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.
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