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The Department of Psychiatry at the University of California Davis, School of Medicine is recruiting for a full-time Specialist at the Assistant rank in cognitive/clinical neuroscience.

The position of Specialist has a narrow focus in a specialized area and provides technical or specialized expertise (e.g., programming, processing, and data analysis for a variety of cognitive tasks and neuroimaging modalities) in the planning and execution of a research project. The Specialist stays apprised of emerging issues and problems and maintains technical competence in the designated area(s) of specialization. Within this defined area and when appropriate, the Specialist is expected to provide leadership, facilitate teamwork, and develop collaborative relationships with colleagues and to supply input into the planning of research and educational programs. Normally, Specialists do not have Principal Investigator (PI) status but may obtain permission by exception and/or collaborate with a PI in preparing research proposals for extramural funding. The Specialist is evaluated for merit and promotion using three basic criteria outlined below.

The incumbent will work under the supervision of Dr. Lesh and the ability to work cooperatively and collegially in a diverse environment.

I. RESEARCH IN SPECIALIZED AREAS (90% Effort)

A. The Specialist will collaborate with other research personnel affiliated with ongoing studies involving the collection and analysis of clinical, cognitive, and neuroimaging data with a particular focus on developing and using custom scripts to conduct behavioral and neuroimaging research. Evaluation of performance in research activities will be documented by the following:

1. Publications that acknowledge the significant and meaningful contribution to the work.
2. Other evidence (e.g., letters from collaborators or principal investigators) that work done contributed to publishable research.
3. Active dissemination of information through informal instruction and/or contributing to research that is presented by the lab at regional/national meetings.
4. Other evidence of recognized expertise may include formal documentation of intellectual effort and participation in publishable research activities, invitations to review grant proposals and/ or journal articles, and/or invitations to participate in research projects.

B. Serve as a research coordinator for the Lesh Lab and projects conducted by PIs in the laboratory and/or department, as resources permit. Responsible for ensuring uninterrupted communication between individual laboratories, data management and preparation of annual/quarterly reports tailored to meet the needs of the requesting individual/organization. As part of this role, the Specialist will collaborate with other research personnel in the recruitment and screening of cases and controls, conducting consents, scheduling of appointments, and conducting behavioral, clinical, and MRI scan appointments.

II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (5% Effort)

1. Participate in appropriate professional/technical societies or groups and other educational and research organizations.
2. Review research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to area of expertise.

III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (5% Effort)

1. May maintain liaison and respond to the needs of various industry organizations, state and federal agencies, and other external groups on issues related to area of expertise.
2. Participate in activities of committees within the department, college, campus, and other University entities, as appropriate. This recruitment is conducted at the assistant rank. The resulting hire will be at the assistant rank, regardless of the proposed appointee's qualifications.

For the full position description and to apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF06419.

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