____________________________________________________________ VOLUME 2, ISSUE 5 THE INTERPSYCH NEWSLETTER JUNE, 1995 ____________________________________________________________ SECTION H: EMPLOYMENT (2/2) ============================================================ 8: MULTIMEDIA SUPPORT OFFICER 9: HYPERMEDIA/MULTIMEDIA MEDICAL PROJECT DEVELOP. OFFICE 10:EDUCATIONAL MULTIMEDIA DESIGNER IN ELECTRONIC/PAPER MEDIA Institution: University of Southampton, Interactive Learning Centre Location: Southampton, UK ============================================================ 8: Multimedia Support Officer (Ref No: T/362) The person appointed will be responsible for the effective functioning of user support services from the Interactive Learning Centre, and will be expected to contribute to the following tasks: Provide technical support and guidance to academic staff on multimedia courseware development; Develop learning materials using Microcosm and other multimedia authoring tools; Evaluate new hardware and software specifically in the area of digital video and image capture; Assist in the design and delivery of training courses and support material; Oversee provision of scanning services; Author technical and user documentation and reports (paper and hypertext) The ideal candidate will have experience in some if not all of the following: A rounded knowledge of Microsoft Windows programming and use of DLLs, DDE and OLE; Authoring for Windows applications using languages, such as C, C++, or Visual Basic; Knowledge or experience of multimedia and hypermedia; Understanding DOS, networks and the organisation of the IBM PC; Experience with hardware (eg sound cards, disks, video cards) for the IBM PC; Good communications skills for technical presentations; Equivalent experience on an Apple Mac Platform may also be acceptable. 9: Hypermedia/Multimedia Medical Project Development Office (Ref No: T/364) The person appointed will be expected to contribute to the following tasks: Develop Learning Materials using microcosm and other multimedia authoring tools; Provide technical support and guidance to academic staff on multimedia courseware development; Assist in the design and delivery of training courses and support material. The ideal candidate will have some if not all of the following experience: A rounded knowledge of Microsoft Windows programming and theory; Some knowledge or experience of multimedia and hypermedia, perhaps in a medical science context; Understanding DOS, networks and the organisation of the IBM PC; Experience with hardware (eg sound cards, disks, video cards) for the IBM PC; Good communications skills for technical presentations. 10: Educational Multimedia Designer in Electronic/Paper Media (Ref No: T/363) The person appointed will be expected to contribute to the following tasks: Provide support and guidance to academic staff on multimedia courseware design; Develop hypermedia learning materials; Assist in the design and delivery of training courses and support material. ALL POSITIONS: We are looking for a dynamic and well motivated individual to join our multimedia support design and development team based with the Interactive Learning Centre. The person appointed will be expected to work and develop the services of our Resource Centre, primarily to support and develop the use of hypermedia materials for teaching and learning. We are using Microcosm, an open hypermedia system which runs under Microsoft Windows and was developed in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science at the University. The Interactive Learning Centre is home of the Scholar Project, an HEFCE-funded project designed to shift the culture of the University in such a way that students and academics make greater and more effective use of technology for teaching and learning. The Scholar Project has just entered its third year, and is supporting a wide range of Departments directly to produce multimedia learning materials. The full team comprises a manager, training officer, multimedia support officer, resources adviser, secretary and clerk. We are based in our Resource Centre which houses eight PC's and two Macintosh computers, along with a range of digitising equipment, CD ROM and Videodisc recorders. The Centre is used by academic staff for training workshops, open learning, and the development of learning materials. We are looking for a well organised individual with sound technical and creative skills who has an educational awareness. You must be able to communicate your skills to non-specialist computer users and be prepared to be an active member of a dynamic project team contributing to our wide-ranging staff development programme. The person appointed will report on a day to day basis to the project manager, Su White. The Appointment would be up to one year in the first instance. Salary in the Research Assistant 1A range A313,941 to A320,953 per annum. Information about the ILC, Scholar Project, multimedia and hypermedia is available in brochure form from the ILC and also via our World Wide Web Server http://ilc.ecs.soton.ac.uk/welcome.html If you would like further details, please contact Su White (01703 594471). ============================================================ 11: CONSULTANT GENERAL ADULT PSYCHIATRISTS Institution: Doncast Healthcare NHS Trust Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, UK ============================================================ Mental Health services in Doncaster are being extensively redeveloped as part of a strategic review, with changes in style and size delivery, resulting from significant new investment. These posts are part of a large programme of consultant expansion in a sectorised multidisciplinary service with close primary care liaison. These two posts have a catchment population of 30,300 working extensively in the community with mental health teams with close links to Primary Health Care teams and with the opportunity to develop special interests. The sector will be shared with two whole time Consultant Adult Psychiatrists with beds in the Acute DGH setting, with secretarial and Junior Doctor support. The posts are avaialable on a full time, maximum part-time or job share basis. Two locum consultant posts currently available The Trust is willing to offer appointments on either National Terms and Conditions or an alternative package with enhanced remuneration, with a starting salary of circa #60,000. The Doncaster Psychiatric Training Scheme has full training approval and is linked by career Regsitrar and Senior Registrar rotation to the Trent Psychiatric Training Scheme. Interested candiadtes are encouraged to contact Dr David Goodhead, Medical Director, quoting this advertisement in IPN, who will be pleased to send information and arrange an informal visit. Telephone 0302 366666, ext 3205, or write to Dr Goodhead, Consultant Psychiatrist, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, Armthorpe Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5LT. ============================================================ 12: POST-DOC FELLOWSHIP, FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY Institution: USC Institute of Psychiatry, Law & Behavioral Science Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA ============================================================ USC INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY, LAW AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE Accepting applicants for Postdoctoral Fellowships beginning September 1, 1995. Fellowship is full-time, 1-year training program in forensic psychology that develops skills in application of clinical psychology to various legal issues for legal ends. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from an accredited APA approved school required. Interested applicants should send curriculum vitae and application letter to: Linda E. Weinberger, Ph.D., USC Institute of Psychiatry, Law &Behavioral Science, P.O. Box 86125, Los Angeles, CA 90086-0125. Tel.(213) 226-4942 Fax (213) 226-2777. ============================================================ 13: ASST. PROFESSOR, DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY, TENURE-TRACK Institution: Southern Connecticut State University, Dept. of Psychology Location: New Haven, CT, USA ============================================================ Assistant Professor, Psychology - Southern Connecticut State University anticipates hiring a Tenure-Track DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST beginning September, 1995 or when the position is filled. Preference is given to candidates with several years teaching experience and a well-developed research program. Responsibilities: 12 credit hour teaching load per semester including some evening classes; student advising and supervision of graduate and undergraduate research. Qualifications: Doctorate (ABD's eligible to apply) in psychology; Desirable sub-specialties include philosophy of science, history and systems of psychology; commitment to teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Send professional resume, three letters of recommendation and reprints to: Search Committee, Department of Psychology, SCSU, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515. Southern Connecticut State University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer and strongly encourages minorities and women to apply. ============================================================ 14: ASST. PROFESSOR, GEROPSYCHIATRY, TENURE-TRACK Institution: Ann Arbor VA Medical Center & University of Michigan Location: Ann Arbor, MI, USA ============================================================ Position available immediately for academic geropsychiatrist for tenure-track position (Assistant Professor) at the Ann Arbor VA Medical Center (VAMC) and University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. Position involves participation in clinical care, education and research in a growing Geriatric Psychiatry division with an active, ACGME- accredited fellowship training program. The Medical Center and University provide an extraordinarily rich academic environment, fostering collaborations among faculty both within Psychiatry and in other departments. University has NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and Geriatric Research and Training Center, as well as NIAAA- funded Alcohol Research Center, specializing in aging. VAMC has a Geriatric Research, Educational and Clinical Center (GRECC). Successful candidate will have adequate protected time and should have demonstrated potential for developing an independent research program in a clinical or preclinical area related to geriatric psychiatry. M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D. applicants with clinical and/or laboratory-based research interests are appropriate. Preference will be given to candidates with fellowship-training in geriatric psychiatry and holding the ABPN Certificate of Added Qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry. Successful applicant must be eligible for a full-time faculty appointment in University of Michigan Medical School. The Ann Arbor VAMC and The University of Michigan are equal opportunity employers. Please send CV to Alan M. Mellow, M.D., Ph.D., Chief, Psychiatry Service (116A), Ann Arbor VA Medical Center, 2215 Fuller Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48105. ============================================================ 15: RESEARCH ASSISTANT, VISUAL PERCEPTION Institution: Princeton University, Dept. of Psychology Location: Princeton, NJ, USA ============================================================ Applications are invited for a research assistant to work either full-time or 75% time on projects in visual perception, memory, attention, and decision-making. Some work in neuropsychology and brain imaging may also be included. Programming skill with Macintosh computers essential, and B.A. or courses in Psychology preferred. The person appointed would help in the daily running of a joint laboratory belonging to Anne Treisman and Daniel Kahneman, programming experiments to be run on Macintosh computers, cooperating with graduate students, organizing a subject pool and running subjects, analyzing data, taking part in lab meetings and discussions, and doing some library searches. There will be opportunities for participation in research design and reporting, and the person appointed would gain experience of research in a variety of topics in experimental psychology and cognitive science, making the job a useful preparation for graduate school or professional work in these and related areas. At least two thirds of the time will be spent working with Anne Treisman, and the remainder with Daniel Kahneman. The position is for one year in the first instance, but we would hope to renew it. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Starting date around August 15, 1995. Princeton is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in applying, please send a resume or any questions to Anne Treisman, Department of Psychology, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544-1010, or preferably by e-mail to: Treisman@phoenix.princeton.edu Applicants should also ask three referees to send recommendations to the same addresses. From: PSYCOLOQUY Digest ============================================================ 16: ASST. PROFESSOR, BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE, TENURE-TRACK Institution: University of Memphis, Dept. of Psychology Location: Memphis, TN, USA ============================================================ The Department of Psychology at the University of Memphis invites applications for a permanent, state-appropriated tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in behavioral medicine. We are seeking an active scholar who shows promise of developing a nationally recognized program of research, ability to secure extramural funding, has interests in teaching, and is committed to training at the doctoral level. Requirements include a doctorate in a health-related field. We have a preference for a candidate in clinical psychology, but we strongly encourage all applicants with research interests in health psychology, behavioral medicine, or related disciplines (e.g. behavioral epidemiology, public health) to apply. Salary for the position is competitive and research support is available through a Centers of Excellence grant awarded to the Department by the state of Tennessee. Our department currently employs 32 full-time faculty and offers Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology with specialty areas in behavioral medicine, child, neuropsychology, and research design and statistics; experimental psychology with specialty areas in biopsychology, cognitive, developmental, applied experimental, research design and statistics, and social psychology; and in school psychology. Evaluation of candidates will begin expeditiously on November 15, 1995 but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Send curriculum vitae, at least three letters of recommendation, and representative reprints/preprints to: Robert C. Klesges, Ph.D., Chair, Behavioral Medicine Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN, 38152. The University of Memphis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. ===========================================================