Staff Research Associate 4

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 5,000 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 the general supervision of Dr. Michelle Craske, the incumbent will contribute to the design and execution of an extramurally-funded project, Unconscious Reduction of Fear Through Decoded Neuro-Reinforcement (DecNef), examining the mechanisms and behavioral outcomes of a novel treatment for reducing fear responses in individuals with phobias. Responsibilities include providing clinical oversight for extramurally-funded projects in the lab; data coding and organization; data analysis and manuscript preparation; and supervising post-baccalaureate staff members and students on clinical assessments and related research projects. 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 Advanced knowledge and training in the area of clinical research on depression and anxiety, including a demonstrated track record of applying techniques for measuring, analyzing, and reporting results. (Required) Advanced knowledge and training in the area of clinical science, including experience with clinical assessment and psychotherapy for depression and anxiety. (Required) Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat). (Required) Strong communication skills, including the ability to write for and present to a highly trained and specialized academic audience, with the additional ability to write for and present to a general audience. (Preferred) Ability to work in a team or independently when needed. (Required) Strong writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and manage feedback. (Required) Strong time management skills and the ability to consistently meet project deadlines. (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations PhD in Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Preferred) 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. CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse". Schedule: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered: RX-Research Support Professionals Complete Position Description: #J-18808-Ljbffr The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus