Summer neuroscience research opportunity with the University of Maryland School of Medicine!

Silvio O. Conte Center
Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC)
University of Maryland School of Medicine

The Silvio O. Conte Center located at the Maryland Psychiatric Research Center (MPRC) invites
applicants for our 2015 Undergraduate Research Program. Our program provides undergraduate
students the opportunity to conduct research in preclinical and clinical laboratories at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Our Center is organized in highly complementary and synergistic projects in preclinical and clinical
laboratories. We are providing new insights into the role of the tryptophan metabolite kynurenic acid in cognition, and examining inhibition of kynurenic acid formation as a novel strategy to overcome
cognitive impairments. Deficits in cognitive functions are a core symptom of pathology in
schizophrenia, a debilitating neuropsychiatric disorder affecting ~1% of the world population.

Student scholars will have the opportunity to spend their summer in a Silvio O. Conte Center affiliated lab performing neuroscience research. In addition to a mentored hands-on research experience, students will participate in a didactic lecture series, research and ethics discussions with faculty, literature journal club, a career development seminar, and a Scholars’ Research Day at the end of the summer. Throughout the summer, students will work and interact with various faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and research assistants while gaining experience in preclinical and/or clinical research. Students will enhance their independent thinking and develop communication and presentation skills necessary to become a successful scientist.

Benefits:
-Summer scholars will receive a stipend for their 10-week commitment (June 1 – August 7)
-On-campus housing is available at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)
dormitory

Eligibility:
-Students with undergraduate student status during the program dates
-GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
-Ideal candidates have a strong interest in pursuing a graduate degree
-The University of Maryland, Baltimore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due February 28, 2015.

To receive application materials, please contact our Program Director:
Ana Pocivavsek, Ph.D.
Email: apocivavsek@mprc.umaryland.edu
Phone: 410-402-7751

PSYC 123 - The Psychology of Getting Hired

Simply having a college degree is not enough – if you want to be competitive in the professional world you need to devote as much time and effort in developing your professional credentials and materials as you do to your coursework.

Together we will explore psychological principles that influence the selection process and how you can apply them for the edge that makes your competition Fear the Turtle!

This is a one-credit, online course open to freshman, sophomores, and juniors of any major.  For more information visit http://ter.ps/psyc123

New Social Learning Lab seeking undergraduate research assistant!

Research Assistant Position
Social Learning Lab 

The Social Learning Lab, a brand-new lab under the direction of Dr. Lucas Butler, is currently seeking a highly motivated and dependable student for the Spring semester to work on various projects investigating children's early social and cognitive development. The individual will spend at least one semester working in the lab (longer commitment preferred), and will be responsible for assisting with a variety of daily lab activities, including data coding and entry, participant recruitment, and hands-on testing with young children. For more information on the work we do in the Lab, please see: http://www.education.umd.edu/HDQM/labs/SocialLearning

Responsibilities:
-6-9 hours per week (9 preferred)
-Data Coding & Entry
-Participant Recruitment
-Subject Testing

Qualifications:
-Minimum 3.0 GPA
-Completed PSYC 100
-Experience working with children
-Detail-oriented
-Organizational skills

How To Apply:
To apply, please send your resume, unofficial transcript, and Spring 2015 class schedule to Lucas Butler at lpbutler@umd.edu. Preferred application deadline: January 1. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. 

Child Development Lab Research Assistant position!

Research Assistant Position 
University of Maryland
Child Development Lab
The Child Development Lab, under the direction of Dr. Nathan Fox, is currently seeking a highly motivated and extremely dependable student for the Spring semester to work on the Bucharest Early Intervention Project. The individual chosen will spend one semester in training with the current undergraduate, and will ultimately be responsible for data entry, communication with collaborators, and coding qualitative information. The undergraduate will not be working directly with participants, as the study takes place in Romania, but rather will be involved in the data management aspect of research. 

Responsibilities:
-9 hours per week
-Four semester commitment (including paid summer 2015 internship)
-Data entry

Qualifications:
-Minimum 3.0 GPA
-Successful completion of PSYC 200
-Detail-oriented
-Organizational skills
-Commitment to the accuracy and completeness of data
-Familiarity with SPSS Statistics preferred
-Sophomore status preferred 

How To Apply:
If interested, please send your resume, unofficial transcript, and Spring 2015 class schedule to Leanna Papp at lpapp@umd.edu. Application deadline: January 1. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.

