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Nathan Kuncel Wins Cattell Early Career Research Award
Dear Psychology Community,
More good news about Nathan Kuncel. He has been awarded the Cattell Early Career Research Award from the Society of Multivariate Experimental Psychology. He will give the Cattell Award address at the Society's 2010 meeting in Atlanta next September.
More information about the award can be found at:
http://www.smep.org/awards/cattell-award
Congratulations to Nathan on this recognition of his accomplishments!
-Gordon
October 26th, 2009Tom Brothen now full faculty member
Dear Faculty Colleagues,
Tom Brothen has been a faculty colleague on campus for many years, and has worked closely with us in Psychology for the past three years. It's my pleasure and privilege to tell you that Tom is now a full faculty member in Psychology.
Please join me in welcoming Tom to our faculty!
-Gordon
October 14th, 2009Counseling Student Awards
I am pleased to announced that several of our counseling psychology graduate students have been recipients of prestigious awards in the field of counseling psychology. They are:
Zoua Chang (Advisor Jo-Ida Hansen) who is the 2009 recipient of the American College Testing Program-Society for Vocational Psychology Graduate Student Research Award. Zoua received the award for her dissertation, "An investigation of contextual factors and dispositional characteristics in the career development of Hmong American and Caucasian American college students." The award will be presented to Zoua during the APA meeting in August.
Melanie Leuty (Advisor Jo-Ida Hansen) who received the National Career Development Association (NCDA) Graduate Student Research Award for her project, "Exploring the construct of work values." Melanie was presented her award at the NCDA Convention (July 2009) in St. Louis, MO and was invited to present on her research at the convention.
Alisia Tran (Advisor Richard Lee) who is a 2009-2010 Hmong Studies Fellow hosted by the program in Asian American Studies and the Institute for Advanced Study. Alisia's project is "Leaving out Hmong - What do we really leave out?" The fellowship is funded by a generous grant from the Henry Luce Foundation.
Congratulations to Zoua, Melanie, and Alisia.
-Gordon
August 14th, 2009Brian Connelly Wins Dissertation Award
It's my pleasure to let you know that Brian Connelly (Psychology PhD '08 in I/O Psychology, Advisor: Deniz S. Ones) is the winner of the 2009 Tanaka Award for best dissertation from the Association for Research in Personality. This is a highly competitive award, previously won in 2008 by Kristian Markon (MN Psychology PhD '07 in Clinical, Advisor: Robert Krueger) and in 2007 by PIB faculty member Colin DeYoung.
Congratulations to Brian, and his advisor Deniz! We can certainly be proud of the continuing accomplishments of our Ph.D.'s.
-Gordon
June 23rd, 2009John Campbell to serve as Director of Graduate Studies for 2009-2010 academic year
Dear Faculty, Graduate Students and Staff,
We are happy to announce, John Campbell was elected by the faculty and has agreed to serve as Director of Graduate Studies for the 2009-2010 academic year. We are grateful John is willing to serve the Department again in this position.
-Gordon
May 22nd, 2009Clelia Anna Mannino Receives Fulbright Grant
Dear Psychology Colleagues,
Clelia Anna Mannino, a graduate student in our social psychology program, is one of 20 students nationally to receive a Fulbright Full Grant to Italy. Her dissertation will investigate how Italy’s changing cultural climate is shaping and redefining conceptions of community, and how this complex process links to identity and nationalism. Mannino received a bachelor's in psychology and Italian from Mount Holyoke College in 2004. We all congratulate Ms. Mannino for winning this prestigious fellowship.
-Gordon
May 18th, 2009
Off Campus Psychology Related Employment
Postdoc - Frankel Center for Judaic Studies
Mandell L. Berman Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Contemporary American Jewish Life. Two-year postdoctoral fellowship is an opportunity for a recent PhD (since June 2006) to pursue research on American Jews and the American Jewish community in conjunction with University of Michigan faculty. A strong commitment to multidisciplinary work in the social sciences is required. The fellow will be expected to be in residence during the academic years of the fellowship, to conduct research, to participate in the intellectual activities of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, and to disseminate scholarship to diverse audiences. Please send application by January 4, 2010, to:
Frankel Center for Judaic Studies
Attn: Deborah Dash Moore
202 South Thayer St.
2111 Thayer Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48104Evaluation of applications will be based on quality of proposed research, samples of work, and letters of recommendation. PhD must be received by August 2010.
