of an entry-level statistics and research design
course. Mentoring undergraduate students in substantive research is
encouraged, as possible. Candidates should have completed the Ph.D. degree
by the August 2010 start date. Send vita, teaching and research statements,
evidence of teaching effectiveness (if available), and three letters of
reference to Jane Berry, Chair, Department of Psychology, University of
Richmond, VA 23173. Review of applications will commence immediately and
continue until the position is filled. The University of Richmond is a
highly selective private university with approximately 3000 undergraduates
located on a beautiful campus six miles west of the heart of Richmond and in
close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the Blue Ridge Mountains, and
Washington, D.C. The University of Richmond values diversity in its
faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with this commitment, our
academic community strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates
and candidates who support diversity. For more information about our
program, please visit http://psychology.richmond.edu.

JOBS: University of Richmond, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Cognitive Aging

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN COGNITIVE AGING

The University of Richmond has an opening for a two-year postdoctoral
fellowship in cognitive aging starting August, 2010 (pending final funding
approval). The fellowship is designed to enhance candidate¹s scholarship
and provide teaching experience for a career in academia. Qualifications
include the Ph.D. in psychology or related area by August, 2010; substantive
knowledge and expertise in quantitative methods; strong analytic writing
skills; lab management and coordination experience. The successful
candidate will work independently and collaboratively on research with Dr.
Jane Berry, Associate Professor of Psychology, and will teach an
undergraduate course in research design and statistics in Fall 2010.
Substantive area in cognitive aging open but prefer background/training in
memory, metacognition, self-awareness, self-efficacy, social cognition.
Send inquiries to jberry@richmond.edu. Mail application materials,
including vita, research statement, and three letters of recommendation to
Jane Berry, Department of Psychology, University of Richmond, Richmond, VA
23173. Opportunity to discuss position in person will be available at the
Cognitive Aging Conference from 4/15-4/18. Review of applications will
commence immediately and continue until the position is filled. The
University of Richmond is a highly selective private university with
approximately 3000 undergraduates located on a beautiful campus six miles
west of the heart of Richmond and in close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean,
the Blue Ridge Mountains, and Washington, D.C. The University of Richmond
values diversity in its faculty, staff, and student body. In keeping with
this commitment, our academic community strongly encourages applications
from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity. For more
information about our program, please visit http://psychology.richmond.edu

STUDENTS: Deadline Extended -- Public Interest Policy Internship for Grad Students

 

 

Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: (202) 336-6135 |  Fax: (202) 336-6040 email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging
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Deborah DiGilio| Director, Office on Aging Public Interest Directorate American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: (202) 336-6135 |  Fax: (202) 336-6040 email: ddigilio@apa.org | www.apa.org/pi/aging
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From: Barnes, Tammy
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 2:55 PM
To: PubInt
Subject: Deadline Extended to April 8th -- Public Interest Policy Internship for Grad Students

 

 

Dear Colleagues,

Please see below & attached for the Call for Applications for the Public Interest Policy Internship for Graduate Students.  Our deadline has been extended an additional week.  Complete applications are now due on April 8, 2010.   We are also now accepting complete application submissions via email at tbarnes@apa.org until 7:00pm (EST) on April 8^th.

 

Please distribute this announcement widely.

Thank you,

Tammy Barnes

 

 

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS - GRADUATE STUDENT INTERNS

 

The American Psychological Association’s Public Interest Government Relations Office announces a CALL FOR APPLICATIONS to the Public Interest Policy Internship for Graduate Students for the 2010 - 2011 academic year!

APPLICATION DEADLINE has been extended to April 8, 2010!

 

FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION INFORMATION & FORMS REQUIRED, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.apa.org/about/gr/fellows/
(FYI: Website will be updated with extended deadline soon! Forms have not changed!)

Applications must be received in their entirety by APRIL 8, 2010 and should be mailed to:

 

American Psychological Association

Public Interest Government Relations Office - Internship Program

750 First Street, N.E.

Washington, DC  20002-4242

OR, complete applications can be emailed to:

tbarnes@apa.org

 

Public Interest Policy Internship for Graduate Students

Purpose: The Public Interest Policy Internship provides graduate students with first-hand knowledge of the ways in which psychological research can inform public policy and the roles psychologists can play in its formulation and implementation.

 

Program: The graduate student intern will spend one year working on public interest policy issues on the staff of the Public Interest Government Relations Office (PI-GRO) of the American Psychological Association (APA).  PI-GRO helps to formulate and implement APA positions on major federal policy initiatives of importance to psychology in the public interest.  PI-GRO works to influence legislative and regulatory activities impacting populations and areas, such as: disabilities; aging; socioeconomic status; ethnic and racial minorities; children, youth, and families; lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons; individuals with HIV/AIDS; as well as social concerns (e.g. media; or trauma, violence, and abuse).  The intern’s activities include participating in legislative and advocacy work, such as assisting in the preparation of testimony and briefing papers, and attending congressional hearings and coalition meetings.

 

Criteria: Applicants must be enrolled in a doctoral program in psychology, in at least the second year of graduate training, and have a strong interest in applying psychological research findings to the solution of social problems.  The intern must be able to work quickly and communicate effectively on a wide range of topics, and be able to work cooperatively with individuals having diverse viewpoints.  The intern must demonstrate competence in conducting literature reviews and summarizing findings for a non-scientific audience.  Applicants should be members of the American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) and must be available to work 15 hours per week in APA’s Central Office in Washington, D.C., from September 2010 until August 2011.

 

Stipend: The internship provides a stipend of $15.00 per hour.

 

Application: Interested students are required to submit the following materials by March 25, 2010:

1)    a completed application coversheet (see attachment);

2)    a current vitae providing information about educational background and any relevant professional, public policy, and/or legislative experience;

3)    a personal statement of 500 words or less, expressing the applicant’s interest in psychology and public policy,  and what the applicant hopes to learn from the internship experience;

4)    a letter from the Department indicating the applicant is enrolled and is in good standing with the college/university;

5)    a literature review (limit five pages) displaying the applicant’s ability to communicate complex ideas; and

6)    three letters of recommendation that specifically address the applicant’s dependability, confidentiality, and aptitude for policy work or research, based on the recommender’s past or current experience with the applicant. Each letter of recommendation must also be accompanied by a Reference Survey (see attachment), to be completed by the author of the letter of recommendation.

 

 

Applications must be received in their entirety by APRIL 8, 2010 and should be mailed to:

 

American Psychological Association

Public Interest Government Relations Office - Internship Program

750 First Street, N.E.

Washington, DC  20002-4242

Or, complete applications can be emailed to:

tbarnes@apa.org

For additional information about the application process, please contact Tammy Barnes, Policy Assistant, at tbarnes@apa.org. 

Further information may also be found at http://www.apa.org/about/gr/fellows/

 

 

 

 

Tammy A. Barnes | Policy Assistant Government Relations Office American Psychological Association 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: (202) 336-6166 | Fax: (202) 336-6063 email: tbarnes@apa.org | http://www.apa.org/ppo/
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