Research Assistant - Neuropsychological learning differences Job at University of California San Francisco
University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA 94143
Under direct supervision, the successful candidate will be trained on behavioral data collection and scoring of neuropsychological/psychoeducational assessments involving healthy children from a diverse range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. Additional key responsibilities include assisting with the success of the collection of all data, such as setting up trainings for new volunteers/part-time staff and welcoming participants to the site for their tasks. Responsibilities include: collaborating with the Project Manager of our research project, assisting in communications with administrative bodies at the University, assisting in the recruitment of participants, aiding in project administration, and coordinating with families of participants for projects funded by NIH R01 grants.
Department Description
The UCSF Department of Psychiatry and the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute are among the nation's foremost resources in the fields of child, adolescent, adult and geriatric mental health. Together they constitute one of the largest departments in the UCSF School of Medicine and the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, with a mission focused on research (basic, translational, clinical), teaching, patient care and public service. UCSF Psychiatry conducts its clinical, educational and research efforts at a variety of locations in Northern California, including Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital and Clinics, UCSF campuses at Mission Bay and Laurel Heights, UCSF Medical Center, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, the San Francisco VA Health Care System, and UCSF Fresno.
Required Qualifications
- HS graduation and sufficient experience and demonstrated skills to successfully perform the assigned duties and responsibilities or equivalent training/experience
- Experience working with children
- Flexibility in schedule to include weekends
- A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with children
- Demonstrated excellence in reliability and attendance
- Experience in administering tests or assessments
- Ability to prioritize and work independently as well as collaboratively with local and remote collaborators, with attention to detail and good organizational skills
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Organization
Campus
Job Code and Payroll Title
009336 CLIN RSCH CRD AST
Job Category
Research and Scientific
Bargaining Unit
University Professional Technical Employees – Research Support Professionals Unit (UPTE-RX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Location
Pritzker Psychiatry Building (SF)
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
40 hours/week; weekend coverage for imaging
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