FUNDING: NIH CSR: Workshops to improve NIH review

For your information, courtesy of Martina Vogel-Taylor, ODP/OD/NIH.

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Please distribute this notice widely to your research colleagues and network of scientists.

Below I have provided the dates of all 6 workshops and the Integrated Review Groups (IRGs) they will be focused on. Please go to the Website for more information and for on-line registration: http://www.csr.nih.gov/openhouse .

Mar. 2, 2007 Neurological IRGs Brain Disorders and Clinical Neuroscience (BDCN) Integrative, Functional and Cognitive Neuroscience (IFCN) Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Neuroscience (MDCN)

Apr. 25, 2007 Behavioral and Social Science IRGs Biobehavioral and Behavioral Processes (BBBP) Health of the Population (HOP) Risk, Prevention and Health Behavior (RPHB)

Jun. 29, 2007 Disease-based IRGs AIDS and Related Research (AARR) Infectious Diseases and Microbiology (IDM) Oncological Sciences (ONC) Surgical Sciences, Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (SBIB)

Aug. 14, 2007 Integrated Biological IRGs -- 1 Digestive Sciences (DIG) Musculosketal, Oral and Skin Sciences (MOSS) Renal and Urological Sciences (RUS) Endocrinology, Metabolism, Nutrition and Reproductive Sciences (EMNR)

Oct. 30, 2007 Integrated Biological IRGs -- 2 Immunology (IMM) Hematology (HEME) Cardiovascular Sciences (CVS) Respiratory Sciences (RES) Biology of Development and Aging (BDA)

Dec. 18, 2007 Biomolecular IRGs Biological Chemistry and Macromolecular Biophysics (BCMB) Bioengineering Sciences and Technologies (BST) Cell Biology (CB) Genes, Genomes and Genetics (GGG)

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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH NIH News Center for Scientific Review (CSR) http://cms.csr.nih.gov <http://cms.csr.nih.gov/>

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, January 22, 2007

CONTACT: Don Luckett, 301-435-1111, e-mail: luckettd@csr.nih.gov

NIH CENTER FOR SCIENTIFIC REVIEW TO HOST OPEN HOUSE WORKSHOPS TO IMPROVE THE REVIEW OF NIH GRANT APPLICATIONS

Bethesda, Md. -- Starting in March 2007, the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will convene the first of six one-day Open House Workshops in 2007 to solicit input from leaders of the scientific community and other stakeholders. This input will be critical to realigning and reinventing CSR's application review groups so the $20+ billion NIH invests in biomedical research grants each year advances the most promising research.

"The rapid evolution and expansion of science has made it much more difficult for our peer review groups to keep pace," says Toni Scarpa, CSR Director. "The broad and expert input expected from the Open Houses will help accelerate needed changes at CSR, which will help NIH better advance medical research and serve the American public and all those suffering or at risk who need new treatments, cures and preventions."

CSR's peer review groups have not been assessed broadly by the scientific community since the NIH Panel on Scientific Boundaries for Review (PSBR) released its reorganization plan seven years ago. Convening the Open Houses represents a systematic effort to engage stakeholders from all the many scientific disciplines to ensure their voices are heard and CSR's review groups are properly aligned and prepared for the future.

Workshop participants also will provide input on other ongoing and proposed initiatives to improve CSR's peer review process. Comments from each of these workshops will be posted online, and all those interested will be encouraged to submit additional input for consideration.

Scientific leaders of pertinent scientific societies and disease groups are encouraged to attend these one-day workshops, which will also include breakout sessions led by study section chairs. Scientific review administrators will be present as will NIH and CSR leaders and senior staff. Those interested in attending are asked to submit a registration form at least three weeks prior to the workshop. Online registration forms can be found at http://www.csr.nih.gov/openhouse. While these meetings are open meetings, scientific societies are asked to limit their participation to one or two representatives to facilitate focused and meaningful discussions.

The first Open House Workshop will focus on the alignment of CSR's neuroscience study sections. It will be held on Friday, March 2, 2007, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at NIH's Natcher Conference Center in Bethesda. Five additional Open House Workshops will be convened every other month during 2007 to assess additional groups of CSR study sections: behavioral and social sciences study sections, disease-based study sections, integrated biological study sections (two workshops), and biomolecular study sections.

Input received from these workshops and the public comment period will be presented to the NIH Peer Review Advisory Committee, which will guide CSR as it works to implement changes and address concerns raised at the open house meetings. This broad-based input will greatly accelerate planned, multiyear efforts to assess CSR's review groups in accord with the principles established by the NIH Panel on Scientific Boundaries for Review.

Additional information on these workshops, as well as registration forms, are available via CSR's Web site: http://www.csr.nih.gov/openhouse or by contacting the Open House Project Coordinator at <openhouse@csr.nih.gov> or 301-435-1114.

The Center for Scientific Review organizes the peer review groups that evaluate the majority of grant applications submitted to the National Institutes of Health. CSR recruits about 18,000 outside scientific experts each year for its review groups. CSR also receives all NIH and many Public Health Service grant applications -- about 80,000 a year -- and assigns them to the appropriate NIH Institutes and Centers and PHS agencies. CSR's primary goal is to see that NIH applications receive fair, independent, expert, and timely reviews that are free from inappropriate influences so NIH can fund the most promising research. For more information, visit http://www.csr.nih.gov <http://www.csr.nih.gov/> .

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) -- The Nation's Medical Research Agency -- includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is the primary federal agency for conducting and supporting basic, clinical and translational medical research, and it investigates the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs, visit <www.nih.gov>.

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JOBS: 3-yr Research Fellow, aging and social cue decoding, University of Aberdeen

JOBS: Postdoc fellowship at University of Aberdeen, Scotland.

Applications are invited for a three year Research Fellow post on the topic of aging and social cue decoding in the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen. This project is funded by the Leverhulme Trust and aims to identify the underlying cognitive, emotional and social factors which influence adult age differences in decoding subtle cues to the mental state of others. Applications should have a PhD and a background in experimental psychology.

Further details about the project are available at the following website: http://www.abdn.ac.uk/~psy165/dept/research%20bits/aging_website.htm.

Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Louise Phillips (louise.phillips@abdn.ac.uk) or Dr Rebecca Bull (r.bull@abdn.ac.uk). Online application forms and further particulars are available from www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs. Alternatively telephone (01224) 272727 (24-hour answering service) quoting reference number YPS205R for an application pack.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 7th February 2007.

********************** Dr Louise Phillips School of Psychology University of Aberdeen Aberdeen UK AB24 2UB Phone +44(0)1224 272229 Email: louise.phillips@abdn.ac.uk

JOBS: Senior Legislative & Federal Affairs Officer

The Public Policy Office of the American Psychological Association would like to announce two Senior Legislative & Federal Affairs Officer positions to address disability, ethnic minority affairs, women and children's health and welfare, and other emerging health/mental health issues. The official job announcement is provided below. We welcome your interest and that of others who you believe would be appropriate for this position. With all that is happening on Capitol Hill these days, we hope to fill this position as soon as possible! Thanks in advance for whatever assistance you might be able to provide.

Senior Legislative & Federal Affairs Officer Job #s: 04057 and 01035

Public Policy Office - Public Interest Policy

American Psychological Association

Requirements:

* Masters degree in psychology or related field (doctoral degree preferred) * Three to five years of direct federal advocacy or policy experience (doctoral degree in psychology or related field may substitute for up to 2 years of experience) * Thorough knowledge of the federal legislative and regulatory process * Excellent communication skills (interpersonal, written, and verbal), including public speaking * Ability to understand psychological research and present complex concepts to audiences with little scientific background

Description:

* Manages APA's legislative and regulatory activities related to special populations, health, mental health, and/or social issues. Each staff member is responsible for two primary policy areas of importance to psychology in the public interest * Develops and implements strategies for enhancing the utilization of psychological research by Congress and federal agencies to represent APA policy and advance public interest issues * Researches and writes legislative proposals, congressional testimony, legislative summaries, APA briefing papers, grassroots e-mail notices, newsletter articles, official comments to federal agencies on proposed regulatory action, and correspondence to key policymakers * Initiates and maintains relationships with members of Congress and their staff and executive branch officials to provide psychology's input into research priorities and public service programs, and to monitor federal policies for their impact on public interest constituencies * Establishes and maintains a network of contacts with other professional, consumer, scientific, provider, and government-related health, education, social service, and civil rights organizations and coalitions * Establishes and maintains contact with APA members and governance groups with expertise and/or interest in public interest issues, utilizes their expertise in the development of APA's policy agenda and actions, and keeps them informed of APA public policy activities * Coordinates federal budget and appropriations proposals across relevant federal agencies for APA's public interest policy

Qualified candidates should send resume and cover letter indicating salary requirements and referencing Job #s 04057 and 01035 to:

APA Human Resources/04051

750 First Street, NE

Washington, DC 20002

Email: jobs@apa.org <mailto:jobs@apa.org>

Fax: (202) 336-5501

The American Psychological Association is an equal opportunity employer - M/F/D/V.

Deborah DiGilio, MPH Director, Office on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6135 (202) 336-6040 FAX DDiGilio@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

INFO: Call for Papers, Episodic Memory and Healthy Aging

Call for papers - Special Issue on Episodic Memory and Healthy Aging

Submissions are invited for a special issue of Memory on Episodic Memory and Healthy Aging, to be published in 2008. These may take the form of reports of substantial original research on aging and memory, theoretical statements, or review articles of appropriate length. The guest editors of this special issue are Celine Souchay, Moshe Naveh-Benjamin and Chris Moulin. The deadline for submissions is 1st July 2007. Submissions should be sent direct to the Memory editorial office, memory@leeds.ac.uk. Memory Office, Institute of Psychological Sciences, University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, England.

-- Chris Moulin Institute of Psychological Sciences University of Leeds, Leeds, LS2 9JT

WEBLOG: http://elgg.leeds.ac.uk/psccjam/weblog/ Personal website: http://chris.moulin.googlepages.com/

CONFERENCES/FUNDING: Summer Institute on RCTs Involving Behavioral Interventions

Seventh Annual Summer Institute on Randomized Clinical Trials Involving Behavioral Interventions July 15 - 27, 2007 Airlie Conference Center, Virginia Organized by Columbia University and Mt. Sinai School of Medicine with guidance and support from the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (http://obssr.od.nih.gov) REMINDER Application Due Date: JANUARY 31, 2007 Late applications will not be accepted.

OBJECTIVE: to provide a thorough grounding in the conduct of randomized clinical trials to researchers and health professionals interested in developing competence in the planning, design, and execution of clinical trials involving behavioral or social interventions.

The CURRICULUM will:

· Describe the principles underlying the conduct of unbiased clinical trials.

· Contrast biomedical vs. behavioral interventions in the context of RCTs.

· Evaluate and interpret critically the literature on RCTs for behavioral interventions.

· Contrast and evaluate alternative research designs in terms of their appropriateness.

· Contrast and evaluate methods for monitoring, coordinating, and conducting RCTs.

· Select appropriate outcome measures, enrollment strategies, and randomization techniques

· Design a specific research proposal in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. .

FACULTY: Faculty will consist of leading authorities in their fields, with extensive prior experience in the conduct of major clinical trials, with specializations in psychology, behavioral medicine, psychosomatic medicine, gerontology, oncology, cardiovascular diseases, statistics, clinical trials, and other areas. Over twenty Faculty members will be onsite over the course of the Institute.

ACCREDITATION: Accreditation will be determined in 2007. Currently there is no CE/CME accreditation associated with this Institute.

FACULTY: Faculty will consist of leading authorities in their fields, with extensive prior experience in the conduct of major clinical trials, with specializations in psychology, behavioral medicine, psychosomatic medicine, gerontology, oncology, cardiovascular diseases, statistics, clinical trials, and other areas. Over twenty Faculty members will be onsite over the course of the Institute.

A sample of Faculty members from 2006 include:

Ronald Abeles, Ph.D. Special Assistant, Office of the Director Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research National Institutes of Health

John Barnard, Ph.D. Head, Section of Biostatistics Head, Section of Statistical Genetics and Bioinformatics Dept. of Quantitative Health Services The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Karina Davidson, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Medicine Director of Intervention Research Behavioral Cardiovascular Health & Hypertension Program Columbia University

Peter G. Kaufmann, Ph.D. Leader, Behavioral Medicine Research Group National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Michael A. Proschan, Ph.D. Mathematical Statistician Biostatistics Research Branch National Institute of Allergies & Infectitous Diseases

Arthur Stone, Ph.D. Professor Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Science Stony Brook University

Janet Wittes, Ph.D. President Statistics Collaborative, Inc.

FELLOWS: Priority will be given to individuals who already have their PhD or MD (equivalent degrees accepted) and two years of subsequent research experience. Applicants should not yet have achieved a tenured position at their institution. Beyond these eligibility criteria we are seeking researchers who have demonstrated research experience and who will benefit from this summer institute on randomized controlled clinical trials. Further, the applications of those who have extensive research experience will only be considered after more junior investigators have been evaluated. Preference will be given to individuals who are not employees of NIH. While we will consider and may even accept applicants who do not meet these criteria, those who do will have higher priority. Due to the limited number of spaces in the course, applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted to the United states for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551, or other legal verification of such status). Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you require reasonable accommodations due to a disability to participate in this activity, please include this information with your application at least 60 business days before the course begins. A request for disability-related reasonable accommodation will not influence the selection process!

COSTS: The Office of Behavioral Sciences Research, NIH, will pay for travel to and from the Summer Institute site, room and board, and course materials. There are no additional fees. Family members may accompany participants at their own expense. However, please note that the Airlie Conference Center is not set up as a vacation property. If accepted as a Fellow, please contact Michaela Shank at mds2114@columbia.edu to discuss this option before committing to the Institute.

LOCATION: The course will be held at the beautiful Airlie Conference Center in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Northern Virginia, "...providing a serene atmosphere for work and thought in a community of scholars..." Airlie is approximately 60 minutes driving time from Washington, DC and surrounding airports. www.airlie.com http://www.airlie.com/

APPLICATIONS Due January 31, 2007: Applications for 2007 should be submitted electronically. The application instructions are posted at: http://obssr.od.nih.gov/Conf_Wkshp/rct/RCT_Info.htm or may be obtained from:

Ms. Michaela Shank Department of General Medicine Columbia University Medical Center 622 W. 168th Street, PH9-947 New York, NY 10032

E-mail: mds2114@columbia.edu <mailto:mds2114@columbia.edu> Phone: 212.342.4494 Fax: 212.342.3431

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Compete information, including Frequently Asked Questions (and answers), is available at http://obssr.od.nih.gov/Conf_Wkshp/rct/RCT_Info.htm .

For periodic updates, join the electronic mailing list for forthcoming announcements and instructions by sending an e-mail message to listserv@list.nih.gov.

The body of the message should read SUBscribe RCT-L [your full name]. The message is case sensitive; so capitalize as indicated! Don't include the brackets.

The subject line should be blank

INFO: Newsletter Tribute to Paul Baltes

Dear Colleagues,

Paul Baltes was president of Division 20 from 1976-77 and received the Distinguished Contribution Award in 1990. His death in November has been deeply felt throughout our Division. The Spring Newsletter will have a section devoted to commemorating this event, and Dr. Harvey Sterns has agreed to compile these comments. Whether you knew Paul personally as a colleague or mentor, or felt his influence in your own scholarship, we would like to have your memories and your thoughts.

It would be helpful if you could keep your remarks to about 150 words. In order to meet our Spring Newsletter deadline, please submit your comments by February 5, 2007.These comments can be posted on http://psyaging-baltes.blogspot.com/

Posted comments will form the basis of a permanent tribute site that will be linked to the Division 20 website.

Instructions:

1. http://psyaging-baltes.blogspot.com/

2. Following the introductory text, click on the link that says "# comments" (where # indicates the number of comments posted to date) at bottom. There is a "pencil" icon right next to it.

3. In the subsequent window, enter your comments (up to 150 words, if possible) in the comments field on the right side of the page.

4. Please "sign" your comment (by putting your name/affiliation) at the bottom of the comment in the form field.

5. When you are ready to submit your comment,

a. Click the radio button labelled "other". This will prompt you for your name and address information.

b. Fill in the "word verification" field by typing the characters you see on the screen (this is to reduce spam, which we have already been getting), and

c. Hit the "login and publish" submit button. NOTE: You can submit your comments WITHOUT registering is you choose "other" as your identity).

YOU DO NOT NEED TO CREATE A BLOGGER ACCOUNT.

Alternatively, you may e-mail your comments directly to Harvey Sterns (sternsh@uakron.edu), who will edit and compile both posted and e-mailed comments for this special section of the newsletter. It would be helpful if you could keep your remarks to about 150 words. Thank you in advance for your contributions.

With best regards, Liz

******************************************************** Elizabeth A. L. Stine-Morrow APA Division 20 President Department of Educational Psychology 226 Education Building 1310 S. Sixth Street University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL 61820

(217) 244-2167 (office) (217) 244-7620 (fax)

eals@uiuc.edu

http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/ http://www.ed.uiuc.edu/all/ ********************************************************

AWARDS: Nominations for Developmental Health Award (Repost)

Call for Nominations: Developmental Health Award

The Aging and Health Committee is soliciting nominations for the recipient of the 2007 Developmental Health Award, which will be given at APA in San Francisco. This award was established in 1996. Five awards have been given: M. Powell Lawton (1997), Janice Kiecolt-Glaser (1999), Howard Leventhal (2001), Richard Schulz (2003), and Karen Rook (2005). This biennial award recognizes individuals who have made scholarly contributions to the fields of health and aging.

Members of Divisions 20 and/or 38 can nominate candidates for the award. Each nomination should be accompanied by a 100-200 word summary of the nominee's credentials, and reasons why the nominee should be recognized with this award. Nominations should be submitted to the Committee Chair, Lynn Martire, at martire@pitt.edu no later than January 15, 2007.

Nominations and supporting summaries will be compiled and sent to members of the Aging and Health Committee. Members of the Committee will vote for the award recipient. When the recipient has been determined, an announcement will be sent to the listservs of Divisions 20 and 38. The recipient will give an invited address at the Award Ceremony at APA in August.

We encourage you to submit nominations of worthy scholars whose work bridges the fields of health and aging.

Lynn M. Martire, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry Associate Director of Gerontology University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 121 University Place, Room 508 Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.624.6172 (w) 412.624.4810 (FAX)

INFO: Division 20

Dear APA Division 20 colleagues:

The educational video/DVD list has been updated as of December 30, 2006. There are new entries in each topic area, and there are new videos about conducting oral history interviews with older adults. You can reach the list directly at http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/vidlist.htm, or through the division's home page at http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/ .

