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Monday, August 17, 2020
Research Coordinator Position at USC
The Cognition and Affect Regulation Lab, directed by Dr. Jonathan Stange in the Department of Psychology at the University of Southern California (USC), is seeking a full-time benefits-eligible lab coordinator position. Our lab seeks to identify cognitive and affective processes that are involved in the regulation of negative affect, in an effort to understand vulnerability factors for mood disorders and suicide. This work involves laboratory-based measures of brain activity (using fMRI), autonomic nervous system functioning (electrocardiogram and respiration), and behavior (executive functioning tasks and questionnaires). In addition, to understand behavior outside of the lab in the real world, we utilize ambulatory assessment to measure fluctuations in autonomic functioning (with wearables), sleep quality (with actigraphy), affect and regulation strategies (using ecological momentary assessment), and digital phenotyping approaches to measuring behavior (using smartphone keyboard metadata).
This position is ideal for a recent graduate from a Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, or other STEM program who is interested in gaining clinical research experience in mental health and/or neuroscience in preparation for graduate or medical school.
Duties and Responsibilities: • Employing various tools and recruitment efforts to enroll and retain young adults with major depression, suicidal ideation, or healthy controls (e.g., social media, digital advertising, referral management, advocacy outreach) • Data management and participant tracking • Conducting diagnostic interviews to assess history of psychopathology • Interacting with participants and as they participate in the study protocols (using neuroimaging, psychophysiology, ambulatory, and behavioral methods) • Preprocessing psychophysiological and neuroimaging data • Assisting with other lab tasks (e.g., data entry, generating reports for data analysis) • Managing laboratory staff (e.g., undergraduate volunteers) and delegating duties efficiently Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in psychology, neuroscience, or related field required. • Previous experience working with human subjects and conducting independent research projects. • Excellent analytical skills, the ability to resolve technical or research problems (troubleshooting) and the ability to critically check data to prevent errors. • Knowledge and adherence of clinical research methods and design, and research protocols. • Extremely careful attention to detail (required for data entry and processing of neuroimaging, psychophysiology, ambulatory, and behavioral data). • Excellent planning, organization, and prioritization skills, with the ability to independently monitor and complete a variety of complex tasks. • Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer skills. • Ability to work effectively as part of a team (e.g., share duties with other research assistants when recruiting and running study participants; complete components of data analysis, slide presentations and manuscript preparations with the PI). • Ability to complete work remotely (e.g., computer and internet access at home) as may be required during pandemic
Additional Desirable Qualifications: • Experience with processing physiological and/or fMRI data (e.g., Biopac, Matlab, SPM, AFNI, FSL, Freesurfer). • Experience working with patients with mood disorders including familiarity with clinical assessments. • Proficiency with database management (e.g., merging multiple data sets from various sources). • Programming experience (e.g., Python, Matlab). To apply or for more information: Please apply and submit your resume/CV, cover letter detailing your interest in and perceived fit for the position and how it aligns with your career goals, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jonathan Stange at jstange@usc.edu. Please also submit a formal application at the following link: https://usc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalUSCCareers/job/Los-AngelesCA---University-Park-Campus/Research-Lab-Tech-II_REQ20091457. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible. Review will be on a rolling basis until the search is successful. The lab will be moving to USC from the University of Illinois at Chicago in August 2020. More information about the lab currently is available here: https://www.psych.uic.edu/research/lab-directory/cognition-and-affect-regulation-car-lab
Research Assistant Position Harvard Start Fall 2020
The Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is seeking applicants for a full-time clinical Research Assistant (RA) position to begin in October 2020. The RA will serve as coordinator for two projects pertaining to First Episode Psychosis (FEP) research and practice.
The RA will also serve as a liaison between MAPNET and McLean Hospital’s LEAP
Center (https://www.mcleanhospital.org/research/leap-center), an NIMH-funded center for FEP research.
MAPNET and the LEAP Center collaborate closely to collect and interpret
treatment outcomes data from clients served at FEP treatment programs.
The position is situated in the Department of Psychiatry at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, located on the Harvard Longwood campus in Boston. Please note that all activities are currently occurring online due to the COVID-19 pandemic and thus it is anticipated that the RA will work remotely during fall 2020.
The RA will report to and work closely with
Dr. Emily Kline, MAPNET Director. Opportunities for professional development
abound and include attending Harvard Longwood psychiatry grand rounds,
attending specialized trainings pertaining to evidence-based practices for
first episode psychosis, attending meetings focused on public policy relevant
to FEP care, and co-authoring white papers, posters and scholarly publications.
The right candidate will be highly organized and motivated with a warm and
professional interpersonal style.
Responsibilities include:
- Establishing
and maintaining positive relationships with FEP stakeholders through the
state (youth and families, clinicians, program administrators,
researchers, and state leadership)
- Managing
the MAPNET website
- Consulting
to FEP clinics on assessment practices and data storage
- Conducting
clinic fidelity assessments
- Coordinating
professional training initiatives for FEP providers
- Organizing
regional conferences
- Managing
research regulatory requirements
- Conducting literature reviews and contributing to scholarly presentations and publications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s
degree in psychology, public health, social work, or a related field
- Experience
using REDcap, Excel, and SPSS preferred
- Experience
with research studies preferred
- Experience
in human services position (either volunteer or professional) strongly
preferred
- Proficiency
with website development (e.g., using Squarespace or Weebly) is a plus
Interested candidates please send one document containing a one-page cover letter, a resume, and three references to Kelsey Johnson, kjohns20@bidmc.harvard.edu. Your letter should clearly state your experience working in mental health services and/or research, as well as your interest in early psychosis.
