Junior Specialist - Miller LabJob #JPF03927
Recruitment PeriodOpen date: December 29th, 2020 Next review date: Monday, Jan 18, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Final date: Wednesday, Mar 31, 2021 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) DescriptionThe Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a qualified Junior Specialist for the Miller Lab at the UC Davis MIND Institute. This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on the early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among infants/toddlers at familial risk. MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES The incumbent for this position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focusing on questions related to the early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among infants/toddlers at familial risk. Under the direction of the PI, the incumbent will assist with participant recruitment and visit scheduling and provide information to families regarding study objectives and requirements in person and by telephone. The incumbent will communicate instructions to study participants regarding a variety of study related issues, answer questions as they arise, and obtain informed consent for study participation. Associated tasks include coordinating the flow of study visits between PI and staff members, administering and scoring questionnaires and behavioral measures, conducting eye-tracking during study visits, performing behavioral coding using BORIS software, managing psychophysiological data acquisition, helping coordinate a team of undergraduate volunteers, and entering information in an Access database to track visits and study procedures. In addition, the incumbent will attend weekly lab meetings and, in collaboration with the PI, prepare manuscripts and presentations. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills; as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. This candidate will work closely with Meghan Miller, Ph.D. General responsibilities include: I. RESEARCH ACTIVITY (80% EFFORT) • Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling of study participants II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (15% EFFORT) • Attend weekly lab meetings and MIND Institute study coordinator meetings III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% EFFORT) • Establish and maintain positive relationships with, and provide outreach presentations to, community and neurodevelopmental disorder advocacy agencies (e.g., CHADD of Sacramento), schools, and service providers for participant recruitment purposes BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neurobiology, or a related field by mid-March 2021 with a minimum of 1 year of experience in longitudinal research focused children at risk for neurodevelopmental or psychiatric disorders ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented tasks with a high degree of accuracy PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to assist with data management and conduct simple statistical analyses in SPSS TERM OF APPOINTMENT: 12-month term appointment from start date at 100% time (full time). SALARY RANGE: Step 1 - $42,300 per year or $20.26 per hour* *Yearly/hourly pay scales based on percentage of qualifying appointment. Step offered commensurate with the proposed candidate's qualifications and prior experience in title code. TO APPLY: For full consideration, applications must be received by 1/15/2021; however, the position will remain open until filled through 3/31/2020 or until filled. To apply, please go to the following link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03927. Applicants should submit cover letter, CV or resume, and contact information for at least 3 references. Documents/materials must be submitted as PDF files. QUESTIONS: Please direct questions to Meghan Miller, Ph.D., mrhmiller@ucdavis.edu. The University of California, Davis commits to inclusion excellence by advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, and individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. Under Federal law, the University of California may employ only individuals who are legally able to work in the United States as established by providing documents as specified in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Certain UCD positions funded by federal contracts or sub-contracts require the selected candidate to pass an E-Verify check. More information is available http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. UC Davis is a smoke & tobacco-free campus http://breathefree.ucdavis.edu/ If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the recruiting department. Job locationSaramento, Ca
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