After starting this list in 1996, I am turning it over to Dr. Mindy Baker from Ohio Wesleyan University. You may email Dr. Baker with your questions and suggestions about the video list at mkbaker@owu.edu .

Best wishes for 2007!

Kristi Multhaup

__________________________________________________ Kristi S. Multhaup, Associate Professor of Psychology Davidson College Box 7000 Davidson, NC 28035-7000 Ph:704-894-2008 F:704-894-2512, E: krmulthaup@davidson.edu Couriers use the following address: 209 Ridge Road / Box 7000 Davidson, NC 28036

JOBS: Inst on Aging, Portland State University

Institute on Aging/School of Community Health Assistant or Associate Professor

The Institute on Aging and the School of Community Health in the College of Urban and Public Affairs at Portland State University seek applications for an assistant (tenure-track) or associate (tenure- track or tenured) faculty position beginning Fall 2007. Candidates must have an earned doctorate in gerontology, public health or a related field. Associate-level candidates must have a strong teaching background, proven ability to secure external funding, a record of research and publication, and experience in community engagement. Candidates with research and teaching skills in gerontology and at least one of the following are invited to apply: health and/or long-term care policy, public health, housing, culturally diverse populations, community health promotion, research methods, or related areas.

Research responsibilities include seeking external funding for research related to gerontology, conducting funded research projects, analyzing data, preparing reports, and preparing manuscripts for scholarly publications. Instructional responsibilities include teaching and advising at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Service on School and University committees is expected, as is service to the profession and service to the community. This position reports to the Director of the Institute on Aging and the Director of the School of Community Health. Faculty rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please see the full position announcement at: http://www.ioa.pdx.edu .

Interested parties should send their curriculum vitae and a letter of application describing their background, research and teaching interests and providing contact information for four references to: Margaret B. Neal, Ph.D., Director, Institute on Aging, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97207-0751. Review of applications will begin January 8, 2007 and continue until finalists are identified. The anticipated start date is September 16, 2007. For further information, please email nealm@pdx.edu .

Portland State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

**** Jason T. Newsom, Ph.D. Associate Professor Institute on Aging School of Community Health Portland State University P.O. Box 751 Portland, OR 97207-0751 http://www.ioa.pdx.edu/newsom Phone: 503-725-5136

FUNDING: Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) Grant Announcement

See below... (not sure if the link will preserve, but you can search on the HRSA site for this)

Deborah DiGilio, MPH Director, Office on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6135 (202) 336-6040 FAX DDiGilio@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

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Graduate Psychology Education (GPE) Grant Announcement

We have just learned that HRSA has recently posted an announcement regarding the FY 2007 GPE grants (see link below). Please note that grant applications are due by January 31, 2007. There will be approximately 20 grants awarded at an average of $90,000 each.

Good Luck!

HRSA Link: https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/FundingOppDetails.asp?FundingCycleId=CC69F39F-4291-463A-96AF4F590256B3EB&amp;ViewMode=EU&GoBack=&PrintMode=N&OnlineAvailabilityFlag=&pageNumber=&version=0&amp;amp;NC=&Popup=

Sheila Lane Forsyth Advocacy/Grassroots Consultant APA Education-Public Policy Office 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 Tel: 202/ 336-5935 or 703/855-6669 FAX: 202/336-6063

FUNDING: SPSSI SAGE grant

FYI and Happy Holidays! Debbie Deborah DiGilio, MPH Director, Office on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6135 (202) 336-6040 FAX DDiGilio@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aging Call for a SPSSI SAGES GRANT APPLICATIONS TO WORK ON UN/AGING OVER 60 AND/OR RETIRED? Are you retired and/or over 60 and interested in the role of psychology in international events? SPSSI's NGO at the UN is in need of an interested scholar willing to work with them. As you may know SPSSI has had long history of UN involvement, reaching its 20th anniversary next year. Our work has proceeded so well that we are now at a point where we need to know just how far reaching our influence has been and where we should focus our efforts in the future. We would very much like to have a SPSSI member who would be willing to examine UN documents for the presence of psychology, psychological issues and mental health. This work could be done in person, i.e. reviewing hard copy of documents; or remotely, since most UN documents are now available electronically. An area where SPSSI has been especially active is the UN Committee on Aging. This leads us to wonder if there is a SPSSI member over 60 and/or retired who would be interested in applying for a SPSSI SAGE grant to examine this question. If this focus interests you, please apply for THE 2007 SAGES PROGRAM indicating your intention to work on this project. The SAGES (SPSSI Action Grants for Experienced Scholars) Program was set up to encourage our age 60 and over and retired members to apply their knowledge to helping solve social problems or to assist policy makers to solve social problems. Proposals are invited that use social science research findings to address social problems through direct action projects, consulting with not-for-profit groups, or through preparing reviews of existing social science literature that could be used by policy makers. Information and an application are available at http://www.spssi.org/Sagesflyer.html Joseph De Meyer, josephdemeyer@hotmail.com, Chairs SPSSI's UN Committee. Stephanie A. Shields, sashields@psu.edu, Chairs the SPSSI Sages prgogram. More information on the Sages program is available on the SPSSI web site, http://www.spssi.org/Sagesflyer.html Please note that applications must be received by February 15, 2007.

STUDENTS: Graduate training, University of Southern California

Dear Colleague, At the University of Southern California's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, we're actively seeking candidates for our doctoral and master's programs. As a distinguished scholar, we know that your work exposes you to students of exceptional academic ability. We encourage you to inform us about students who might want to take advantage of the funding, resources and curriculum that a graduate experience in aging can provide. The USC Davis School offers the most comprehensive interdisciplinary graduate programs in aging in the nation. Our graduate students work alongside internationally recognized leaders in the field of gerontology. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program offers outstanding opportunities to participate in National Institute of Aging (NIA) funded traineeships and other federal, state and privately funded research. Recipients can obtain degrees in gerontology, sociology, psychology, biology, and preventive medicine. The USC Davis School also offers David A. Peterson Fellowships, which fully support qualified applicants during their course of study. These awards consist of fellowship stipends, tuition reimbursement, health insurance and travel allowance. The Master of Science in Gerontology (M.S.G.) program prepares graduates to assume professional leadership positions in the public and private sectors, where they will hold future positions such as health care executives, corporate analysts and government affairs specialists. David A. Peterson Fellowships are also available for students in the M.S.G. program. A graduate degree from USC's Leonard Davis School will allow the next generation of gerontologists the opportunity to meet their myriad career goals. Please distribute our message to any students you think would be appropriate; or send us the pertinent information of candidates you wish us to contact. Sincerely, Maria Henke, M.A. Assistant Dean USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Bob G. Knight, Ph.D. Professor and Director of Clinical Training Department of Psychology The Merle H. Bensinger Professor of Gerontology University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA 90089-1061

JOBS: Post-Doc Fellowship at City University of Hong Kong

A few post-doctoral fellowship positions in social gerontology are open at the Department of Applied Social Studies, City University of Hong Kong. Applicants should have a PhD and an established publication record in a related area. The Department of Applied Social Studies has a track record in research in social gerontology, driven by scholars in psychology and social work. The post-doctoral fellow is expected to conduct independent research and to work with one or more of the faculty members in the Department. The appointment will be made on an initial 2-year term with a basic salary of approximately USD33,000 per year plus medical and dental benefits. Starting date is negotiable. Interseted candidates should send a CV, along with (a) expected start date and (b) a brief statement of the research program to be conducted at the City University, to Sheung-Tak Cheng at tak.cheng@cityu.edu.hk. Sheung-Tak Cheng, Ph.D. Associate Professor & Registered Psychologist (Clinical) Department of Applied Social Studies City University of Hong Kong 83 Tat Chee Avenue Kowloon HONG KONG Tel: (852)2788-8745 Fax: (852)2788-8960

AWARDS: Nominations for Developmental Health Award

Call for Nominations: Developmental Health Award

The Aging and Health Committee is soliciting nominations for the recipient of the 2007 Developmental Health Award, which will be given at APA in San Francisco. This award was established in 1996. Five awards have been given: M. Powell Lawton (1997), Janice Kiecolt-Glaser (1999), Howard Leventhal (2001), Richard Schulz (2003), and Karen Rook (2005). This biennial award recognizes individuals who have made scholarly contributions to the fields of health and aging.

Members of Divisions 20 and/or 38 can nominate candidates for the award. Each nomination should be accompanied by a 100-200 word summary of the nominee's credentials, and reasons why the nominee should be recognized with this award. Nominations should be submitted to the Committee Chair, Lynn Martire, at martire@pitt.edu no later than January 8, 2007.

Nominations and supporting summaries will be compiled and sent to members of the Aging and Health Committee. Members of the Committee will vote for the award recipient. When the recipient has been determined, an announcement will be sent to the listservs of Divisions 20 and 38. The recipient will give an invited address at the Award Ceremony at APA in August.

We encourage you to submit nominations of worthy scholars whose work bridges the fields of health and aging.

Lynn M. Martire, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychiatry Associate Director of Gerontology University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 121 University Place, Room 508 Pittsburgh, PA 15260 412.624.6172 (w) 412.624.4810 (FAX)

STUDENTS: GRADUATE STUDIES AT FSU: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

GRADUATE STUDIES AT FSU: COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY

Its not too late... Graduate applications to the FSU Cognitive Psychology graduate program close on Jan. 5, 2007, so there is still time to encourage promising undergraduate students who have interests in cognitive psychology (e.g., expertise), and aging and cognition (e.g., human factors, technology, and aging) to apply. Please send them to: https://watson.psy.fsu.edu/apply/ to apply online.

