Department of Psychology
Undergraduate Advising Office

If you have applied for April or August graduation, please check your email for an invitation from the Psychology Department University of Pittsburgh greenvelope@invites.greenvelope.com with subject line Psychology Class of 2024 Celebration and respond accordingly.

We hope to see you on Friday, April 26th!

More details can be found here: https://www.psychology.pitt.edu/undergraduate/graduation-celebration-spring-2024

Please note that the Financial Aid Wellness Center will be closed to in-person traffic during the weeks of April 15-19 and April 22-26. Their staff will still be available remotely by email and phone for any questions. They will also have staff available by phone on Saturday April 27, May 4, and May 11 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM after packages are sent out to students.

Are you a STEM major/researcher interested in pursuing a research-based master's or doctorate degree at a U.S. institution? The National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program could help make that happen!

The NSF GRFP is a program that offers up to three years of financial support with an annual stipend of $37,000 and a cost of education allowance of up to $16,000. One of the goals of the program is to broaden the participation of the full spectrum of diverse talents in STEM.

Come learn about program eligibility, benefits, and more from Lesha Greene, David C. Frederick Honors College Director of National Scholarships, and former Scholar Mentor and NSF Reviewer Josh Cannon! Register in advance.

Monday, April 15 at 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Cathedral of Learning, 37th floor conference room
Fifth Ave at Bigelow, Pittsburgh, 15213

 

The Center for Philosophy of Science invites you to Lunch Time Talks.  Attend in person, Room 1117 on the 11th floor of the Cathedral of Learning or visit our live stream on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRp47ZMXD7NXO3a9Gyh2sg

Mousa Mohammadian, Visiting Fellow

Friday, April 12th @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

Zoom at https://pitt.zoom.us/j/94576817686

Title: Peirce Disappears: C.S. Peirce and Early Logical Empiricism

Saira Khan, Philosopher of Biology and Decision-Theorist

Tuesday, April 16 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EDT

Zoom at https://pitt.zoom.us/j/94941626632

Title: A Commitment Account of Norm Externalisation

More information can be found at this link.

The Center for Philosophy of Science invites you to the 64th Annual Lecture Series Talk. Attend in person in room 1008 in the Cathedral of Learning or visit our live stream on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRp47ZMXD7NXO3a9Gyh2sg.

Make your voice heard!

Summer Archival Fellowship

The Center for Philosophy of Science at the University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a new month-long Summer Archival Fellowship supporting a visit in the Center and research at the Archives of Scientific Philosophy:  https://pitt.libguides.com/asp.

For information and how to apply:  https://www.centerphilsci.pitt.edu/programs/summer-archival-fellowship/

https://www.join.pitt.edu/find-positions 

Dietrich School Peer Advisors provide in-person and virtual support to prospective, incoming, and enrolled students needing assistance with questions and concerns related to academic advising. The incumbent will provide peer-to-peer mentorship to the University community. Tasks could include, but are not limited to strengthening interpersonal skills, assisting with mentoring, and providing academic assistance.

For details, go to Talent Center, click “Find Positions,” and then "Students." Scroll through the list or search for “Peer Advisor” in the job title box. The requisition number is 24001998.

Have you, or someone that you know, been diagnosed with ADHD?

We are looking for men (ages 18-22) diagnosed with ADHD as an adult who are interested in participating in a remote research survey. Participants may receive up to $300.

Please contact Abbey Beattie at beattiead@upmc.edu or 412-638-4198 (voice or text) to see if you are eligible. You can also learn more about this study at: https://yfrp.pitt.edu/able

The APA Education Directorate is pleased to announce that the spring virtual APA Psychology Graduate School Fair is happening on Wednesday, April 17th from noon-4pm (Eastern)!

In addition, APA staff will be available on the platform from 10am-noon to answer general graduate school questions prior to the recruitment event at noon.

Registration for all prospective psychology graduate students is FREE.

Students who register will have the opportunity to meet virtually with recruiters from any of the participating programs. Individuals can come for a short time and meet with a select few recruiters or stay for the whole event and meet with everyone, depending on their schedule and interest.

To learn more and register for the event, visit https://www.careereco.com/events/APA.

Study Coordinator: Full-time Paid Postbaccalaureate Research Assistant

Candidates are being considered for a NIMH/NIAAA-funded post-baccalaureate Study Coordinator position in the laboratory of Dr. Alex Shackman in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland at College Park.

Under the supervision of Dr. Shackman and other senior staff, the Study Coordinator will play a central role in ongoing NIAAA- and NIMH-sponsored projects aimed at understanding the neurocomputational architecture of fear and anxiety and its role in adult anxiety and alcohol use disorders. This position will provide opportunities to gain experience with neuroimaging (fMRI), smartphone ecological momentary assessment (EMA), and structured clinical interviews. This is an exciting opportunity to receive top-notch mentorship and establish a competitive research record—including publications and conference presentations—in preparation for graduate training in clinical psychology, affective neuroscience, or medicine.

This is a 1-year position that is renewable, contingent on performance and funding. Duties may include, but are not limited to, subject recruitment and scheduling; data acquisition, processing, and archiving; study/database management; general grant and lab administration; and manuscript/figure preparation. Some duties (e.g. MRI sessions) will occur during evening or weekend hours.

Applicants should send: (1) a Cover Letter summarizing relevant experiences, skills, and interests—please be specific and concrete; (2) a CV/Resume, (3) relevant Transcripts (unofficial copies are fine), and (4) Contact Information for 2-4 references. Please send your materials to Dominique Ewing (dewing1@umd.edu). Formal letters of recommendation are not required for the initial application and will only be requested for short-listed applicants.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled. The position will begin in Summer 2024. The ideal candidate would be able to make a 2-year commitment to the position.
 

A full-time research assistant is being sought to support multiple NIH-funded projects in the labs of Dr. Pearl Chiu (lab information) and Dr. Brooks Casas (lab information) at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion in Roanoke, Virginia. Projects in the labs are highly interdisciplinary and combine methods from experimental and clinical psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral economics with functional neuroimaging and in vivo electrochemistry to investigate decision-making in healthy and clinical populations (focusing on adults with mood, anxiety, trauma, or substance-use disorders, and at-risk youth).

Qualifications:
1) BA/BS in psychology, neuroscience, or related field

2) Prior research experience is preferred

Required application materials: Cover letter, CV/Resume, and a list of references. Two letters of recommendation will be required prior to interview. Consideration of applications will begin immediately,
and will end once the position is filled. Expected start date is early summer 2024.

The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech Carilion is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Please apply at: jobs.vt.edu (#529220)
Pre-submission inquiries with CV may be emailed to:
Carey Caldwell (ccaldwell@vtc.vt.edu)
Lab Manager for Dr. Pearl Chiu and Dr. Brooks Casas