[CogSci] Junior Specialist (Research Assistant) position available at UC Davis

[Megan Ann Boudewyn]

Hello,

The Translational Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience lab (PI: Dr. Cameron Carter) at UC Davis is recruiting for a Junior Specialist (research assistant) position. Would it be possible to pass on the job description and application instructions below to those who might be interested in your department?

Thank you
Megan Boudewyn

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The Translational Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience laboratory (PI: Dr. Cameron Carter), is recruiting for a Junior Specialist (research assistant) position at the UC Davis Medical Center.  Our research focuses primarily on studying the neural mechanisms of cognitive dysfunction in psychotic disorders with additional interests in neuroimmune models of psychosis and mental health services research.

Applications can only be accepted via the UC Davis Recruit website. You can only be considered for the positions for which you apply, so please read the detailed descriptions available via each link.  Positions have a one year appointment with an additional year based on performance, and we strongly consider applicants who are able to consider a two year commitment.

 For any additional questions about the positions, please contact Vanessa Zarubin (vczarubin at ucdavis.edu).

ROCS Study Junior Specialist (1 position open)

Broadly, the Translational Cognitive and Affective (TCAN) Laboratory studies the neural mechanisms of cognitive dysfunction in psychotic illness. This position is to serve as a technical study coordinator for the “Effects of DLPFC tDCS on Cognition, Oscillations and GABA Levels in Schizophrenia” project at UC Davis Medical Center under Dr. Cameron Carter. The goal of the proposed research is to use a non-invasive brain stimulation technique, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to test a systems-neuroscience model of cognitive control deficits in schizophrenia. Specifically, we will use tDCS in combination with electrophysiology (EEG) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) methods to examine stimulation-induced changes in neural activity related to cognitive control in schizophrenia.

The incumbent will coordinate many aspects of the research study. The incumbent will conduct tDCS, EEG and MRS experiment sessions. This will require the incumbent to consent study participants, schedule research appointments, and monitor progress through the study procedures. The incumbent will use a variety of in-house and commercially available software to process the data, and will receive training on analysis pipelines for collected data. The incumbent will also assist in recruiting research participants and conducting clinical interviews for research purposes under the supervision of a faculty member. The incumbent will manage study IRB protocols, adhering strictly to privacy and confidentiality laws. The incumbent will also manage data collection and organization, including mentoring undergraduate volunteers in the input of data to multiple databases. Furthermore, the incumbent will be expected to actively participate in weekly lab meetings, journal club presentations, presentations from outside speakers, and weekly workshops to help research assistants in the lab to develop their career goals.  Depending on their contribution and role in the lab the incumbent may have the opportunity to contribute to writing and review of relevant manuscripts.  Furthermore, the incumbent may have the opportunity to creatively contribute to the research project by proposing alternative analysis strategies, generate novel projects with existing data, review literature for manuscript preparation, and the ability to submit data for presentation at relevant conferences, such as Society of Biological Psychiatry or Society for Neuroscience (if funding is available).  The incumbent will be actively and significantly involved in publishable research activities, including reviewing journal articles and engaging in discussions on research and the interpretation of research results with the PI and others in the lab. The incumbent will also participate in one or more of the following activities: appropriate professional/technical societies or groups, such as our weekly career development group and other educational and research organizations; and review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to area of expertise. 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. Previous experience with data collection and processing, particularly with MATLAB, tDCS, EEG and/or MRS, is desirable.

To apply, please visit the following page: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03194

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Megan Boudewyn, Ph.D.
Assistant Project Scientist
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
UC Davis Health System
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