Best wishes for a happy holiday season and New Year!

Neil Charness

**NOTE NEW ADDRESS INFORMATION** ----------------------------------------------------------------- Neil Charness, Ph.D., William G. Chase Professor of Psychology Room A205, Department of Psychology, Florida State University, 1107 W Call St., Tallahassee, FL 32306-4301 Phone (offices): 850-644-6686; 850-644-8571; Fax: 850-644-7739 E-mail: charness@psy.fsu.edu; WWW: http://www.psy.fsu.edu/~charness/

INFO: APA Advanced Training Institutes

The APA Science Directorate will sponsor five ATIs in the summer of 2007. These intensive training programs expose advanced graduate students, new and established faculty, and other researchers to state of the art psychological research methods and emerging technologies. More information about these exciting programs can be found at http://www.apa.org/science/ati.html

The first ATI of the summer will take place May 28-June 1 at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. This program will feature a series of lectures and hands-on computer workshops on longitudinal methods, modeling, and measurement in contemporary psychological research using structural equation modeling. Drs. John McArdle and John Nesselroade will lead the course. Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2007.

The second ATI of 2007 will take place June 4-8, 2007 at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and will focus on the use of large-scale datasets in psychology. Data and documentation for the NICHD Study of Early Child Care and Youth Development will be thoroughly introduced, to assist researchers in their independent use of the datasets for original scholarship and publication. Issues in the use of large databases, such as working with extant data and using advanced statistical techniques, will also be discussed. Applications must be submitted by February 28, 2007.

A third ATI will be held June 11-15, 2007 at the University of Cincinnati. This workshop teaches non-linear methods for psychological science, and provides each participant with the first-hand experience of having analyzed data for nonlinear structure. On the first day of the workshop each individual generates data that they will learn to analyze during the ATI. Continuing access to the software that will enable them to perform further nonlinear analyses is provided by instructors at the conclusion of the ATI. Instructors include Drs. Guy Van Orden, Michael Riley, Kevin Shockley, and John Holden. Applications must be submitted by March 26, 2007.

From July 9-13, 2007 APA will hold a fourth ATI, at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls. This ATI on performing web-based research trains psychologists how, why, and why not to perform web-based research and data collection. Instructors provide background on internet-based research and the ethics of web-based research. Other topics include longitudinal web methods, large shared databases, web panels, and the recruitment and retention of online participants. Website creation is introduced using basic html and the Authorware software package, as needed for each individual's project; each attendee should come prepared with a small web project that they would like to work on during the week. This workshop is directed by Dr. John Eustis Williams along with other guest instructors. Applications must be submitted by April 2, 2007.

The final ATI of the summer will be held August 16, 2007 in San Francisco, CA. This ATI will introduce Geographic Information Systems for Psychological Research, and will take place the day before the APA Convention at a site near the Convention. A brief overview of GIS technology will be provided, as well as a thorough description of the use of GIS in psychological research with plenty of examples. A few established psychologists who use GIS in their research will speak about the strengths of this methodology and its contribution to their investigations. When possible, demonstrations of GIS technology will be matched to the research interests of attendees as described on the registration forms. Dr. Reginald Golledge, a leading behavioral geographer, will direct this ATI.

Tuition for all ATIs is substantially lower than marketplace prices because of a subsidy from APA's Science Directorate, or in the case of the NICHD SECC ATI, a grant from the National Institutes of Health.

For all courses, advanced graduate students, post-docs, and new and established faculty are invited to apply. Applications are available at http://www.apa.org/science/ati.html and must be submitted electronically through each program's website. For more information, contact APA's Science Directorate at ati@apa.org or (202) 336-6000.

Nicolle Singer

Programs Associate APA Science Directorate 202-336-6000

nsinger@apa.org

INFO: Academic Memorial for Prof. Dr. Drs. hc. Paul B. Baltes (1939-2006)

Dear colleagues,

With this e-mail and also on behalf of my colleagues Jürgen Baumert, Gerd Gigerenzer, and the entire staff of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, I would like to extend a cordial invitation to you to take part in an Academic Memorial commemorating the untimely death of our esteemed colleague, Prof. Dr. Drs. hc. Paul B. Baltes (1939-2006).

The Memorial will take place on January 12, 2007, in Berlin. The venue will be the Harnack-Haus, Ihnestrasse 16-20, 14195 Berlin, Germany, which is located in the same district as the MPI for Human Development (www.harnackhaus-berlin.mpg.de/eng-index.htm).

The Memorial will begin at 10 am with a series of salutations, followed by a scientific colloquium. Between these two parts, a lunch buffet will provide opportunity for informal exchange. The memorial is expected to end at 4:30 pm. The detailed program with the list of speakers is almost complete, and will be made available soon; please check the institute's homepage, www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de.

If you wish to receive a written invitation to the Memorial, please send an e-mail with your contact details to Anke Schepers (schepers@mpib-berlin.mpg.de). Anke Schepers can also assist you with your hotel reservation.

Best regards, Ulman Lindenberger Managing Director, Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin

STUDENTS/JOBS: Post-doctoral position, Latent Variable Methods in Aging Research, Harvard

Post-Doctoral Position Announcement Applied General Latent Variable Methods in Aging Research

Description: Two-year postdoctoral fellowships are available for the "Translational Research in Aging Program" at Harvard Medical School and affiliated institutions, starting July 1, 2007. Support is provided through an NIA-funded National Research Service Award Program, and includes salary, mentored research activities, tuition support, and seminars. Trainees may also apply for educational loan forgiveness.

This announcement seeks applicants interested in post-doctoral training in Applied General Latent Variable Methods in Aging Research. Methods of emphasis may include one of factor analysis, item response theory, path analysis, latent growth modeling, discrete time survival analysis, latent class and profile mixture models. Trainees will pursue a independent research topic within the field of aging research broadly and that is suitably addressed using a general latent variable modeling approach. The substantive focus of the research group is cognitive aging and mental health and aging. Training and supervision will be provided by Rich Jones, Sc.D. at the Hebrew SeniorLife Institute for Aging Research.

To Apply: Contact Rich Jones (jones@hrca.harvard.edu) as soon as possible to discuss qualifications, objectives, and potential fit.

A letter of intent and CV is due to the program committee December 15, 2006.

The full application deadline is January 30, 2007.

For more information, please contact: Richard N. Jones, Sc.D., Associate Director, Social and Health Policy Research, Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02131-1097; tel: 617-363-8493; fax: 617-363-8936; email: jones@hrca.harvard.edu.

http://www.InstituteForAgingResearch.org/

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JOBS: Prof/Head, Dept. of Biobehavioral Health, Penn State

PROFESSOR AND HEAD DEPARTMENT OF BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

The Pennsylvania State University seeks nominations and applications for the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Biobehavioral Health. The Department of Biobehavioral Health is an important academic unit in Penn State's innovative College of Health and Human Development. The department's faculty focuses on how biological, behavioral, sociocultural, and environmental variables interact to influence health in individuals, communities, and diverse populations. Additional information about the position may be found at

http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/faculty/search/bbh_head.html

For more information, contact Dr. John Graham, chair of the search (jgraham@psu.edu)

Steven H. Zarit, Ph.D. Professor and Head Department of Human Development and Family Studies 211 Henderson Bldg. South Penn State University University Park, PA 16802-6505 Phone: +1 814-865-5260 FAX: +1 814-863-7963

Visit our website: http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/hdfs

INFO: Back issues available

I have a virtually complete set of The Gerontologist and Journal of Gerontology (which then became Journals of Gerontology; I have series B, Psychology and Social Sciences) from 1980 through 2000. Sadly, space limitations don't permit me to keep them any longer. Was wondering any Division 20 member might have a library that would like them.

Thanks,

Gregory Hinrichsen hinrichs@lij.edu

FUNDING/INFO: 2007 John Heinz Senate Fellowship in Issues of theAging

The John Heinz Senate Fellowship in Issues of the Aging is now accepting applications for the 2007 Fellowship

About the John Heinz Senate Fellowship

The John Heinz Senate Fellowship program provides an opportunity for mid-career professionals in aging to learn public policy as a member of the U.S. Senate staff. Intended as a career development opportunity for professionals, the year-long program will provide first-hand knowledge in the drafting and advancement of public policy and legislation that will improve the quality of life for older Americans.

The program honors the memory of the late U.S. Senator John Heinz, who spent much of his career as an outspoken advocate for the rights of older Americans. Candidates seeking consideration as Heinz Senate Fellows must be already active in an aging-related field and display the potential for future contributions to that area

For information regarding application procedures, previous fellows, stipend and placement go to:

http://www.heinzfamily.org/programs/senatefellowship.html

* The 2007 Fellowship runs from September 2007 to August 2008 * Application deadline is March 30, 2007

Please forward this email to anyone who might benefit from the opportunity to learn aging policy.

All questions, inquiries and applications should be directed to:

Kim O'Dell, Heinz Family Foundation

3200 Dominion Tower

Pittsburgh, Pa 15222

Email: fellow@heinzoffice.org

(412) 497-5775

Deborah DiGilio, MPH Director, Office on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6135 (202) 336-6040 FAX DDiGilio@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

CONFERENCES: APA 2007 convention submissions due by 12/1

***REMINDER: DEC 1ST IS DEADLINE FOR APA 2007 SUBMISSIONS ***

Convention Information:

When: August 17 (Friday) - August 20 (Monday) (Note, the Fri-Mon dates are a day later than previous years)

Where: San Francisco

Deadline for submissions: 11:59, EST, Friday, December 1, 2006.

Website for submissions: http://apacustomout.apa.org/ConvCall/default.aspx

The call for programs is on-line at

http://www.apa.org/convention07/2007callforprograms.pdf

We encourage submission of posters and/or symposia.

***STUDENT COMPETITION***

There will be a competition for best student poster. Contrary to the information in the APA Call for Programs, students do NOT have to provide a supporting faculty letter; however, students should send an email to Lisa Miller, lmsmiller@ucdavis.edu , to signify their intention to enter the competition. Students must be the senior or sole author. The winner will receive $250, a certificate of recognition, and a ribbon on the poster.

***REVIEWERS WANTED***

Division 20 members are needed to serve as reviewers. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please contact Lisa Miller, lmsmiller@ucdavis.edu , by November 22, and provide your contact information and areas of expertise. Thanks to those of you who have already volunteered! We will be contacting you soon.

--Lisa Miller and Brent Roberts Co-chairs, Div 20 2007 Program

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Lisa M. Soederberg Miller, PhD

Department of Human and Community Development

University of California

One Shields Avenue

Davis, CA 95616

530-752-3955 (voice)

530-752-5660 (fax)

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JOBS: Youngstown State University

TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Youngstown State University, Department of Psychology, announces a tenure track position at the assistant professor level in cognitive psychology with a specialization in gerontology. Applicants must possess an earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution by August, 2007. Demonstrated success or evidence of potential to teach both undergraduate and graduate students is essential. Ongoing scholarly activity is expected. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Cognitive Psychology, Adult and Life-span Development, in addition to other courses based on department needs and personal interest. The search will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications must include: (1) a letter of interest, (2) a current vita with employment history and dates, (3) official transcript(s), and (4) three letters of recommendation which include contact information. All materials need to be sent to:

Vernon F. Haynes, Chairperson Department of Psychology Youngstown State University One University Plaza Youngstown OH 44555-0001 Phone: (330) 941-3401 e-mail: vfhaynes@ysu.edu

YSU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO INCREASING THE DIVERSITY OF ITS FACULTY, STAFF AND STUDENTS.

Karen Giorgetti, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Psychology Youngstown State University One University Plaza Youngstown, OH 44555 330.941.3467

INFO: Soliciting Division 20 Nominations

In advance of the mid-year meeting of GSA in Dallas, on behalf of the Elections Committee, we are asking for nominations for President, Council rep, and 2 members at large. If you would like to nominate yourself or someone else, please contact me by email (aspiro3@bu.edu) or see me at the GSA meeting to discuss.

Avron Spiro Chair, Division 20 Elections Committee

INFO: Paul B. Baltes tribute; GSA events

Drs. Ulman Lindenberger, Juergen Baumert, and Gerd Gigrenzer, Directors of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, have contributed a brief tribute, obituary and information update for Dr. Paul Baltes. You can read the text in its' entirety at the Division's homepage, http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu. A plain text version is also reproduced at the bottom of this note.

Division 20 has also received the following information updates regarding events planned for the upcoming Gerontological Society of America meetings.

First, Penn State University will hold its traditional party at 7 pm on Saturday November 18, and will dedicate part of the event to Dr. Baltes' contributions. A planned tribute will occur no later than 7:45 pm. Thereafter, as previously announced, beginning at 8 pm on 11/18, friends and colleagues of Paul B. Baltes have arranged a gathering place in the Austin Ballroom #1. People who wish to follow on to the Austin Ballroom from the Penn State gatherng may take their drinks with them if they desire. The Austin room will have seating arranged andwill allow some quiet time for reflection.

Second, presenters will carry on with a planned symposium at GSA for which Dr. Baltes was to be the discussant, and the concept of which was his idea. It is clear to the organizers that Dr. Baltes would want the group to go on with the academic effort of the session. John Nesselroade will say a few words at the opening of the session - and the speakers will make some mentions of Dr. Baltes' contributions in their talks.

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Paul B. Baltes passed away in Berlin on November 7, 2006, at the age of 67.

The Max Planck Institute for Human Development parts from Paul B. Baltes in gratitude. Baltes was a brilliant scientist, a loyal friend, and a role model for many generations of students and colleagues. His contribution to the welfare of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development is immense. We will honor his memory.

Paul B. Baltes battled cancer with enthusiasm, and at first with good success. Even from his sick bed he remained active, dictated texts, and made telephone calls. After his situation changed for the worse so that he was unable to go on, he reached the clear and emphatic decision to discontinue all further medical diagnostics and therapy. He died peacefully at home.

Paul B. Baltes's main research topics included the lifespan development of intelligence, the scientific exploration of wisdom, and methodological innovation. Together with his first wife, Margret Baltes, he established a theory of successful human aging as an orchestration of selection, optimization, and compensation. His work concentrated on the incomplete architecture of the human lifespan, with a focus on old and very old age.

Paul B. Baltes conceptualized psychological development as the interplay between generality and individuality, self-determination and fateful experience, biology and culture. His empirical and theoretical contributions have opened up new perspectives and pathways for science and society. Paul B. Baltes examined the potential of human life in the spirit of enlightenment. He wasan innovator who reshaped the fields of lifespan psychology and gerontology.

A private funeral with Paul's immediate family will take place shortly. The Max Planck Institute for Human Development will hold a memorial service for Paul's academic colleagues on a date to be announced in the near future.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his wife, Prof. Dr. Christine Windbichler, LL.M., and children Anushka Baltes and Boris Baltes, PhD, with Dawn McGraw, Gavin und Kai. In lieu of flowers, Paul's family asks that anyone wishing to do so make a contribution in Paul's name to the Margret M. Baltes and Paul B. Baltes Foundation, Dresdner Bank, (Bankleitzahl, only within Germany: 100 80000), SWIFT- BIC: DRES DE BB, IBAN: DE 86 1008 0000 0501 0275 00, Account number 05010275 00. Condolences for the family can be addressed to the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, c/o Anke Schepers, Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin (Dahlem), Germany.

The Board of Directors Jürgen Baumert, Gerd Gigerenzer, and Ulman Lindenberger Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin, Germany

About Paul B. Baltes

Paul B. Baltes completed his PhD at the University of Saarland in 1967 with a dissertation on basic methodological questions in developmental psychology. He then spent 12 years in the United States of America. Initially he became Assistant Professor of Psychology at West Virginia University, before becoming Associate Professor of Psychology there in 1970. At the behest of K. Warner Schaie who was department head at West Virginia, Paul Baltes joined in the effort to start doctoral training in lifespan developmental psychology there. He became director of the Division of Individual and Family Studies at the College of Human Development at Pennsylvania State University in 1972. He became Full Professor for Human Development there in 1974. From 1978 to 1979, 1990 to 1991, and 1997 to 1998, he was Fellow at the Stanford Center for Advanced Studies in the Behavioral Sciences. In 1969, with Larry Goulet, Paul B. Baltes initiated the West Virginia Conferences on Life-Span Developmental Psychology. In 1977, with John Nesselroade and Hayne W. Reese, he wrote an introduction to research methods in developmental psychology that has become a classic in the field. Together with his later work as editor of annual volumes on lifespan development and behavior from 1978 onward, from 1979 to 1984 with Orville G. Brim and from 1986 to 1990 with David Featherman and Richard Lerner, these efforts have been pivotal in promoting lifespan psychology as a conceptual orientation in its own right.

Since 1980 Paul B. Baltes was Senior Fellow (Wissenschaftliches Mitglied) of the Max Planck Society and Director at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development in Berlin. From 1980 to 2004 he directed the Center for Lifespan Development. In 2005 he founded the Max Planck International Research Network on the Behavioral and Social Sciences of Aging (MaxnetAging). He was also Honorary Professor of Psychology at the Free University of Berlin and (part-time) Distinguished Professor of Psychology und Advanced Study Fellow at the University of Virginia.

Within the Max Planck Society, Paul B. Baltes took on important tasks. From 1985 to 1988 he was Chair of the Humanities and Social Sciences Section (Geisteswissenschaftliche Sektion), from 1994 to 1997 Chair of the Scientific Council of the Max Planck Society and member of the Society's Senate. He was fully engaged in these functions and in numerous other committees and helped the Max Planck Society to reach important decisions. He brought his special interest to bear for the support of the humanities, behavioral and social sciences and for the rising generations of young scientists.

Throughout his career, Paul B. Baltes promoted the dialogue between disciplines. He was active in various national and international organizations including the US Social Science Research Council (where he was chair of the Board of Directors from 1996 until 2000), the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences from 1992, the Deutsche Akademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina from 1992, and the Academia Europaea from 1988. He initiated and co-chaired the Berlin Aging Study (BASE), together with Hanfried Helmchen (psychiatry), Karl Ulrich Mayer (sociology), and Elisabeth Steinhagen-Thiessen (internal medicine). Together with the sociologist Neil Smelser, he was co-editor-in-chief of the 26-volume International Encyclopedia of the Social and Behavioral Sciences published by Elsevier in 2001. Together with Jacque Eccles from the University of Michigan and John Nesselroade from the University of Virginia, he was the spokesperson of the International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course (LIFE).

Paul B. Baltes was author or editor of 18 books and more than 250 articles and scholarly chapters. For his work, he was honored with numerous awards. He received the R. B. Cattell Award for Distinguished Research in Multivariate Experimental Psychology from the Society for Multivariate Experimental Psychology in 1975, the Buch-Stiftung Award for Gerontological Research in 1987, the Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award of Division 20 (Adult Development and Aging) of the American Psychological Association, the Distinguished Mentorship Award of the Behavioral and Social Sciences Section of The Gerontological Society of America in 1990, the Robert W. Kleemeier Award in Recognition of Outstanding Research from The Gerontological Society of America in 1992, the German Psychology Prize jointly awarded by the German Psychological Society (DGPs) and the German Association of Psychologists (BDP) in 1994, the International Psychology Award, awarded by the American Psychological Association in 1995, the Aristotle Prize of the European Federation of Psychological Associations in 1999, the Novartis Prize for Gerontological Research (with Edward Lakatta, US National Institute on Aging) awarded by the International Association of Gerontology in 1999, the Longevity Research Prize awarded by the IPSEN Foundation (France) in 2000, the Distinguished Career Contribution to Gerontology Award of Behavioral and Social Sciences Section of The Gerontological Society of America in 2001, the Lifetime Achievement Award of the German Psychological Society in 2004, and the Distinguished Career Contribution Award of the Society for the Study of Human Development (SSHD) in 2005.

He received honorary doctorates from the University of Jyväsklylä, Finland, in 1990, the University of Stockholm, Sweden, in 1992, the University of Geneva, Switzerland, in 2000, and the Humboldt-University of Berlin in 2002. He was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences as foreign honorary member in 1991 and to the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1995. In 2000, he was elected to the German order Pour le Mérite for scientists and artists. From 2001 he was also Vice-President of the DeutscheAkademie der Naturforscher Leopoldina.

STUDENTS: Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant

Jillian Seibert

Director Office of the President

Elderhostel 11 Avenue de Lafayette Boston, MA 02111

Tel: 617.457.5558 Fax: 617. 556-3948

Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant

Elderhostel invites applications from doctoral candidates researching lifelong or later-life learning for the Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Research Grant. This $5,000 grant is awarded annually to a student in various disciplines, including but not limited to psychology, education, gerontology, cognitive studies, neuroscience and social work. The application deadline is February 15, 2007. For further information, including requirements and the online application, please visit: www.elderhostel.org/grants. Should you have any questions about the Elderhostel K. Patricia Cross Doctoral Grant, please email grants@elderhostel.org.

INFO: November APA Monitor

Check out the November Monitor on Psychology cover package: Aging wisely: Keys to longevity and well-being. It's now available online: http://www.apa.org/monitor/

Thanks to all who contributed! Debbie

Deborah DiGilio, MPH Director, Office on Aging American Psychological Association 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 (202) 336-6135 (202) 336-6040 FAX DDiGilio@apa.org http://www.apa.org/pi/aging

STUDENTS: Doctoral fellowships, International Max Planck Research School (LIFE)

DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ANNOUNCEMENTS (BERLIN)

International Max Planck Research School

The Life Course: Evolutionary and Ontogenetic Dynamics (LIFE)

An international collaboration between three Berlin institutions (Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Humboldt University, and Free University of Berlin), and two US institutions (the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and the University of Virginia, Charlottesville).

The goal of the Research School is the study of developmental changes in human behavior over evolutionary and ontogenetic time. LIFE takes an integrative and interdisciplinary approach to understanding human development in a changing world, connecting evolutionary, ontogenetic, historical, and institutional perspectives. The focus is on the evolution and interaction of individual and institutional (societal) development.

The target group of the Research School are international post-diploma or post-master's graduate students who intend to pursue a doctorate in one of the relevant disciplines (evolutionary biology, psychology, sociology, cultural history, anthropology, educational science, developmental neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience). As a collaborative Research School, LIFE offers students unique training in the dynamics of human behavior on different time scales and includes opportunities for research abroad at a cooperating institution. The training program involves seminars, a series of academies, and collaborative supervision of research training. Detailed information, including the roster of faculty at the various institutions, can be found at www.imprs-life.mpg.de.

3–5 Doctoral Fellowships (2 years, with two 6-month extensions possible)

The advertised fellowships will all be located at the three collaborating institutions in Berlin, Germany. Depending on participants’ schedules, the Research School will commence in April or October 2007. Working language is English. For the Berlin participants, the doctoral degree shall be granted by Humboldt University or Free University. The fellowships are in the range of about 975–1100 Euros per month, depending on various biographical and career-level factors.

Requirements: Applicants should hold, or anticipate receiving very soon as shown in supporting documents, a master's degree, diploma or equivalent in biology, psychology, sociology, anthropology, cultural history, or educational science. The Research School welcomes participation by women, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, or disability. See www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de/en/life/index.htm for details and to download the application form.

Deadline: December 20, 2006. Decisions about admissions are scheduled for early March 2007.

Address: Dr. Imke Kruse Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Lentzeallee 94, 14195 Berlin, Germany kruse@mpib-berlin.mpg.de

Imke Kruse --------------------------------------------- Dr. Imke Kruse Program Coordinator International Max Planck Research School LIFE Lentzeallee 94 14195 Berlin, Germany Phone +49 (0)30 82406-588 Fax +49 (0)30 82406-571 kruse@mpib-berlin.mpg.de www.imprs-life.mpg.de

JOBS: Purdue University

FAMILY STUDIES POSITIONS Purdue University

RANK: Multiple positions available at Assistant or Associate rank; tenured or tenure track, 10-month appointment. Salary is open and competitive depending upon qualifications.

SPECIALIZATION, RESPONSIBILITIES, & QUALIFICATIONS: We seek applicants whose research and teaching in the area of family studies will make a substantive contribution to the department of Child Development & Family Studies at Purdue. All interested family or relationships researchers should apply. We are particularly interested in building on our strengths in families and health (including mental health), work and family, family policy, and related areas.

The successful candidate will be responsible for initiating, conducting, and publishing research, including seeking internal and external funding; teaching undergraduate and graduate courses; and participating in service and outreach activities. Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in family studies or a closely related field. Evidence of strong research and teaching is required.

STARTING DATE: August 2007, or as arranged.

CORRESPONDENCE AND APPLICATIONS: Send a cover letter summarizing qualifications in relation to the position requirements, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and representative publications to: Dan Mroczek, Search Committee Chair, Dept. of Child Development & Family Studies, Purdue University, 1200 W. State Street, West Lafayette, IN, 47907-2055. Review of applications will begin on November 15, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. Questions may be directed to dmroczek@purdue.edu.

THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES (www.cfs.purdue.edu/CDFS) focuses on contextual perspectives in the study of children, adults, families and family relationships, with particular attention to economic, ethnic and racial diversity. Its 17 faculty members direct graduate programs in developmental studies, family studies, and marriage and family therapy. CDFS awards B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees. Undergraduate options are Youth, Adult, and Family Services; Individual & Family Studies; Early Childhood Education & Exceptional Needs; and Early Intervention. Current enrollment in the department is 365, including 72 graduate students. The department houses the Center for Families and the Military Family Research Initiative and participates in the Center on Aging and the Life Course and its graduate programs in Gerontology. Purdue University is located in West Lafayette, Indiana, an affordable metropolitan area of 150,000 conveniently situated between Indianapolis and Chicago.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. We call attention to special opportunities at Purdue, including the Black Cultural Center, African American Studies and Research Center, Latino Cultural Center, and Women's Studies Program.

INFO: The passing of Paul B. Baltes, Ph.D.

It is with sorrow that Division 20 Executive Committee announces the passing of one of our strongest leaders, former president Paul B. Baltes. Further information and details will be forthcoming in the immediate future.

Our homepage, http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/, has been transformed into a memorial page. Please visit this page for updates as they become available. We will also send information updates via this list.

Dr. Baltes will remain one of our intellectual giants, and his work continues to provide the foundation on which many of us have built. In that spirit, we celebrate his collegiality and mentorship, his gracious hospitality, and his forceful leadership.

CONFERENCES: GSA, Informal gathering to remember Paul Baltes

Dear colleagues:

Friends and colleagues of Paul B. Baltes have arranged a time at the upcoming Gerontological Society of America meetings to sit together informally to remember Dr. Baltes. The GSA Office was helpful in acquiring a room at the conference venue.

The gathering place will take place at the Austin Ballroom #1 at 8 PM on Saturday November 18.

INFO: Passing of Paul B. Baltes

Dear colleagues,

It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of our esteemed colleague, Paul B. Baltes.

Paul Baltes battled cancer with enthusiasm, and at first with good success. Even from his sick bed he remained active, dictated texts, and made telephone calls. After his situation changed for the worse so that he was unable to go on, he reached the clear and emphatic decision to discontinue all further medical diagnostics and therapy. He died peacefully in his home on November 7, 2006.

A private funeral involving Paul's immediate family will take place shortly. The Max Planck Institute for Human Development will hold a memorial service for Paul's academic colleagues on a date to be announced in the near future.

Paul Baltes was a brilliant scientist, a loyal friend, and a role model for many generations of students and colleagues. His contribution to the welfare of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development is immense.

