We are looking for a full-time research assistant to join
the Clinical Affective Neuroscience Laboratory, directed by Dr. Gregory Strauss
at the University of Georgia. The position
involves working on an NIMH-funded grant that aims to mathematically model
anhedonia in schizophrenia. The start date is as early as July 1, 2017. A
minimum 2-year commitment is required for the position.
If you are interested, please send a CV to gstrauss@uga.edu. Please include information about when you will graduate
if you are still an undergraduate. This position is ideal for individuals
wanting additional training/experience prior to applying to graduate school in
clinical psychology or neuroscience.
Please apply online at: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=268108
The posting number is: 20170921
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform
study procedures, including informed consent, inclusion/exclusion
evaluations, symptom/diagnostic interviews, and administering study tasks.
- Study
recruitment, scheduling, and reminder calls for appointments.
- Study
documentation, record keeping, and maintaining study databases.
- Data processing, data analysis, reporting findings at lab meetings, and discussing project outcomes with the PI.
Minimum
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field.
Knowledge,
Skills, and Abilities:
- Detail-oriented
person who understands the importance accountability in research.
- Ability to
work as part of a team.
- Excellent
organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent
communication skills in order to interview research volunteers to
determine study eligibility, to interact with staff from various programs
and institutions, and to conduct experimental sessions.
- Skill in
statistical interpretation and data analysis using Excel, Access, SPSS, as
well as other word processing, spreadsheet and database management
software applications.
- Previous
experience with Event Related Potentials,
Eye-Tracking, and/or fMRI is desirable.
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