JOBS: Research Analyst / Statistician, IALSA, University of Victoria

Integrative Analysis of Longitudinal Studies of Aging (IALSA) Research Network
Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, Canada

Research Analyst / Statistician
External funding in place through August 2012

Description: This position will provide statistical support for researchers associated with the NIH/NIA-funded, Integrative Analysis of Longitudinal Studies of Aging (IALSA) research network, currently comprised of over 25 longitudinal studies. This international collaborative network facilitates the coordinated analysis and research synthesis of within-person aging-related changes in health and cognition (see ialsa.org for further details).

The successful candidate will manage and coordinate, with direction from the principal investigators, facets of the research process generated from the IALSA network. Specific duties will include: liaising with IALSA investigators and staff; developing research teams; establishing research protocols; managing data sets; making decisions on the selection of analytical techniques; carrying out a wide range of complex analytical tasks; programming and executing statistical computer programs (particularly Mplus, SAS, Stata, and BUGS); organizing, planning, and scheduling all steps in the research process; and providing research and statistical consultation to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and academic staff. The statistician will assist in the preparation of reports and presentations of data and will carry out other duties involving the management of longitudinal data and maintaining analysis scripts and results. The statistician will assist IALSA researchers with the !
development of journal articles and will have opportunities to contribute towards authorship, including first-authored publications.

Qualifications: Essential qualifications for the position include: (a) PhD plus extensive experience in longitudinal social science or relevant multidisciplinary research, preferably in psychology, gerontology or epidemiology, (b) experience with collaborative research and liaising with research partners, (c) experience conducting mixed/multilevel models using Mplus, SAS, Stata, and/or BUGS (d) familiarity with methods to deal with incomplete data (selection bias, attrition, mortality), (e) ability to manage and coordinate data and research, conduct and interpret complex analytical methods, and advise and consult on statistical techniques, and (f) experience writing peer-reviewed publications.

Benefits: The yearly stipend is $72,000 to $85,000 CAD, depending on qualifications, plus benefits. Appointment is for at least a two-year period, subject to continuation of grant funding.

To apply: Qualified applicants interested in joining the team should send an electronic cover letter and CV to Dr. Scott M. Hofer at smhofer@uvic.ca and arrange to have three reference letters sent to the address below. Please provide details about expertise with analysis of longitudinal data in your cover letter. Review of applications will begin Nov. 15, 2009 and continue until a qualified applicant is found.

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Scott M. Hofer
Dept. of Psychology
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 3050 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 3P5
Canada

Office: (250) 853-3862
Fax: (250) 721-8929
Email: smhofer@uvic.ca
IALSA: http://www.ialsa.org

JOBS: Postdoctoral Research Associate, IALSA, University of Victoria

Integrative Analysis of Longitudinal Studies of Aging (IALSA) Research Network
Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, Canada

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

Applications are invited from PhD graduates to work with a leading, multidisciplinary research team in the Department of Psychology and Centre on Aging at the University of Victoria.

The scientific discovery of factors across the lifespan that influence health and age-related change is a major research priority internationally. The Integrative Analysis of Longitudinal Studies of Aging (IALSA) research network (funded by NIH/NIA), comprised of over 25 longitudinal studies, is a collaborative research infrastructure for coordinated interdisciplinary, cross-national research aimed at the integrative understanding of within-person aging-related changes in health and cognition (e.g., normative age-related change in cognitive functioning, dementia-risk, etc.). The IALSA network's longitudinal studies on aging currently span eight countries, with a combined sample size of approximately 70,000 individuals (see ialsa.org for additional information on the network).

Description: This Post-Doctoral Research Associate position will provide an opportunity for research and training in the analysis of longitudinal studies of aging. The emphasis is on collaborative analysis of cognitive and health outcomes across international longitudinal studies of aging within the context of the IALSA network. The selected applicant will work on specific research projects in collaboration with local and international IALSA investigators and will have opportunities for first-author publications and travel for collaboration with affiliated studies.

Qualifications: Essential qualifications for the position include (a) PhD plus significant experience in social science or relevant multidisciplinary research (preferably in psychology, gerontology or epidemiology); (b) quantitative expertise on the analysis of change; (c) experience with collaborative research and liaising with research partners; (d) experience conducting statistical analysis using computer programs such as Mplus, SAS, Stata, and/or BUGS; (e) ability to manage and coordinate research projects and interpret complex data analytical methods, and (f) experience writing peer-reviewed publications.

Benefits: The annual stipend is $58,000 to $65,000 CAD, commensurate with experience, plus benefits. Appointment is for a two-year period.

