Research Technician I (Part Time) (Multiple Positions)
Posting Number
req18458
Department
Psychiatry
Department Website Link
www.psychiatry.arizona.edu
Location
University of Arizona Health Sciences
Address
1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 USA
Position Highlights
The College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry is leading the effort to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent psychiatric disorders, prepare future clinicians, provide state-of-the-art care, and give direction to community efforts to improve behavioral health.
William "Scott" Killgore, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience that joined the University of Arizona July 1, 2014. He brings an active research program from Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, including his Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Laboratory. The Lab is devoted to the study of emotional intelligence, PTSD, mTBI, stress and related conditions. Dr. Killgore's innovative work is funded by the Department of Defense, and recent research focuses on effects of prolonged sleep deprivation, chronic sleep restriction, and the use of stimulant countermeasures on the cognitive-affective systems within the brain.
We are looking to hire several Research Technician I positions that will conduct and support human subjects research by setting up and conducting study tasks in lab during sleep deprivation studies. The candidates will adhere to study protocol procedures and administers techniques to fit specific experiment requirements; and assist with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment, instruments, and apparatuses. Overnight shifts will be required.
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Duties & Responsibilities

• Collect computerizedbehavioral data from research participants during overnight total sleepdeprivation study runs.
• Maintain highly detailedrecords, organize data, prepare data for computer input, and record computeroutput.
• Apply scalp electrodesfor polysomnography/EEG studies. Monitor polysomnography and EEG signals duringsleep.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma orequivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience required.
• Ability to work overnight shifts is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in a lab.

FLSA
Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time
Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week
16
Job FTE
0.40
Work Calendar
Fiscal
Job Category
Research
Benefits Eligible
No Benefits
Rate of Pay
$15.00
Compensation Type
hourly rate
Grade
2
Career Stream and Level
OC1
Job Family
Research & Lab
Job Function
Research
Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies
8
Target Hire Date
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates
Lindsey Hildebrand | hildebrandll@arizona.edu
Open Date
11/28/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Documents Needed to Apply
Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Diversity Statement
At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.