The Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS) in the Department of Psychiatry at Uniformed Services University (USU) is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to assist with research projects related to emotion regulation and cognitive flexibility, including their neural, cognitive, behavioral, and clinical aspects. This position will support CSTS as part of a collaboration with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on the DARPA STRENGTHEN program, which seeks to develop novel interventions to optimize the brain circuits underlying cognitive flexibility and emotion regulation to mitigate the effects of traumatic stress, improve well-being and resilience, and prevent suicide.
This position is well-suited to candidates who intend to pursue graduate training with interests related to the following areas: neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG, fNIRS), brain stimulation (e.g., TMS, tES), machine learning, psychopathology (e.g., depression, PTSD, suicidality), and intervention/clinical research.
Responsibilities
- Become familiar with the research portfolio of funded clinical research projects, including specific neuroimaging, brain stimulation, behavioral, and analytic techniques being used.
- Perform research activities, including the collection, organization, and synthesis of data and research findings.
- Conduct basic data processing, analysis, and interpretation. Opportunities for more advanced neuroimaging data processing and analysis may be available, commensurate with skills and experience.
- Assist in the preparation of technical reports, research summaries, literature reviews, and other scientific writing.
Minimum Education
- Bachelor’s degree. Preference for degrees in Psychology, Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to follow detailed instructions.
- Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team setting.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a T1 Public Trust.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- At least one year of previous research experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with neuroimaging analysis (e.g., fMRI, fNIRS, EEG) is preferred but not required.
- Experience using scientific programming languages (e.g., Python, R, MATLAB) is preferred but not required.
For more information and to submit an application, please follow this link: https://careers-hjf.icims.com/jobs/4671/clinical-research-assistant-i/job
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and the position will remain open until filled.