Center for Mind and Brain, University of California, Davis

 

Dr. Amanda Guyer and Dr. Paul Hastings at the Center for Mind & Brain, University of California, Davis (http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu) seek to fill TWO full-time research assistant positions at the Junior Specialist level starting Summer 2014. These positions are for two years, with possibility for extension depending on funding.  The successful candidates will work on a NIMH-funded study of neurobiological and socio-emotional development in Mexican-origin adolescents at risk for depression. The project draws on multiple methods of inquiry including psychophysiology, neuroimaging, behavioral responses, and questionnaires.

 

The successful candidates will be responsible for:

·         Recruiting, scheduling and maintaining contact with youths and their families in Spanish and English;

·         Running visits with youths and their parents at the Imaging Research Center in Sacramento;

·         Collecting, processing, managing, and analyzing fMRI, psychophysiological (autonomic, adrenocortical and immunological) and behavioral data;

·         Managing human subject protocols, human consent forms, and annual IRB approval;

·         General lab management duties, including scheduling and supervision of undergraduate research assistants.

 

Position qualifications include:

Required:   A bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. Experience with neuroimaging and/or psychophysiological procedures. Availability to work during weekend and evening hours.

 

Preferred: Fluent in speaking, reading and writing in Spanish; Strong track record of working with youth and their families;  Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment on multiple tasks;  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and keen attention to detail;  Strong computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Unix) and willingness to learn and develop new skills related to data collection, management and processing. Experience processing neuroimaging and/or psychophysiology data using relevant software programs (e.g., MindWare, BioPac, AFNI, MATLAB, SPM), programming experimental tasks (e.g., using E-prime), and/or statistical analysis (e.g., using SPSS) are also highly desired. Please describe relevant skills in your cover letter. Scanner safety and operator training will be provided.

 

This is a position for a highly motivated individual who is excited about conducting developmental clinical neuroscience research. The skills learned through this experience will be useful for those who intend to go to graduate school in psychology, neuroscience, or human development. To apply, please send a cover letter of interest, a resume, and a list of 2 or 3 references (and their contact information) to ucdheadlab@gmail.com.

 

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

 

Amanda E. Guyer, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Department of Human Ecology

Faculty Researcher, Center for Mind & Brain

University of California, Davis

Davis, CA 95616

530-297-4445 (CMB Office)

530-297-4400 (CMB Fax)

530-754-0199 (Campus Office)

aeguyer@ucdavis.edu

http://mindbrain.ucdavis.edu/people/aeguyer

http://humandevelopment.ucdavis.edu/people/index.php