To apply: Review of applications begins Nov. 15, 2009 and will continue until a qualified applicant is found. Please send your CV and an electronic cover letter outlining career goals and experience with analysis of longitudinal data to Dr. Scott M. Hofer at smhofer@uvic.ca. Please also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to the address below.

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Scott M. Hofer
Dept. of Psychology
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 3050 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 3P5
Canada

Office: (250) 853-3862
Fax: (250) 721-8929
Email: smhofer@uvic.ca
IALSA: http://www.ialsa.org

JOBS: Project Coordinator, IALSA, University of Victoria

Integrative Analysis of Longitudinal Studies of Aging (IALSA) Research Network
Department of Psychology, University of Victoria, Canada

Project Coordinator
External funding in place through August 2012

Description: Researchers at the University of Victoria are looking for a full-time project coordinator to oversee aspects of the collaborative international research network, Integrative Analysis of Longitudinal Studies of Aging. As this is a full-time position, a commitment of 35 hours per week for a 35-week period is necessary. This position provides collaborative support to researchers (including faculty, research affiliates, and collaborators) associated with the NIH/NIA Award, Integrative Analysis of Change in Cognition and Health. Responsibilities will include everyday project management such as maintaining financial records, ethics approval, data sharing agreements and the project library and website, as well as specific activities such as conducting literature reviews, liaising with research team members, tracking project-specific progress, organizing and assisting with the development of training workshops, conferences, travel and local meetings, facilitating acces!
s and the transfer of data between UVIC and other research sites, and assisting with the writing of presentations and reports. Information regarding the IALSA network can be obtained at ialsa.org.

Qualifications: A minimum of a completed MA in a social science discipline, including coursework in research design and quantitative methods, is required. Individuals with social science research skills and proven project management experience are especially encouraged to apply. Computer literacy is necessary. Software knowledge and skills required include: Microsoft Office Programs, Endnote, bibliographic search engines, data entry and basic statistical analysis, email, internet and online meeting planning, and basic html programming for website maintenance. Solid communication and organization skills are essential, and evidence of reliability, punctuality and flexibility is required.

Benefits: The annual salary is $48,000-$52,000 CAD depending on expertise, plus benefits. Appointment will be through August 2012 and subject to continuation of grant funding.

To apply: Qualified applicants interested in joining the team should send an electronic cover letter, resume, and list of three references to Dr. Scott M. Hofer at smhofer@uvic.ca. Review of applications will begin Nov. 1, 2009, and continue until a qualified applicant is found.

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Scott M. Hofer
Dept. of Psychology
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 3050 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 3P5
Canada

Office: (250) 853-3862
Fax: (250) 721-8929
Email: smhofer@uvic.ca
IALSA: http://www.ialsa.org

JOBS: Visual or Cognitive Neuroscience at North Dakota State University

 

Visual or Cognitive Neuroscience

 

The Department of Psychology at North Dakota State University announces a tenure track position (rank open) in VISUAL OR COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE beginning August 16, 2010. Applicants with research interests in the electrophysiological (i.e., high-density EEG) investigation of visual or cognitive processes, psychophysical or computational approaches to vision, multisensory integration, attention processes, executive function, or social neuroscience are especially encouraged to apply. We offer a low teaching load, doctoral programs in Visual/Cognitive Neuroscience and Health/Social Psychology, an NIH-sponsored Center for Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience, and a supportive and dynamic research environment. The minimum qualifications for the position are: Ph.D. degree, evidence of research accomplishment, excellent potential for external funding, ability to teach courses in our curriculum, ability to interact effectively with colleagues and students, and effective oral and written communication skills. For more information go to http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ndsu/psychology. To apply send a cover letter describing research and teaching interests, a CV, copies of representative publications, and available summaries of teaching evaluations. Also include the names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three potential references. Submit materials electronically to http://jobs.ndsu.edu. Direct inquiries to Mark E. McCourt, Ph.D., Chair of Visual/Cognitive Neuroscience Search Committee, at mark.mccourt@ndsu.edu or (701) 231-8625. Applications will be reviewed beginning December 15, 2009 and will be accepted until the position is filled. NDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

Linda K. Langley, Ph.D., Associate Professor

Center for Visual and Cognitive Neuroscience

Department of Psychology (2765), P.O. Box 6050

North Dakota State University

Fargo, ND 58108-6050

(701) 231-7343 (office)

(701) 231-8426 (fax)

linda.langley@ndsu.edu

http://www.psych.ndsu.nodak.edu/langley

 

INFO: MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCY IN GEROPSYCHOLOGY

MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCY IN GEROPSYCHOLOGY, A Report of the APA Committee on Aging and its Working Group on Multicultural Competency in Geropsychology, is now available at: http://www.apa.org/pi/multicultural-competency-geropsychology.pdf.  It has five sections: Introduction, Competencies with Older Adults: A Precursor Model for Cultural Competencies, Key Issues Regarding the Infusion of Multicultural Diversity throughout Geropsychology, Recommendations for Geropsychology Practice, Training, Research and Public Policy with Diverse Elders, and Resources in Multicultural Competence and Aging.   

