Summer Internship: University of Delaware Child's Play Lab

The Child’s Play, Learning and Development Lab, under the direction of Dr. Roberta Golinkoff at the University of Delaware, invites undergraduate students and graduating seniors to apply for an unpaid summer internship! Our laboratory, funded by federal grants, focuses on how children acquire language, develop early mathematical and spatial concepts, and learn through play. 

Interns will learn the practical applications of research methods, participant recruitment, data collection, data coding, and data entry. Additionally, we will hold weekly lab meetings where we discuss cutting-edge research in developmental cognition. 

This is an ideal way to gain research experience for students thinking of going on in a variety of fields such as psychology, speech pathology, and medicine. While there are no specific requirements, you must like children and be an eager learner and responsible individual! 

Interested applicants should email the lab manager, Tara Saunders, at tsaund@udel.edu, for the application, or check out our website at www.childsplay.udel.edu for more information.

Lab Manager Position: Yale Computation and Development Lab

The Computation and Development Lab at Yale, directed by Dr. Julian Jara-Ettinger, is seeking a full-time lab manager to begin in Summer 2017. The lab uses developmental, cross-cultural, and computational approaches to study higher-level cognition (additional information: http://www.compdevlab.com).

This position is ideal for those interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in psychology or cognitive science. The lab manager will participate in all aspects of the research process and have opportunities to work on a variety of exciting research projects. The ideal candidate will make intellectual contributions to the lab's research, which may result in opportunities to co-author manuscripts, and will benefit from the vibrant and collaborative scientific community at Yale.

Primary responsibilities include establishing and maintaining partnerships with local schools and museums; recruiting participants; acquiring behavioral data; managing and analyzing data; working with children and their parents in a research setting; assisting in experimental paradigm development; and managing the lab and performing administrative duties (e.g., assisting with IRB protocols and grants).

Requirements include experience testing human participants, ability to perform data analysis using statistical software (R/MATLAB/Python), and excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and time management skills. Competitive candidates will have prior research experience with both children and adults. Ability to provide own transportation to data collection sites near New Haven and a 2-year commitment are preferred.

Applicants should send a cover letter (describing research experiences, interests, and long-term goals), CV, and contact information for 2-3 references to Julian Jara-Ettinger at julian.jara-ettinger@yale.edu. Applicants will be reviewed as they are received.

The position will ultimately be filled through Yale University's internal Human Resources process; strong candidates will be encouraged to submit their application to Yale after an initial review. Women, LGBTQ and underrepresented minority applicants are strongly encouraged. Yale University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Paid Summer Research Internship: Child Development Lab, College of Staten Island

The Child Development Lab at the College of Staten Island, City University of New York, directed by Dr. Sarah Berger, is seeking undergraduate research assistants for PAID NSF-funded internships for Summer 2017.

Students will work on a program of research investigating the role of sleep in infants’ locomotor problem-solving and learn about a variety of projects investigating the interaction between cognitive and motor development in infancy and early childhood.

Opportunities include:

•  hands-on experience running data collections
• working directly with families in their homes or in the lab
• learning data collection, coding, and analysis technologies
• collaborating with fantastic undergraduate and graduate students
• spending the summer in New York City

Learn more about the lab and apply here: https://csivc.csi.cuny.edu/Sarah.Berger/files/Lab/Summer_Internship.html 

Laboratory Coordinator Position—Emory University

The Memory at Emory laboratory in the Department of Psychology, Emory University (http://Scholarblogs.emory.edu/bauerlab/), directed by Dr. Patricia Bauer, seeks a full-time laboratory coordinator.

The laboratory coordinator will assist with studies of the development of episodic and semantic memory, in preschool to school-age children, and young adults. The laboratory makes use of behavioral measures, eye tracking, and event-related potential (ERP) methods. Duties include contributing to study design, creating experimental stimuli, testing participants, managing data, and assisting with data analysis. There also are administrative duties including assisting with participant recruitment and training and supervising undergraduate research assistants. Coordinators also have the opportunity to attend and present the work of the laboratory at scientific conferences and to contribute to preparation of scientific publications.

