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Pediatric behavioral sleep medicine psychologist
Institution: The Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Allergy and Sleep Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine / Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana
Position Description: Join a dedicated and collaborative team that includes three sleep psychologists and five board-certified sleep providers. The Riley Sleep Disorders Center provides advanced, child-focused, and family-centered clinical care to children with sleep disorders. The psychologist will provide behavioral sleep medicine services to patients from birth to 18 years of age, focusing on insomnia and circadian rhythm sleep wake disorders. Rich opportunities exist for program development, research collaboration, and clinical training of medical and psychology trainees, including psychology interns.
The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits through IU Health Physicians and the Indiana University School of Medicine, where the psychologist will hold a faculty position.
To Apply: Requirements include completion of an APA- or CPA-accredited doctoral program in psychology, formal training in child clinical and/or pediatric psychology, and license eligibility in Indiana. Pediatric sleep psychology work experience is preferred but not required.
Please send inquiry and CV to: Kathryn Coble at kcoble2@iuhealth.org
Assistant Professor / Research Scientist for the COBRE Center’s Sleep and Circadian Methods (SCM) Core
Institution: Brown University: BioMed Faculty Affairs: Psychiatry & Human Behavior
Position Description: The Warren Alpert Medical School and E.P. Bradley Hospital are seeking an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. This position will be employed by E.P. Bradley Hospital and is associated with the hospital’s recently established COBRE Center for Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. The position is funded by the COBRE Center with support for 5 years and includes a continuing role as a COBRE Center Sleep and Circadian Methods Core Research Scientist… - full description and link to apply here: http://apply.interfolio.com/111633
Online Application: http://apply.interfolio.com/111633
Assistant to Full Professor / Director of the COBRE Center’s Sleep and Circadian Methods (SCM) Core
Institution: Brown University: BioMed Faculty Affairs: Psychiatry & Human Behavior
Position Description: The Warren Alpert Medical School and E.P. Bradley Hospital are seeking an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. This position will be employed by E.P. Bradley Hospital and is associated with the hospital’s recently established COBRE Center for Sleep and Circadian Rhythms in Child and Adolescent Mental Health. The position is funded by the COBRE Center with support for 5 years and includes a continuing role as Director of the Center’s Sleep and Circadian Methods (SCM) Core… - full description and link to apply here: http://apply.interfolio.com/102319.
Online Application: http://apply.interfolio.com/102319
Research Assistant (sleep/neuroscience)
Institution: SRI International
Lab Name: SRI Human Sleep Lab
Faculty Supervisor's Name: Fiona C Baker
Position Description: The Human Sleep Research Lab, in the Center for Health Sciences, is seeking highly motivated research associates to support several NIH-sponsored projects about adolescent brain development (e.g. Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development (ABCD) study), sleep and memory, and interactions between sleep and brain function in clinical populations. RAs get training and hands-on experience with neuroscience, applied psychology, and physiological measures. If you’re looking to get experience in a lab conducting cutting-edge research, you’ll find it here!
Responsibilities: This position includes overnight (~2 nights per week) and weekend work. The Research Associate will be responsible for: • Collecting multiple types of data from participants (adolescents, adults) • Laboratory set-up • Patient EEG hook-ups • Administering computerized neuropsychological tests • MRI scans • Performing overnight polysomnography for a variety of research studies • Recruiting and screening patients • Managing participant records • Tracking progress of studies • Entering data into a database • Adhering to deadlines set by the investigator • Comply with governmental regulations and SRI policies regarding health and safety issues • Function independently to safely operate sophisticated equipment to record sleep and wake physiology • Work as a team member to perform any and all of the tasks required of each shift.
Qualifications • BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience, physiology, or a related field • New Grads are encouraged to apply • Experience of principles of sound research design and data collection is an advantage • Good organizational skills and experience in implementing complex and multiple tasks • Ability to work well with people, including children and adolescents, to elicit best efforts in testing • Experience with computer-driven devices • Ability to keep a tight schedule, follow through with attention to detail, and to work variable hours, including some nights and weekends.
