Duties and Responsibilities: This position involves managing a longitudinal research study and participating in many aspects of the research process. This includes, but is not limited to, running and overseeing participant “behavioral” sessions (e.g., administering self-report questionnaires, cognitive tasks, and biological components); scheduling participant sessions; administering diagnostic clinical interviews (ex., K-SADS-PL); preparing IRB renewals and modifications; supervising and training undergraduate and volunteer research assistants; collecting and cleaning data using SPSS, R, MATLAB, and REDCap; and collaborating with other ELS study coordinators on general study management.
Requirements:
Preferred, Highly Desirable Qualifications:
This position provides valuable experience for those interested in pursuing graduate school in clinical psychology or other related fields. This is a paid, full-time position (40 hours per week, schedule must be flexible because sessions are run in the evenings and on weekends); a two-year commitment is required.
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and a CV or resumé that includes up to 3 references to gotlib.lab@gmail.com with “SNAP Lab Research Coordinator Position” in the subject line.
]]>Starting this fall, Fran will be pursuing her Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology and working with Dr. Bridget Callaghan in the Brain and Body lab at UCLA (https://brainandbodylab.psych.ucla.edu/).
We are so proud of you and wish you all the success in this next chapter of your career!
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a prevalent illness and is projected to be the leading cause of disability by 2030. While the prevalence of depression is low during childhood, the cumulative probability of MDD rises dramatically from 5% in early adolescence to 20% by young adulthood. Importantly, the onset of MDD during adolescence adversely affects the course and prognosis of the disorder: early-onset MDD is associated with longer, more severe, and recurring depressive episodes that are often refractory to treatment. Despite the clear role that developmental processes play in the emergence of depression during adolescence, we know little about neurobiological markers that predict the course of depression. We must bridge this gap to effectively pursue brain-based personalized treatments.
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