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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Internalizing Disorders at Vanderbilt University (Prof. Antonia Kaczkurkin)

The BRAINS Lab in the Department of Psychology at Vanderbilt University seeks applicants for a postdoctoral researcher position. The lab’s research program focuses on understanding the neurobiological mechanisms that contribute to internalizing disorders. The lab integrates multimodal measures such as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), cerebral blood flow, brain anatomy,…

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If there are no undergraduate openings available below that suit you, you may contact the specific laboratory you are interested in for opportunities.

Please also see the following resources:

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Research Volunteer (laboratory of Prof. Antonia Kaczkurkin)

Research volunteers in the BRAINS Lab in Wilson Hall assist with data collection for studies on anxiety and depressive symptoms. Duties may include recruiting participants, administering cognitive tests, assisting with prepping participants for EEG and fMRI data collection, serving as a back-up MRI participant, completing data preprocessing and cleaning, conducting literature reviews, assisting with IRB submissions, updating the lab manual and website, and assisting with basic data analysis and visualization. This is an unpaid position for Vanderbilt undergraduates that is ideal for those seeking research experience in preparation for graduate or medical school. The requirements are as follows:

1) The student is expected to work a minimum of 3-4 hours per week in the lab.

2) The student must complete human subjects, cognitive assessment, EEG, and fMRI training.

3) The student is expected to be reliable, show attention to detail, be highly responsive, and complete tasks in a timely manner.

Continuation in the lab will be decided based on meeting the expected weekly hours, satisfactory performance, and timely completion of lab tasks.

If you are interested in learning more, email your CV with current GPA to Dr. Kaczkurkin at [email protected]

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Research Assistant (laboratory of Prof. André Bastos)

The Term Research Assistant II is a part of the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Science at Vanderbilt University and is a key individual contributor for supporting the smooth function of the laboratory. This position assists in the other laboratory and research functions as well. Reporting…

Research Assistant (laboratory of Prof. Antonia Kaczkurkin)

The person in this position will help collect and analyze behavioral, EEG, and fMRI studies of psychopathology symptoms, with a focus on internalizing symptoms. The Term Research Assistant I will participate in a wide range of activities that support the lab such as overseeing IRB compliance, screening and recruiting participants,…

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Job opportunity: research & program officer, stanford university school of medicine, stanford, ca.

Posted by vuit_admin on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 in Job Opportunities .

Research & Program Officer, Office of Faculty Development & Diversity

Description

Stanford University School of Medicine, located in the heart of Silicon Valley, was founded in 1858 with a mission to be the premier research-intensive medical school that improves health through leadership, diversity, and a collaborative approach to discovery and innovation in patient care, education, and research.

The Office of Faculty Development & Diversity fosters excellence across Stanford Medicine through an inclusive faculty community that reflects the global nature of medicine and science today. OFDD offers professional education, leadership programs, networking opportunities, speaker series, and skills-building workshops on cultural considerations, mentorship, unconscious bias, conflict resolution, and other topics critical to creating a positive environment. The Research & Program Officer will implement and administer this vision and mission.

Duties include:

• Conduct and manage research projects on faculty recruitment, retention, advancement, and diversity. For example, analyze and report on gender and race/ethnicity equity in patient satisfaction and faculty evaluations for presentation to Stanford Medicine leadership and at national conferences.
• Manage professional education and leadership programs for Stanford Medicine faculty. Target applicable opportunities to faculty. Evaluate existing programs and suggest improvements and/or gaps in programming, including developing and sourcing new programs.
• Develop and maintain databases on information related to diversity in medicine, including potential research areas, leadership training topics, and assessment methods to plan future research and programming activities.
• Prepare workshop and training materials on faculty development and diversity topics including leadership, mentorship, unconscious bias, and microaggressions.
• Write and edit articles for internal and external audiences, including peer-reviewed publications, on topics such as faculty recruitment, retention, advancement, and diversity. Develop relationships with key audiences and publications.
• Support OFDD in developing content and managing logistics for diversity symposia and cultural competency workshops. Conduct outreach to key constituencies to drive attendance.

* – Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interest or educational background in medical school environments, educational programs, professional development activities, program evaluation, and/or diversity and inclusion.
• Experience conducting research and using statistical analysis.
• Ability to exercise good judgment under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

For full description and to apply: https://stanford.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=76502&lang=en

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NEXT CONNECTS is a mentorship initiative by NEXT for AUTISM, aiming to support autistic young adults entering the workforce and promote acceptance and inclusion in businesses.

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WHEN: Summer pilot running from June to September 2024. Participants engage in 9 co-mentorship sessions at their own pace.

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Principal senior lecturer, department of human and organizational development, associate professor of the practice, division of general engineering.

Dr. Andy Van Schaack is a professor at Vanderbilt University with appointments in the Peabody College of Education and the School of Engineering. He teaches courses in social science research methods, organizational psychology, judgment and analytic-reasoning, and technology forecasting. His research focuses on the development and assessment of technologies that make teaching and learning more effective, efficient, and accessible. Early in his career, Dr. Van Schaack worked for Apple in Cupertino, California and Tokyo, Japan. More recently, he founded and served as Chief Scientist for several technology companies including Cerego of San Francisco, California and Livescribe of Oakland, California. He has earned 15 patents (granted and pending) for inventions related to adaptive learning systems and digital pens technologies. As the Associate Dean for Online Programs at Peabody College, he was responsible for launching Vanderbilt University’s first two online graduate degree programs. In 2017 he was the recipient of the Madison Sarratt Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching (Vanderbilt University’s teacher of the year award). Dr. Van Schaack holds a bachelor’s degree in instructional psychology and a doctorate in instructional technology from Utah State University.

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