Faculty Professor Research Assistant - Full-Time - Military veterans preferred

The Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh announces a non-tenure track position at the Research Assistant Professor level. The position will be fully funded by federal research grants. We seek an individual with a background in developmental and health psychology and specific research interests in testing the efficacy of family-based preventive interventions to support maternal and young children’s health beginning during the perinatal period through toddlerhood. The candidate should also have a demonstrated track record of scholarly publications and an interest in conducting research working with economically challenged families and community agencies/staff that are typically involved with young children and families (e.g., obstetric and pediatric health agencies/providers, WIC). The candidate also should have experience in coordinating studies of families with young children (i.e., prenatally through 0-5). Substantively, research interests could include a range of interests, for example:?

• Identifying components of a health-focused, family-based intervention that promote maternal and/or young children’s health (e.g., diet, sleep, physical activity)?

• Identifying sociodemographic, family, and community factors that support maternal and young children’s health (e.g., maternal well-being, neighborhood safety)

• Exploring collateral intervention effects of a family-based intervention to promote maternal and children’s health on maternal and children’s mental health, and for children, school readiness outcomes (e.g., language, social development).

• The person filling this position will complement the current strengths of the Psychology Department and partnerships with other units, which include ongoing research in the Department of Psychiatry.

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The Psychology Department (http://www.psychology.pitt.edu) is committed to excellence in research and mentoring at both the graduate and undergraduate levels. The interdisciplinary nature of psychological science is reflected by faculty, staff, and student research interests and collaborations, and training opportunities.??

Eligible candidates will have a minimum of a Ph.D. in clinical, developmental, or school psychology (or related discipline) and preferably 1-2 years of post-doctoral experience working in a child development laboratory.??

The review of applications will begin immediately.? Applications should include a cover letter, CV, statement of research interests, list of publications, and up to 3 names of potential professional references.? Inquiries regarding the position can be addressed to Professor Daniel Shaw (danielshaw@pitt.edu).??