Staff Research Associate 1

UCLA is part of a large consortium funded by NIH to better understand brain and cognitive development from infancy to late childhood (HBCD Project) as well as a multi-site projects (ACE) also funded by NIH focused on late-diagnosed adolescents and young adults with autism (ACE Network Project). Both projects involve neuroimaging and various behavioral assessments. Semel Institute is seeking to hire a Staff Research Associate to assist in all aspects related to data acquisition and daily lab operations for these projects.

Duties of the job can include:

• Conduct day-to-day activities related to the ACE Network projects.
• Work closely with other members of the research team and PIs at UCLA and the other participating sites to co-ordinate study visits and compliance with study protocols
• Coordinate with center administrators to place supply orders
• Assist investigators in the preparation of figures, posters and papers
• Other clerical activities
• Assist with all aspects of data acquisition for the ACE Network projects
• Ensure proper behavioral data acquisition via REDCap
• Perform initial QC to ensure viability of collected data
• Transfer data according to study protocols
• Maintain study records

Pay Range: $28.69 - $34.21 hourly

• Ability to perform tasks in an efficient, well-organized and timely manner with frequent changes in priorities and deadlines.
• Skill in setting priorities, follow through on assigned tasks and adhering to procedures and deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to assess situations and problem solve using own judgment.
• Computer skills including word processing, email systems, spreadsheets, including the ability to enter data and maintain study records.
• Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, with staff, researchers, and research subjects at different cultural and educational levels.
• Experience working with pediatric populations is required.

• Bachelors in Psychology or Neuroscience
• Some experience in neuroimaging tools such as FSL, SPM, AFNI, or Freesurfer