Researcher Scientist Job at University of Arizona
Posting Number
req14092
Department
Psychiatry
Department Website Link
www.psychiatry.arizona.edu
Location
UAHS - Tucson
Address
1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85723 USA
Position Highlights
A Research Scientist position is available within the Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Laboratory directed by William “Scott” Killgore, PhD. The goal of the SCAN Lab is to contribute to the understanding of the neurobiology underlying emotional functioning, resilience, and human performance, and how these systems may be affected by various stresses (including sleep loss, psychological trauma, and mild traumatic brain injury) and the effectiveness of targeted treatments and interventions for restoring optimal functioning and performance. Our work explores the crossroads of several important brain systems involved in motivation, cognition, and emotion. Using such advanced techniques as functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), structural neuroimaging, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H MRS), cognitive neuropsychological assessment, and ambulatory monitoring of sleep and circadian rhythmicity, we are currently studying the neurocircuitry underlying cognitive and emotional intelligence, social cognition, decision-making, risk-taking, resilience, sleep and circadian rhythms, light exposure, and appetitive processes. Our lab studies these systems in healthy individuals under various conditions (e.g., stress, sleep loss, cognitive load) and in patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and mTBI. The lab currently seeks a Research Scientist with strong interest and background in neuroimaging analysis to contribute to these studies. They will oversee the lab and serve as a mentor for trainees.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Writes, edits, and submits journal articles, submits conference abstracts, and gives presentations at professional venues in collaboration with the team.
- Develops new approaches to neuroimaging.
- Conducts multimodal neuroimaging analyses (e.g., combine functional MRI with structural DTI and/or dynamic causal modelling) using programs such as SPM12, CONN, FSL, Freesurfer, DSI Studio, LCModel.
- Writes and submits grants to secure department funding.
- Oversees quality control and pre-processing of functional and structural neuroimaging data.
- Develops novel approaches and incorporates the latest techniques in neuroimaging to ongoing lab projects.
- Develops hypotheses that relate psychometric outcome data to neuroimaging data.
- Trains lab members in neuroimaging processing and analysis techniques.
- Oversees and mentors postdocs, graduate students, medical students, undergraduate student volunteers, and research technicians and guides them in writing and submitting abstracts.
Minimum Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent terminal degree in a related discipline required.
- Eight (8) years of relevant work experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA
Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
40
Job FTE
1.0
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay
DOE
Compensation Type
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade
10
Career Stream and Level
PC4
Job Family
Researchers & Scientists
Job Function
Research
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
1
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Jessica Bodzioch | bodzioch@arizona.edu
Open Date
3/15/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.
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