Postdoctoral Fellowship in Genetics of Antisocial Drug Dependence POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW. ANTISOCIAL DRUG DEPENDENCE: GENETICS Studies of the behavioral genetics of clinical psychiatric disorders require interdisciplinary teams of molecular geneticists, behavioral geneticists, and clinical researchers. The Institute for Behavioral Genetics, the Department of Psychiatry's Division of Substance Dependence, and the Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology of the University of Colorado (Boulder and Denver campuses) are collaborating in population and molecular genetic studies, and clinical studies, aimed at defining genetic mechanisms and gene loci contributing to the clinical conditions of conduct disorder, antisocial personality disorder, and substance dependence. Positions are open for Postdoctoral Fellows in Psychiatry, psychology, behavioral genetics, and molecular genetics, supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Senior faculty include: T.J. Crowley (Psychiatry); J.K. Hewitt, R.P. Corley, M.C. Stallings (Behavioral Genetics); E.A. Whitmore (Clinical Psychology); and K.S. Krauter (Molecular Genetics). Salary range is in accordance with standard NIH requirements. Interested U.S. citizens and permanent residents should send a letter of interest, including career goals, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to: Thomas J. Crowley, M.D., Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Health Science Center, 4200 East Ninth Avenue, C268-35, Denver, Colorado 80262. Review of applications will continue until suitable candidates are identified and the positions are filled. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
TWO BEHAVIORAL NEUROSCIENCE FACULTY POSITIONS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA. The Behavioral Neuroscience Program in the Department of Psychology invites applications for two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions starting Fall 2004, one in behavioral genetics (BG) and the other in the neurobiology of memory and aging (MA). Applicants should have post-doctoral experience and research programs in either animals or humans that interface with campus-wide initiatives such as the UF Genetics Institute and McKnight Brain Institute. Successful candidates will be expected to develop and maintain extramurally funded research programs and contribute to our department's undergraduate and graduate teaching mission. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, relevant reprints, a concise statement of research and teaching interests, and arrange to have at least three letters of recommendation sent to: Dr. Neil Rowland, Behavioral Neuroscience Search Committees (state whether BG or MA area), Department of Psychology, P.O. Box 112250, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-2250. Review of applications will begin on January 5th, 2004 and will continue until the positions are filled. The University of Florida is an EOE/AA employer. For more information see http://www.psych.ufl.edu/.
The Department of Biological Sciences at Lehigh University is seeking researchers that employ modern analytical methods in the study of fundamental aspects of the evolutionary process. This is a tenure-track position that is part of an ongoing institutional initiative in Bioscience and Biotechnology (http://www.lehigh.edu/~inbios). Areas of specialization are broadly conceived and may include, for example, field and/or laboratory studies on the molecular aspects of population genetics, molecular mechanisms of phenotypic expression, cell division, human evolution, asexual or sexual development, neural/endocrine processes, genome conservation, or phylogeny. The successful candidate will have the potential to generate extramural funding and have a commitment to instructional excellence at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Applications should be directed to: Prof. M. Itzkowitz, Chair, Evolutionary Biology Search Committee. E-mail: mi00@lehigh.edu. Send curriculum vitae, representative publications, a description of research and teaching interests, and four letters of reference to the search committee chair electronically or to: Department of Biological Sciences, 111 Research Drive, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Deadline for submission is December 1, 2003. Lehigh University is an AA/EO employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining women and minorities.
Post-doctoral research position The Virginia Institute for Behavioral and
Psychiatric Genetics (VIPBG), Virginia Commonwealth University and one of
the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare companies
have an opening for a post-doctoral fellow. The aim of this collaborative
project is to analyze complex large scale genetic epidemiological data,
and publish the results in peer reviewed journals. The pharmaceutical
company will make their large data collections available for analysis. The
VIPBG, a well-funded group of researchers focusing on the genetic
epidemiology of psychiatric and substance use disorders, will supervise
and participate in the data analysis. Psychiatric phenotypes will be of
particular interest but other conditions such as asthma will be studied as
well.
Data analysis expertise preferably includes hands-on experience with
linkage disequilibrium mapping, statistical modeling of complex data, and
data mining tools such as classification and regression trees. The ability
to handle large data sets and experience with the use of common
statistical and mathematical tools (e.g. S-Plus/R) is also important.
The position is for 2 years. Depending on preference and convenience the
location can be North Carolina, London or Verona with frequent visits to
the statistical genetics group at the VIPBG in Richmond, VA. If
interested, please send your CV to Edwin van den Oord
(ejvandenoord@vcu.edu).
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Cancer Prevention and Control
The Massey Cancer Center Cancer Control Post Doctoral Training Program
is funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute
to stimulate state of the art, cross cutting, multidisciplinary research
in behavioral science, behavioral genetics and genetic epidemiology,
health services research and palliative care. Our program is innovative
and provides quality training in the fundamentals of cancer prevention
and control as well as extensive hands on research experience with
mentors, conference presentations, grant writing and publications in
peer reviewed journals.
