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Assistant Director, Psychological Services Center - Department of Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (posted 4/11/12).  Contact Summer Curry sdcurry@illinois.edu .
Harold A. Richman Postdoctoral Fellowship -- a 2-year postdoctoral position (posted 4/10/12).  Selected candidates will work with senior researchers at Chapin Hall to connect with University of Chicago faculty in order to help them launch careers in applied social policy research. To apply, go to https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp Search for requisition number 089308.
Visiting Research Assistant Professor with Expertise in Clinical Psychology and Social and Emotional Learning, University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), Department of Psychology. (posted 3/29/12).  Seeking to fill a 1-year visiting position, to begin August 2012. The successful candidate will have a program of research in the area of social and emotional learning (SEL) and will teach two courses related to Clinical Psychology and SEL. Although area of SEL specialization is open, preference will be given to candidates whose research focuses on school-based programming that promotes the social, emotional, and academic learning of urban children and adolescents. To apply, submit an on line application at https://jobs.uic.edu
Director of Policy Partnerships, The School Turnaround Group (STG) at Mass Insight (posted 3/7/12). Qualifications include: Experience with adult learning, including ability to design and deliver successful events and activities. Deep understanding of state and federal policy, particularly as related to low-performing schools. Passion for urban education reform and an unwavering belief that 1) all children deserve an outstanding education and 2) it is possible to turn around our country’s lowest-performing public schools.
Bachelor’s degree required; PhD, MEd, MBA, or JD preferred. This full time position in Boston is to be filled as soon as possible. To apply, send your application to Toby Danforth at tdanforth@massinsight.org
Two Postdoctoral Positions to conduct intervention research with urban youth and families. The Urban Youth Trauma Center (UYTC) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) (posted 2/23/12); Interested applicants should send 1) a cover letter stating their interest in the position, including their key qualifications for the job responsibilities; 2) an updated curriculum vitae; and 3) the contact information for three professional references. Applicants should request their professional references to email their recommendation letters directly to jabdul@psych.uic.edu

Postdoctoral Position in Treatment Development and Effectiveness Research with Children and Adolescents – Judge Baker Children’s Center, Harvard University (posted 2/8/12); Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and two letters of recommendation to Dr. Ana Ugueto, Lab Director, at augueto@jbcc.harvard.edu ;
cc Dr. John Weisz jweisz@jbcc.harvard.edu

TWO POST-DOCTORAL RESEARCH POSITIONS FOR SPRING Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development, Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development, Tufts University (posted 1/19/12)

Seeking two qualified Ph.D.-level researchers for a two post-doctoral research positions. The initial appointments will be for one year, with the possibility of extension for an additional 1-2 years. The positions involve work on several research projects pertinent to the longitudinal study of positive youth development. The projects are at various stages of design and implementation and involve both quantitative and qualitative developmental data. The individuals will play a large role in the design and implementation of all aspects of several new studies of adolescents and young adults. This work will involve design, organization, and maintenance of cohort sequential longitudinal data sets. Although we are seeking one postdoctoral fellow with expertise in quantitative analysis and one with primary expertise in qualitative research, due to the presence of both quantitative and qualitative aspects of all studies, candidates with backgrounds in mixed methods are desirable. See program info at http://ase.tufts.edu/iaryd/ . Send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 2-3 publications, and the names and contact information of three references to: Heidi Johnson, Managing Director at heidi.johnson@tufts.edu

Spring Internship Center for Health and Health Care in Schools (posted 1/11/12)

Seeking unpaid spring interns to support Center staff within the organization. The Center for Health and Health Care in Schools, a non profit organization located at the George Washington University, is a policy and program resource center exploring ways to strengthen the well-being of children and youth through effective school-based programs and health care services. If interested, please send a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to: chhcs@gwu.edu

Research Associate Total Child Health, Inc. in Baltimore, Maryland (posted 1/10/12)

Seeking applications for a Research Associate position to begin in July 2011. Total Child Health is a for-profit company dedicated to helping primary care pediatricians identify, assess and treat developmental, behavioral and socio-emotional difficulties in children through the use of an interactive, web-based program called CHADIS (Child Health and Development Interactive System. See www.CHADIS.com). The Research Associate will be primarily involved in two ongoing projects focused on childhood Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For more information contact: bhoward@chadis.com

Mental Health Professionals and Trainees Florida International University Center for Children and Families (CCF) in Miami, FL (posted 1/5/12)

Clinical and research positions will open in the spring and summer of 2012 on two clinical trials that evaluate the efficacy of psychosocial treatments for adolescents with ADHD. Seeking new or transfer graduate students in clinical psychology, clinical interns, post-doctoral trainees, and practicing mental health professionals at the masters and doctoral level. Experience and interest in working with adolescents (ages 11-17) is preferred. For more information contact: wpelham@fiu.edu

Clinical Psychologist Children's Medical Center- ADHD Center in Lake City, Florida (posted 1/3/12)

The ideal candidate will be licensed or license eligible in the state of Florida and have experience conducting evidence based therapies working with children and families with a wide range of difficulties, including ADHD, aggressive and defiant behavior problems, sexualized behavior problems, and/or Autism Spectrum Disorders. Candidates with experience in PCIT and behavior therapies will be strongly considered. Duties will include conducting assessments and providing interventions for children and families. For more information contact: chrissy.cammarata@gmail.com

Postdoctoral Associate Position Health, Emotion, & Behavior Laboratory, Yale University (posted 1/3/12)
The postdoctoral associate will be the Project Director of the Yale RELATE Project (PI: Dr. Susan Rivers), which aims to develop an observational tool to assess the quality of teacher-student interactions within the context of educating students with special learning needs.
For more information contact: nicole.elbertson@yale.edu

Faculty Position Assistant Professor of School Psychology at the University of Arizona (posted 1/3/12)
See job description at https://www.uacareertrack.com

Faculty Position Assistant Professor of School Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) (posted 1/3/12)
Searching for a graduate of a NASP and/or APA Doctoral school psychology program who has experience as a full time school psychologist in schools and identifies with our field of psychology. Expected to teach both EdS degree and Ph.D. level school psychology courses and possibly other courses such as research methods, skill in supervising practicum and field placements, and potential for securing state school psychologist certification and professional license.
For more information see: https://hrsearch.unlv.edu