 

Contributors to this report included: Patricia A. Areán, PhD; Merla Arnold, RN, PhD; David Chiriboga, PhD; Martha R. Crowther, PhD, MPH; Steven David, PhD; Deborah DiGilio, MPH; Diane Elmore, PhD, MPH; Leon Hyer, PhD; Michiko Iwasaki, PhD; Peter A. Lichtenberg, PhD, ABPP; Chandra Mehrotra, PhD; Victor Molinari, PhD, ABPP; Sara Honn Qualls, PhD; Yvette N. Tazeau, PhD; and Dolores Gallagher Thompson, PhD, ABPP.

 

 

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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FUNDING: RWJ Seeking Nominees for Community Health Leaders/Advocates

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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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Families USA is thrilled to inform you about a fantastic opportunity that the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation offers to health care leaders. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Community Health Leaders (CHL) program honors ten outstanding individuals on the front lines of health advocacy each year. One hundred fifty-three individuals have been recognized to-date for their tireless work to improve health and health care in their communities. Recipients of these awards not only join this well-respected group of advocates, but also win $20,000 for their professional development and $105,000 for a defined project at their organizations. We hope that you will nominate someone in your community who is deserving of this prestigious honor. To learn more about the program and the nomination process, please visit their Web site at http://www.communityhealthleaders.org/about. Nominations are due by October 15, 2009.  Best of luck! Jessica Larochelle Families USA

INFO: Call for Nominations - Committee on Psychology and AIDS

From David DeVito, DDeVito@apa.org:

Ad Hoc Committee on Psychology and AIDS

Call for Nominations

The American Psychological Association (APA) Ad Hoc Committee on Psychology and AIDS (COPA) is seeking nominations for one new member whose term will begin on January 1, 2010 and end on December 31, 2012. The mission of COPA, an ad hoc committee that reports to the Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest (BAPPI), is to guide the development and implementation of APA's organizational responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

COPA members are required to attend two, face-to-face meetings per year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by APA, and to participate in monthly conference calls. Between meetings, members are expected to devote a substantial portion of time to COPA projects, provide consultation to APA Office on AIDS staff, and participate in advocacy activities as needed. Each of the face-to-face meetings begins on a Friday morning at 8:30 a.m. and ends on Sunday morning at noon. On average, in addition to the time associated with the one-hour monthly conference calls and the time associated with the two face-to-face meetings each year, members spend approximately two to four hours per month on COPA business.

Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in dealing with HIV/AIDS issues as a researcher, practitioner, educator, and/or policy advocate. COPA seeks to involve a diverse group of psychologists, including persons of color and individuals who are living with HIV. COPA is particularly interested in candidates with expertise in the following areas: (1) mentoring behavioral scientists with interest in developing HIV/AIDS-related research careers focusing on ethnic minority communities; (2) issues associated with substance abuse and HIV/AIDS; (3) HIV prevention and care for men who have sex with men; and/or (4) public policy pertaining to HIV/AIDS prevention and care.

Nomination materials should include a summary of the nominee's qualifications, a letter from the nominee indicating a willingness to serve on COPA, and a curriculum vita. Self-nominations are encouraged. Materials should be sent by mail or email to Nancy Crawford, Office on AIDS, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 (Phone: 202-336-6042; Email: nsmith-crawford@apa.org ). All materials must by received by no later than October 12, 2009.

JOBS: Tenure-Track Quantitative Position at Georgia Tech

Job Ad:

Quantitative Psychology. We seek an individual for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level to complement expertise in our Quantitative Psychology Program. Our preference is for quantitative psychologists interested in both (1) creating and elucidating statistical methods and (2) applying (perhaps in collaboration with others) these methods to address relevant hypotheses in psychological research. We will consider persons whose statistical expertise is relevant to a range of research topics, including mixed or multilevel modeling, structural equation modeling, Bayesian statistics and methods for analyzing incomplete and missing data. A range of substantive research applications will also be considered, including interests in I/O Psychology, Engineering Psychology, Cognitive Aging, and Cognition and Brain Science. Applicants should show evidence of outstanding research and teaching potential. Successful applicants will be expected to establish/maintain an !
independent program of research that can attract extramural support, to supervise and mentor graduate students, and to teach graduate and undergraduate courses. Applicants should send statements describing their research program and teaching interests, a CV, one or two representative reprints/preprints, and three letters of recommendation to the address below. Salary and start-up funds will be commensurate with experience and are highly competitive. Address applications to Quantitative Psychology Search Committee. Applications received before December 15, 2009 will receive first consideration, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Mail applications to School of Psychology, Georgia Institute of Technology, 654 Cherry Street, Atlanta, GA 30332-0170. The Georgia Institute of Technology is part of the University System of Georgia and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employee and welcomes applications from women and minority candidates. The!
School of Psychology is located in the College of Sciences and has 23
full-time faculty members. The School is housed in a newly renovated building that provides excellent research facilities and there are abundant opportunities for conducting field research in the Atlanta area.

JOBS--Postdocs, Rochester, Psychiatry

RESEARCH POSTDOCS AVAILABLE. UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER (URMC), DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARD FELLOWSHIPS We are recruiting ambitious individuals to help launch a pioneering program of research on health care decision-making (HCDM). The explosion of treatment options, the pharmaceutical industry’s increased use of direct to consumer advertising, the spread of health related information via the Internet, and developments in genetics have creating a host of social, cognitive, emotional, and economic challenges for patients, families, and providers. Decisions of interest in our rapidly developing research program include: 1) health promotion decisions in the context of chronic disease (e.g., diabetes), 2) decisions about genetic testing, 3) decisions in the context of late-stage or recurrent cancer, and 4) decisions about treatments for mood and neurodegenerative disorders. Our Department’s mentoring and research support infrastructure has successfully fostered the careers of many NIH-funded investigators over the past two decades. NRSA fellowships are typically for three years, although occasional two year offerings can be tailored for specific candidates. Core areas of knowledge acquisition and skill development include: epidemiology, biostatistics, grant writing and writing for publication, and the ethics of research. Scholars with backgrounds in psychology (e.g., social, clinical, cognitive, health, personality), economics, sociology, or related areas are encouraged to apply. The application packet should include a cv and a cover letter outlining career goals and indicating which of the four areas of decision-making research you wish to pursue. Three letters of recommendation should be forwarded to Paul R. Duberstein, PhD, Box PSYCH, 300 Crittenden Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14642. Under-represented minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Greater Rochester, NY Region is a history-rich Erie Canal boomtown that today ranks among the top knowledge-based economic regions in the world. Review of applications will start December 15 and will continue until the positions are filled. The University of Rochester is an equal opportunity employer.

AWARDS: 2010 ASA Leadership Awards Program

FYI… I have no additional knowledge of these awards…

 

ASA Is Now Accepting Nominations for the 2010 ASA Leadership Awards Program. Each year, the American Society on Aging recognizes a number of individuals and organizations for their contributions to ASA, to the field of aging, and to older adults. Honors are granted for career accomplishments at all levels, innovative ideas, promising practices and model programs.

Awards will be presented at Aging in America, the 2010 Conference of the National Council on Aging and the American Society on Aging, held in Chicago, Illinois, March 15-19. DEADLINE:  OCTOBER 15, 2009

 

Awards Open to All Professionals in the Field of Aging

¨       Graduate Student Research Award -- Endowed by the AARP Foundation

¨       ASA Award

¨       Hall of Fame Award -- Endowed by The Atlantic Philanthropies

¨       Gloria Cavanaugh Award for Excellence in Training and Education

 

Awards Open to ASA Members Only

¨       Religion, Spirituality and Aging Award

¨       Mental Health and Aging Award

¨       MindAlert Awards -- Sponsored by MetLife Foundation

¨       NOMA Award for Excellence in Multicultural Aging -- Sponsored by AARP Foundation

 

For descriptions of all the awards and to make your nomination for an outstanding individual or organization, visit the ASA Awards Homepage, http://www.asaging.org/asav2/awards/index.cfm .

 

 

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: University of St. Thomas, Graduate School of Professional Psychology - Tenure Track - Counseling Psychology

The University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, Graduate School of Professional Psychology (GSPP) is seeking a candidate for a tenure track position in Counseling Psychology, rank open dependent on previous experience, beginning in the fall of 2010.  The Graduate School of Professional Psychology offers an M.A. degree in Counseling Psychology, a certificate program in Marriage & Family Therapy, and an APA-accredited Psy.D. in Counseling Psychology.  We are seeking individuals able to work with adult learners from a diverse student body and among diverse colleagues.