In gratitude,

--Ulman Lindenberger

------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Ulman Lindenberger Professor of Developmental Psychology Managing Director Max Planck Institute for Human Development Lentzeallee 94 14195 Berlin-Dahlem Germany

Phone: +49-30-82406-572 Fax: +49-30-824-9939 Email: Seklindenberger@mpib-berlin.mpg.de Web: www.mpib-berlin.mpg.de ------------------------------------------------------------------

INFO: APA Presidential ballots due 11/27

Dear Colleagues,

APA Presidential ballots are due Nov 27. Below is a note from Alan Kazdin, the candidate endorsed by Division 20. Please consider giving him your vote -- and above all, vote!

Cheers, Liz

p.s. Please pass this along to colleagues in your department!

Begin forwarded message:

From: "Alan Kazdin" <kazdin.alan@yale.edu> Date: November 7, 2006 1:37:30 PM CST To: "Colleagues" <itscomm2@yale.edu> Subject: Greetings

Dear Colleague,

I am writing to follow up my prior email to ask you to please vote in the current election for the President of the American Psychological Association. Of course, I would very much like you to vote for me. If you voted already, thank you; please accept my apologies for sending an unnecessary email.

If you have not voted please do—the deadline is Nov 27 for the ballots to be received. It is one thing for me to lose an election (and I have 3 therapists lined up to help me if that is my fate in the next few weeks) but another thing to win or lose and the vast majority of members did not vote (none of the therapists is willing to take that one on). Please vote if you have not.

I would be delighted to hear from you about key issues of concern. I have learned of all sorts of concerns and priorities (e.g., about APA dues, APA don’ts, policy on interrogation, threats to all of our clinical work, grant and funding issues). Thank you for the correspondence. I am eager to develop and work on our agenda with you for APA and our profession.

Thanks for voting, whomever you select.

Best wishes for the coming Holidays,

Alan

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INFO: APA Journals program soliciting editor nominations

Dear Colleagues,

The APA Journals Program is soliciting nominations for the editorships of five of its journals. Information about the nomination process is appended below. The contact person on this is Susan J. A. Harris, Senior Director, APA Journals, 202-336-5607 - voice, 202-336-5630 - fax, sjharris@apa.org.

Best regards, Liz

Call for Nominations

The Publications and Communications (P&C) Board has opened nominations for the editorships of Journal of Applied Psychology, Psychological Bulletin, Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Interpersonal Relations and Group Processes (IRGP), and Journal of Educational Psychology for the years 2009-2014. Sheldon Zedeck, PhD, Harris Cooper PhD, Howard J. Shaffer, PhD, Charles S. Carver, PhD, and Karen R. Harris, PhD, respectively, are the incumbent editors.

Candidates should be members of APA and should be available to start receiving manuscripts in early 2008 to prepare for issues published in 2009. Please note that the P&C Board encourages participation by members of underrepresented groups in the publication process and would particularly welcome such nominees. Self-nominations are also encouraged.

Search chairs have been appointed as follows:

· Journal of Applied Psychology, William C. Howell, PhD and J Gilbert Benedict, PhD

· Psychological Bulletin, Mark Appelbaum, PhD and Valerie F. Reyna, PhD

· Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, Linda P. Spear, PhD and Robert G. Frank, PhD

· Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: IRGP, David C. Funder, PhD

· Journal of Educational Psychology, Peter A. Ornstein, PhD and Leah L. Light, PhD

Candidates should be nominated by accessing APA’s EditorQuest site on the Web. Using your Web browser, go to http://editorquest.apa.org. On the Home menu on the left, find “Guests”. Next, click on the link “Submit a Nomination,” enter your nominee’s information, and click “Submit.”

Prepared statements of one page or less in support of a nominee can also be submitted by e-mail to Susan J.A. Harris, P&C Board Search Liaison, at sjharris@apa.org.

Deadline for accepting nominations is January 10, 2007, when reviews will begin.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Elizabeth A. L. Stine-Morrow APA Division 20 President Department of Educational Psychology 226 Education Building 1310 S. Sixth Street University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Champaign, IL 61820

(217) 244-2167 (office) (217) 244-7620 (fax)

eals@uiuc.edu

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STUDENTS: Predoc & Postdoc positions at USC

MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH TRAINING IN GERONTOLOGY

OPENINGS FOR PREDOCS AND POSTDOCS!!!

RECRUITING FOR PREDOCS FOR 2007-2008 ACADEMIC YEAR. Application Deadline: December 31, 2006 Predoctoral and Postdoctoral research fellowships in gerontology are available at the University of Southern California. These fellowships are provided by a grant from the National Institute on Aging. Trainees may be in the Department of Sociology, the Department of Psychology, the Department of Neuroscience, Department of Preventive Medicine, or in the School of Gerontology. All Trainees take part in some common courses to provide a multi-disciplinary education. Tuition, monthly stipends, health insurance and related expenses will be provided to qualified applicants. Postdoctoral trainees must have completed a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree. Predoctoral trainees must have been offered admission to their respective department through the University of Southern California Graduate School.

Candidates should forward a letter of interest, identification of a potential mentor, complete curriculum vitae, graduate transcript, GRE scores, representative papers or publications (if available), and at least three letters of recommendation to: Linda Hall, Andrus Gerontology Center, University of Southern California, 3715 McClintock Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191. Address questions to (lindah@usc.edu). Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.

Please contact any of the following preceptor/faculty mentors.

Eileen Crimmins (Gerontology/Demographic Research and Sociology) crimmin@usc.edu Vern Bengtson (Gerontology and Sociology) bengtson@rcf.usc.edu Leslie Bernstein (Preventive Medicine) lbern@usc.edu Helena Chui (Gerontology and Neurology) chui@usc.edu Caleb Finch (Gerontology/Alzheimer's Research) cfinch@usc.edu Margaret Gatz (Psychology) gatz@usc.edu Bob Knight (Gerontology and Psychology) bknight@usc.edu Wendy J. Mack (Preventive Medicine) wmack@usc.edu John J. McArdle (Psychology) jmcardle@usc.edu Thomas McNeill (Cell and Neurobiology; Gerontology) tmcneill@usc.edu Christian J. Pike (Gerontology/Alzheimer's Research) cjpike@usc.edu Jon Pynoos (Gerontology/Policy Services ? Home Modification) pynoos@usc.edu Merril Silverstein (Gerontology and Sociology) merrils@usc.edu Kathleen H. Wilber (Gerontology/Health Care Quality Research) wilber@usc.edu Elizabeth Zelinski (Psychology) zelinski@usc.edu

USC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Andrus Gerontology Center, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191

CONFERENCES: APA National Multicultural Conference and Summit

Dear Colleagues,

Division 20 is a co-sponsor of the upcoming APA National Multicultural Conference and Summit. I am forwarding Info about the NMCS to you from conference organizer Sherry Reisman-White.

With best regards, Liz

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From: "Sherry Reisman" <sherry@reisman-white.com> Date: November 1, 2006 10:31:46 AM CST

National Multicultural Conference and Summit www.multiculturalsummit.org

January 24 - 26, 2007 Seattle, Washington

The Psychology of Multiple Identities: Finding Empowerment in the Face of Oppression

Conference Schedule January 24: Evening Opening Reception January 25-26: Conference Programming

-go to www.multiculturalsummit.org for online registration and the most up-to-date information

Sheraton Seattle Hotel Reservations:www.multiculturalsummit.org or (206) 621-9000 (Indicate attending NMCS for special rate)

Programming Notes: NMCS 2007 will feature: honoring elders, outstanding keynote presenters, invited addresses, peer reviewed symposia, papers andposters. In addition, difficult dialogue sessions will be offered to allow participants the opportunity to explore in greater depth the effects of multiple identities on self and others.

Keynote Presenters

. Dr. Rosie Phillips Bingham: Empowerment through Inclusion in the Daily Battle with Oppression

. Dr. Eduardo Duran: Liberation Psychology: An Ongoing Practice in American Indian Country

. Dr. Beverly Greene: The Complexity of Diversity: Multiple Identities and the Denial of Social Privilege

. Dr. Melba Vasquez: The Challenge of Conflict among Allies: Risks and Opportunities

Summit 2007 Coordinators Drs. BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya, William Ming Liu, Helen A. Neville, Arlene Noriega

Cancellation Policy: Registrants who are unable to attend the conference and summit may request a refund of their registration fee if R-W receives a written request before December 31, 2006. A full refund of the registration fee will apply to requests received by November 30, 2006; a 50% refund will apply to requests received between December 1 and December 31, 2006. After December 31, 2006, no refunds will be issued.

Questions? Contact Reisman-White, LLP

(512) 845-9059, fax (512) 255-1642

sherry@reisman-white.com or david@reisman-white.com

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INFO: Society for the Study of Human Development

Society for the Study of Human Development

The Society for the Study of Human Development (SSHD) is seeking to add new members and we invite you to consider joining this groundbreaking organization. SSHD is the only organization in the U. S. devoted exclusively to fostering research in human development across the life span. The Society was initiated in 1998 by a group of eminent scholars in the field who recognized the importance of creating a forum for life span researchers. We have had four successful biennial meetings and planning is under way for a fifth exciting conference, to be held Oct. 18-20 at Pennsylvania State University. The conference theme, Crossing Boundaries, reflects our organizational mission to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas across boundaries of age and discipline as we continue to promote scholarly work at the vanguard of the study of human development. Our journal, Research in Human Development, is at the cutting edge of the field and is available to members fully on-line. Our on-line newsletter, The Networker, keeps members up-to-date on job opportunities, Society activities, and new developments in the field.

