Assistant Project Scientist (exp 10/8/25)
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The Department of Psychology is currently hiring for an Assistant Project Scientist. For more information regarding the Project Scientist series, please refer to the Call Appendix 36: Project (e.g. Scientist) Series: https://apo.ucla.edu/policies-forms/the-call/appendices/appendix-36-project-e.g.-scientist-series.
Criteria: Candidate must have a PhD in clinical psychology, neuroscience, or equivalent. Job responsibilities include supporting the PI in the design and execution of extramurally-funded projects examining peripheral and central nervous system biomarkers of antidepressant response in depressed adolescents.
Responsibilities include providing clinical oversight for extramurally-funded projects in the lab; data coding and organization; data analysis and manuscript preparation; and supervising postbaccalaureate staff members and students on clinical assessments and related research projects. The appointment will be for 55% starting October 2025.
To apply: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10603
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