 

Though area of specialization is open, applicants specializing in geropsychology, child psychology, adolescent psychology, and/or applied quantitative methods applied to counseling practice are particularly encouraged to apply. The desired individual will also be able to assist in training students in the Inter-Professional Clinic (http://www.stthomas.edu/ipc/) in assessment and therapy while providing consultation to the Director and IPC students as needed.

 

Teaching responsibilities of this position may include (a) developmental psychology, (b) cognitive affective bases of behavior, (c) applied quantitative methods, (d) biological bases of behavior, (e) psychological assessment, and (f) courses in the candidate's area of expertise.

 

The successful applicant will be expected to pursue an agenda that exemplifies high regard for teaching and service and pursuit of a research program in her or his area of interest consistent with a practitioner-scholar model of training. He or she will also be available to advise students and to become involved in departmental, university, and community activities.

A doctoral degree in Counseling or Clinical Psychology is required. Applicants must be licensed or license eligible in the State of Minnesota at the time of hire.

 

Applications will begin to be reviewed December 1, 2009 and the position will remain open until filled.  Interested individuals should submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae electronically at http://jobs.stthomas.edu.  In addition, please submit (1) a statement of teaching philosophy including implications for teaching in a Catholic University, (2) evidence of successful teaching experience, (3) a description of professional practice and scholarly interests, and (4) names of at least three references online or to the GSPP Search Committee, c/o Laurie Dupont, University of St. Thomas, GSPP, TMH 450, 1000 LaSalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403.

 

Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is Minnesota's largest private university. Its 11,000 students pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.

Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good, and seeks to develop individuals who combine career competency with cultural awareness and intellectual curiosity. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity policies and practices, and to the principles and goals of affirmative action. In that spirit, the University welcomes nominations and applications from a broad and diverse applicant pool.

The University of St. Thomas offers a generous benefits package. More detailed information is available on the University of St. Thomas, Department of Human Resources website, www.stthomas.edu/hr.  

 

 

Patricia Stankovitch, Psy.D., LP

Director of Psychological Services

Interprofessional Center for Counseling

and Legal Services

1128 Harmon Place, Suite 100

Minneapolis, MN 55403-2015

Phone:  651-962-4816

Fax: 651-962-4815

 

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FUNDING -- NIH Pioneer Award

Dear colleagues:  By now many of you are aware of this terrific NIH award for innovative research, supported by the NIH Common Fund.  The NIH Director’s Pioneer Award Program complements NIH's traditional, investigator-initiated grant programs by supporting individual scientists of exceptional creativity who propose pioneering and possibly transforming approaches to addressing major biomedical or behavioral challenges. To be considered pioneering, the proposed research must reflect ideas substantially different from those already being pursued in the investigator’s laboratory or elsewhere. Awardees must commit the major portion (at least 51%) of their research effort to activities supported by the Pioneer Award.  The NIH Director’s Pioneer Award Program is a High-Risk Research initiative of Research Teams of the Future. The award is generous: $500,000 in direct costs for each of five years plus applicable facilities and administrative costs.  This note is just to encourage you to take the extra time to apply yourself or to persuade a gifted colleague to do so. The entire discipline of psychology benefits from the exposure given to these award winners.

 

See the application and other information here:  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-09-010.html

 

Best of luck to all applicants!

 

 

Patricia Clem Kobor

Sr. Science Policy Analyst

American Psychological Association

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

(202) 336-5933

(202) 336-6063-f

pkobor@apa.org

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INFO: Social for early career psychologists in the Boston area

 

This email is for all early career psychologists in the Boston area.

All Early career psychologists in the Boston area are invited to a “Welcome to Boston” potluck event on Sunday, October 4, 2009 on Boston Common at 1:00.

Early career psychologists (ECPs) often make sacrifices that affect their family and personal lives by re-locating. This event was organized with the specific intent to welcome early career psychologists and psychologists-to-be to the great (but sometimes confusing!) city of Boston to offer professional resources and to provide the opportunity to meet and network with other psychologists. Even though we hope to welcome new arrivals, early career psychologists who are not new to Boston are also invited to attend. We also welcome partners, children, other family members, and small pets, as well as psychologists of any discipline who are involved in training, support, mentorship, and/or employing ECPs.

