VISITING COORDINATORS OF CLINICAL AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS IN PSYCHIATRY

University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Psychiatry. Employee will be responsible for testing participants enrolled in a research trial that is investigating underlying brain functioning as it relates to the interface of emotion and cognition in patient populations. Testing procedures include fMRI, neurocognitive, neuropsychological, and eye movement testing. Employee will also be responsible for assisting with recruiting, the maintaining of IRB documentation, and data entry. Familiarity with standard psychological testing measures is a must. Experience testing with patient populations and familiarity with processing of fMRI data using tools such as AFNI or SPM is preferred. Photoshop experience also preferred. Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are expected to be followed as it relates to testing as well as study documentation. Bachelor's Degree required, preferred in Cognitive Sciences, Psychology or related discipline.

The BRAIN Center, Director Dr. Mani Pavuluri, http://www.psych.uic.edu/brain-center/, specializes in studying emotion and cognition in children and adolescents through the use of neuroimaging techniques and with the intended result of developing innovative treatments to improve quality of life in patient populations. For fullest consideration please email cover letter and resume to Richard Whitley, rwhitley@psych.uic.edu UIC is an AA/EOE.