Online Application: https://careers-sri.icims.com/jobs/5075/research-assistant/job
Position Commitment/Compensation: Full-time, Paid
Lab Website: https://www.sri.com/sri-human-sleep-program/
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, online application
Contact: fiona.baker@sri.com
Post-Doctoral Fellowship - NIMH-funded Sleep Intervention Study
Institution: University of Houston (UH)
Lab Name: Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston (SACH)
Faculty Supervisor's Name: Dr. Candice Alfano
Position Description: The Sleep and Anxiety Center of Houston (SACH) in the Department of Psychology at the University of Houston (UH) invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral fellowship. We are seeking a project coordinator to begin in summer 2023 for an NIMH-funded effectiveness-implementation trial examining a telehealth-delivered, trauma-informed, behavioral intervention for children in foster care. Outcomes of interest include sleep patterns and problems, emotional/behavioral regulation, diurnal cortisol patterns, attachment, and caregiver stress. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in conducting implementation research and/or working with underserved communities.
The fellow will receive close, mentored training from a licensed clinical psychologist and have opportunities to lead other projects, attend advancing trainings, publish manuscripts and contribute to grant writing. Additional opportunities for collaboration and training are offered within the Department of Psychology and UH more broadly. Applicants should have a: 1) doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Developmental Psychology, School Psychology, Social Work, or related field; 2) experience in research project coordination; 3) experience working with children and families; and 4) outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills. Prior experience in the areas of behavioral interventions, sleep health, and/or trauma-informed care are ideal but not required. The salary and benefits package is highly competitive. Please send inquiries and application materials, including a letter of specific interests and goals, CV, writing sample, and three letters of reference to Dr. Candice Alfano, at caalfano@uh.edu.
The University of Houston (UH) is the leading public research university in Houston and the second most racially/ethnically diverse university in the U.S. It is designated as a Tier One research university by the Carnegie Foundation. UH is located in close proximity to the Texas Medical Center (TMC) offering extensive opportunity for training and research collaboration. The University of Houston is an equal opportunity employer.
Lab Website: www.uh.edu/SACH
Contact: Dr. Candice Alfano, at caalfano@uh.edu
Pediatric Psychology Postdoctoral Fellowship
Institution: The Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children
Position Description: The Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine and Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis is now accepting applications for a 1-year postdoctoral fellowship position in pediatric psychology.
Clinical Responsibilities (3 days/week)
Fellows will provide clinical care within multidisciplinary subspecialty teams, with opportunities available across many aspects of pediatric psychology.
· Major Rotation(s): Fellows will have the opportunity to select either 1 or 2 of the following major rotations for the entire 1 year-fellowship: Gender Health, Renal/Dialysis, Sickle Cell, Sleep.
· Minor Rotation(s): Fellows will have the opportunity to select 1 or 2 minor rotations. Minor rotations could include any major rotation above if not selected as a major, as well as any of the following (contingent on supervisor availability): High Risk Asthma and other general pulmonology cases, Cystic Fibrosis, GI, Oncology, Adolescent Medicine, NICU, Child Development, Renal Transplant.
Research/Program Development (1 day/week)
One research/program development area will be selected by the fellow, with specific goals and milestones developed by the fellow in collaboration with the supervisor for that area. Opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary research/program development with physician faculty may also be available across divisions.
Didactics/Administrative Time (1 day/week)
Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in didactic trainings available throughout the School of Medicine across multiple domains (e.g., LEND program, Dept. of Pediatrics and Dept. of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, medical subspecialty lecture series/journal clubs). In addition to clinical supervision, fellows will have protected administrative time and will be encouraged to complete the licensure exam (EPPP) by the spring of the fellowship year.
To Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled and should be submitted to Dr. Kelly Donahue (kldonahu@iu.edu). Applications should include a CV and letter of interest. Additional materials, including graduate transcripts and 3 letters of reference, may be requested after initial application review. Inquiries about the program can be directed to the training director, Dr. Kelly Donahue. This fellowship position will follow the Common Hold Date.
CaCTüS Computation & Cognition Tübingen Summer Internship
July–September 2023
Institutions: Max Planck Institutes for Biological Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems in Tübingen and Stuttgart
AI Center Tübingen, Germany
Position Description: CaCTüS is a fully funded 3-months internship at the Max Planck Institutes for Biological Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems in Tübingen and Stuttgart as well as the AI Center Tübingen, Germany. Participants will work on research projects spanning machine learning, electrical engineering, theoretical neuroscience, behavioral experiments and data analysis. CaCTüS aims to boost the careers of talented students who experience significant difficulties in their pursuit of higher education.
Who can apply? Bachelor and master students in the fields of computer science, maths, physics, engineering, neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science, bioinformatics and any other related fields.