Please contact Renee Hoekstra directly for details: Renee_Hoekstra@yahoo.com.  Our event organizers (Jacqueline Alfonso, Ph.D,  alfonja@emmanuel.edu, Clare Mehta, Ph.D, Clare.Mehta@childrens.harvard.edu, and Sean Moundas, Psy.D, seanmoundas@yahoo.com) are busy with the event preparation,  and hope to make this a memorable welcome.

(After you e-mail Renee, you should get in evite from Sean within 1-2 weeks with details. Renee may not reply directly to your e-mail)

We look forward to seeing you there!

STUDENTS: University of Victoria Doctoral Program in Life-Span Development

Doctoral Graduate Program in Life-Span Development
Department of Psychology
University of Victoria

PROGRAM: Our program focuses on advancing knowledge of the processes of change for individuals across the life span. Topics of research interest include: developmental theories, research methods for investigating life-span change, and such processes as cognition, memory, theories of mind, identity, risk-taking, social relationships, and problem behaviour. Members of our faculty have expertise in childhood, adolescence, adulthood, and aging. Graduates of our program have gone on to pursue careers in academic and research settings, health-related institutions, and program development and evaluation.

FUNDING: Funding is available from a number of sources, including research and teaching assistantships and University of Victoria fellowships. Graduate Fellowships are also available from federal government funding agencies (NSERC, CIHR, and SSHRC), and provincially from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research. Funding for a limited number of graduate research assistants, including applicants from the U.S., is available for integrative analyses of longitudinal studies of aging, peer victimization, transitions to young adulthood, and Aboriginal health.

FACULTY RESEARCH INTERESTS

Scott M. Hofer, Professor, Mohr Chair in Adult Development and Aging: Lifespan development and aging-related change, integrative analysis of longitudinal studies on aging, developmental research methodology.

David F. Hultsch, Lansdowne Professor: Changes in memory functioning in adulthood and aging; memory self-efficacy in adulthood; cognitive assessment of mildly impaired adults.

Christopher E. Lalonde, Associate Professor: Social-cognitive development; aboriginal health; identity development.
Bonnie J. Leadbeater, Professor: Developmental psychopathology; early social emotional development; gender differences in adolescence.

Stuart MacDonald, Assistant Professor: Individual differences in cognitive aging; cognitive neuroscience of aging.

Ulrich Mueller, Associate Professor: Development of problem solving; development of executive function; social development in infancy and early childhood.

Andrea M. Piccinin, Associate Professor: Developmental research methods; study designs and statistical analysis; longitudinal studies.

Holly Tuokko, Professor and Director, Centre on Aging: Clinical neuropsychology; clinical aging; experimental neuropsychology; life-span development and aging.

CONTACT INFORMATION: To learn more about admission to our doctoral program please visit our website at: http://web.uvic.ca/psyc/. Applications should be submitted by December 15, 2009.

For additional information or if you have questions, contact us at:
Department of Psychology
University of Victoria
PO Box 3050 STN CSC Tel: (250) 721-7525
Victoria BC V8W 3P5 Fax: (250) 721-8929
Canada Email: ptaylor@uvic.ca

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Scott M. Hofer, Ph.D.
Professor, Mohr Chair in Adult Development and Aging
Dept. of Psychology
University of Victoria
P.O. Box 3050 STN CSC
Victoria, BC V8W 3P5
Canada

Office: (250) 853-3862
Fax: (250) 721-8929
Email: smhofer@uvic.ca
Web: http://web.uvic.ca/psyc/hofer.html
IALSA: http://www.ialsa.org

JOBS/STUDENTS: Postdoctoral Fellowship Available in Aging and Medical Rehabilitation/Health Psychology: UAB

Clinical-Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Available in Aging and Medical Rehabilitation/Health Psychology: UAB

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is accepting applications for 1 one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship (with option to renew for 2-years total) sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in aging and medical rehabilitation/health psychology clinical-research to begin immediately. This position is made available through funds made available from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

Responsibilities: The fellow will assist with a variety of clinical-research activities related to several large-scale projects examining targeting older adults: 1) the impact of psychoeducational and health promotion-based interventions on patient and family adjustment to a chronic health condition, 2) the adjustment process related to living with a chronic health condition among older adults and their family caregivers, 3) social problem-solving assessment and process, 4) factors related to resilience in older adult patients with medical conditions, & 5) interventions aimed at minimizing health disparities. Additional responsibilities will be to provide treatment for outpatients referred by a range of medical specialties (e.g., geriatrics, psychiatry, neurology, ophthalmology, family medicine, rehabilitation services, etc.). The fellow will also be able to attend grand rounds and lectures/seminars, and develop their own research applications. Via didactics, mentoring, and research team collaboration, fellows will receive intensive training in project design, knowledge synthesis and translation, intervention design, grant writing, data collection, and data analysis.

