Research Professional 1

Position Overview:
The research professional will help the Principal Investigator (PI) conduct research, analyze data and write papers. Duties/responsibilities include writing papers (50%), literature review (20%); data analysis (20%); and implementation of experiments and data management (10%).

Job Responsibilities:
Writing research project proposals and papers (50% time)
Write research papers utilizing existing research on learned helplessness, anhedonia, and depression, including:
* incorporating feedback from PI;
* submitting papers for review and publication;
* replying to and addressing reviewer comments; and,
* preparing resubmissions.

Literature Review (20%)
Complete literature reviews for use in research project and paper proposals, including:
* searching for relevant articles;
* summarizing research on relevant topics, including learned helplessness, anhedonia, depression.

Data Analysis (20%)
Analyze data for use in research project and paper proposals, including:
* programming and conducting statistical analyses using computer programs (e.g. R and Python).

Implement and manage experiments and data (10%)
Implement experiments and manage data collected, including:
* generating computer code to run the experiments, modifying code as needed for online experiments;
* developing and implementing questionnaires via Qualtrics; and,
* deidentifying, formatting, and organizing data for analysis, as needed.

Required Qualifications:
- BA/BS degree in Psychology, neuroscience, or a related field, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal 4 years.
- Quantitative training
- strong interest in learning more about experimental and computational approaches to cognitive neuroscience and psychiatry.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Previous experience with the learned helplessness task, anhedonia research, and depression research

Preferred Qualifications:
- PhD in a relevant field
- Excellent writing skills
- Previous relevant research experience

About the Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is one of the largest departments within the College of Liberal Arts, and is a highly ranked department nationally. Currently, the department has 50 core faculty, 70+ staff, 130 graduate students, and it supports the largest number of undergraduate majors of any academic program on the UMN Twin Cities campus. Additionally, the department has $40 million or more in active research funding at any given time (the majority from NIH), spread across 70 or more projects. In its 100 plus year history, the Department of Psychology has been marked by distinction and excellence. For additional information, please go to our website: .

About the College of Liberal Arts

Home to the arts, social sciences and humanities disciplines and programs, the College of Liberal Arts is the largest college in the University of Minnesota and comprises 31 academic departments, and over 20 interdisciplinary research centers and administrative/support units. CLA has over 1,300 faculty and staff spanning research, teaching, advising, outreach, and administrative functions. CLA units reside in over twenty buildings on the East Bank and West Bank of the Twin Cities campus. CLA enrolls nearly 13,000 undergraduate students, over 40% of the undergraduate enrollment on the Twin Cities campus, 1,400 graduate students, and has an annual all-funds budget of $290 million.

CLA is a destination for curious, compassionate individuals who are committed to making our increasingly interdependent and diverse global community work for everyone. That . CLA is committed to increasing enrollment of underrepresented and under-resourced students, diversifying our faculty across all disciplines, recruiting, and retaining a diverse staff, and promoting the expression and exploration of diverse perspectives and viewpoints-so that we all gain the background knowledge and analytical skills we need to understand and respect differences.

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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