Fiction Writing Scholarship!

The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing

Attention creative writers! Are you a passionate fiction writer with a flair for storytelling? If so, submit your application TODAY!

The Sebastian Herbstein Memorial Scholarship in Fiction Writing is a memorial scholarship that honors the memory of Sebastian Herbstein, a talented writer, dedicated scholar and son of UMD professor, Judith Freidenberg, which provides two prizes, $600 for first prize and $300 for second prize, for works of short fiction of 5,000 words or less. All full-time UMD undergrads are eligible to apply.

For complete award criteria, instructions, and an online application, please visit http://ter.ps/sebastian. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 .

Questions? Contact Jennifer Kilberg, BSOS Alumni and Donor Relations at 301.405.2998 or jkilberg@umd.edu.

Graduate/Post doc Research Assistant position with Total Child Health!

Graduate Student or Post doc Research Assistant Position
Total Child Health

Description:
This position is to assist in an ongoing research project to validate a parent completed questionnaire about mental health symptoms co morbid with ADHD such as anxiety, depression and conduct problems delivered by CHADIS (www.CHADIS.com) compared to a structured psychiatric interview. The research assistant will recruit parents, explain the study, collect consent, arrange a time for the interview, conduct the interview and enter data into a database. Clinical experience with child assessment is required. This project is being conducted by a team of physicians and psychologists.

Responsibilities:
-Clinical interviews with parents of young children
-15-20 hours per week
-Recruiting and consenting parents for research
-Well organized and punctual
-Strong verbal English

Qualifications:
-MA in psychology or SW
-Clinical experience with child assessment
-Works well independently
-Has vehicle

How to Apply:
Please email resume to Barbara Howard, MD at bhoward@chadis.com 

Teaching Assistant for PSYC 346 - Intro to Clinical PSYC

Dr. Colleen Byrne, who is teaching Introduction to Clinical Psychology, is looking for an undergraduate teaching assistant for the Spring 2015 semester.  The position would require about six to nine hours per week, and can be for course credit (click here for details) or on a voluntary basis.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Completion of at least one of the following: Intro to Clinical, Psychopathology, or Helping Skills
• Strong writing skills
• Experience locating information and articles form library databases

Regular Responsibilities:

• Initial grading of brief, weekly written assignments
• Regular weekly meeting with Dr. Byrne
• Searching the libraries for relevant articles and the internet for pictures/stories/videos
• Helping to create multiple choice questions on new content and current events that relate to the course
• Assist with managing student communication

If you are interested please email Dr. Byrne at colbyrne@umd.edu

Learn about Asperger's Syndrome this summer as a Camp Akeela Counselor!

Camp Akeela
Summer Camp Counselor Positions
http://campakeela.com

staff@campakeela.com

Camp Akeela is a fun, traditional New England overnight summer camp in Vermont for boys and girls ages 9 - 18. Many of our campers have been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome or a nonverbal learning disability. Others are undiagnosed but described as “quirky.” All are very bright, charming well behaved boys and girls who struggle to connect with their peers.

Akeela provides staff the opportunity to play an integral role in a community that changes kids’ lives. You will gain valuable experience working first-hand with children, helping them develop social skills while forging life long friendships.

For more information please see the flier at the following link:  https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B-WK1jWUo8h2TldiYzFmVThtdE0/edit

Gain Educational Psychology research lab experience!

Research Assistant Positions
Motivation in Education Research Group
http://ter.ps/mergRA
 
Description:
The purpose of the Motivation in Education Research Group (MERG) is to conduct research on achievement motivation in educational settings. The main study RAs will be working on is examining how college students' beliefs about effort influence their self-evaluations of ability. RAs will begin in Spring semester 2015 and receive course credit.

Responsibilities:
-Participant recruitment
-Data collection
-Data entry/coding
-Participation in lab meetings
-Minimum hour per week: 6

Qualifications:
-Undergraduate student at UMD
-Interest in educational psychology or motivation research

How To Apply:
For more information or to apply, please email Katie Muenks at kmuenks@umd.edu
To learn more about the Motivation in Education Research Group go to: http://www.education.umd.edu/HDQM/labs/MERG/

Spring 2015 CAPER Lab Research Assistant positions!