The UAB has a well established, integrated network of federally funded clinical research programs relating to aging and adjustment to chronic health conditions and the development of empirically-supported cognitive behavioral therapeutic approaches designed to enhance quality of life, health behaviors, and health outcomes for older adults. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary academic setting.

Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have completed their requirements for a Doctoral degree in clinical psychology or equivalent (health professions field), have an interest in clinical-research with older adults, be a US citizen or Permanent Resident and preference is given to those trained in an APA accredited doctoral program. Experience with older adults, geriatrics, cognitive-behavioral therapies, empirically-supported treatments, research, medical conditions, and neuropsychology is desirable but not a requirement.

Inquiries: Interested applicants are encouraged to send any inquiries including a letter of interest, CV, and three letters of support to Dr. Laura E. Dreer at:

Email: dreer@uab.edu or Office Address:

Laura E. Dreer, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

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INFO: APA Press Release: Study Finds Healthy Older Brains Not Much Smaller Than Younger Brains

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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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Subject: APA Press Release: Study Finds Healthy Older Brains Not Much Smaller Than Younger Brains

 

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healthy older brains not significantly smaller

than younger brains, new imaging study shows

 

Previous samples might have unknowingly

included people with early brain disease

 

Washington -- The belief that healthy older brains are substantially smaller than younger brains may stem from studies that did not screen out people whose undetected, slowly developing brain disease was killing off cells in key areas, according to new research. As a result, previous findings may have overestimated atrophy and underestimated normal size for the older brain.

 

The new study tested participants in Holland’s long-term Maastricht Aging Study who were free of neurological problems such as dementia, Parkinson’s disease or stroke. Once participants were deemed otherwise healthy, they took neuropsychological tests, including a screening test for dementia, at baseline and every three years afterward for nine years. 

 

According to the report in the September Neuropsychology, published by the American Psychological Association, participants were also given MRI scans at Year 3 to measure seven different parts of the brain, including the memory-laden hippocampus, the areas around it, and the frontal and cingulate areas of the cognitively critical cortex.

 

After examining behavioral data collected from 1994 to 2005 (with scans taken between 1997 and 1999 depending on when people entered the study), the researchers divided participants into two groups: one group with 35 cognitively healthy people who stayed free of dementia (average starting age 69.1 years), and the other group with 30 people who showed substantial cognitive decline but were still dementia-free (average starting age 69.2 years).

 

That cognitive decline was measured by drops of at least 30 percent on two or more of six core tests of verbal learning and fluency, recall, processing speed, and complex information processing, and/or drops of 3 or more points, or scores of 24 or lower (raising suspicion for cognitive impairment), on the Mini-Mental State Examination screening tool for dementia.

 

In contrast to the 35 people who stayed healthy, the 30 people who declined cognitively over nine years showed a significant effect for age in the hippocampus and parahippocampal areas, and in the frontal and cingulate cortices. In short, among the people whose cognition got worse, older participants had smaller brain areas than younger participants.

 

Thus, the seeming age-related atrophy in gray matter more likely reflected pathological changes in the brain that underlie significant cognitive decline than aging itself, the authors wrote. As long as people stay cognitively healthy, the researchers believe that the gray matter of areas supporting cognition might not shrink much at all. “If future longitudinal studies find similar results, our conception of ‘normal’ brain aging may become more optimistic,” said lead author Saartje Burgmans, who is due to receive her PhD later this year.

 

The findings should caution scientists about drawing conclusions from brain studies that don’t screen participants over time, using precise and objective definitions, the authors added.

 

Article: “The Prevalence of Cortical Gray Matter Atrophy May Be Overestimated In the Healthy Aging Brain,” Saartje Burgmans, PhD student, Martin P. J. van Boxtel, PhD, MD, Eric F. P. M. Vuurman, PhD, Floortje Smeets, PhD student, and Ed H. B. M. Gronenschild, PhD, Maastricht University; Harry B. M. Uylings, PhD, Maastricht University and VU University Medical Center Amsterdam; and Jelle Jolles, PhD, Maastricht University; Neuropsychology, Vol. 23, No. 5.

 

(Full text of the article is available from the APA Public Affairs Office and at http://www.apa.org/journals/releases/neu235541.pdf)  

 

Saartje Burgmans can be reached at s.burgmans@np.unimaas.nl or at (+31) 43 3881942.

           

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JOBS: Florence Levy Kay Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Florence Levy Kay Fellowship IN psychology and BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS

Brandeis University invites applications for a two-year, non-renewable Florence Levy Kay Postdoctoral Fellowship for teaching and research at the intersection of Psychology and Economics, beginning Fall 2010.  This interdisciplinary joint appointment will be in the Departments of Psychology and Economics with the possibility of linkages with programs such as Neuroscience. The Fellow, who will be appointed as a faculty member at the rank of lecturer, will teach one course per semester, covering topics such as attitude formation and change, co-operation and competition, prosocial behavior, decision-making, game theory, behavioral economics, neuroeconomics, and distributive justice. The Fellow will also actively pursue his or her own research interests with the support of an $8000 research fund.

We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in any of the following fields as applied to the interface of psychology and economics: (i) motivated and emotion-guided choice, (ii) decision-making under uncertainty, (iii) valuation or utility; (iv) fairness, trust, and reciprocity; [v] empathy, sharing, and co-operation; (v) subliminal persuasion; (vi)  individual or cultural differences; [vii]  learning and emotion. Potential topics for study include the attentional, cognitive, and physiological (including neuroendocrine, hemodynamic, and neurophysiological) correlates of the phenomena listed above.  Opportunities are available for collaboration in research labs involving cross-cultural issues, lifespan development and aging, electrophysiology, neuroimaging, and neuroendocrine assessments, and eye-tracking.

The Ph.D. must be in hand by September 2010.  The salary for the first year is $53,732, plus university employee benefits and up to $1500 in moving expenses.  Send letter of interest, CV, brief description of research, copies of relevant publications, teaching evaluations, and three letters of recommendation to Kay Fellowship Search Committee, Department of Psychology MS 062, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA 02454-9110.  First consideration will be given to candidates whose complete applications are received by January 15, 2010, but we will accept applications until the position is filled.

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.

 

INFO: Call For Nominations - APA Minority Fellowship Training and Advisory Committee

APA Minority Fellowship Training and Advisory Committee

 

The American Psychological Association's Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) is seeking nominations for four new members for the Training and Advisory Committee (TAC) of its Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (MHSAS) Fellowship funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Services Administration (SAMHSA).  Term of service is from March 2010 through March 2013.    

 

The principal aim of the APA Minority Fellowship Program in Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is to identify, select, and support the training of doctoral level ethnic minority students and postdoctoral trainees whose prior experiences and clearly stated career goals suggest they will make significant contributions to the mental health and substance abuse services needs of ethnic and racial minorities.  This principal aim is directly related to efforts to reduce health disparities among ethnic minorities in the U.S. by filling a crucial need for mental health service providers.

 

The TAC plays a key role in selecting new Fellows and advising the MFP office regarding policy and program issues.  Committee members make policy and program recommendations, review fellowship and dissertation support applications, review Fellows' progress reports, mentor Fellows, and plan, attend, and assist with MFP activities at the APA Convention and other conferences.  Members also perform other duties as requested by the MFP director or TAC Chair. 

 

To fulfill its mandate for ethnic representation and its commitment to gender equity, the four vacant slots are for the following: a self-identified African American female, African American male, and Hispanic/Latino (male or female) psychologist and a community member (a previous consumer of mental health/substance abuse services). MFP welcomes the nomination of candidates who possess knowledge and expertise of other diverse populations (e.g., disability, early career, national origin, sexual orientation, etc.).

 

Selected candidates will be required to participate in two committee meetings per year and conference calls as needed.  These meetings are held in late winter and early fall. The winter meeting is convened at APA headquarters in Washington, DC, and the fall meeting is hosted by a TAC member at their institution.  Although honoraria are not provided, meeting travel expenses are covered.  TAC members are strongly urged to attend the APA annual convention at their own expense to participate in and assist with convention programming sponsored by MFP.

 

Nomination materials should include the: nominee’s letter of interest and qualification (including a statement of applicable experience and a demonstration of relevance to SAMHSA’s mission and priorities as well as a commitment to serve the entire term on the TAC if appointed), and a current curriculum vita. Although it is not required, candidates are encouraged to have letters (not more than three) supporting their nomination submitted to the Committee.  Self-nominations are encouraged.

 

Nominations and supporting materials should be sent no later than September 25, 2009, to MFP Nominations, c/o Sharlita Ford, Minority Fellowship Program, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Suite 710, Washington, DC, 20002-4242, by email sford@apa.org or fax (202) 336-6127.  New TAC members will be selected by early October. 

 

 

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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