Research Coordinator position at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

COORDINATOR OF RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

A full-time (40 hours per week) academic hourly position in developmental psychopathology is available at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, beginning August 2019. The position will include involvement with (a) a longitudinal study of mother-infant stress regulation, and (b) a randomized controlled trial of Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting. The former project focuses on maternal psychopathology and mindfulness during the perinatal period as predictors of mother-infant physiological (e.g., HPA axis reactivity) and behavioral responsiveness to interpersonal stress. The latter tests effects of prenatal mindfulness training on new mothers’ mental health and bonding with their infants at the level of both self-report and the brain. These studies involve a range of methodological approaches, including surveys, behavioral observations during structured mother-infant laboratory tasks, saliva sampling for physiological stress markers, and functional neuroimaging. 

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

Applicants with experience and interest in developmental psychology or psychopathology are particularly encouraged to apply. A bachelor’s degree at the time of employment is preferred, but well qualified applicants who do not have a BA will be considered. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by April 1, 2019. Interested applicants should submit a vita, a letter of intent, and three letters of recommendation to:

            Heidemarie Laurent

            University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
            Department of Psychology
            603 East Daniel Street
             Champaign, IL 61820
            email: hlaurent@illinois.edu

Women, minorities, and other designated classes are encouraged to apply.
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.