The position is ideally suited to a recent college graduate who has a bachelor’s degree in psychology, cognitive science, linguistics, neuroscience, or a related field and who is (a) looking for additional research experience before going on to graduate school or (b) seeking a more permanent employment opportunity. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, an ability to work independently, and an interest in development are a must. The ideal candidate will have either (a) computer programming experience, preferably using R, Python, or Matlab; or (b) a strong desire to develop programming skills. The position will entail the use of both R and Excel to process and analyze large data sets. In addition, the applicant should be comfortable interacting with children of all ages, with undergraduate students, and with parents and community members. Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Emory University is a vibrant, research-centered private university, located in Atlanta, Georgia. The position offers competitive salary (commensurate with experience), health benefits, and a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. The successful candidate may start as early as May 2017 and no later than July 2017. A 2-year commitment is required. To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter describing your research experiences and career goals, resume, and contact information for three references electronically to Dr. Natalie Merrill (natalie.merrill@emory.edu). Please also be prepared to arrange three letters of recommendation. If you have questions about the position or the lab, please contact Dr. Patricia Bauer or Dr. Natalie Merrill (patricia.bauer@emory.edu or natalie.merrill@emory.edu).

Summer Research Internship for Underrepresented Students in Psychology at Duke University

The Wilbourn Infant Lab at Duke University is excited to announce the third year of our summer research program for underrepresented students in Psychology. 

  

We are offering three paid summer internships for undergraduates interested in research in Developmental Psychology. Interns will gain hands-on experience conducting research with infants, children, and adults. We are seeking highly motivated undergraduates who are interested in attending graduate school in Psychology. Interns will receive a $1,500 stipend, free on-campus housing, travel reimbursement to/from the program, and funds to travel to a conference to present research completed during the program. 

     

Applicants must be US citizens and from one of these underrepresented or minority groups: First generation college student, Black/African-American, Latino/Hispanic, Native American, Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian, Native Pacific Islander, LGBTQ, Asian/Asian American, current/eligible recipient of need-based financial aid, or from colleges/universities with limited research opportunities. 

This internship is ideal for rising juniors (rising sophomores, seniors, terminal Master’s students will be considered) who are highly organized, reliable, and driven. Please forward the attached flyer to interested students fitting these qualifications. 

Applications submitted before March 15th will be given priority. We will continue accepting applications until the positions are filled.

More information can be found on our website: wild.psych.duke.edu/summerinternship.html

For questions not addressed on the website, contact: DukeWilbournLab@gmail.com

Clinical Research Assistant Position at McLean Hospital

Seeking a highly motivated college graduate to provide support for an NIH-funded clinical trial investigating treatment for co-occurring anxiety disorders and opioid use disorder under the direction of R. Kathryn McHugh, PhD. 

The position will be based at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. 

Specific responsibilities include: participant recruitment, follow-up, and assessment; maintaining and updating data generated by the study; performing literature searches; conducting statistical analysis; contributing to the writing of manuscripts and grant applications; and administrative tasks. Publication and presentation opportunities will be available. 

This position offers an excellent opportunity for graduating seniors looking for clinical research experience before applying to graduate school in psychology (particularly clinical and counseling programs), the social sciences, or medical school.

Tentative start date: early June 2015.

Interested applicants should send a CV and cover letter to Dr. McHugh at kmchugh@mclean.harvard.edu, and submit an application on the McLean Hospital website: www.mcleanhospital.org/careers (Job ID 3033905).

HOPE Mentoring: Helping Offenders Prosper in Employment

Brainhack Global Bloomington

The Intelligent Systems Engineering department in the School of Informatics and Computing is partnering with the IU Imaging Research Facility to host Brainhack Global Bloomington March 2-4 at the Cyberinfrastructure Building at IU Bloomington.

Brainhack Global is a conference that brings together researchers from around the world and a variety of disciplines to work together on innovative projects related to neuroscience. The events invite researchers to participate in open collaboration. This year, 40 sites in 16 countries are hosting local events during the conference.

Participants at the IU Bloomington gathering will code in groups on topics including brain-computer interfaces, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), PET (positron emission therapy), EEG (electroencephalogram) and MEG (Magnetoencephalography), network science, machine learning, and statistical analysis.

Ignite speakers include: IU’s Olaf Sporns (Computational Challenges and Opportunities in Network Neuroscience), Matthew Glasser (The Human Connectome Project’s Multi-modal Cortical Parcellation), Hamza Farooq (Microstructure Imaging of Complex White Matter Architecture from Diffusion MRI), Kendrick Kay (Software tools motivated by analysis of fMRI data), and Andy Saykin (Searching for multiple needles in multiple haystacks: Multimodality imaging and –omics studies of Alzheimer’s disease).

