NEATLabs Assistant I – 128468

PSYCHIATRY/Pre-Clinical Research           ·             San Diego, CA            ·            Full time

Neatlabs Assistant I – 128468

Filing Deadline: Fri 3/15/2024

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Description

UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.

This project at the Neural Engineering & Translation Labs (NEATLabs) is investigating digital neurocognitive assessments paired with electroencephalography (EEG) and mobile digital interventions in psychiatric populations, particularly depression. The primary goal is to assess behavioral, cognitive and neural difference in humans across the lifespan, as well as advance novel personalized therapeutics that integrate brain stimulation (TMS) and machine learning. The project will help identify and characterize the specific cognitive, behavioral, electrophysiological, and functional brain changes that affect mental health and can be optimized to enhance wellbeing.

Under close supervision, the lab assistant will assist in the routine tasks associated with data collection and maintenance associated with quality data acquisition in both lab and clinic settings within the Department of Psychiatry. Other tasks include assisting with human subjects recruitment, enrollment and study participation, survey based assessments, standardized interviews, EEG set-up and recording. The incumbent will also be assisting with recruiting through flyers; participant scheduling and progress check-ins, under PI supervision, and assist with study data organization and management. Assist with other project and miscellaneous tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or a General Education Diploma and one year of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in experimental, Biological Psychology, Cognitive Science, Cognitive Neuroscience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with cognitive testing techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal skills needed in interactions with patients, including appropriate interview techniques, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Highly self-motivated and reliable, able to solve problems independently and with initiative.
• Organizational, scheduling, and record keeping skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with Human Subjects requirements.
• Experience interacting effectively with co-workers as well as subjects.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to assist with organizing and maintaining test records for subjects including survey data, cognitive data and EEG data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong general computer skills, including familiarity with common programs, such as Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic MATLAB.
• Familiarity with EEG and brain stimulation techniques.
• Specific experience in scientific presentations and manuscript writing.

Special Conditions

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and evenings as needed.

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Payroll Title: LAB AST 1

Department: PSYCHIATRY/Pre-Clinical Research

Hiring Pay Scale: $19.32 – $22.40 / Hour

Worksite: Campus

Appointment Type: Career

Appointment Percent: 100%

Union: TX Contract

Total Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

Posted: 3/1/2024

Job Reference #: 128468