Junior Specialist for the Developmental Pathways to Autism and ADHD project in Davis, CA for University of California, Davis

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Junior Specialist for the Developmental Pathways to Autism and ADHD project

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Posted: 13-Jan-22

Location: Davis, California

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 2774965

Junior Specialist for the Developmental Pathways to Autism and ADHD project

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, Davis invites applications for a qualified Junior Specialist for the Developmental Pathways to Autism and ADHD project.

This position will be involved in interdisciplinary studies focused on the early detection of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among infants/toddlers at familial risk.

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES
Under the direction of the PI, the incumbent will assist with participant recruitment and visit scheduling and provide information to families regarding study objectives and requirements in person and by telephone. The incumbent will communicate instructions to study participants regarding a variety of study related issues, answer questions as they arise, and obtain informed consent for study participation. Associated tasks include coordinating the flow of study visits between PI and staff members, administering and scoring questionnaires and behavioral measures, conducting eye-tracking during study visits, performing behavioral coding using BORIS software, managing psychophysiological data acquisition, mentoring a team of undergraduate volunteers, and entering information in an Access database to track visits and study procedures. In addition, the incumbent will attend weekly lab meetings and, in collaboration with the PI, prepare manuscripts and presentations. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills as well as the ability to work well independently and as part of a team. This candidate will work closely with Meghan Miller, Ph.D.

General responsibilities include:
I. RESEARCH ACTIVITY (50% EFFORT)

Assist with participant recruitment and scheduling of study participants

Brief study participant families regarding study objectives and obtain informed consent

Coordinate activities during study visits between participating families and staff members

Facilitate communication between team members including clinicians, examiners, camera operators, and the PI regarding any special circumstances pertaining to study visits

Use BORIS software to code behavioral data obtained during lab visits using coding systems for early social-communication development and early ADHD-related behaviors

Manage progress of behavioral coding projects including training, managing, and maintaining reliability with more junior lab volunteer coders

Accurately enter and track information in study tracking and data entry databases and train others to perform data entry

Assist with data processing, data management, and statistical analysis in SPSS

Capture, digitize, and edit videotape footage obtained from families using specialized audiovisual equipment and train others in the use of this equipment

Mentor team of undergraduate research assistants
II. PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND ACTIVITY (40% EFFORT)

Attend weekly lab meetings and MIND Institute study coordinator meetings

Prepare presentations for conferences and the community in collaboration with the PI, including conducting literature reviews, simple statistical analyses, and slide preparations, and, when appropriate, independently presenting to community organizations or agencies

As needed, assist PI with preparation of grant applications, including conducting literature searches and simple analyses of pilot data

Contribute to writing manuscripts for publication, including assisting with data entry, data pulling and cleaning, literature reviews, and synthesis of information for dissemination of research findings to the public

Develop individual research question in collaboration with the PI and perform analyses of relevant data collected as part of the research study to be presented at internal and/or professional conferences once per year, including the Society for Research in Child Development, International Meeting for Autism Research, or American Psychological Association (or one of APA's regional conferences)

Participate and present during bimonthly lab journal clubs, including leading the journal club at least once per year (selecting a journal article, presenting to the group, and leading discussion)

Attend research presentations at the MIND Institute, including biweekly Research Seminar Series talks and Monthly Distinguished Lecture Series presentations
III. UNIVERSITY AND PUBLIC SERVICE (10% EFFORT)

Establish and maintain positive relationships with, and provide outreach presentations to, community and neurodevelopmental disorder advocacy agencies (e.g., CHADD of Sacramento), schools, and service providers for participant recruitment purposes

To apply, visit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF04659

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UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.

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