Job Postings

The newly formed Center on Rehabilitation Outcomes and Assessment Research in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan Medical School is seeking PhD-level candidates for two new tenure track faculty positions — one at the Associate Professor level and one at the Assistant Professor level.

Successful candidates will develop their own areas of research and will assume roles on currently funded grants related to (1) the development of new Quality of Life instruments targeted for rehabilitation populations, (2) the development of new neuropsychological measures including the assessment of cognitive functioning, (3) the utilization of virtual-reality technology in assessment of cognitive functioning, (4) improvement of quality of life following Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, or other traumatic injury. 

The successful candidates will be expected to provide oversight and assistance on a wide range of laboratory activities as well as develop their own research areas that complement the strengths and mission of the research laboratory.  Responsibilities include project management, grant writing, study coordination, data management/analyses, preparation of findings for publication, and supervision of research assistants.

Qualifications include a record of publishing and preparing/competing for federally funded grants (or the promise of being able to do so), and strong statistical, data management, and writing skills.  The successful candidates should have postdoctoral experience in rehabilitation, neuropsychology, and/or health-related research.  Experience in patient reported outcomes, traumatic brain injury and/or spinal cord injury medicine, virtual reality, psychometrics and test development, health disparities, and/or item response theory is preferred.  History of grant success and supervisory/management experience required for Associate Professor level. 

Qualified candidates should submit a letter outlining their career goals and interests, CV, and sample reprints to:  Edward A. Hurvitz, M.D., Associate Professor and Chair, Department of PM&R, University of Michigan Health System, 325 E. Eisenhower, Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI, 48108.  Phone:  (734) 936-7190; Fax (734) 615-1770.  ehurvitz@med.umich.edu; http://www.med.umich.edu/pmr/.  We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. 

For further information, contact David S. Tulsky, Ph.D., Director of Research and the Director of the Center on Rehabilitation Outcomes and Assessment Research, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by e-mail at dtulsky@med.umich.edu.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  We are committed to creating a diverse, cooperative work environment.  Women, members of under-represented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

The Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Scarborough, invites applications for a tenure stream appointment in the field of Child/Adolescent Clinical Psychology (#1000667). The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin July 1, 2011.

We seek candidates with expertise in Child/Adolescent Clinical Psychology with research interests in the etiology of various clinical disorders, diagnostic science and/or treatment of psychopathology in children and adolescents. Preference will be given to candidates who are licensed, or who are eligible for licensure, through the College of Psychologists of Ontario.

The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded program of research, to supervise graduate students, and to excel at teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels.  The successful candidate will also be expected to work together with colleagues in the development of the M.A. and Ph.D. program in Clinical Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from a CPA/APA accredited program, an established record of excellent quality scholarly research and publication, and demonstrated evidence of excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will also be expected to perform standard professional and administrative activities typical of a department and/or university.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The University of Toronto Scarborough offers the opportunity to teach, conduct research and live in one of the most appealing and diverse cities in the world.

For detailed information about each search and application process, we encourage you to visit the University of Toronto Faculty Careers Page at http://www.jobs.utoronto.ca/faculty.htmand submit your application online.  Please refer to the job posting #1000667. 

The closing date for applications is October 31, 2010. 

For more information about the Department of Psychology, University of Toronto Scarborough please visit our home page at http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~psych/

The University of Toronto Scarborough is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. 

The Boston University Memory Disorders Research Center and Neuroimaging Research Center at VA Boston Healthcare System (VABHCS) anticipate an opening for a postdoctoral fellow with expertise in neuroimaging and neuropsychology and are seeking potential applicants for the position. The postdoctoral fellow will work closely with neuropsychologists and neuroscientists on a clinical research program aimed at elucidating the neural and cognitive sequelae of blast-induced traumatic brain injury, with Dr. David Salat and Dr. Mieke Verfaellie as primary mentors. The candidate will receive advanced training in diffusion tensor imaging, volumetric and surface-based MRI analyses, functional connectivity MRI analyses, and structure-function correlational approaches. The successful candidate will have a doctoral degree in neuropsychology, cognitive/behavioral neuroscience, or a closely related field, and experience in neuroimaging and data analysis. Candidate should have expertise working with MRI analysis software such as AFNI, FSL, SPM, or FreeSurfer, as well as familiarity with unix or Matlab.   Experience interpreting neuropsychological data, and previous work with clinical populations are highly desirable. The postdoctoral fellow will interact with several research groups at VABHCS studying TBI and PTSD in returning veterans, and will be part of a rich and stimulating intellectual environment. The candidate should have a keen interest in developing an independent research career.

The opening is expected for October, 2010, but the starting date is flexible. A minimum two year commitment is required.

An official job posting and formal application instructions are expected to be accessible at www.usajobs.gov in August.

Potential applicants are encouraged to immediately submit a CV and a letter describing research interests and experience and should arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:
Mieke Verfaellie, Ph.D.
Memory Disorders Research Center
VA Boston Healthcare System (151A)
150 S Huntington Avenue
Boston MA 02130
verf@bu.edu
857-364-4031

The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time neuropsychologist needed for a growing rehabilitation program in a Top 100 Hospital with a 24-bed CARF and JCAHO accredited Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit.  Scope of responsibilities will be primarily inpatient related with some assistance in outpatient services.  Duties include adult and occasional adolescent neuropsychological evaluations, participation in interdisciplinary team conferences, and patient/ family education about nature of deficits, functional implications, and recovery issues.  Job also requires some neuropsychological consultations on other acute care hospital units including our Long Term Acute Care Hospital located within St. Luke’s Hospital.  The focus of these consultations is on the person’s decision-making ability and level of care needed post-discharge.  The ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of health care professionals is essential.  Position requires a Ph.D. or Psy.D. from an APA-accredited program and a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology.  Must be licensed or license-eligible in Iowa.  Prior rehab experience with acute hospital, traumatic brain injury, and stroke patients is desirable.  Pre-employment drug screening required.  Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.stlukescr.org

 

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Private group practice in the North Carolina Piedmont Triad Region is undergoing major expansion and seeking psychologists for full-time positions in the area of adult neuropsychology. Must be NC licensed or license eligible. Two years post-doctoral licensure preferred. Competitive salary with opportunity for profit-sharing and partnership, full range of benefits. Send cover letter and CV to: Wendy.Martin@cornerstonehealthcare.com.