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Assistant / Associate Research Scientist:
New York University
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The Family Translational Research Group (FTRG) at New York University is looking for talented, hard-working people with a passion for understanding and preventing family violence to join our team. FTRG conducts cutting edge clinical psychology research on a wide variety of on topics ranging from defining maltreatment in ways that can be reliably used by field workers, to determining how couples' conflict dynamics relate to violence, to examining the effects of family violence on children's psychological and physical functioning, to furthering our understanding of risk and protective factors for child maltreatment and partner abuse. Our research group uses the full spectrum of research methods — from intensive behavior observation tools to epidemiological surveys. The FTRG typically has least 8-10 active federally-funded projects. The group includes several Ph.D. level psychologists and social workers, masters level researchers and counselors, and bachelor level research staff. The FTRG is co-directed by Dr. Amy M. Smith Slep and Dr. Richard E. Heyman. For more information about our group, go to www.ftrgroup.org. We are looking for individuals to assist with and collaborate on ongoing and upcoming projects. People who join our team can expect great research experience, and, depending on skills and interests, opportunities for publications and grant writing. Individuals with a variety of education and experiences are welcome. If you are excited by the possibility of doing innovative research on family violence in a team environment, we hope you will join us.
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Candidate must possess a doctorate in psychology or related field. This position requires extensive research training and experience. Experience conducting research on families, especially with relevance to family maltreatment, and/or prevention is strongly preferred. Experience with military research is strongly preferred. Excellent writing required. If degree is in a clinical field, clinical experience focused on parenting, couples issues, or maltreatment is required. Fluency in typical computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and statistical packages, is required. Experience managing complex projects is a plus. Very strong data analytic skills are a plus. Typically, doctoral staff are involved in a number of projects and will be working managing the projects and staff, conducting data analyses, and writing scientific papers. Involvement with grant writing is necessary. Qualified candidates must apply through Interfolio. Applicants must submit: 1) Cover letter / Letter of Intent; 2) Curriculum Vitae; and 3) Names and contact information of at least three professional references. To access the application, please click the "Apply Now" button located on the right. Questions about the position, and additional documents, should be directed to: Ana Ivic, LMSW, NYU Dentistry For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability |
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