Postdoctoral Research Associate

Position Information

Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD FLSA Exempt UGA Job Code FTE 1.00

Minimum Qualifications Position Summary

The postdoctoral scholar will join 2, NIH-funded grants that evaluates the efficacy of a novel cognitive training intervention for improving emotion regulation ability in schizophrenia. The grant uses fMRI as a key outcome measure. The postdoctoral fellow who will be responsible for supervising clinical diagnostic interviews, scoring interviews, and working with computer task data, and be responsible for conducting clinical diagnostic interviews, scoring interviews, and working with fMRI data The postdoc will work under the mentorship of Dr.

Strauss to provide ongoing clinical supervision for assessments and help analyze and interpret task data, prepare results for publication, and present the subsequent material at conferences.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position

(a) Ph.D. in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a closely related field; (b) a strong record of publication; demonstrated interest in neuroimaging research; (d) high self-motivation to develop research questions, design, and analyses.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Preference will be given to applicants with the following characteristics: strong written and oral communication skills; experience with neuroimaging data processing and analysis; experience with affective science and/or schizophrenia research.

Physical Demands

Working in a lab environment

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Is driving a requirement of this position? No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) Yes Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable.

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Contact Information

Recruitment Contact

Contact Details

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Recruitment Contact Name Dr. Greg Strauss Recruitment Contact Email gstrauss Recruitment Contact Phone

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Required Documents

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* Cover Letter

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