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Dr. Laura Sockol
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Clinical Psychologist. Davidson College associate professor. Dinosaur enthusiast. I would like to hold your baby.
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If you are part of an academic society or a professor of any kind, public statements that you do not condone Drexel cutting off the academy of natural sciences from the public of Philadelphia is very important right now. We need your voices. Urgently.
October 2, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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Report on ‘Harms Associated with Conversion Therapy’ Now Available. psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/202...

ABCT reaffirms its commitment to scientifically sound interventions and the ethical imperative to do no harm and continues to strongly discourage these practices.

www.abct.org/abct-board-s...
September 25, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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In case you missed it--reposting appreciated.

If you are working with folks who are applying this year, you may also want to know about this handy list: docs.google.com/spreadsheets... that @allisonharvey.bsky.social has organized!
September 16, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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Come be my colleague! We are hiring a tenure-track faculty researcher in child and adolescent mental health. Join CHAAMP and help advance prevention and treatment research: unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325...
Open Rank
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track faculty position in the Childhood Anxiety and Moo...
unc.peopleadmin.com
September 14, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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Hi Everyone,

I'm excited to share an opening at my university for a tenure-track assistant professor in psychology position. We are hiring in the clinical area, and I am chairing the search, so feel free to email me ([email protected]) with questions. Review of applications begin on October 20th.
27-30 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology
Join a vibrant equity-minded campus whose excellence is reflected in its community, cultural engagement, and student success. The Department of Psychology invites applicants for a 9-month full-time, t...
www.schooljobs.com
September 10, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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I’ll be reviewing PhD apps for the 27-28 AY! My lab studies questions related to how people (1) talk and think about (their own/experiences with) racism, (2) have difficult conversations, (3) socialize their children about racism and identity. Learn more here: www.sciplab.com
September 8, 2026 at 7:25 PM
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Attention Philadelphia!

We're hosting a rally to demand that Drexel University maintain The Academy of Natural Sciences Museum open to the public.

Join us on Tuesday morning at 10am in front of the academy. Please spread the word, we need all hands on deck!

RSVP here: luma.com/1qwnrqz2
September 3, 2026 at 9:54 PM
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Vassar's Dept of Psychological Science is hiring an Assistant Prof (tenure-track) specializing in clinical psych or psychopathology. Come join me in the beautiful Hudson Valley! 🍁🍃🍎

vassar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Vassar...

Please repost!! 🔁
August 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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We are hiring an assistant professor in child clinical psychology!

Review ad and apply here: spartantalent.uncg.edu/postings/35832

Please repost and share widely!

@cppugach.bsky.social @kwapillab.bsky.social @michaeljkane.bsky.social @mikey-jensen.bsky.social @levirbaker.bsky.social
August 28, 2026 at 7:11 PM
Reposted by Dr. Laura Sockol
Today is the LAST day to submit a public comment on the proposed OMB rule.

We've put together a guide to help:
www.psychologicalscience.org/act-now
Act Now: Submit Your Comment to the OMB Proposal
Federal science funding is under the most significant threat in decades — and the window to act closes July 13.
www.psychologicalscience.org
July 13, 2026 at 6:56 PM
The last class meeting of my gender & psychopathology seminar featured T.S. Eliot and Hieronymus Bosch. Where is my liberal arts trophy?
May 5, 2026 at 1:37 PM
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Job alert! @brandonwoo.bsky.social and I are searching for a new lab manager. We are excited to add a new member to our awesome community of soc cog dev researchers! Spread the word :)
Full ad here: recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF03106
Junior Specialist, Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of California Santa Barbara is hiring. Apply now!
recruit.ap.ucsb.edu
April 15, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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Are you an planning on appyiyng for a PhD in psychology in the fall? Want to learn more about the application process and what programs are looking for? Come to our info session!
April 2, 2026 at 9:19 PM
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The CANDLab at Yale is hiring a new full-time research assistant! Excellent opportunity to gain post-bacc experience before applying to PhD programs in child and adolescent clinical psychology and neuroscience. 🧠 candlab.yale.edu/sites/default/files/downloads/YaleCANDLab_RA_2026.pdf
candlab.yale.edu
March 20, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Know a promising undergrad who wants more time before applying to grad school? Pitt has a funded postbac program for students from underrepresented groups.

This year, my lab will consider applications for solo supervision or to be co-supervised by @mehrgol.bsky.social!

App deadline is March 15!
Hot Metal Bridge Post-Bac Program | The Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies | University of Pittsburgh
This two-semester post-baccalaureate fellowship program is designed to help talented students from groups traditionally underrepresented in their academic disciplines, including pell eligible, first g...
www.asgraduate.pitt.edu
February 16, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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🎉 PINE Lab is hiring a postbacc Research Coordinator! Projects include cohort studies examining brain mechanisms linking adversity to cognition/language & RCTs of early interventions on neurodevelopment.
apply: forms.gle/Dyay39x2XEMn...
more info: www.plasticityinneurodevelopmentlab.com/join-us
forms.gle
February 13, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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The Suicide Prevention Research Lab at UMass Amherst is hiring! We are looking for a lab manager to help grow our new lab with a start date of summer 2026.

Share and apply!

careers.umass.edu/jobs/technic...
Technical Assistant I (Lab Manager, Suicide Prevention Research Lab) - Amherst, Massachusetts, United States
Title: Technical Assistant I (Lab Manager, Suicide Prevention Research Lab) Executive Area: Academic Affairs College/School/MBU: College of Natural Sciences Department: Psychology and Brain Sci Work L...
careers.umass.edu
February 11, 2026 at 3:43 PM
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We are hiring a research specialist, to start this summer! This position would be a great fit for individuals looking to get more experience in computational and cognitive neuroscience research before applying to graduate school. #neurojobs Apply here: research-princeton.icims.com/jobs/21503/r...
Careers | Human Resources
research-princeton.icims.com
February 4, 2026 at 1:12 PM
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I’ll be teaching Social Psych and Personality Psych for UGs (small classes) in the Fall! Tips, tricks, assignments, exercises, syllabi, etc. are invited and welcomed!!
February 4, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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We're hiring! The Computational Clinical Science Lab @ Yale is seeking a full-time lab manager/research coordinator to start in early summer 2026.

For more information about the position and to apply: forms.gle/LtQwVgPUfaGk...

Please share widely & consider applying!
forms.gle
January 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Happy anniversary of the time my dad and I went out for Chinese food on Christmas (as one does) and his car caught fire in the parking lot.

Merry and bright! ❤️💚❤️
December 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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I don’t mean to sound extreme, but I don’t think we should have torture camps for people with criminal records either.
December 23, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The Davidson reunion dinner is always the best part of #ABCT2025. Had a fantastic time catching up with alums spanning the classes of 2015 through 2025.
November 22, 2025 at 5:16 AM
My #ABCT2025 is off to a great start. Tons of @davidsoncollege.bsky.social alums are here and presenting - here’s where to find them today!
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM