(3/31/08) Position at UPenn

New Position at the Annenberg School for Communication, University of
Pennsylvania

Job Description:

The Annenberg School for Communication's Children's Media Lab
(www.asc.upenn.edu/childrenmedia) is undertaking a longitudinal study
with young children aged birth to eight. Broadly, the purpose of the
project is to evaluate media usage and access in the homes of young
children, and to relate this access and use to developmental outcomes
associated with language and literacy development. The project will be
carried out across two large cities, Philadelphia, PA and Washington,
DC, with Georgetown University providing support for the Washington, DC
contingent.

We are currently looking to hire a coordinator for this longitudinal
study. The coordinator will be responsible for coordinating all aspects
of study including (1) daily management of the project in collaboration
with the Principal Investigator, (2) supervising case managers and data
collectors to ensure program activities are in compliance with study
protocol, (3) providing support and maintaining communication with
project staff at Georgetown University, (4) overseeing all data
collection, entry, and storage procedures, (5) conducting data analysis
and providing data summaries to Principal Investigator, and (6)
preparing and processing all regulatory and grant related paperwork
related to the longitudinal study.

Qualifications:

A Master's Degree or more is required in Psychology, Education,
Communication, or related field with minimum 3 years to 5 years of
experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong
research background required, with prior experience managing a large
research project or a project involving multiple sites a plus. Prior
supervisory experience required. Documented experience with young
children aged 0 to 8. Documented experience administering assessments to
children aged 0 to 8 years and interviewing parents of young children.
Experience with statistical analysis, including knowledge of SPSS.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as the ability to
work independently with little supervision. Excellent telephone and
interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively interface with
diverse populations. Able to confidently multi-task and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational, computer, and writing skills. Must be able to
work occasional evenings or weekends. Some domestic travel is required.
Must own or have access to a car for local travel, a valid driver's
license is required.

For more information about working at Penn and to apply for this
position, please submit a cover letter and resume online at the
University of Pennsylvania's Human Resources website:

https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=187513

Alternatively you may search by reference number 080324227 at
https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu/

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented
students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of
Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, religion, color, national or ethnic
origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam Era Veteran or disabled
veteran in the administration of educational policies, programs or
activities; admissions policies; scholarship and loan awards; athletic,
or other University administered programs or employment.

(3/30/08) Job -- Toddler Room at therapeutic program

The Parents' Center at Saltonstall House, a program of the Home for Little
Wanderers located in Brighton, seeks a head teacher in one of their toddler
rooms. This program serves at-risk children and families, many of which are
in DSS care. This reqires EEC Infant/Toddler certification as a teacher or
lead teacher. Contact Jennifer McCracken, ECC Director at 617-469-8580 or
email employment@thehome.org.

(3/24/08) Head Start Grad Student Research Grant

The Head Start Graduate Student Research Grant Announcement is now online at
www.grants.gov. (CFDA Number: 93.600: Head Start Opportunity Number:
HHS-2008-ACF-OPRE-YR-0068)

Applications are due June 16th. Please send word to anyone who might be
interested,

Thank you,

(3/24/08) Summer Teacher Opportunity

COME JOIN US FOR A WONDERFUL SUMMER OF LEARNING, GROWING AND COMMUNITY!

TUFTS UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL DAY CARE CENTER

SUMMER TEACHER OPPORTUNITY

The Tufts Educational Day Care Center is now accepting applications for
Summer Teacher positions for June, July and August, 2008. Applicants must
be available from June 2nd through August 24, 2008. We have openings in our
preschool and our K-1 classrooms. Our summer program runs Monday through
Friday. Interested individuals should send a resume and cover letter
(before April 13) to:

Beth Nunes: School Coordinator
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
Tufts Administration Building
165 Holland Street
Somerville, MA 02144

Only candidates selected for interviews will receive a response. An
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

(3/25/08) Research position through Brown Medical School and The Miriam Hospital.

Research position through Brown Medical School and The Miriam Hospital.
B.A./B.S. required.

Position involves working on longitudinal study of maternal mood and
hormones during pregnancy and infant and fetal neurobehavior. Primary
responsibility will be for conducting infant neurobehavioral assessments and
collecting biological specimens (placentas, cord blood, saliva). The RA will
interact with labor and delivery and nursery staff, complete chart review,
and recruit and consent participants. Additional possible tasks include
coding of fetal behavior tapes and assisting with examination of placental
gene expression. Experience with infants and newborns is preferred. Weekend
availability is required.

Many opportunities to conduct independent research, submit presentations to
national conferences, prepare papers for publication.

Must be comfortable handling biological specimens including blood.
Experience with laboratory activities preferred. Maturity and ability to
work in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced setting as well as manual dexterity
are required.

Please contact Laura Stroud, Ph.D.,
Principal Investigator
e-mail: Laura_Stroud@brown.edu
telephone: 401-480-0700

(3/17/08) Job Opportunity: summer research NYU

Dear Colleague,

I have a new large-scale study staring this summer to test the efficacy of a
school-based intervention to work with adolescents who report symptoms
consistent with asthma but who are yet to be diagnosed. It is a five-year
study funded by NIH. The intervention consists of education for the
students, their parents and their primary care providers. I will be hiring
two bachelor level research assistants, two health educators/group leaders,
and a project director. Attached, please find the announcements for the
research assistants and health/educators/group leaders (project director to
follow soon). It is strongly preferred that these positions be filled with
individuals who can speak conversational Spanish as many of our parents will
be Spanish-speaking.