Research Assistant Positions at the University of Rochester
The Social Cognition & Psychopathology Lab at the University of Rochester, directed by David Dodell-Feder, Ph.D., is seeking to fill two full-time positions to start September 2020:
LAB MANAGER
The lab manager will coordinate and oversee a series of research projects aimed at understanding and intervening upon social cognitive impairment and social dysfunction in psychopathology, particularly among those at risk for and diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. Primary responsibilities include data collection using interview, behavioral, and neuroimaging methods (e.g., fMRI), data analysis, participant recruitment and screening, administrative management of research studies, and assistance in the preparation of grants, presentations, and manuscripts. This position is well-suited for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field. Two-year commitment is strongly preferred.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field with at least 1-2 years of research experience; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task and work independently; comfort interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, including individuals with serious mental illness; schedule flexibility to work some weeknights/weekends; strong programming, statistical, and/or web development experience/skills (e.g., R, MATLAB, Python). The following experiences are highly preferred, but are not required to be considered for the position: Experience collecting and analyzing functional/structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data; prior work with clinical populations (e.g., clinical interviewing) or in clinical settings.
RESEARCH COORDINATOR
The research coordination will
coordinate and oversee a set of projects funded by the National Endowment for
the Arts aimed at evaluating the effects of reading on cognition in adults and
youth. Primary responsibilities include developing/maintaining research
collaborations with partners in the community, participant recruiting and
screening, data collection and analysis, project administration, and assisting
in the preparation of grants, presentations, and manuscripts. This is a
one-year position with the possibility of renewal depending on funding.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree with major course work in psychology, human development, education or a related field, and 1 year of research experience in these fields, or any equivalent combination of experience, training and education; outstanding organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently, and comfort working with youth; ability to travel to study site locations in the greater Rochester area.
TO
APPLY
Interested applicants should email a cover letter (outlining interest in the position, relevant experience, and long-term goals), CV, and contact information for two references to David Dodell-Feder (d.dodell-feder@rochester.edu). Review of applications will start immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled. More information about the position can be found at the University of Rochester’s (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled) jobs website here (Lab Manager Job ID: 222354; Research Coordinator Job ID: 222355).
Working in Correctional Facilities: Wexford Health Sources Info Session
Working in Correctional Facilities: Wexford Health Sources Info Session
Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 2pm - 3pm
https://iu.zoom.us/j/96483946983
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3iFUoZt
Do you want a job helping people? Have you ever wondered what it
might be like to work in jails or detention centers? What skills might that
require?
Wexford Health Sources has partnered with the IU Walter Center to
address those questions. Join us on Zoom on Tuesday, September 1, from 2-3 pm
to learn more about working at Wexford.
$15 gift cards will be given to participants.
To attend, please register using the links provided in Handshake. This event is
only open to those with majors in Psychology, Criminal Justice, Social Work,
and Nursing, and other majors in social science and health professions. If you
do not study these, but would like to attend this info session, please email
Hillary Nienhouse at hnienhou@iu.edu.
About Wexford Health Sources:
Wexford Health Sources provides healthcare management and programs in
correctional facilities. They are based in Pennsylvania with employment
opportunities in Indiana and beyond. The company is looking to staff a variety
of positions. To learn more about careers at Wexford, visit: http://www.wexfordhealth.com/Careers
For more information, contact:
Hillary Nienhouse
hnienhou@iu.edu
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Lab Manager Position
The Social Cognition & Psychopathology Lab (https://labsites.rochester.edu/scplab/) at the University of Rochester, directed by David Dodell-Feder, Ph.D., is seeking to hire a full-time lab manager to start this fall (start date flexible). The lab manager will coordinate and oversee a series of research projects aimed at understanding and intervening upon social cognitive impairment in people at risk for and diagnosed with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders. Primary responsibilities include data collection using clinical interview, behavioral, and neuroimaging methods (e.g., fMRI), data analysis, participant recruitment and screening, administrative management of research studies, and assistance in the preparation of grants, presentations, and manuscripts. This position is well-suited for someone interested in pursuing graduate studies in clinical psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or a related field. Two-year commitment is strongly preferred.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in psychology or a related field with at least 1-2 years of research experience; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task and work independently; comfort interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, including individuals with serious mental illness; schedule flexibility to work some weeknights/weekends; strong programming, statistical, and/or web development experience/skills (e.g., R, MATLAB, Python). The following experiences are highly preferred, but are not required to be considered for the position: Experience collecting and analyzing functional/structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data; prior work with clinical populations (e.g., clinical interviewing) or in clinical settings.
To Apply: Interested applicants should email a cover letter (outlining interest in the position, relevant experience, and long-term goals), CV, and contact information for two references to David Dodell-Feder (d.dodell-feder@rochester.edu). Review of applications will start immediately and will be ongoing until the position is filled. More information about the position can be found at the University of Rochester’s (EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled) jobs website here (Job ID: 222354).
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