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Position Summary

The position will be shared between the labs of Dr. Kateri McRae (the Automaticity, Affect, Control, and Thought [AACT] Lab; https://www.du.edu/ahss/psychology/aact) and Dr. Kimberly Chiew (the Motivation, Affect, & Cognition [MAC] Lab; www.dumaclab.org) at the University of Denver. The AACT lab conducts research regarding emotion-cognition interactions, often studying emotion regulation, such as the emotion regulation technique of cognitive reappraisal, using questionnaires, self-reported emotion in laboratory tasks, psychophysiology, and neuroimaging (fMRI). The MAC Lab also studies emotion-cognition interactions, with particular interest in characterizing emotional and motivational influences on cognitive control and memory, using questionnaires, behavioral paradigms, psychophysiological, and neural measures (including fMRI and TMS). The main purpose of this position is to provide research and logistical support to both labs by assisting at a high level in research projects. This will include collecting and analyzing data using behavioral and biological techniques (including physiological and neuroimaging data collection), managing and analyzing datasets, and recruiting and screening study participants remotely and in person. This is a full-time position that comes with DU's full benefits package. The schedule requires the ability to generally work business hours (some outside hours may be required) primarily in-person. During data collection, some afternoon evening/weekend in-person availability will likely be required. Initial contract will be for one year, with additional years possible pending mutual agreement. This is a grant funded position with a minimum one-year appointment. Continuation is based on continued need, funding and satisfactory performance.

Required Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree.
• Experience with Mac and PC systems.
• Experience conducting and assisting with psychological or medical research projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree with major focus in Psychology, Neuroscience, or other health fields.
• Excellent GPA.
• Excellent interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Advanced statistical knowledge.
• Advanced coding or scripting experience, especially for in statistical analysis applications.
• Familiarity with BIOPAC & AcqKnowledge physiological hardware and software.
• Experience managing or analyzing functional neuroimaging data.
• Desire to implement long-lasting organizational systems.
• Excitement to work with, teach, and learn from others in the laboratories.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) on Thursday, July 15th, 2021.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number
The salary grade for the position is 4.

Hourly Range
The hourly range for the position is $17.00 - $19.00.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/ veteran status or any other status protected by law.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.