The event is open to any college-age student or faculty who is interested.

The event is coordinated by Assistant Professor of ISE Eleftherios Garyfallidis, Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Sharlene Newman, Assistant Professor of Statistics Amanda Meija, and Assistant Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Franco Pestilli.

“This is the first time that Brainhack Global has taken place in Bloomington, and we are excited and honored that IU Bloomington is one of the hosting sites,” Garyfallidis says. “Brainhack Global is such a unique event because it provides researchers from around the globe the opportunity to actively and collectively participate in critical areas of study. The ideas and collaborative work that can spring from the event will lead to the next wave of breakthroughs in neuroscience.”

Visit the Brainhack Global Bloomington site to register and for updates regarding speakers and projects.


We also have travel awards to help defray hotel costs for graduate students and postdocs.  If you are interested in obtaining this support please contact Dr. Garfallidis at elef@indiana.edu​

Lab Manager / Research Assistant at Penn State's Center for Language Science

The Center for Language Science (CLS) at Penn State seeks candidates for the position of Lab Manager/Research Assistant.  

The CLS (http://cls.psu.edu/) is an interdisciplinary group of linguists, psycholinguists, applied linguists, speech-language pathologists, speech scientists, and cognitive neuroscientists who share an interest in language acquisition and bilingualism.  CLS researchers employ a variety of methods including behavioral measures, eye tracking, electrophysiological methods (EEG/ERP), and fMRI.  

Responsibilities for this position include assisting with a wide variety of CLS research projects, managing the laboratory operations (including equipment maintenance and participant scheduling), and providing support for weekly meetings and other CLS events.  Knowledge of E-prime, SPSS, and MATLAB is desirable, as is experience with eye tracking and EEG/ERP methods.  Training and experience with at least one technical method (eye tracking, EEG/ERP, speech analysis in Praat, etc.) is required.  Additional training will be provided for technical methods, and also for the conduct of research with human participants.  

Candidates should have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects, and a strong curiosity and interest in language science research and methods. Knowledge of and experience working with languages other than English is also desirable but not required.  This position is ideal for someone who has completed undergraduate studies in a language science related field and wishes to gain additional laboratory experience before applying for graduate school. 

Typically requires an Associate's degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.  The successful candidate will have had laboratory experience as an undergraduate, preferably with both behavioral and cognitive neuroscience methods.  

Interested applicants should include in their submitted materials a listing of three names of references.  Questions about the position can be sent to Dr. Frances Blanchette (fkb1@psu.edu).  

The appointment date will be no later than September 1st, 2017. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from the date of hire with possibility of re-funding.  

Apply online at https://psu.jobs/job/69332

Connect17: Careers in Psychology, Mental Health, and Medicine

Connect17: Careers in Psychology, Mental Health, and Medicine, Oak Room (M012)

Friday, March 3^rd from 9AM-10:15AM

Have a love of communication and an interest in health and wellness? Learn about credentials and education, unexpected challenges, and industry advice from professionals in the field.

Additionally, IU alumnus Keith Sims, a school-based therapist, will be hosting drop-in office hours throughout the day. You can learn more about those timeslots here.

You can learn more about the whole Connect ’17 program and RSVP here.

This event will be using the Fairs App to provide you access to alumni bios and LinkedIn profiles. The Fairs App is available to download from the Apple or Google Play stores and the information is also available online here. 

Lab manager position - University of Michigan

Drs. Joshua Ackerman and Arnold Ho at the University of Michigan are seeking a full-time Research Technician Associate (i.e., Lab Manager/Research Coordinator) to work jointly in both labs beginning in summer 2016.

The Research Technician Associate will be responsible for working with Professors Ackerman and Ho, post-docs, graduate students, and undergraduates in both administrative and research capacities. This opportunity involves more than (but includes) typical Research Assistant capabilities, and thus will be most suited to applicants who have had prior experience conducting social psychological research and who have a strong interest in pursuing graduate school in social psychology, organizational behavior, or a related field.

To apply, applicants should follow this link: http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/137845/research_technician_associate

The 2017 Health Programs Fair, Indiana University-Bloomington

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Indiana Memorial Union – Alumni Hall and Frangipani Room

For information on the fair please go to http://www.hpplc.indiana.edu/medicine/med-hpf.shtml.

