2/1: Post-doc opportunities
The TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health (TMW Center) is an interdisciplinary research institute at the University of Chicago that develops and scales evidence-based interventions designed to support parents and caregivers in their efforts to optimize the foundational brain development of children, birth to three years, through talk and interaction. TMW curricula integrate neuroscience, early childhood development research, adult learning strategies and stakeholder feedback on a multimedia platform. Our approach harnesses technology, works across systems, and informs how to bring best practices and interventions that work to scale.
Job Summary
The Managing Director of Research & Innovation will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and oversee strategic development of TMW Center’s suite of tools, technologies, and programs aligned with the TMW Center mission and vision.
Please visit https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hyde-Park-Campus/Director-of-Research—Innovation_JR10075 to apply.
CogSci Colloquium: Joseph Henrich & Barbara Rogoff on 2/26
WEIRD problems and potential solutions
Since its inception, psychology’s Western-centric bias has been an impediment to a deeper understanding of human cognition. Our speakers argue that it is time for a radical transformation of social scientific research, and our understanding of human nature as a whole.
The Cognitive Science Colloquium Series is proud to jointly present Joseph Henrich and Barbara Rogoff
Friday, February 26th, from 2pm – 4:30pm, virtually via Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/4361587368?pwd=NGova2g2RGlKUC9iRXRLQkxoOW1Mdz09
Meeting ID: 436 158 7368
Passcode: CogSci
2.00 pm
W.E.I.R.D. Minds
Joseph Henrich, Professor and Chair of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard
Over the last few decades, a growing body of research has revealed not only substantial global variation along several important psychological dimensions, but also that people from societies that are Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic (WEIRD) are particularly unusual, often anchoring the ends of global psychological distributions. To explain these patterns, I’ll first show how the most fundamental of human institutions—those governing marriage and the family—influence our motivations, perceptions, intuitions and emotions. Then, to explain the peculiar trajectory of European societies over the last two millennia, I lay out how one particular branch of Christianity systematically dismantled the intensive kin-based institutions in much of Latin Christendom, thereby altering people’s psychology and opening the door to the proliferation of new institutional forms, including voluntary associations (charter towns, universities and guilds), impersonal markets, individualistic religions and representative governments. In light of these findings, I close by arguing that the anthropological, psychological and economic sciences should transform into a unified evolutionary approach that considers not only how human nature influences our behavior and societies but also how the resulting institutions, technologies and languages subsequently shape our minds.
3.15 pm
What is learning? Cultural perspectives
Barbara Rogoff, UCSC Foundation Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California in Santa Cruz
Many people who have spent decades in Western schools take for granted a particular way of thinking of learning — as either receiving transmitted bits of information or acquiring it from an external world. In this presentation, I will argue for a paradigm shift, to seeing learning as a process of growth, as people transform their ways of participating in ongoing endeavors to become more competent and helpful contributors to the collective good of all, across time. My perspective is inspired and informed by research observations of a prevalent way of learning in many Indigenous-heritage communities of the Americas — Learning by Observing and Pitching In to family and community endeavors (LOPI). I will discuss some implications of these ways of conceiving of learning, based in studies of how Indigenous American communities often organize children’s learning, with associated distinctions in children’s helpfulness, ways of collaborating, and ways of learning.
Both speakers will join us in a GatherTown social following the event. Spots are limited to 10 graduate students and 10 faculty on a first come, first serve basis. Please email Dimitris Xygalatas, xygalatas@uconn.edu, if you are interested.
If you’d like to meet individually with Dr. Henrich during the day on 2/26, please email Dimitris Xygalatas, xygalatas@uconn.edu. If you’d like to meet with Dr. Rogoff, please email Letty Naigles, letitia.naigles@uconn.edu.
Responses for both GatherTown and one-on-ones are needed by Friday, 2/19.
Post-doctoral opportunity
Dear colleagues,
I am writing on behalf of Dr. James McPartland to notify you about a new position available through the McPartland Lab at the Yale Child Study Center; The Autism Biomarkers Consortium for Clinical Trials: Clinical Post-doctoral Associate.
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Open in new tab 3-year Postdoc positions – Speech and Language Disorders
Dear colleagues,
The Research Group on Cognition and Language (GRECIL) at the Open University of Catalonia in Barcelona (Spain) invites researchers working in any field of speech and language disorders, with special interest in advances on technological applications for these populations, to apply to one of the following call for post-doctoral grants that is now open:
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Beatriu de Pinós post-doctoral grants (3 years, funded by the regional government; at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience outside Spain)
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UOC post-doctoral grants (3 years, funded by the Open University of Catalonia)
Applicants must hold a PhD. Knowledge of Catalan or Spanish is not required. Applicants need the approval of the host research group prior to the submission of their proposal at the call. Both grants are highly competitive and they are more suitable for candidates that are applying for their second postdoc. More information can be found here:
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Beatriu de Pinós post-doctoral grants (call for applications coming soon): Candidates of any nationality who have obtained a doctorate qualification between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2017 (understood as the date of obtaining the doctorate as the date of the reading and approval of the thesis).
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UOC post-doctoral grants (deadline for applications, March 1st): Candidates of any nationality who have obtained a doctorate qualification after 1 January 2014
Located at the Open University of Catalonia in Barcelona (Spain), the Research Group on Cognition and Language (GRECIL) is part of the Department of Psychology and Education Sciences. Our group studies any aspect of human language and cognition, with a specific interest in speech, language, and cognitive impairments (more info on the group here). Our lines of research include:
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Creation, implementation and evaluation of digital solutions to improve the detection, diagnosis and intervention of children with neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs).
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Acquisition of phonetic and phonological abilities in typical populations and populations with special educational needs (e.g., children exposed to non-native languages and children with NDDs)
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Interaction between phonology, gesture, and pragmatics in language acquisition
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Early intervention and evidence-based practice of language and communication disorders in childhood.
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Gender differences in neurodevelopmental disorders
Applicants are invited to contact the research group by February 15, sending a CV and a statement of research interests to labgrecil@gmail.com with the subject “POSTDOC”,.
Decisions on whether support is granted will be taken by February 22.
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postdoc position open at Vanderbilt
The Stress and Early Adversity Laboratory (PI: Kathryn ([Kate] Humphreys) at Vanderbilt University invites applications for a postdoctoral position. The position has a flexible start date and could begin immediately (ideal start summer 2021). This position is for 2-4 years.
There are several ongoing projects examining the transition to parenthood, infant brain development, early environment/caregiving, and emerging psychopathology (read more at VUsealab.com/projects). The successful candidate will be responsible for contributing to the dissemination of science and participating in intellectual discussions in and outside the lab. Postdoctoral fellows play a vital role in the lab, working closely with the PI to steer scientific direction, assist in grant writing, as well as planning/managing projects, and mentoring graduate students, staff, and undergraduate research assistants.
Applicants with a PhD in psychology, human development, or neuroscience are likely to be the best fits for our research program. Ideal candidates should possess a background in advanced statistics, strong experimental and scientific writing skills, ability to work independently and in a team environment, interest/strengths in leadership, and be self-motivated. Experience working with children in a research setting is also desired. Additional strengths include competence in MRI data acquisition/analysis and/or clinical interviewing and assessment training.
https://www.vanderbilt.edu/postdoc/position-detail/?id=525
If you are interested in the position, please email Kate (k.humphreys@vanderbilt.edu) a CV, a brief statement of research interests (1 page), and the contact information for 2 references.
postdoc position in L2 learning is available for two years
A postdoc position in L2 learning is available for two years:
https://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/postspec/20102303.pdf
The candidate’s experience in L2 studies is more important than experiences in neuroimaging or VR. The successful candidate will join the PI’s team (https://blclab.org/) in a vibrant university community (https://www.polyu.edu.hk/) and a dynamic international city.
For inquiries please email pingpsu@gmail.com or pauline.tai@polyu.edu.hk; for non-Chinese speaking candidates, consult with other non-Chinese members in the lab (https://blclab.org/ourlab/).
Kind regards,
Ping
Job announcement: 1 position for 1 year to work on the Multimind project
Job announcement: 1 position for 1 year to work on the Multimind project
(https://www.multilingualmind.eu/) is advertised at the following link:
https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/599639
The project will be carried out at the University of Milano Bicocca
Application deadline is 20 February 2021
For more information please contact mariateresa.guasti@unimib.it
Post-doctoral position / tenure-track potential / neuroimaging
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Post-doctoral position / tenure-track potential / neuroimaging
MRI imaging of the impact of air pollution on school age children
A postdoctoral position is available in theNeurosmog projectin the Szwed lab in the department of Psychology at the Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland, to work on the impact of ambient air pollution on the developing brain in school-age children. The successful candidate is expected to take the role the associate leader in the ongoing collection and the planned analysis of the rich Neurosmog neuroimaging data (task and RS- fMRI, DWI, structural, myelin mapping).
The Neurosmog project endeavours to investigate the effects of air pollution on behavioural and neural changes in school-age children.It combines four scientific teams in the fields of pollution assessment, child psychology, neuroimaging and epidemiology with the common goal of determining the impact of ambient air pollution on the developing brain in school age children. It uses MRI imaging and in-depth psychological testing of 300 cases of an ADHD group and 500 cases of a control group selected from the general population. Data collection has already began, and its end is foreseen in July 2022.This post is fully funded by a 3.5M EUR grant awarded by the Foundation for Polish Science (Fundacja na rzecz Nauki Polskiej, FNP)
The candidate is expected to take the role the associate leaderof a large-scale neuroimaging project with an enormous relevance to urgent public health issues.The position is initially for 33 months, and can be extended and converted into a tenure-track position on the condition of receiving external funding. The Institute of Psychology will support and encourage this extension. It will also cover the cost of the necessary advanced degree (Habilitation) required for career advancement.
The candidates’ job will be to:
· * supervise ongoing MRI data collection
· * With the help of the projects’ data manager/programmer and a PhD student, and in liaison with the epidemiology/child psychology groups, and plan, build and execute MRI data analysis
· * Present and publish project results
· * Plan an expansion of the neuroimaging data analysis by using the vast amount of unique data gathered under Neurosmog. Options include, but are not limited to fields such as green space research, socioeconomic research, ADHD research, or similar
· * In the last year of the postdoc contract, apply for new funding schemes
The candidate will be based in Institute of Psychology at Jagiellonian University in Kraków, Poland. JU Institute of Psychology, ranked number one in Poland for psychological research. Located in a newly renovated building in the very heart of Kraków, a vibrant city famous for its architecture, culture and quality of life, the Institute is a renowned centre of excellence and hosts research teams working on themes ranging from neuroimaging and neuroplasticity to health and social psychology.
Applicants must have a PhD (or equivalent) degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field including, computer science, applied mathematics, biology etc., obtained not earlier than in 2012(extensions possible for parental leave). Previous experience in MRI imaging is indispensable.Experiences with neuroimaging packages (SPM, FSL, Freesurfer and similar),structural MRI and DTIor large-scale MRI datasets will be a plus, but are not obligatory.
Terms of employment:
The position is initially available for is initially for 33 months (until end of December 2023). Salary for this position will be approximately 7300 PLN (Net) – for candidates who obtained their PhD after 2015, and approximately 8500 PLN (Net) – for candidates who obtained their PhD between 2012 and 2015. Both are sufficient for a high standard life in Kraków, where living costs are substantially lower than the EU average.
The position can be extended on the condition of receiving external funding. The candidate will be expected to apply for Polish and international tenure-track funding schemes such as the NAWA Chair Programme the NCN/Max Planck Dioscuri Programme (before beginning of the contract), and the NCN funding schemes (OPUS, SONATA, SONATA BIS, during his/her postdoc contract).
Benefits include health coverage (NFZ) for the candidate and his/her family, summer and winter holiday benefit for children and teenagers, childcare subsidy and sport and leisure activities/subsidies. The NeuroSmog project provides ample research funding for equipment, database access, software, conferences and collaborative travel.
To apply send aCV including a list of publications, research experience and scientific interests, and email addresses of two science or professional mentors for possible references to:m.szwed@uj.edu.plEnquiries are welcome, and should be sent to the same email address
Deadline for application is 26.02.2021.
Starting date is April 2021 but can be postponed in exceptional cases