Part-Time Assistant Data Scientist Position

The Traumatic Stress Research Consortium at the Kinsey Institute is seeking a part-time, hourly assistant data scientist (approx. 20 hours per week). We are an interdisciplinary team spanning psychology, physiology, and engineering who study relationships, mental health, physical health, and sexual health after trauma. Some familiarity with statistical modeling in R is required. Candidates who have experience with logistic regression, structural equation modeling, mixed effects models, factor analysis, or data visualization will be given preference. Pay is $12-19/hour, depending on experience and skills. The position is open immediately.
 
If interested, please send a CV to Jacek Kolacz (jkolacz@iu.edu)

RA Position: fMRI + tDCS @UC Davis

Job Link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/apply/JPF02120

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a qualified Junior Specialist for the Psychopathology and Emotion Processing (PEP) Lab (PI: Dr. Laura Tully), part of the Translational Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (TCAN) Group (PI: Dr. Cameron Carter) at the UC Davis Imaging Research Center. 

This position is part of an interdisciplinary set of studies examining the neural mechanisms underlying cognitive control of emotion and response to social stress in healthy individuals and individuals experiencing psychotic illness. Successful candidates will be the study coordinator for a new study using fMRI to examine the effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on neural mechanisms of cognitive control of emotion during negative social evaluation in individuals aged 16 – 30 with psychotic illness. Successful candidates will also assist with additional neuroimaging and behavioral studies, and will be involved in all aspects of publishable research activities in the PEP lab, inclusive of literature review, study design and implementation, data analysis and presentation, manuscript preparation, and conference submissions. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident. 
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, cognitive science, or a related field by June 2018 with a minimum of 1 year experience in conducting research studies in a cognitive science discipline (e.g., undergraduate thesis).
• Experience in human subjects research (e.g., participant testing).

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using formulas and calculations in excel (or similar). 
• Demonstrated ability to manage data sets in spreadsheet programs or similar (e.g., excel, csv, jmp, spss, MATLAB. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in collecting fMRI and/or EEG data in human subjects.
• Experience manipulating datasets in MATLAB and programming experimental tasks using MATLAB and PsychToolBox software.
• Experience writing/submitting manuscripts for peer review.
• Experience with fMRI data analysis software (e.g., SPM, FSL, AFNI, neuroelf).
• Experience conducting semi-structured interviews with human subjects (e.g., clinical assessments).
• Experience conducting cognitive batteries in human subjects (e.g., intelligence assessments, neuropsychological evaluations).

STUDYING ABROAD: NAVIGATING YOUR WAY INFO SESSION

Thinking about studying abroad in the near future? Unsure of how to start planning or what to expect? Faculty & Staff Achieving Student Excellence (FASE) is hosting an information session featuring a student panel tailored to help students learn about the different aspects of studying abroad, including an overview of some abroad programs, budgeting prior and during your trip, life as an exchange student, and much more!

Join other students on April 25th, from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM in Teter Residence Hall, Classroom F104. No RSVP required. All students are welcomed.

Post-Bacc Research Opportunity in Urbana-Champaign for Graduating Seniors

POST-BACCALAUREATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT AND PROJECT MANAGER
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

A full-time (40 hours per week) academic hourly position in clinical psychology is available at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, beginning June/July 2018. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is a top-ranked research psychology program, and this position would be a good fit for a student considering doctoral studies in clinical psychology and/or a research degree in psychology or a related discipline. The position would include involvement with an interdisciplinary program of research exploring alcohol and substance use, with a particular focus on basic social factors that drive alcohol consumption. Current projects examine effects of alcohol in heavy social drinkers, employing both laboratory-based group drinking procedures as well as ambulatory transdermal assessment of alcohol consumption. The broader aims of this program of work are to examine how alcohol impacts social interactions and how alcohol’s social rewards might contribute to heavy drinking and addiction. See below link for further information on our research program.

 https://alcoholresearchlab.com/home/

The project manager will be a critical member of our research team and will be responsible for a variety of different elements of our work. In particular, a major focus of this role will be the analysis of facial expressions from video. The project manager would become trained, certified, and reliable in the Facial Action Coding System (FACS) through involvement in the lab. The project manager will be responsible for managing the coding of the facial behavior participants display while consuming alcohol and interacting in groups, and may also code facial expressions from photographs collected during ambulatory study participation as well.

The project manager will also work with our lab manager in order to spearhead the recruitment, screening, and scheduling of participants into our study. This role will involve conducting laboratory study visits with participants during which alcohol is administered, and also possibly ambulatory study visits during which transdermal alcohol sensors are assigned. Some weekend and/or evening hours would be required.

Other responsibilities could include, but are not limited to, data management, literature searching, preparing materials for the IRB, the reviewing of proofs, and the purchasing of lab supplies.

The Coordinator of Research Programs will be trained in research in clinical psychology and will gain experience in study implementation, including participant interaction; data management; supervision of undergraduate research assistants; general research administration; and possibly assistance with the preparation of grants and manuscripts. 

We are looking for applicants who have a passion for research, an eye towards detail, effective and flexible time management skills, a willingness to attempt challenging tasks, and strong interpersonal skills.

A bachelor’s degree at the time of employment is preferred, but well qualified applicants who do not have a BA/BS will be considered. A 2-year commitment to the position is requested. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. To ensure full consideration, applications should be submitted as soon as possible or, at the latest, by April 30th, 2018.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit letter of interest, resume, copy of academic transcript, and at least one letter of reference to Dr. Catharine Fairbairn at ARLab@mx.uillinois.edu.

Minorities, women, and other designated classes are encouraged to apply.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.

 

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice

Careers in Community Organizing for Social Justice

The Direct Action & Research Training (DART) Center will hold an online information session for UD students and alumni on Wednesday, April 25 at 7 pm eastern to discuss careers in community organizing with individuals interested in uniting congregations and working for social, economic and racial justice.

RSVP at www.thedartcenter.org/IU

DART hires and trains organizers to build organizations that have successfully addressed issues including:

* Plugging the school-to-prison pipeline

* Reining in predatory lending practices
* Fighting for immigrants' rights
* Improving low performing schools
* Expanding access to primary health and dental care
* Prioritizing funding for affordable housing and job training
* Criminal justice system reforms to stop the growing criminalization of youth of color

Themester Summer Internship

Themester Internship - Podcast Host and Producer

The College of Arts and Sciences seeks an undergraduate intern to serve as the host and producer of the Themester summer podcast, which explores the Themester 2018's Animal/Human. The intern will help produce five to six 15-minute podcasts that span the breath of the College divisions and schools. 

The time commitment is approximately 40 to 50 hours total during summer, May to July, with a flexible schedule. The Themester internship is a paid internship with an hourly rate of $10.15 an hour. For more information including qualifications and application instructions, see the Themester website at https://themester.indiana.edu/get-involved/student-involvement/internships/podcast.html.

Full-Time Research Assistant Job Available at Purdue

 

 

IU Alumni Association Networking Event - Washington D.C.

Living in the Washington, DC area this summer?   IU alumni want to meet you!  The Washington, DC Chapter of the IU Alumni Association plans to host a few networking and professional development events during the summer so that IU students and Washington, DC-area alumni can meet each other.   If you are interested in being notified about these events, please send an email to  wicker.jordan@gmail.com with: (1) your name; (2) an email address you will be using during the summer; (3) the approximate dates you will be in the DC area over the summer; and, if applicable, (4) the name of the organization where you will be working or interning over the summer.