The Massey Cancer Center at Virginia Commonwealth University is among
the nation's leading research and clinical institutions, a National
Cancer Institute designated Center. It is central Virginia's most
important resource for cancer research. Since 1975, Massey Cancer Center
has served the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation as an
internationally recognized center of excellence in research, education
and patient care, dedicated to improving the quality of human life
through the development of effective means for the prevention, control
and ultimately the cure of cancer. The Center and University are
located in the capitol city, downtown Richmond, Virginia. Richmond has a
good cost of living and is within 2 hours of the mountains, the beach,
and Washington, D.C.
This 2 year fellowship trains recent doctorates (Ph.Ds in Psychology or
Social Sciences, Nursing, Genetics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or
other related field or Dr. P.Hs, or MDs pursuing research careers); and
more experienced doctorates wishing to change their research focus.
Stipend is $30,000 to $40,000 depending on training and experience.
Additional allowances for tuition, travel, research and supplemental
training experiences are included. Applicants should have excellent
academic credentials, be interested in and have some experience in
cancer control related research and a record of publication. This
program encourages applications from women and minorities. Applicants
must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Under the directorship of Drs. Elizabeth Fries (Director) and Hermine
Maes (Co director), this program has elite faculty researchers/ mentors
at Virginia Commonwealth University from over 7 departments and
institutes. Particular strengths and interests of our faculty include:
decision making, community based research, adolescence, cost and cancer
outcomes, cancer surveillance, dietary change, risk communication,
tobacco addiction, prevention, and cessation, palliative care, youth
smoking, quality of life, rural and minority health behavior, clinical
trials methodology, and genetic epidemiology and twin methodology. For
more information about the cancer control program, see our webpage at
http://www.vcu.edu/mcc/research_info/massey_rp_cancer_control.htm, or
Contact Dr. Elizabeth Fries, Massey Cancer Center, Virginia Commonwealth
University, Box 980037, Richmond, Virginia 23298, or efries@vcu.edu, 804
628 1881.
To apply send copy of current CV and 3 letters of reference with cover
letter including statement of interest and goals to the above address.
Applications are being accepted now until Feb 25, for an
August/September start date.
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
QUANTITATIVE PSYCHOLOGY
The Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh invites
applications for a tenure track appointment in quantitative psychology
at the Assistant Professor level beginning Fall 2004, pending budgetary
approval. Candidates are sought who have strong credentials in
quantitative methods and substantive expertise in one or more of the
Department's five Program areas: Biological and Health, Clinical,
Cognitive, Developmental, or Social Psychology. Responsibilities will
include teaching a two-term sequence in graduate statistics and courses
in the candidate's specialty areas. The candidate is also expected to
develop and maintain a productive research program and train graduate
students.
Review of applications will begin December 1, 2003 and continue until a
suitable candidate is identified. Interested parties should send a
statement of research and teaching interests, three letters of
recommendation, representative publications, and a curriculum vitae to:
Search Committee, Quantitative Position, Department of Psychology,
University of Pittsburgh, 210 South Bouquet Street, 3129 Sennott Square,
Pittsburgh, PA 15260. For more information about the Department, see
http://www.pitt.edu/~psych. For more information about the position,
contact Daniel Shaw (412-624-1836, casey@pitt.edu).
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Employer. Women and members of minority groups under-represented in
academia are especially encouraged to apply.
Position at the University of Chicago for a statistician or
quantitatively-trained behavioral scientist
Pending budgetary approval, a position is available for a new Ph.D. with
strong expertise in structural equation modeling as applied to behavior
genetic analysis. Expertise in SAS and either LISREL, M-plus, or Mx is
required, with a commitment to learn the other softwares. The position
would be at the rank of Research Associate (Assistant Professor) with a
probable home base in Health Studies, which is our department of
epidemiology and biostatistics. Initially, most of the statistician's
time would be devoted to setting up and executing longitudinal regression
analyses and multivariate behavior genetic analyses under the guidance of
an exceptional team of statistical experts. The analyses will test
hypotheses regarding the causes of adolescent delinquency. The ideal start
date would be January, 2004, but a later start could be negotiated.
Candidates should send a letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and email
addresses of at least three references to Benjamin B. Lahey, Ph.D.,
Department of Psychiatry (MC 3077), University of Chicago, 5841 South
Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, or at blahey@yoda.bsd.uchicago.edu.
University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and seeks
applications from women and ethnic minorities.
Psychology Department: Developmental Neuroscience
Search 2003-2004
PSYCHOLOGY, PENN STATE. The Department of
Psychology at Penn State is broadening a search for candidates
for a tenure line faculty position, at any rank, with a
specialization in any area of developmental neuroscience for Fall
2003. The department seeks an individual whose research will
contribute to the department-wide neuroscience initiative and
complement and broaden the capacities of the Department's
Child Study Center (CSC) and Penn State's Child, Youth, and
Family Consortium (CYFC). The CSC, a unit of the Psychology
Department, is dedicated to the integration of developmental and
clinical science (http://csc.la.psu.edu). The CYFC is a university-
wide consortium dedicated to promoting interdisciplinary
collaborations that advance research and outreach to children,
youth, and families (http://www.cyfc.psu.edu). Candidates for
the position may hold a doctorate in developmental or clinical
child psychology (clinical candidates must hold a doctorate from
an APA-approved program with an APA-approved internship).
