Lab Name: Sensory, Cognitive and Affective Neurodevelopment (SCAN) Lab
Supervisor Name: Shulamite Green, Ph.D.
Position Title: Study Coordinator
Description:
The Sensory, Cognitive, and Affective Neurodevelopment (SCAN) lab at UCLA is seeking a study coordinator (Staff Research Associate; SRA) to work on multiple studies of infants, children, adolescents, and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders (PI: Dr. Shulamite Green). The SRA in this position will work across multiple MRI and psychophysiological studies focused on sensory processing across the autism spectrum. We are seeking independent, highly motivated candidates to coordinate participant screening, recruitment, data collection (including acquisition of MRI data as well as behavioral and psychophysiological data), and data management. The SRA will also assist with preparing IRB correspondence, grants and publications, as well as training and supervising undergraduate research assistants. Prior background in psychology/neuroscience is required; experience with neuroimaging methods, particularly fMRI, and physiological methods such as heart rate and skin conductance acquisition and analysis is preferred but not necessary. Experience working with children with developmental disabilities, particularly those who are more severely affected, is preferred. A minimum 2-year commitment is required and candidates who can start by or before June 2025 will receive priority consideration.
Required Qualifications:
- B.A./B.S. in Psychology /Neuroscience or related fields (e.g., Psychobiology)
- Demonstrated capacity to work independently with minimal supervision as well as ability to work collaboratively in a team
- Ability to assess situations and problem-solve using own judgment
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, with other researchers, staff, students, and PIs, as well as with research participants and their parents
- Experience interacting with children and/or adolescents
- Experience with computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with children with developmental disabilities
- Experience coordinating research studies with vulnerable/clinical populations
- Experience collecting and/or analyzing behavioral, psychophysiological, or MRI data
- Ability to multi-task and work in parallel on multiple projects
- Knowledge of graphics programs (e.g., Canva) and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R)
- Knowledge of UNIX operating system and MRI analysis software (e.g., FSL, AFNI)
- Experience with Python, Matlab, or other programming systems
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, CV, transcripts (unofficial is ok), and name and contact information of three references to Dr. Shulamite Green (shulamite@ucla.edu). We will review your submission and reply with any questions.
Applicants of any race, ethnicity, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status are encouraged to apply. We are deeply committed to reducing inequities in autism diagnosis, treatment, and participation in research, and acknowledge our responsibility to create an inclusive environment within our labs and research programs.