Application: https://cactus-internship.tuebingen.mpg.de/
Available projects: https://www.projects.tuebingen.mpg.de/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/cactus_projects_2023.pdf
Deadline: 4 December 2022
Questions? Email cactus-internship@tuebingen.mpg.de
ASSISTANT or ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR BASIC AND TRANSLATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE NON-TENURE LINE (RESEARCH)
Institution: Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Position Description: The Department is currently seeking two full-time Professoriate faculty members at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Non-Tenure Line (Research). These are positions for bench scientists who are specializing in basic and translational scholarly research that significantly advances understanding of the neurophysiological and/or genetic underpinnings of psychiatric illness, as well as psychological resilience and capacity for stress.
The chosen candidate will be expected to engage in translational scholarly research and teaching in areas including, but not limited to, psychiatric genetics, animal models of psychiatric dysfunction and preclinical studies centered on the development of innovative psychiatric treatments targeting social aspects of mental health and contributors to disability such as social functioning and/or resilience to stress among other areas of bench research.
Candidates must hold a doctoral-level degree and have stamped themselves as creative and promising investigators with proven ability to obtain external funding, as well as outstanding performance, or promise for outstanding performance, as a teacher and mentor.
The major criterion for appointment for faculty in the Non-Tenure Line (Research) is evidence of high-level performance as a researcher for whose special knowledge a programmatic need exists.
Contact: Laura Roberts, M.D., M.A., c/o Heather Kenna (hkenna@stanford.edu)
Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Clinician-Scientist Fellowship
Institution: Stanford University
Program: Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance
Position Description: The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Clinician-Scientist Program is focused on supporting clinician-scientists who will advance our understanding of human performance through the design of novel, clinically relevant research studies which can then lead to high-impact innovations in clinical practice. This program has the unique focus of advancing human performance research and offers physicians:
- 2-year fellowship with an interdisciplinary mentor team
- Financial and training support for clinical trainees to have dedicated research experience (≥75% of overall full time equivalent)
- Opportunity to apply for additional travel funds and open-access publication funds
Through this experience, fellows gain the skills and confidence to conduct independent research alongside a clinical practice. It is a unique opportunity that allows fellows to devote significant time to independent research, expand their clinical and research networks, and build connections across human performance communities.
The Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance supports research that aims to uncover biological principles governing peak performance and translate these findings to improve health for all. We focus on peak performance and note this distinction from many other institutes that focus on disease mechanisms and medicine (e.g., the National Institutes of Health). Our definition of performance is broad, including both physical and cognitive performance.
Website and Application: https://humanperformance.stanford.edu/programs/wu-tsai-human-performance-clinician-scientist-fellowship/
Contact: human-performance@stanford.edu
AASM Young Investigators Research Forum 2023
Institution: AASM Foundation
Program Description: The Young Investigators Research Forum 2023 will be held from March-May 2023, with an in-person meeting on April 26-28, 2023 in Bethesda, MD and virtual meetings in March and May 2023. Selected trainees will have opportunities to network with senior investigators in sleep and circadian science, as well as connect with representatives from federal funding agencies. Here is what participants from last year’s Young Investigators Research Forum had to say:
“The meeting was a transformative experience and I am so grateful and thankful for the opportunity to have been able to participate - the ability to meet and network with peers, learn from established researchers and mentors, practice grantsmanship skills, meet and chat with NIH and VA representatives.”
“This was an excellent experience, and I highly recommend this career development opportunity to any junior sleep investigator.”
“The Young Investigators Research Forum was such a fun and enriching experience. I learned so much useful information about grant writing, grant applications, and foreseeable challenges as an early-stage research investigator.”
The 2023 program includes didactic presentations, workshops and small group sessions, all of which provide valuable insight into the grant peer review structure and process and further develop specific aims for a grant proposal.
Eligibility: This year, trainee eligibility has expanded to additional organizations whose focus areas are closely linked to sleep and circadian research. In addition to members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and/or the Sleep Research Society, researchers who hold current memberships with American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Chest Physicians, American Thoracic Society, and/or Society for Research of Biological Rhythms are eligible and encouraged to apply.
Applicants must also meet the following criteria:
- Physicians (MD or DO) who are board-eligible or board-certified in sleep medicine by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association and have completed their sleep medicine fellowship within the past 10 years, or who are currently enrolled in an ACGME-accredited sleep medicine fellowship program are eligible to apply.
- Researchers (PhD or other similar doctoral degree) who are within 10 years of completing their post-doctoral training or who are currently post-doctoral fellows.
This AASM Foundation program is supported by Avadel and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
How to Apply: Applications are due October 24, 2022. For more information and to apply for the Young Investigators Research Forum 2023, visit foundation.aasm.org/yirf.