Full-Time RA Position at Penn State

The Developmental Personality Neuroscience (DEPENd) Laboratory at Penn State University seeks a full-time research assistant to start in May or June of 2019. The position will focus primarily on implementing a new NIMH-funded R01 study of social decision-making in young adults with borderline personality symptoms. This project synthesizes functional neuroimaging, computational modeling, and associative learning theory to characterize neurobehavioral systems that contribute to maladaptive interpersonal behaviors. The lab also has ongoing projects examining dimensional models of personality dysfunction, emotion dysregulation, and impulsivity in teens and young adults. The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to contribute to all aspects of research, including designing/programming experiments, participant recruitment, clinical interviewing, data management, supervising undergraduate students, and analysis of behavioral and neuroimaging data. The position is well-suited to those who intend to pursue graduate training in clinical psychology or cognitive neuroscience. 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 or higher in psychology, cognitive science, computer science, math, or related field preferred. Prior research or professional experience with adolescents and/or young adults, especially in mental health settings, is preferred. Scientific programming (in R, MATLAB, or Python) will be an important aspect of the position; thus, prior programming experience is desirable. To apply, please upload a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and contact information for two or three references. In the cover letter, please highlight relevant skills and your research and clinical interests. Review of the applications will begin immediately and will continue until the job is filled. Salary will be commensurate with experience. This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one year from date of hire with an excellent possibility of re-funding.

To apply: https://psu.jobs/job/86382