Listing of Health Areas

• Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
• National University of Health Sciences
• Addiction Studies
• Governors State University
• Anesthesiologist Assistant
• Indiana University
• Athletic Training
• IUB School of Public Health
• Mount St. Joseph University
• University of Indianapolis
• University of Evansville
• University of Kentucky
• University of St. Augustine
• Audiology and Speech Pathology
• Central Michigan University
• IUB Speech and Hearing Sciences Dept
• Biochemistry
• IUB Department of Chemistry
• Biology and Microbiology
• IUB Department of Biology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Western Michigan University
• Biomedical Sciences
• A.T. Still University
• Kansas City University of Med and Biosciences
• Marian University
• Biopharmaceutical Sciences
• University of Illinois Chicago
• Biostatistics
• IU Fairbanks School of Public Health
• Biotechnology
• IUB Department of Biotechnology
• Bridge Program (for Med School)
• IU Master of Science in Medical Science
• Career Planning Resources
• Arts and Sciences Career Services
• Career Development Center      
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• IUB Department of Chemistry
• Chiropractic
• Logan University
• National University of Health Sciences
• Palmer College of Chiropractic
• Clinical Laboratory Science
• Bellarmine University
• IU School of Med Health Professions Programs  
• University of Kentucky
• Clinical Psychology
• Kansas City University of Med and Biosciences
• Midwestern University
• Community Health
• IUB School of Public Health
• Cytotechnology
• IU School of Med Health Professions Programs  
• Dental Hygiene
• Indiana University
• University of Louisville
• Dental School
• A.T. Still University
• Indiana University
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Midwestern University
• Tufts University
• University of Louisville
• Dietetics
• Arizona State University
• IUB School of Public Health
• Logan University
• Environmental Health
• IUB School of Public Health
• IU Fairbanks School of Public Health
• Epidemiology
• IUB School of Public Health
• IU Fairbanks School of Public Health
• Exercise Science
• IU School of Public Health
• Fitness Instruction
• IU School of Public Health
• Genetic Counseling
• Indiana University
• Gerontology
• IU School of Public Health
• Global Health Promotions
• IU School of Public Health
• Health (Care) Administration
• Arizona State University
• Bellarmine University
• Governors State University
• IUB School of Public and Environmental Affairs  
• IU Fairbanks School of Public Health
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Ohio State University
• Rosalind Franklin University  
• University of Evansville
• University of Kentucky
• University of St. Augustine
• University of St. Francis
• Healthcare Management and Policy
• IUB School of Public and Environmental Affairs
• Health Education
• IUB School of Public Health
• Health Fitness Specialist
• IUB School of Public Health
• Health Information Administration or Technology
• Arizona State University
• IUB School of Informatics
• Health Informatics
• Arizona State University
• IUB School of Informatics
• Health Policy
• IUB School of Public and Environmental Affairs
• IU Fairbanks School of Public Health
• Human Development/Family Studies
• IUB School of Public Health
• Human Sexuality
• IU School of Public Health
• Kinesiology
• IUB School of Public Health
• Ivy Tech Community College
• Medical Imaging Technology
• IU School of Med Health Professions Programs  
• Medical School (U.S.)
• Allopathic Medical Schools
• Arizona State University
• Central Michigan University
• Indiana University 
• Rosalind Franklin University
• Uniformed Services University
• Western Michigan University
• Osteopathic Medical Schools
• A.T. Still University
• Campbell University
• Kansas City University of Med and Biosciences
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Lincoln Memorial University
• Marian University
• Midwestern University
• New York Institute of Technology
• Ohio University
• University of Pikeville
• West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
• Medical School (Outside the U.S.)
• American University of Antigua
• American University of the Caribbean
• Ross University
• St. George’s University (Grenada)
• University of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Medicinal Chemistry
• University of Illinois Chicago
• Mental Healthcare
• IUB Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences
• IU School of Social Work
• Microbiology
• IUB Department of Biology
• Military Scholarship Programs
• US Airforce
• US Army
• US Navy
• Uniformed Services University
• Naturopathic Medicine
• National University of Health Sciences
• Neuroscience
• IUB Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences
• Nuclear Medicine Technology
• IU School of Med Health Professions Programs  
• Nurse Anesthesia
• Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia (AL)
• Nursing
• Bellarmine University
• Chamberlain College of Nursing
• Governors State University
• IU School of Nursing (IUB)
• Ivy Tech Community College
• Mount St. Joseph University
• University of Colorado
• University of Saint Francis
• University of St. Augustine
• Nutrition and Dietetics
• Arizona State University
• IU School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
• IUB School of Public Health
• Logan University
• Rosalind Franklin University
• University of Kentucky
• Occupational Therapy
• A.T. Still University
• Governors State University 
• IU School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
• Midwestern University
• University of Indianapolis
• University of St. Augustine
• Optometry
• Illinois College of Optometry
• Indiana University School of Optometry
• Midwestern University
• Paramedic Sciences
• IU School of Med Health Professions Programs
• Ivy Tech Community College
• Pathologists’ Assistant
• IU School of Med Health Professions Programs
• Rosalind Franklin University
• Pharmacy
• Butler University
• Campbell University
• Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Manchester University
• Marshall University
• Medical College of Wisconsin
• Midwestern University
• Purdue University
• St. Louis College of Pharmacy
• University of Illinois Chicago
• Pharmacy Systems (Outcomes and Policy)
• University of Illinois Chicago
• Pharmacognosy
• University of Illinois Chicago
• Physical Education Teacher Education
• IU School of Public Health
• Physical Therapy
• A.T. Still University
• Bellarmine University
• Campbell University
• Central Michigan University
• Governors State University
• IU School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
• Midwestern University
• Mount St. Joseph University
• Rosalind Franklin University
• University of Indianapolis
• University of Kentucky
• University of St. Augustine
• Physician Assistant
• A.T. Still University
• Butler University
• Campbell University
• Central Michigan University
• Indiana University
• Lincoln Memorial University
• Midwestern University
• Mount St. Joseph University
• Rosalind Franklin University
• University of Evansville
• University of Kentucky
• University of Saint Francis
• Podiatric Medicine
• Kent State University
• Rosalind Franklin University         
• Post Baccalaureate Medical Preparatory
• Campbell University
• IU Master of Science in Medical Science
• Marian University
• Psychology and Neuroscience
• IUB Dept. of Psychological and Brain Sciences
• Kansas City University of Med and Biosciences
• Public Health
• Arizona State University                     
• IU School of Public Health
• IU Fairbanks School of Public Health (Indy)
• Ohio State University
• St. George’s University
• Uniformed Services University
• University of Evansville
• University of Indianapolis
• Radiation Therapy
• IU School of Med Health Professions Programs
• Ivy Tech Community College
• Radiography or Radiologic Technology
• IU School of Med Health Profession Programs
• Recreational Therapy
• IUB School of Public Health
• Respiratory Therapy or Care
• Bellarmine University
• IU School of Med Health Profession Programs                
• Ivy Tech Community College
• Safety
• IUB School of Public Health
• School Health Education – Secondary Teacher Prep
• IUB School of Public Health
• Social Research in Health and Medicine
• IUB Sociology Department
• Social Science
• IU Fairbanks School of Public Health
• IUB Sociology Department  
• Social Work
• Governor’s State University
• IU School of Social Work  
• Sociology/Social Science and Medicine
• IUB Sociology Department, minor
• Speech and Hearing Sciences
• Arizona State University
• Central Michigan University
• Governors State University
• IUB Speech and Hearing Sciences Dept.
• Midwestern University
• University of Kentucky
• Technology and Health Care
• IUB School of Informatics
• Veterinary Medicine (U.S.)
• Purdue University
• Veterinary Medicine (Outside the U.S.)
• Ross University
• St. George’s University
• Youth Development
• IUB School of Public Health

UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Located in the Frangipani Room

IU Clubs and Organizations

                American Medical Women’s Association

                Be the Match on Campus

                Globe Med at IU

                Health NOW

                IU Global Medical/Dental Brigades

                Intra-Collegiate EMS

Medlife at IU

Minority Association of Premedical Students

      (MAPS)

                Occupational Therapy Club

                Pre-Osteopathic Medical Association (Pre-SOMA)

               

Community Organizations

Area 10 Agency on Aging

Camp Kesem

El Centro Comunal Latino

LIFE Designs

Meadows Hospital

Middleway House

Southern Care Hospice

Volunteers in Tutoring Adult Learners (VITAL)

Wonderlab

Internship Opportunity in North Suburban Chicagoland

Full-time Research Assistant Position at the University of Maryland, Neurocognitive Development Lab

Dr. Tracy Riggins and the Neurocognitive Development Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland College Park is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Research Assistant beginning approximately May 15, 2017.  The focus of the research project is the development of memory in early childhood using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and cognitive electrophysiology (EEG/ERPs). See www.ncdl.umd.edu for more details about the lab.

Responsibilities include: (1) conducting experiments with young children and adults (including: recruiting, scheduling, and data collection); (2) preprocessing and analyzing data; (3) training and supervising undergraduate research assistants; (4) performing general administrative duties, including data management, lab web pages and participant recruiting systems; (5) programming scientific experiments and developing experimental stimuli, (6) assisting with IRB protocol creation and compliance, (7) conducting library searches and literature reviews to assist in manuscript preparation; and (8) providing general support for the PI and other researchers in the laboratory including, but not limited to, purchasing and maintaining lab equipment.

Qualifications: Recommended background and skills include: a bachelor’s degree in a related scientific field (e.g., psychology or neuroscience); previous research experience with human participants (preferably with children and/or using fMRI or EEG); the ability to work independently; keen attention to detail; and the ability to interact warmly and professionally with parents and children. Strong computational, organizational, managerial, problem-solving, and analytic skills are essential.

A 2-year commitment is preferred. Review of applications will begin March 15, 2017 and continue until the position is filled. Interested individuals should email a cover letter describing their background and future goals, CV, and names and contact information of 3 references to Lisa Cox at lmcox@umd.edu.  Please include all documents in a single pdf file and include your last name in the file (i.e., “LASTNAME.pdf”).

The University of Maryland, College Park, actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, gender, color, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, national origin, or political affiliation. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

University of California Science-based Innovation in Learning Center (UC SILC) Coordinator - in San Francisco

Join UC SILC and help build and develop our new center!

About SILC

• The Science-based Innovation in Learning Center (SILC) is an innovative new cross-disciplinary center spanning the University of California system. The Center will provide services, training, advocacy, and research to help tackle issues associated with education and health disparity, with a particular emphasis on underrepresented populations. The ultimate goal is to provide the best educational and health outcomes for all children, regardless of their background. An initial focus is on early identification and intervention for English language learners (ELLs) at risk for learning challenges
• Key leadership includes Fumiko Hoeft MD PhD (Director of SILC, UCSF), Carol Conner PhD (UC Irvine), Jeff Gilger PhD (UC Merced), Jamal Abedi PhD (UC Davis), Silvia Bunge PhD (UC Berkeley), Marcelo Suarez-Orozco PhD (UCLA), Roeland Hancock PhD (UCSF), and Elissa Epel PhD (UCSF).
• The central office of SILC is hosted at brainLENS (brainLENS.org<http://brainlens.org/>) at the University of California, San Francisco at the main Parnassus Campus. brainLENS is a developmental cognitive neuroscience laboratory that uses neuroimaging and interdisciplinary research methods to examine learning processes, including the acquisition of skills, such as reading, and factors that impact learning, such as socio-emotional processing.

Job Description & Responsibilities

We are seeking a SILC Coordinator to take on the challenge of developing our new center and its programs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Creating program content (e.g. websites, flyers, newsletters, social media postings) and identifying and managing distribution channels
• Planning and executing conferences, webinars, and professional development workshops related to project goals
• Maintain project budget and manage reimbursements, purchases and expenses
• Coordinating research pilot studies and supporting data analysis
• Facilitating communication between team members and managing projects (e.g. via team meetings, task lists, schedules, etc.)
• Contribute to knowledge base, grant/research proposals, and publications/presentations by conducting literature reviews and writing
• Regular participation in SILC activities (e.g, talks, lab meetings, outreach events, etc.), including evening and weekend activities and travel to other UC campuses or collaborating sites

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated project management ability and organizational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and collaborative tools (e.g. Asana, Dropbox, Google Docs)
• Capacity for rapidly learning new skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Experience coordinating or managing large-scale research projects (e.g. NIH, IES or NSF research/center grants)
• Prior experience in research lab settings

Other Information

• Full-time position (40 hrs/week)
• Preference given to candidates who can start March/April 2017
• The selected candidate will work onsite at UCSF in San Francisco, CA

To Apply

Send cover letter and resume/CV to brainLENS@ucsf.edu> with "SILC Coordinator Application Your Name" in the subject line. Note that successful applicants will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation.