Research Technician I

Research Technician I

Company: The University of Arizona

Job Location: Tucson, 85724

Category: Laboratory and Research

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: req25763

Department: Psychiatry

Location: Tucson Campus

Address: Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The College of Medicine-Tucson, Department of Psychiatry, is leading efforts to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent psychiatric disorders, prepare future clinicians, provide state-of-the-art care, and guide community efforts to improve behavioral health.

We are currently seeking a Research Technician I to support the Virtual Reality Military Operational Neuropsychological Assessment (VRMONA) study, which will conduct and support human subjects research by setting up and administering study tasks in the lab. The candidates will adhere to study protocol procedures, administer techniques to meet specific experimental requirements, and assist with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment, instruments, and apparatuses. The purpose of the VRMONA study is to develop a fast, effective virtual reality-based tool to assess cognitive functioning in relation to traumatic brain injuries.

William "Scott" Killgore, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience who joined the University of Arizona on July 1, 2014. He brings an active research program from Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, including his Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Laboratory. The Lab is devoted to the study of emotional intelligence, PTSD, mTBI, stress, and related conditions. Dr. Killgore's innovative work is funded by the Department of Defense, and recent research focuses on the effects of prolonged sleep deprivation, chronic sleep restriction, and the use of stimulant countermeasures on the brain's cognitive-affective systems.

Outstanding U of A 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 retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect computerized behavioral data from research participants during study appointments.
• Maintain highly detailed records, organize data, prepare data for computer input, and record computer output.
• Administer and score psychological and neurocognitive tests under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or senior staff.
• Initiate and maintain contact with study participants.
• Carry out study advertising and recruitment activities.
• Screen applicants to ensure they meet appropriate eligibility criteria to participate in the research study.
• Administer a Virtual Reality (VR) task under supervision of the Principal Investigator or Senior Staff.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

FLSA: Non-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: $16.50 - $18.75

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 2

Career Stream and Level: OC1

Job Family: Research & Lab

Job Function: Research

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates: Sarah Green, srgreen@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant: Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.