Cognitive Development Lab Coordinator Position: Rutgers University, Newark

The Computational Cognitive Development Lab directed by Dr. Elizabeth Bonawitz is currently recruiting a full-time Lab Manager to coordinate and conduct research on causal learning in infants and children. In particular, research in the lab is informed by computational models and empirical studies exploring how children learn about the world to form intuitive theories.

Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to develop and maintain organizational systems will be required. Taking an active role in all stages of the research is strongly encouraged, including initiating independent projects and participating in reading groups and research seminars. Helps build and maintain collaborations at local daycares and museums; responsible for data collection involving conducting interviews and experiments with children and adults; keeps organized records of participant pool and data; prepares progress reports; directs undergraduate research assistants.

Preferred start date is September/October 2013, with a 2-year desired commitment, further extendable depending on fit.

Requirements Bachelor’s degree in related scientific field or discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant research experience and knowledge of general principles and practices within a discipline and ability to use that knowledge for practical application. Administrative experience and experience working with children is preferred. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, computer literacy, an ability to work independently, and an interest in cognitive development are a must. The applicant should be comfortable interacting with children of all ages, with undergraduate students, and with parents and community members.  A strong background in mathematical models/computer science/machine learning is not required, but a general interest and working knowledge in these fields is encouraged.

To apply, please visit:
http://uhrapps.rutgers.edu/jobs/JobDetail.aspx?pst_num=13-001164

Rutgers University, Newark is located in the heart of New Jersey’s largest city and is an easy 25-minute train ride from downtown Manhattan.

 

Several summer job positions with Fund for the Public Interest

From Emma Boorboor, director of the Fund for the Public Interest’s Manhattan office: “We are currently seeking to hire students as paid staff members and interns to build public support on an urgent campaign to ban Marcellus Shale gas drilling in New York. As paid staff or interns, students will build grassroots power, learn the building blocks of political organizing, and work closely with a senior staff management team.”

Here are the details:

Campaign Description: In the Manhattan office we will be working with Environment NY on their campaign to ban Marcellus Shale gas drilling. Horizontal high-volume hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale, called “fracking” for short, is the leading environmental issue in our state.  The grassroots efforts of Environment New York and other environmental organizations has kept drilling out of our state so far, but the oil and gas industry have been relentless in pressuring the State to allow drilling.

We don’t have to look farther than our next-door neighbors in Pennsylvania to see the risks inherent in Marcellus Shale gas drilling.  Since 2004, the gas industry has drilled more than 3,000 fracking wells in Pennsylvania and has left a trail of environmental pollution and public health problems in its wake.  It has contaminated drinking water with toxic chemicals such as benzene, toluene and formaldehyde, and dumped under-treated drilling waste in rivers and streams.  Health experts are finding huge risks from air pollution near drilling sites, and residents living near gas operations have consistently experienced dizziness and nosebleeds.

Gov. Cuomo is moving closer to allowing Fracking here in New York and we know that is a result of the influence of huge corporations like Halliburton and ExxonMobil.  Currently the governor is proposing opening up 5 rural New York counties along the Pennsylvania border to gas drilling.  The plan is to start with 5 counties, but we’ve seen in other states that once the drillers get their boots in the door, they will push and push to get into the rest of the state, from the Finger Lakes to the Catskills.  If we’re going to defend New York’s health and environment from Marcellus Shale drilling, we need to make sure the Governor and our legislators in Albany hear the voice of the public over the voice of the gas industry.

Job Activities/Scope: We sign up members and fundraise for Environment New York through street canvassing. We get out into public places and talk with as many people as possible about the work of Environment New York. We identify people who support the issue and get them involved. Canvassers will receive rigorous training on the skill of canvassing, and will have the opportunity to receive optional, additional trainings campaign skills such as generating local media coverage, petitioning, and campaign strategy.

Knowledge and Skills: There are no requirements for prior knowledge or skills. Broadly, we are looking for candidates who work hard, communicate well, and are interested in working toward positive social change.

Compensation/Pay: The average pay is $11-$16 per hour.

To apply: Apply online HERE, and we will be in touch shortly. You can also call our office directly at (212) 575 – 8571

Research Job Position at Zucker Hillside Hospital (North Shore LIJ)

The Division of Psychiatric Research at Zucker Hillside Hospital is currently seeking to hire a full time Research Coordinator to begin in Spring/Summer 2013. The position will also be affiliated through the Center for Psychiatric Neuroscience at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research and the NorthShore LIJ Health System.

The candidate will primarily be a part of the team working on the “Comprehensive Assessment of Neurodevelopment in Youth” project, which uses clinical interviews, neuropsychological testing, structural MRI, and functional MRI to assess neural and cognitive change across childhood, adolescence, and early adulthood. We are interested in understanding development in healthy individuals as well as in individuals with severe mental illnesses, such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Job Responsibilities:

Duties will be varied as the candidate will be involved in many facets of ongoing and future research projects. Specific responsibilities will include administration and scoring of clinical diagnostic interviews, administration of neuropsychological test batteries, scheduling and recruitment of participants, administrative duties such as IRB compliance, and data entry and management.

