Staff Research Associate

Responsibilities

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Staff Research Associate I to join the Laboratory of Molecular Neuroimaging. Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Recruitment and informed consent of research participants
• Coordination of study visits
• Basic computer consultation with Center faculty and staff
• Image data acquisition
• Behavioral data collection, entry and quality assurance
• Additional responsibilities include assisting with regulatory documentation, literature searches, and other research-related activities

1. Experience in psychobiology, cognitive science, neuroscience, psychology, physics/medical, physics/biophysics, computer science, or other relevant program.
2. Phlebotomy certification or interest in phlebotomy (preferred)
3. Skills in computer applications & programming.
4. Ability to work well with people. Ability to speak multiple languages is useful.
5. Attention to accuracy and detail in all research tasks.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of subject and patient information.
7. Ability to set priorities that accurately reflect relative importance of current job responsibilities and ability to respond to changing priorities.
8. Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction and/or supervision.
9. Ability to manage multiple duties and tasks efficiently and effectively.
10. Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information to individuals who are culturally diverse and from varying backgrounds.
11. Proficiency in use of software packages/programming languages for performing statistical analyses, data entry, and word-processing (e.g., MATLAB, UNIX shell scripting, SPSS, MS Word, Excel).

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.