Undergraduate Research Assistant Positions
Center for Addictions, Personality, and Emotion Research (CAPER)
University of Maryland

Description:
The Center for Addictions, Personality, and Emotion Research (CAPER) within the UMD Psychology Department is seeking undergraduate research assistants for a longitudinal study. The study examines low risk (e.g. riding in  a car without a seat belt) and high risk behavior (e.g. smoking, alcohol use, and sexual activity) among emerging adolescents. Research Assistants can volunteer for a minimum of 6 hours per week or earn PSYC 479 credit, with two credits for 6 hours per week and 3 credits for a minimum of 9 hours per week.

Responsibilities:
-Data Entry
-Data Verification
-Schedule Participants
-Direct interaction with participants and their families
-Discussion and analysis of scholarly research articles
-Information and guidance for graduate school
-Conduct own research project

How to Apply:
-Please email cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript to Ryan Stadnik at rstadnik@umd.edu 

Full-Time Research Assistant position with Binghamton University's Mood Disorders Institute!

Full-Time Research Assistant Position 
Binghamton University 
Mood Disorders Institute
 
Description: 
The Binghamton Mood Disorders Institute at Binghamton University is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to start as soon as January 5, 2015 or as late as June 1, 2015. This is a full time grant-funded research assistant position to assist with an NIMH-funded Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) study of 1,000 children examining genetic, epigenetic, and environmental influences on children’s attentional biases for emotional stimuli. Duties will include coordinating participant recruitment, preparation of study materials, participant assessments, and database management. The research assistant will also have opportunities to co-author scientific papers and journal articles. Salary will be $30,000 per year plus health insurance.

Qualifications:
A BA/BS in psychology or other scientific field, including coursework in research methods and/or statistics. Successful candidates will demonstrate a conscientious work style and strong interpersonal skills. Candidates with experience with ERP and/or psychophysiological assessments and/or structured diagnostic interviewing are particularly encouraged to apply. This is an excellent position for a college graduate who is interested in gaining additional research experience before going on to graduate study in clinical psychology.

How To Apply:
To view the posting and apply online go to  http://ter.ps/bingRA  In addition, please arrange to have two letters of recommendation sent via e-mail to Brandon E. Gibb, Ph.D. at bgibb@binghamton.edu 

DSCN Lab Research Assistant position!

Research Assistant Position 
Developmental Social Cognitive Neuroscience Lab


Description:
The Developmental, Social, Cognitive Neuroscience (DSCN) lab (directed by Dr. Elizabeth Redcay) is looking for bright, detail-oriented undergraduate students to assist with multiple behavioral and fMRI studies investigating social cognition in children and adults this Spring. RAs in the DSCN lab will gain hands-on experience with neuroimaging, behavioral, and developmental methods, which can increase the value of one’s graduate school application as well as provide an opportunity to earn a strong letter of recommendation. Class credit will also be made available to those interested and qualified.

Responsibilities:
-Participant recruitment: calling and scheduling participants over the phone and via e-mail
-Data entry: entering experimental data into Microsoft Excel and SPSS
-Data coding: coding participant questionnaires, standardized assessments, and participant videos
-Data organization: compiling and filing datasets; day-to-day lab maintenance
Stimuli creation: preparing stimulus materials (i.e., creating and editing videos)
-Data collection (behavioral and fMRI): setting-up and running behavioral studies; assisting with the acquisition of fMRI data at the Maryland Neuroimaging Center (located a couple blocks off the College Park campus)
-Opportunity to perform data processing and analysis (i.e., on fMRI, DTI, and behavioral data)
-Participating in weekly lab meetings (one hour)
-9 hours a week

Qualifications:
-Academic background in psychology, neuroscience, or computer science
-Minimum GPA of 3.3
-Experience working with children
-Strong communication skills
-Moderate to strong technical/computer skills
-Moderate comfort level working with Mac computers and their applications
-Keenly interested in social development and developmental neuroscience
-Able to work independently

How To Apply:
Please email dscn.umd@gmail.com for more information and application materials.