To learn more about the Society, or to submit a membership application, log on to our web site: http://www.sshdonline.org. We look forward to including you in our growing membership and we hope to see you at our next meeting!

Best regards, The SSHD Steering Committee

Ps. Membership rates will increase after December 1. If you join before December 1, you will receive a full year's membership at last year's rate!

Mary J. Levitt, Ph.D., Professor Department of Psychology Florida International University 3000 NE 151 Street North Miami, FL 33181

STUDENTS: Aging and the ecology of work

Aging and The Ecology of Work

We are seeking graduate students interested in adult development and aging. Through research apprenticeships in the Center on Aging and Work at Boston College, graduate students can pursue a PhD in developmental psychology and can gain research experience on one of a dozen interdisciplinary research projects. For more information, contact Mick Smyer, Director of the Center on Aging and Work and Professor of Psychology at smyer@bc.edu -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Michael A. Smyer

Dean Graduate School of Arts & Sciences http://gsas.bc.edu Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-552-8401

Director Center on Aging & Work/Workplace Flexibility www.bc.edu/agingandwork Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 617-552-8401

JOBS: Psychology/Lifespan/Gerontology, Salem State College

The Department of Psychology at Salem State College is seeking to fill a tenure track position for the Fall of 2007. Responsibilities include a 12 hour teaching load including undergraduate and graduate courses in areas that may include general psychology, developmental psychology, and gerontology, and guiding student research. The position is advertised pending funding. Required qualifications include a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Psychology or a closely related discipline from an accredited institution, with research interests in Gerontology. Also required are a strong commitment to teaching and research, and competency in the areas to be taught. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in Lifespan Psychology. We also prefer candidates with experience in and commitment to teaching in a multiracial, multiethnic environment with students of diverse backgrounds and learning styles, as well as in distance learning and instructional technologies, and candidates who enjoy serving as role models and mentors for a diverse student body. The salary is competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Application review will begin in the fall of 2006 and continue until an adequate pool is developed.

To apply, send a letter of application, resume, appropriate transcripts and three letters of reference to:

Salem State College Office of Human Resources & Equal Opportunity 352 Lafayette Street Salem, MA 01970

Fax: 978-542-6163 Email: eo-hr@salemstate.edu

(Word Attachments Only)

Reference Code: 07-AA-F-PSY-LSGER

SALEM STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. PERSONS OF COLOR, WOMEN AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE STRONGLY URGED TO APPLY.

Andrea Zeren, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology 978-542-7117

JOBS: Methodologist Position at Virginia Tech

Assistant Professor: Research Methodologist in Adult Development and Aging Center for Gerontology and Department of Human Development College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

We invite applications for an assistant professor appointment in the Center for Gerontology (50%) and the Department of Human Development (50%) in Blacksburg. This academic year, tenure-track position involves conducting research in adult development and aging, serving as a resource to faculty on data analysis plans and procedures, securing external funding, and teaching methods and statistics courses.

Tenure review will occur in the Department of Human Development and College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. This position is part of a university-wide Developmental Science Initiative.

Review of applications will begin January 15, 2007 and continue until a suitable candidate is appointed.

The starting date is August 10, 2007. Salary is competitive.

Responsibilities

. Develop a program of externally funded research and publications in scholarly journals . Teach graduate courses in research methods, statistics, and adult development and aging . Consult and collaborate with faculty on grant applications, funded research, and data analysis . Direct and serve on master's thesis and doctoral dissertation committees . Serve on departmental, center, college, and university committees

Qualifications

Required

. Doctorate in human development-family studies with an emphasis in adult development and aging or a related field (e.g., gerontology, psychology, public health, social work, sociology) by the August 10, 2007 appointment date . Training and expertise in advanced research design and analysis (e.g., longitudinal data, nonindependent data, latent growth curve modeling, multi-level modeling, structural equation modeling) . Publications in peer-reviewed journals . Potential for establishing a productive research program and securing external funding

Preferred

. Experience in teaching research methods and statistics courses . Experience in writing grant applications . Experience with cross-disciplinary collaboration

Center for Gerontology http//:www.gerontology.vt.edu

Established as a university research center in 1977-78, the Center for Gerontology is the organizational unit and focal point for aging-related activities at Virginia Tech. The Center's primary mission is to foster and facilitate multidisciplinary research that enhances the quality of life of older adults, with a primary focus on three streams of coordinated research: Family Gerontology, Health and Aging, and Elder Rights.

It is the administrative unit for the Graduate Certificate in Gerontology, one of the first programs awarded the Program of Merit distinction by the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education. In support of the University's outreach mission, the Center serves as a research-based educational resource for academic departments across the university and for community agencies and organizations concerned with research or services to the older population. The Center has 66 Faculty Affiliates in academic units across the campus.

Department of Human Development http://www.humandevelopment.vt.edu

The Department of Human Development is a collaborative community of scholars with programs that cover the human life span. Its mission is to understand and improve the lives of people of all ages in relationships, families, organizations and communities. Graduate programs include doctoral emphases in Adult Development and Aging, Child and Adolescent Development, Family Studies, and Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) in Blacksburg and Adult Learning and Human Resources Development in Falls Church, as well as master's emphases in Human Development Program Administration in Blacksburg and MFT in Falls Church. About 253 undergraduates and 43 graduate students are enrolled on the Blacksburg campus. The department has 30 faculty/research associates and an active portfolio of funded projects.

Many faculty members have held national offices in and are fellows of professional societies, have edited journals, and have won university and external awards for research and teaching excellence.

College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences http://www.clahs.vt.edu

The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (CLAHS) encompasses scholarly programs in the Arts, Humanities, Social and Human Sciences, and Education. These programs focus on the nature and expression of the human condition from the multiple perspectives of the liberal arts and professional fields of human sciences and education. In the context of increasing attention to the global community the college studies the interaction of policies and practices with individuals, families, communities, and societies. With approximately 400 faculty, 100 staff, 3,500 undergraduate majors, and 2,000 graduate students, CLAHS is the largest college in the University.

Developmental Science Initiative http://www.psyc.vt.edu/dsi/

The Developmental Science across the Lifespan Initiative is a collaborative effort by faculty in the Departments of Human Development and Psychology. The goal is to facilitate innovative, cross-disciplinary research activities, including scholarly publications, external research funding, and graduate student and post-doctoral training, in the human developmental sciences.

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University http://www.vt.edu

Virginia Tech, Virginia's largest university, enrolls 23,000 undergraduate and 4,000 graduate students. In addition to its Blacksburg campus, Virginia Tech has centers located throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia including Abingdon, Alexandria, Hampton Roads, Richmond, and Roanoke. The largest of these is the Northern Virginia Center, located in Falls Church, Virginia. Annual research expenditures exceed $250 million, placing Virginia Tech among the nation's top 50 research universities and the top 15 research institutions in the United States without a human medical facility.

Resources for Prospective Faculty http://www.provost.vt.edu/resources_prospective_faculty.php

Information about finding employment at Virginia Tech, dual career resources, family and work/life issues, and the university's commitment to being an inclusive community.

Application Process

See posting # 061237 at http://www.jobs.vt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=185072 and complete the on-line application. You will be asked to supply brief demographic information and to upload a cover letter (describing qualifications and relevant experience in research and teaching) and your curriculum vitae. Please include names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three or more references in the cover letter. If you have specific questions about the position, please contact Dr. Rosemary Blieszner, Search Committee Chair, at 540-231-5437 or rmb@vt.edu.

Virginia Tech has a strong commitment to the principle of diversity and, in that spirit, seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including women, ethnic and other minorities, and people with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities desiring accommodations for the application process should notify Dr. Valerie Hardcastle, College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, 540-231-6426, Valerie@vt.edu.

VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT Rosemary Blieszner, Ph.D. Alumni Distinguished Professor Department of Human Development (0416) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg VA 24061 Phone: 540-231-5437 Fax: 540-231-7012 Email: rmb@vt.edu http://www.humandevelopment.vt.edu VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT~VT

JOBS: Centre for Cognitive/Neural Systems, Warwick University

Assistant / Associate Professor (Lecturer / Senior Lecturer / Reader) £32,471-£38,772 pa / £38,772-£49,116 pa

You could be based in the new Centre for Cognitive and Neural Systems (a joint initiative with the School of Engineering) or in any area of psychology.

Warwick is consistently ranked in the top five of British research universities, and the Psychology Department (which obtained a score of 5 in the RAE) has a concentration of outstanding researchers.

You must have an excellent research record appropriate to the level of the post.

Informal enquiries: Prof. Koen Lamberts (k.lamberts@warwick.ac.uk), Prof. Gordon Brown (G.D.A.Brown@warwick.ac.uk), Prof. Liz Robinson (E.J.Robinson@warwick.ac.uk) or Dr Neil Stewart (Neil.Stewart@warwick.ac.uk).

The closing date for applications is 3 January 2007.

http://www.warwick.ac.uk/go/psychology/jobs

Prof Elizabeth A Maylor Department of Psychology University of Warwick Coventry CV4 7AL, UK Phone: 024 765 24926 Fax: 024 765 24225 Email: Elizabeth.Maylor@warwick.ac.uk http://www.warwick.ac.uk/go/elizabethmaylor