recruiting a full-time research assistant (Faculty Specialist) position to start May 2024 (start date is flexible).
Description:
This position is part of a NIMH-funded program focused on understanding paranoid ideation in psychotic disorders (led by Dr. Jack Blanchard and Dr. Alex Shackman). This research incorporates clinical interviews, behavioral assessments, ecological momentary assessment, sleep actigraphy and structural and functional brain imaging (fMRI). The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS or Master’s degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Counseling. Prior clinical psychology or psychiatry-related research experience is required. Clinical assessment experience with seriously mentally ill adults including use of structured interview measures for assessing diagnoses and symptoms is preferred. This position is renewable annually based on performance and funding -- availability for two years is strongly preferred. Salary is competitive and the position includes full faculty/staff benefits.
Responsibilities will include recruitment of potential research participants, conducting clinical interviews, administering standardized cognitive assessments, assisting participants in the fMRI scanner, data management, managing IRB and NIH-related documentation and reporting requirements, and participating in other research related activities. Because of the fMRI used in this study any applicant is required to pass an MRI-metal safety screen to ensure that they can safely work within an fMRI environment.
Best consideration will be given to applications received by April 12. Interested persons should send a resume and statement of experience and interests to jblancha@umd.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
More information about the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park can be found at, https://psyc.umd.edu/. Information about Dr. Blanchard’s lab can be found at https://www.blanchardlab.org/ and information about Dr. Shackman’s can be found at https://shackmanlab.org/.
Responsibilities will include recruitment of potential research participants, conducting clinical interviews, administering standardized cognitive assessments, assisting participants in the fMRI scanner, data management, managing IRB and NIH-related documentation and reporting requirements, and participating in other research related activities. Because of the fMRI used in this study any applicant is required to pass an MRI-metal safety screen to ensure that they can safely work within an fMRI environment.
Best consideration will be given to applications received by April 12. Interested persons should send a resume and statement of experience and interests to jblancha@umd.edu. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial, cultural, and gender diversity. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
More information about the Department of Psychology at the University of Maryland, College Park can be found at, https://psyc.umd.edu/. Information about Dr. Blanchard’s lab can be found at https://www.blanchardlab.org/ and information about Dr. Shackman’s can be found at https://shackmanlab.org/.
