Professional Research Assistant Jobs

The Research on Affective Disorders and Development (RADD) laboratory, under the direction of Dr. Roselinde Kaiser, is working to understand neurocognitive dysfunction in depression, including abnormalities in the structure, molecular signaling, and coordinated activity of brain networks involved in cognitive regulation and learning. We explore these topics from a developmental perspective, with a special interest in using neurocognitive risk markers to predict the onset and course of depression or bipolar disorders in teens or young adults. Clinically, we are testing how neurocognitive functioning may be enhanced to foster mood health, with the goal of translating basic science into improved treatment and emotional wellness.

The RADD Lab is affiliated with both the Institute of Cognitive Science and the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience at CU Boulder; The mission of the Institute of Cognitive Science (ICS) at CU-Boulder is to understand and enhance human cognition, learning, and development through the creation of interdisciplinary partnerships. ICS fosters rich scientific interchange across researchers from a broad range of fields including Artificial Intelligence, Linguistics, Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Education.

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience; Through teaching, learning, research, and community outreach, we seek to promote scholarship at the intersection of psychology and neuroscience. Driving this mission is a deep, shared commitment to improving the human condition for all people.

• Data collection (computer-based, MRI).
• Other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager or PI.
• Recruit and schedule participants for clinical and neuroimaging research studies (e.g., healthy individuals, individuals with depression or other mood disorders).
• Database management (using neuroimaging software such as FSL, SPM, AFNI; or statistical programs such as R) support for general management of lab operations.

• All University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to align with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.
• We have a flexible start date between June 1, 2023 – July 1, 2023.

Salary range of $40,000-$42,000 yearly.

• Demonstrated ability to perform as an independent researcher (e.g., undergraduate thesis).
• Research experience collecting, processing or analyzing data with human subjects.
• Some experience with R, unix, python, matlab or another programming language.
• A BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, Computer Science, or related field.

• Successful candidates will have strong oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, be highly reliable, and enjoy working in a collaborative team atmosphere.

• Prior experience in neuroimaging with clinical or developmental samples.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task efficiently and to coordinate activities across different research labs and investigators.

• List of contact information for 3 professional references.
• Resume or CV
• Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific interest in this position.