Assistant Specialist Development, Disorder, and Delinquency Laboratory

Professor Elizabeth Cauffman and the Development, Disorder, and Delinquency (3D) Laboratory at the University of California, Irvine, are currently accepting applications for an Assistant Specialist to join their research team. This is a two-year appointment and is renewable based on both performance and availability of funding. The position requires the individual to work on the UCI Campus as well as live locally to attend court hearings and meetings in the community.

The individual selected for this position will primarily focus on the Young Adult Court (YAC) study of Orange County, which is a randomized controlled trial of a specialized court designed for Transitional-Aged-Youth (18 to 25 years old) in Orange County. The YAC is a collaboration between the Defense Attorney, the District Attorney, Probation Officers, the Judge, the Orangewood Foundation, and the University of California, Irvine (https://www.occourts.org/directory/collaborative-courts/YoungAdultCourtSummary.pdf). Dr. Elizabeth Cauffman and her research team are evaluating whether young men processed through the YAC have better long-term outcomes (reduced recidivism; positive mental and physical health; positive socioeconomic) than young men who are processed through the traditional courts.

The person selected for this position will also be involved in the Road to Reentry Study, another randomized controlled trial examining whether developmentally-appropriate programming in a jail setting can reduce recidivism and promote positive outcomes among young adults incarcerated in an Orange County jail.

Dr. Cauffman and the 3D Laboratory are seeking a highly motivated, organized candidate with superior administrative skills and experience working in research. Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: The training and supervision of Research Assistants working in the 3D Laboratory, scheduling interviews with study participants both in the community and correctional facilities, assisting in the research and writing of grant proposals and progress reports to funders, and attending collaborative meetings with other agencies partnering in these studies. This individual should have experience working with transitional-aged youth, at-risk populations, and incarcerated individuals, and be comfortable conducting interviews within correctional institutions. Experience working with a collaborative court and interacting with community stakeholders in the justice system is also preferred. The selected applicant should also have managerial and/or leadership experience (especially with undergraduate students).

Applicants are encouraged to visit:

https://www.occourts.org/directory/collaborative-courts/

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Note that the final approval for this position is based on the availability of external funding.

* Master's degree in the fields of psychology, criminology, or a related field.

* At least two years of experience working in research

• 2-3 required (contact information only)

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.