Qualifications:

• Required
  • BA/BS or MA/MS in Psychology or a related field
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Minimum 2 year commitment
  • Organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple concomitant tasks
  • Flexible schedule (there are occasional weekend testing sessions to accommodate school-aged participants)
• Preferred
  • Experience with clinical assessments (in particular, structured clinical interviews such as the SCID and KSADS) strongly preferred
  • Experience with neuropsychological testing strongly preferred
  • Experience with psychiatric populations
  • Experience with statistical software (Stata, SPSS, R) and data bases (Access, SQL)

Salary is competitive, and a full benefits package is provided. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and CV or resume via email to Dr. Katherine Karlsgodt at kkarlsgodt@nshs.edu.

Massages, free food, and pets therapy!

Take advantage of the many “Stressbusters” activities sponsored by The Office of Student Leadership and Activities beginning May 8th and continuing through finals week. Here’s the schedule:

Thursday, May 8

 - Game Room Stressbusters, Student Center Game Room, 8pm

Thursday, May 9
- Study Lounge, Multipurpose Rooms, 9am-9pm
Need a quiet space to study? Come down to the Multipurpose Rooms to prepare for finals!

- Grab & Go Breakfast, Student Center Atrium, 10am-12pm
Grab some free food on your way to your next final!

- Paws-a-tively Stress Free!, Multipurpose Rooms, 12pm-4pm               Experience PET THERAPY to relieve your exam-based stress!

- Grab & Go Lunch, Student Center Atrium, 12:30-4pm

-Massage, Student Center 0142, 1-4pm
Finals week is tense, but you don’t have to be! Come get a FREE professional massage!

- Grab & Go Snack, Student Center Atrium, 5:30-9:15pm

Friday, May 10
- Study Lounge, Multipurpose Rooms, 9am-9pm

- Grab & Go Breakfast, Student Center Atrium, 10am-12pm

- Paws-a-tively Stress Free!, Multipurpose Rooms, 12pm-4pm

- Grab & Go Lunch, Student Center Atrium, 12:30-4pm

Monday, May 13
- Study Lounge, Multipurpose Rooms, 9am-9pm

- Grab & Go Breakfast, Student Center Atrium, 10am-12pm

-Massage, Student Center 0142, 1-4pm

-Chill-Axinn, Library East Wing 246, 7-9pm
Come study, get free food, and check out the newly created study space in the library, the Collaborative Learning Center!

-Late Night breakfast, 10pm

Tuesday, May 14
- Study Lounge, Multipurpose Rooms, 9am-9pm

- Grab & Go Breakfast, Student Center Atrium, 10am-12pm
-Massage, Student Center 0142, 1-4pm
- Grab & Go Snack, Student Center Atrium, 5:30-9:15pm

- Zumba, Multipurpose Rooms, Student Center, 6:30pm

Wednesday , May 15
- Study Lounge, Multipurpose Rooms, 9am-9pm
- Grab & Go Breakfast, Student Center Atrium, 10am-12pm

Thursday the 16
- Study Lounge, Multipurpose Rooms, 9am-9pm
Friday the 17
- Study Lounge, Multipurpose Rooms, 9am-9pm

Active Minds Talk: Thursday, 5/2, Student Center Theater

Active Minds will be hosting Juliana Kerrest, a speaker from the Active Minds Speakers Bureau. She will be joining us as a closing event for the on-going PostSecretU at Hofstra!

Juliana founded an Active Minds chapter at her university, which marked the beginning of her involvement in mental health awareness. Today she speaks about her experiences in an informative and relatable way delivering a positive and inspirational message that leaves audiences with a strong sense of hope.

There will be FREE FOOD and each person that attends will have the chance to enter their name in a drawing for one of 2 PostSecret books by Frank Warren.

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Active Minds is a national organization that empowers students to speak openly about mental health in order to educate others and encourage help-seeking.  We are changing the culture on campuses and in the community by providing information, leadership opportunities and advocacy training to the next generation. For more information about this organization, visit its website: http://www.activeminds.org/about

Careers in Health Professions Open House – Thurs 4/25, 6:30 – 8:30, Library (West Wing) 246

In an effort to better educate students about the vast array of opportunities in the health care field, the Center for University Advisement Office is sponsoring a “Careers in Health Professions Open House” on Thursday April 25^th, 2013 6:30-8:30 pm. The event will be held this year in Hofstra University’s West Library Wing room 246.

The Open House will feature representatives from medical, professional  as well as graduate schools in an attempt to expose students to different career paths.  Please RSVP via email or phone my assistant, Anna McManus. She may be reached directly at 516-463-5340 or Anna.R.McManus@hofsta.edu.

 

Career Fair – Wed 4/24 11am – 2 pm in the Sports Complex

From the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences:

Graduating this semester? Looking for a job or an internship?

Then stop by the Career Fair going on TOMORROW from 11 am to 2 pm in the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex! Dozens of companies will be there seeking full time and part time employees. Bring plenty of resumes!

For more information see: http://events.hofstra.edu/?eID=1825