Fall 2018 Graduate School Planning Course

ASCS-Q 296 Getting into Graduate School (2 credits)
Class number 30855
11:15-12:15 Mon/Wed, EP 206
Instructors: Liz Smith and Michael Jordan

Getting into Graduate school: Thinking about graduate school? Not sure how to start the process? Then this class is for you! In "Getting into Graduate School" you will assess your interests, strengths, and goals; explore programs; and create a strong application that will help you find the program that fits you best. This section is co-taught by a career coach and academic advisor and it is open to students from all majors with all academic interests. Whatever type of graduate program you are considering, we can help you tailor the exploration and application process. This class will require attendance at a graduate school fair event outside of class, such as the Getting into Graduate School Fair on Tuesday, September 25th from 4-7pm in Alumni Hall, IMU.

Research Assistant at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety

The Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety (CTSA) directed by Dr. Edna Foa at the University of Pennsylvania is currently offering a full-time paid research assistantship starting on July 1, 2018. This is a two-year position within our clinical and research center. The CTSA currently has 8 research studies being conducted (several of which are large, multisite NIH and DOD projects) and sees approximately 300 new patients in the clinic per year. The full-time RA would be responsible for the coordination of participant recruitment, scheduling, data management, team administration and IRB management for a specific project on OCD or PTSD. Specific skills required include: basic knowledge of data management programs such as SPSS and Excel, ability to conduct empirical literature reviews, computer proficiency to manage online data collection tools, and good people skills to communicate effectively both within the team and with patients or potential research participants
 

Edna B. Foa, Ph.D.

Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry
Director, Center for the Treatment
 and Study of Anxiety
University of Pennsylvania Perelman SOM
3535 Market St., 6^th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
P# 215-746-3327
foa@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

"What I Did With My Psychology Degree" Panel

Full-Time Clinical Research Assistant Position at the University of Michigan MiSCAN Lab

Job Summary

This is a full-time research position in the Michigan Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience (MiSCAN) Lab within the Department of Psychiatry. S/he will coordinate multiple neuroimaging and brain stimulation studies on patients with psychiatric disorders (in particular, schizophrenia and psychosis) and healthy individuals. S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Principal Investigator, Dr. Ivy Tso. The position requires a 2-year commitment. It is an ideal stepping stone to graduate school in psychology, neuroscience, medical school, or related disciplines. Expected start date: July 9th, 2018 or earlier. More information about the MiSCAN Lab can be found here: sites.lsa.umich.edu/ivytso-lab/

Responsibilities*

• Recruit human subjects for ongoing research studies.
• Conduct initial clinical screening with potential subjects via telephone.
• Review medical charts to identify potential subjects and coordinate with their clinicians in the Department of Psychiatry.
• Coordinate with subjects and other research personnel to schedule research appointments.
• Consent and enroll subjects. Collect clinical, behavioral, and neuroimaging (fMRI) data.
• Assist implementation of brain stimulation (TMS) to research participants.
• Maintain and manage IRB and research records.
• Assist data processing and analyses.
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate students working in the MiSCAN lab.
• Opportunities to participate in research presentations and manuscript publications.
• Opportunities to receive training in diagnostic and clinical assessment.
• Opportunities to receive training in computer programming (e.g., VBA, Matlab, R) and advanced statistical analyses.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelors degree in science or social science disciplines.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Emotional stability and maturity to work with psychiatric patients and diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), internet searches, and elementary statistics.
• Attentive to detail and able to follow protocols.
• Experience in academic and human subject research is highly valued.
• Must be willing and able to learn to use specialized research software and lab equipment for data collection, transfer, and management purposes.
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive regularly between UM campuses within Ann Arbor.

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelors of arts or sciences in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Biology, or Statistics/Mathematics.
• Psychology or neuroscience research experience.
• Computer programming skills and experience (e.g., VBA, R, Matlab, Python, E-Prime).
• Experience in interacting with psychiatric patients in clinical or research settings.
• Experience in administering neurocognitive tests.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted electronically on http://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/155639/clinical_research_assistant. A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Please include the names and contact information of 2-3 referees on your CV. Questions related to this job posting should be directed to Ivy Tso, PhD, ivytso@umich.edu.

Music & Memory Volunteer Opportunity For Students