Research Associate, CALM Program (Part-time, 9613C) 86417

Overview This is a part-time (16 hours/week), Limited (temporary) position for up to 18 months. This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position Summary The Staff Research Associate will recruit, schedule and run human subjects in protocols designed to assess the influence of reward processing, circadian function, and healthy behavior on bipolar disorder, and will assist in data management and data analyses. The incumbent will also support the administrative functions of the lab, including coordinating meetings, correspondence, and training and leading up to eight undergraduate student researchers. Responsibilities Research: Recruit, schedule and run human subjects in protocols designed to assess the influence of reward, circadian function, and healthy behavior on bipolar disorder. Complete interviews about mental health and sleep symptoms. Gather data using ecological momentary assessment, self-report, and fMRI approaches. Participate in home visit assessments, remote assessments, and in-person (fMRI and cognitive) assessments. Demonstrate reliability in interviews. Assess problematic behavior in volunteers and work with the PI on remediation plans. Review participant completion of questionnaires and send reminders as needed. Alert senior team members to any concerns flagged by participants. Data Management: Enter data and run scripts to ensure data collection is complete and to calculate hours per participant for payment. Run scripts to back up data. Conduct outreach through advertising, website administration and search engine optimization, social media, and consumer support and advocacy groups to foster recruitment. Facilitate communication among team members, community, ethics and advisory boards, with direction from senior team leaders. Required Qualifications Experience gathering data from human subjects. Experience interacting with individuals with mental health history. Ability to handle fluctuating priorities and deadlines. Organized, responsible, punctual, with attention to detail. Professional interpersonal skills for interacting with participants who may struggle with mental health concerns and with collaborators. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with ethics and IRB aspects of mental health research (e.g., CITI training). Experience with statistical software such as SPSS or R. Expertise in REDCap and other standard software applications. Wet lab experience; fMRI data acquisition. Experience with website programming and administration. Salary & Benefits This is a part-time (16 hours/week), Limited (temporary) position for up to 18 months. This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position. The full pay range for this classification is $28.69-$34.22 (stepped rates). How To Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Additional Information Travel Requirements – 5% occasional travel may be required for interfacing with laboratory assessments. Meetings of the scientific team may involve participants from multiple continents. This position is governed by the terms of the RX bargaining unit between UC and UPTE. The automatic conversion to career status will not occur due to one-time funding of up to 18 months. This is not a visa opportunity and does not include sponsorship for a new H-1B petition. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed