Post-Baccalaureate Research Positions
in Clinical Developmental Neuroscience
University of Maryland, College Park
Dr. Lea Dougherty (University of Maryland College Park) is seeking to hire a full-time post-baccalaureate research assistant AND a post-doctoral research associate for NIMH-funded research projects examining neural mechanisms of youth irritability. The projects include new data collection in young children as well use of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study data. We use functional and structural MRI methods.
Post-baccalaureate research assistant: Successful candidates should have completed a bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related discipline and have keen attention to detail, and strong organization, problem solving, and analytic skills. Prior background in psychology and development is also a plus but not required. We seek a post-bac who is motivated and ambitious, who is prepared for a hands-on research experience.
Responsibilities will include:
(1) behavioral coding of child and parent behavior (e.g., child temperament, parent-child interactions); (2) training and supervising undergraduate students; (3) clinical interviewing; (4) contributing to administrative duties of the lab; and (5) assisting with research protocols and
compliance.
The position start dates are flexible (ideally Summer 2021). Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Renewal of contract is contingent on performance and funding. Interested individuals should email a cover letter, CV, and names and contact information of 3 references to Lea Dougherty at ldougher@umd.edu. Please include all documents in a single pdf file and include your last name in the file (i.e., “LASTNAME.pdf”).
UMD is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer with a commitment to racial,
cultural, and gender diversity. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