Appointment will be announced by March 1, 2010.
Stipend and Prerequisites:
The annual stipend will be $60,000 for 2010-11. The annual appointment period is an academic calendar year, September 1 - April 30. The fellow will be eligible for participation in the University health and life insurance options. The program for dental insurance will begin after the first year is completed. A flat allowance of $2,500 will be reimbursable for moving expenses in addition to $2,000 per year for conference travel.The Fellow will have a two-year appointment as a Research Fellow or Assistant Professor in the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies and an appropriate affiliated department of the University. The fellowship may be extended for a third year pending approval by the Dean of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. This appointment is not tenure-track. Any subsequent appointment of a Fellow to a position at the University of Michigan would be subject to the rules governing new appointments.
The Fellow is encouraged to consider opportunities for the dissemination of research, such as conferences, workshops, and colloquia, in coordination with the Frankel Center.
Non-US citizens may apply. If one is awarded the fellowship and is not a United States citizen, the University of Michigan International Office will work with the fellow to obtain a visa to permit employment at the University of Michigan for the two-year fellowship. Owing to the uncertainties of international mail, overseas applicants should try to postmark their applications by January 4, 2010.
Miscellaneous conditions:
Residence: The Fellow is expected to be in residence in Ann Arbor for the University academic years of appointment (September - April) and to participate in the activities of the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies. Off-campus research leave during academic terms will be permitted only in rare cases, only for brief periods of time, and only upon written application to the Director of the Center well in advance of the proposed leave. Any leave granted will count as part of the fellowship tenure.
Publications: Fellow is requested to cite his/her identification as the Mandell L. Berman Fellow at the University of Michigan in any publications that result from work done during his/her tenure and to provide the Frankel Center for Judaic Studies with copies of such published work.
Report on scholarship: At the end of each fellowship year, the Fellow is asked to submit a written report on activities and accomplishments during the year.
Activities: The Frankel Center for Judaic Studies is an interdisciplinary intellectual community. The Fellow will be expected to participate in monthly colloquia, to share his/her work in progress, and to engage in conversation with other members about intellectual concerns. The fellow will also be expected to disseminate results of his/her scholarship to the broader academic and Jewish communities.
Research assistance: The fellow will receive an office and computer as well as access to other research equipment as appropriate. The fellow may draw on additional funds for research up to $2,000 per year on approval from the Chair and with proper receipts. The fellow may seek support from external agencies if such support will enhance his/her scholarship.
Application procedure:
November 19th, 2009
1. A current curriculum vitae. As an addendum, include a list of courses taken as a graduate student. No transcript is required.
2. A short (no more than one page, single spaced) description of your background, teaching interests, and a brief summary of your proposed research. If you are currently a doctoral candidate, please indicate the anticipated schedule of completion of your thesis.
3. A research proposal for the fellowship tenure of 1-5 pages. This proposal should outline the methods and aims of research beyond your thesis or other work on the subject. Please keep in mind that your project proposal will be read by non-specialists, as well as specialists in your field. Proposals that involve more than one discipline are especially welcome.
4. Two selected work samples. Because reviewers have limited time for reading each application, candidates must limit the number of work samples and length of papers. Do not send a copy of your dissertation, but you may send the introduction or short chapter.
