[CogSci] Lab Manager Position at UCLA

[Jaime Castrellon]

The Castrellon Lab at UCLA (PI: Jaime Castrellon
<https://www.psych.ucla.edu/faculty-page/jcastrellon/>) invites
applications for a full-time lab manager position (Staff Research Associate
I). This position is ideal for recent college graduates interested in
gaining experience in psychology and neuroscience research before applying
to graduate school. The lab will open its doors in the Psychology
Department in July 2024. Start date is flexible after July 1. Applications
will be reviewed until the position is filled.



We study the cognitive and neural mechanisms that shape motivation and
reward valuation in decisions that affect one's own well-being and the
well-being of others. To accomplish this, we combine experimental
behavioral economics, computational models, theories about social
perception and bias, pharmacology, neuroimaging techniques (fMRI and PET),
and experience sampling of daily experiences.



The lab manager will work closely with the PI, graduate and undergraduate
students, and postdocs on existing projects and will have the opportunity
to make creative contributions to research, and thus, to co-author academic
papers. Some of the essential duties include: (1) recruiting study
participants, (2) coordinating and conducting research studies (e.g.,
designing and implementing behavioral, fMRI, PET, and pharmacology
experiments), (3) processing and analyzing data, and (4) general lab
management (e.g., lab website maintenance, interviewing and supervising
research assistants, maintaining lab computers and equipment, planning lab
events and research meetings).



The following qualifications are required:

- Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, cognitive science,
computer science, or a related field or an equivalent combination of
education and experience

- Previous research experience in cognitive neuroscience or psychology

- Possess strong technical skills (e.g., competence in programming with
Python, R, and UNIX/shell environments)

- Possess strong statistical background

- Ability to work independently without close supervision

- Ability to organize, and maintain lab supplies, equipment inventory

- Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships in the laboratory
and ability to train and supervise students and lab assistants

The following qualifications are preferred:
- Possess strong technical skills (e.g., competence in programming with
Python, R, and UNIX/shell environments)
- Work experience with MRI or PET data collection and analysis
- Work experience managing teams of people in a research lab setting
- Ability to conduct literature searches for knowledge essential for use in
laboratory experiments


*To apply:* please complete and submit the application here:
https://tinyurl.com/castrellonlab



If you have any questions about the position or the application process,
please send an email to jcastrellon at psych.ucla.edu
<jcastrellon at psych.ucla.edu?subject=Lab%20Manager%20(SRA)%20Position> with
"Lab Manager Position" in the subject line.


-
Jaime J. Castrellon, Ph.D.
Department of Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
https://www.psych.ucla.edu/faculty-page/jcastrellon/
Pronouns: he/him
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