Researcher/Scientist IV

University of Arizona

life insurance, vision insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 04, 2024

Researcher/Scientist IV
Posting Number	req20781
Department	Psychology
Department Website Link	https://psychology.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The research scientist will be involved in overseeing functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and intracranial EEG studies in the lab. This will include leading several projects and training and overseeing other projects. The research scientist is expected to assist with PI grant submissions and complete independent grant submissions. Successful receipt of extra-mural funding is an additional expectation. 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; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here
Duties & Responsibilities	fMRI, intracranial, and behavioral data analysis: This will include analyses of primary projects initiated in conjunction with the PI as well as assisting others with data analysis in the lab. fMRI analysis will include univariate and multivariate analyses as well as functional and structural connectivity analyses. Experimental design: In conjunction with the PI, the research scientist will design novel paradigms to test spatiotemporal components of memory and navigation. The research scientist will also assist others in the lab with details of experimental design. Programming and implementation of experiments: The research scientist will assist with programming in Unity (Landmarks) and other stimulus presentation programming languages like PsychoPy. Data collection: Data collection will involve testing subjects behaviorally in the lab and at the Univ. of Arizona Imaging Center. In some instances, the research scientist will oversee other staff/students collecting data. Subjects will involve healthy younger and older adults. Grant writing/Manuscript preparation and successful obtaining of extramural funding: In conjunction with the PI, as well as independently, the research scientist will submit novel grant applications to NIH and NSF. Upon completion of data analyses, the research scientist, in conjunction with the PI, will prepare and edits papers with the PI. KSA's fMRI analysis EEG analysis programming manuscript preparation grant writing grant submission data collection ability to help oversee a team
Minimum Qualifications	Ph.D. in psychology, neuroscience, or other science related discipline. Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Preferred Qualifications	At least 3 years postdoctoral training.
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	$75,540 - $98,201
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade	10
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Grade Range Minimum	$75540
Grade Range Midpoint	$98201
Grade Range Maximum	$120863
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	10/14/2024
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Arne Ekstrom adekstrom@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/3/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Resume and Cover Letter
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