5. Three letters of recommendation. Please have each recommender send the letter directly to:
Frankel Center for Judaic Studies
Attn: Deborah Dash Moore
202 South Thayer St.
2111 Thayer Building
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Please submit three copies of each item listed in 1-4.Associate Director - Minneapolis VA Medical Center
Research and Leadership Position Availability
Associate Director of Health Services Research
Minneapolis VA Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research
and the University of MinnesotaThe nationally and internationally recognized Health Services Research and Development Center of Excellence at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center seeks a mid-career scientist to serve as Associate Director. The successful candidate for this exciting opportunity will have an independent research program at our Center, collaborate with other Center and University investigators, manage scientific staff, and implement our Center's strategic plan. We welcome applicants in the areas of clinical, public health, outcomes and/or implementation research. Requirements include a MD; PhD or DrPH in nursing, public health, management, social or behavioral science; effective leadership skills, and a record of high-quality research evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and independent funding. Additionally, we value strong communication skills, a commitment to collaboration, and an ability to work effectively across disciplines. The Associate Director will also hold a faculty position in the Department of Medicine at the University of Minnesota. Salary is dependent upon qualifications. Please mail, email or fax cover letter, curriculum vitae, publications list, and names of three references to Jill Mahal-Lichty, VA Medical Center (152), One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Email: jill.mahal-lichty@va.gov. Phone: (612)-467-1979 Fax: (612) 727-5699. The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity employer. For more information about our Center, see: http://www.hsrd.minneapolis.med.va.gov/.
November 3rd, 2009Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology - University of La Verne
Psychology Department
Position #2947 - Assistant or Associate Professor, Clinical Psychology
The University of La Verne's Department of Psychology invites applications for one tenure-track faculty position at the assistant or associate professor level in Clinical Psychology. This is a tenure-track, 10 month appointment, beginning August 2010. The Psychology department includes a Psy.D in Clinical-Community Psychology, a MS in Marriage & Family Therapy, a MS in Counseling with a Concentration in College Counseling & Student Services, and an undergraduate psychology program. Responsibilities include: teaching six courses a year equivalent to no less than 18 semester hours of which at least fifty percent will be in the APA-accredited Psy.D. Clinical Psychology Program. Applicants are also expected to maintain an independent research program and to advise and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. Qualifications include: a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an APA-accredited doctoral program; completion of an APA/APPIC-accredited internship; licensure in CA or the ability to be licensed within 3 years of initial employment; record of excellence or potential in teaching and training with multicultural populations and in incorporating multicultural issues in courses; a demonstrated history of scholarly research and the potential to continue such work; and a commitment to quality teaching and scholarship in a comprehensive liberal arts university with a very diverse student body. The hiring range for this position is dependent upon qualifications and departmental equity. Benefits of employment include a comprehensive health and welfare plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse and dependent children and a generous 10% contribution to the university's 403-B retirement plan. Review of applicants will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. To apply, please send a letter of interest describing your teaching philosophy and research experience, curriculum vita, representative publications, evidence of teaching effectiveness (including several recent course evaluations and course syllabi), and letters from three professional references in Word or PDF format to: jobs@ulv.edu, or mail to Human Resources, University of La Verne, 1950 Third Street, La Verne CA 91750. Reference position #_2947.
November 3rd, 2009Postdoctoral Fellowship - Center for AIDS Intervention Research
The Center for AIDS Intervention Research (CAIR) at the Medical College of
Wisconsin is seeking qualified applicants for a two-year National Research
Service Award (NRSA) postdoctoral research training program in behavioral
HIV prevention research. We are looking for men and women who currently
have or who are about to receive a PhD, PsyD, DrPH, EdD, MD, or other
doctoral degree. Persons with interests in HIV prevention research and
backgrounds in psychology, public health, anthropology, sociology,
infectious diseases, cost-effectiveness analysis, or other relevant fields
are encouraged to apply. Previous experience in HIV prevention research is
not required. The application deadline for fellowships beginning in Summer
2010 is January 24, 2010.CAIR is an internationally-renowned social science research center that has
prepared numerous postdoctoral fellows for successful careers in research
and public health leadership. The CAIR Fellowship Program combines
seminars, conferences, and other educational opportunities with
individualized, one-on-one mentoring by CAIR faculty members.Additional information about the program is
October 20th, 2009
available on our website (www.mcw.edu/cair.htm) or from the Program
Director, Steven D. Pinkerton, Ph.D. (pinkrton@mcw.edu; 414- 955-7700).
The Department of Psychology's Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Psychology, in accordance with its long and distinguished history, comprises three objectives: significant contributions to the basic science of psychology and the applications of that science through creative scholarship, the thorough training of future generations in psychological science and its methods, and service and leadership to the discipline and profession.