Job Description
University of California Irvine Specialist Series - Junior Specialist - Clinical Translational Neuroscience Lab
Position overview Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $53,100-$56,600. See tables (represented, exempt) and (represented, non-exempt) for the salary range for this position.
Application Window
Open date: July 19, 2024
Most recent review date: Monday, Aug 19, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, seeks a Junior Specialist for research in psychiatry at the Clinical Translational Neuroscience Laboratory (CTNL). The CTNL is a NIH-funded multi-project laboratory which aims to elucidate the underlying mechanisms involved in severe mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder by examining brain imaging, biological, clinical, neurocognitive, behavioral, psychological, and social measures.
The Junior Specialist will work with the Principal Investigator and other lab members to conduct several research protocols with the general aims described above. These research protocols include; 1) a multi-national study examining neurocircuitry associated with negative symptom domains in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder, 2) a study examining hippocampal abnormalities in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The successful candidate may additionally collect Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data from patient and control participants (experience with MR Image acquisition is helpful, but training will be provided as necessary).
This position is offered at a 100%-time appointment for one year with the potential to renew annually.
Salaries are based on University of California salary scales, which are dependent on academic rank and step, and commensurate with experience.
Application Procedure: Interested candidates should apply through UC Irvine's RECRUIT system located at
Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
Required: 1) Bachelor's or Master's degree in psychology, neuroscience, neuroimaging, or related field, 2) Excellent oral and written communication skills, 3) Fluency in English for reading research protocols, documenting data into charts, and communicating with research participants, 4) Proficiency in image (sMRI, DTI, fMRI) and statistical analyses (in particular in R and python), 5) Proficiency in linux and high performance computing, 6) Exceptional record-keeping, organizational, and time-management skills and ability to multi-task, 7) Ability to build and maintain rapport with research participants, colleagues, and international collaborators.
Desired: 1) Human subjects research experience including knowledge of IRB, NIH, HIPAA and other regulatory rules and requirements, 2) Experience collecting Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) data from human subjects, 3) Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, 4) experience with the Python programming language.
- Junior Specialists - Appointees to the Junior rank should possess a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) or equivalent research experience.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter (Optional)
Misc / Additional (Optional)
Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form - All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form
Reference requirements - 3-5 required (contact information only)
Apply link: About UC Irvine The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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