Preference will be given to candidates with post doctoral
experience. The ideal candidate would bring a research program
with a focus on the role of the developing brain in the
development of competence and/or psychopathology in
childhood (e.g., cognitive neuroscience applied to learning
and/or learning difficulties, affective neuroscience applied to the
development of emotional and social competence or particular
disorders). The ideal candidate would also be interested in
collaborating with colleagues in the Psychology Department,
other departments at Penn State, and the Hershey Medical
School. Please send letter of interest, vita, sample papers, and
three letters of references to Pamela M. Cole, Developmental
Neuroscience Search Committee, Box M, Department of
Psychology, Penn State University, University Park, PA 16802.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue
until the position is filled. AA/EOE.
New Position at Caltech Assistant Professor in Genetics of Behavior We invite applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in the Division of Biology at the California Institute of Technology. We are seeking highly qualified candidates who are committed to a career in research and teaching. The applicant should conduct research directed at using genetic and/or molecular approaches to understand animal behavior. We encourage applications from individuals working on vertebrate or invertebrate systems. The initial appointment term is four years, and appointment is contingent upon completion of all the requirements for a Ph.D. The California Institute of Technology is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, list of publications, a brief statement of research interests and teaching experience, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Chair of Genetics of Behavior Search Committee Division of Biology 216-76 California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA 91125
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA Applications are invited for a postdoctoral fellowship in the behavioural genetics of posttraumatic stress disorder and related disorders, funded by a New Emergent Team (NET) grant from the Canadian Institutes for Health Research. The team is a consortium of investigators (Drs. Asmundson, Taylor, Jang, Cox, Stein, & Katz) from four universities (Universities of British Columbia, Regina, Manitoba, Toronto, and UC San Diego), who are conducting a series of studies into the nature and treatment of PTSD. The successful candidate will have experience in behavioural-genetic (twin and/or family) methodologies, with strengths in multivariate statistical modelling, and have an interest in clinical issues. The successful candidate will be based at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, but will also be required to periodically visit other research sites in order to coordinate a series of multi-centre research projects. Opportunities exist for involvement in other research projects that will be conducted as part of NET grant. The fellowship is initially for 2 years, and may be extended for a third year. Salary is $CAD 51,000 per annum, which includes benefits. The postion comes with additonal funds for travel and a research allowance. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until September 1, 2003, or until the position is filled. Applicants are invited to submit a CV, three letters of references, and reprints or preprints to either Dr. Kerry Jang (kjang@unixg.ubc.ca) or Dr. Steven Taylor (taylor@unixg.ubc.ca). Both are at the Department of Psychiatry, 2255 Wesbrook Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC, Canada, V6T 2A1. Interested individuals are invited to contact either Drs. Jang or Taylor for further information. UBC is an equal opportunity employer.
The Training Program in Statistical Genetics (http://watson.hgen.pitt.edu/T32/) at the University of Pittsburgh provides post-doctoral training at the interface of human genetics, statistics, and psychiatry under support from the National Institute of Mental Health. We seek post-doctoral trainees who desire advanced training in statistical genetics and/or its application to complex phenotypes, such as those in psychiatry. We will consider applicants who have excellent backgrounds in either biology or statistics. The goal of our Program is to train multidisciplinary statistical geneticists, who can advance the methods for discovering genes affecting complex traits. Training support will usually be for two years. United States citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply. Applications should include a statement of research interests, experience, and training goals, three letters of recommendation from graduate faculty, and a synopsis of previous academic training, such as transcripts. We currently have several positions open. Applications and requests for more information should be addressed to: Daniel E. Weeks, Ph.D. Department of Human Genetics University of Pittsburgh A302A Crabtree Hall, 130 DeSoto ST Pittsburgh, PA 15261 dweeks@watson.hgen.pitt.edu 1 412 624-5388 FAX: 1 412 624-3020
Tenure-track Assistant Professor at the Institute for Behavioral Genetics The Institute for Behavioral Genetics at the University of Colorado, Boulder, invites applications for a tenure track appointment at the Assistant Professor level with a joint appointment in an appropriate academic department. Applications at all levels may also be considered from those who would strengthen the Institute's diversity. Candidates who employ state-of-the-art molecular genetic methods to study complex behaviors in humans or in animal models will be given special consideration. The appointee will participate in the research and teaching missions of both the Institute and his or her academic department. Applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, sample research papers, and at least three letters of recommendation to: Behavior Genetics Search Committee, Institute for Behavioral Genetics, University of Colorado, 447 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0447. Inquiries should be addressed to John K. Hewitt, Chair, Behavior Genetics Search Committee, 303-492-0742, or John.Hewitt@Colorado.edu. Application review will begin immediately and the position may remain open until filled. The appointment will begin August 2003, or as soon as possible thereafter. Candidates who have previously applied for a position in the Institute should submit a new application to be considered for the current position. The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Last Update: 12 April 2004