On my current grant to work with middle school students with asthma, I also
have two openings for research assistants. Again, I prefer these positions
to be filled by bilingual individuals (Spanish-English). The description
for this study is part of the attached announcement for the project
assistant.

It would be helpful if your students or applicants use your name in the
email so I give their applications priority.

Regards,
Jean-Marie

NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: Jean-Marie.Bruzzese@nyumc.org

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Jean-Marie Bruzzese, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Institute for Prevention Science

NYU Child Study Center
New York University School of Medicine
215 Lexington Avenue, 13th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10016

Phone: (212) 263-3667
Fax: (212) 263-3690
www.aboutourkids.org

(3/5/08) applied developmental post-doc /ma job

 Position available for a Post-doctoral Fellow or Project Coordinator


in Pediatric Psychology


Virginia Commonwealth University

A full-time Post-Doctoral Fellow or Project Coordinator is being sought
in Pediatric Psychology, Departments of Psychology and Pediatrics at
Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA.  The Fellow or
Coordinator will have a variety of clinical, research, training and
teaching opportunities available according to their interests in
pediatric diabetes and child clinical psychology.  The Fellow also will
serve as a Clinical Research Coordinator and manage the daily operations
of two five-year newly funded NIH multi-site grants.  The Fellow will be
based at the Richmond, VA site and will have opportunities to
participate in lectures, workshops and other didactic opportunities at
both the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical School and Psychology
Department as well as at the cooperating site of Children's National
Medical Center in Washington, D.C.  Richmond, VA is located within 95
miles of Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, M.D.; the latter has workshops
and conferences available through National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Interested candidates with a clinical or research background in
pediatric psychology, child clinical psychology or applied developmental
will be considered.  Experience teaching coping skills to families,
brief intervention programs to school-age children or training parents
of preschool children with chronic illnesses is highly desirable.
Previous work with children and their parents with type 1 diabetes is
also advantageous. The Fellow will be responsible for implementation of
a family-based behavioral intervention to promote family teamwork and
adherence in adolescents with Type 1 diabetes. Responsibilities will
include direct involvement in all aspects of the project including
oversight of research assistants and interventionists as well as direct
assistance with assessments and intervention sessions, as needed.
Strong clinical, organizational and interpersonal skills are essential.
Participation in research meetings and in the supervision of graduate
student research projects is an option, along with self-directed
research projects and graduate or undergraduate classroom teaching, if
desired.  Most study personnel will be graduate students from the VCU
APA-approved Child Clinical graduate training program. Supervision for
state licensure is an option. The position is for two years with annual
renewal possible for up to four years total.  The application deadline
is April 1, 2008 with some flexibility in the start date.   In some
cases candidates with a Master's Degree can be considered for the
position of Project Coordinator, ideally with 2 years or more of
clinical experience.  Competitive salary available.

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Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and two letters of
recommendation to cholmes@richmond.edu or Clarissa S. Holmes, Ph.D.,
Department of Psychology, Pediatrics and Psychiatry, Virginia
Commonwealth University, PO Box 842018, Richmond, VA  23284.=20

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Donald Wertlieb, Ph.D.

Professor

Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development

Tufts University

105 College Ave

Medford,  MA  02155                              http://ase.tufts.edu/epcd

Phone:  617-627-3355   or   781-237-6550  ext 32

Fax: 617-627-3503

                       e-mail:                donald.wertlieb@tufts.edu

(3/4/08) Teaching Opportunity

Beginnings...a child's place for discovery

_Early Childhood Teachers _

_ _

Beginnings, an NAEYC accredited child development school seeks mature,
creative I/T-Jr.K/K teachers with knowledge and experience in early
education. This is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who want to be
part of an environment dedicated to the professional growth of teachers as
well as nurturing the development of children. Join our enthusiastic team of
teachers in our unique program and become a part of creating a difference in
children's lives. Experience and education in working with special needs and
children with atypical development also desired. Minimum of BA/BS and DEEC
qualifications. Excellent salary, benefits and professional training
opportunities. Teaching and training affiliate of BU Medical School. Send
resume and cover letter to: 210 South Ave., Weston, MA 02493 Fax:
781-894-2140 www.beginningscdc.com <http://www.beginningscdc.com/>

_Infant/Toddler Coordinator_

Beginnings, an NAEYC accredited child development school seeks a creative
and seasoned infant/toddler specialist as coordinator for our unique
infant/toddler program. This position is a combination of teaching with an
administrative component including supervision of staff and working closely
with teachers with curriculum and planning. This is a wonderful opportunity
for individuals who want to be a part of an environment dedicated to the
professional growth of teachers as well as nurturing the development of
children. Experience and education in working with special needs and
atypical development also desired. Minimum of BS/BA and DEEC qualifications.
Masters preferred with 2+ years teaching experience. Excellent salary,
benefits and professional training opportunities. Teaching and training
affiliate of BU Medical School. Send resume and cover letter to: 210 South
Ave., Weston, MA 02493

Fax: 781-894-2140 www.beginningscdc.com <http://www.beginningscdc.com/>

(3/4/08) Research Opportunity

Adoption &
Development
Project



Would you like to gain
research experience
in a fascinating study about how parents and children navigate international
adoption?

The Tufts University Adoption and Development Project
is welcoming new members to the lab.

Excellent opportunity to gain broad clinical research experience, including
data preparation and management, qualitative and quantitative analyses, and
preparation of conference presentations and publications.
Superb experience for individuals planning to apply to graduate school in
psychology and child development.

At this time, the position is available on a volunteer basis
Interested?
Contact:
adptufts@gmail.com
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ellen Pinderhughes