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Department Summary The UCLA Department of Psychology is an exceptional department known for its excellence in research, teaching, and service. With a distinguished faculty comprising more than 60 ladder rank members, it is one of the nation’s top psychology departments. Its undergraduate program is the largest within the Division of Life Sciences and the UCLA College, with more than 4,700 undergraduate students enrolled across three majors: Psychology, Psychobiology, and Cognitive Science. The department also offers a comprehensive Ph.D. program with eight areas of study to approximately 200 enrolled graduate students. Position Summary Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator (Dr. Jennifer Silvers), the staff research associate (SRA) will be responsible for coordinating and conducting research studies. The Social Affective Neuroscience and Development (SAND) Lab studies social and emotional development in children, adolescents and young adults. We utilize behavioral, fMRI and health-related measures to better understand phenomena related to stress, self-regulation, social influence and risky decision making. Conducting this research will involve designing and implementing experiments, programming experimental tasks, recruiting and scheduling participants, running research sessions and analyzing data. The SRA will also play an integral roll in overseeing day-to-day lab operations, which includes maintaining the lab website and research equipment, overseeing IRB protocols, planning and scheduling lab events and research meetings, and helping to supervise undergraduate research assistants. In addition to supporting the lab’s functioning, the ideal SRA will have an opportunity to contribute creatively to research projects, work closely and productively with other lab members, and co-author academic papers and poster presentations. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting appropriately and effectively with study participants, some of whom may be psychologically vulnerable due to their age (e.g. children or adolescents) or early experiences, as well as with other laboratory member. (Required) Strong prior research experience in cognitive neuroscience or psychology. (Required) Strong general computing skills (e.g., use of Microsoft office suite) in both Mac and PC environments. (Required) Strong, clear oral and written communication skills that can be used when communicating with participants as well as when writing IRB protocols, correspondence and other professional communication. (Required) Excellent organizational skills and keen attention to detail, particularly as it pertains to organizing and maintaining data and equipment. (Required) Experience in recruiting and supporting personnel/participants in a research setting. (Preferred) Comfort and ability to work independently without close supervision. (Required) Ability to prioritize, multitask, and manage co-occurring deadlines, projects and logistics for multiple research projects. (Required) Statistical background and basic competence in statistical programming (R, SPSS, Matlab). (Required) Programming skills in Matlab, Python, EPrime, Psychopy, linux/unix, and shell scripting. (Required) Prior experience and interest in working with developmental or psychiatric populations. Experience with neuroimaging data acquisition and analysis, particularly with FSL. (Preferred) Working knowledge of UCLA procedures and policies for human subjects research, neuroimaging, Environmental Health & Safety, and IRB. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience in psychology, psychobiology, neuroscience, cognitive science, or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered RX-Research Support Professionals Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=40726865