ACE Lab - Assistant Specialist

Davita Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an assistant specialist for the ACEs Lab to assist in a research project focused on adolescents' stress and memory. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse youth, coordinating teams, and managing research documentation. This role involves collaborative efforts in a dynamic research environment with a strong emphasis on the well-being of adolescents.

Qualifications

• BA or equivalent in psychology or education with at least one year post-graduate education.
• Experience with child and adolescent populations, especially from vulnerable backgrounds.
• Competence in managing undergraduate teams and using survey software like Qualtrics.

Responsibilities

• Assist with NICHD-Funded project on acute stress, rumination, and memory in adolescents.
• Manage large undergraduate teams and coordinate schedules with community organizations.
• Administer cognitive measures to youth.

Skills

Experience working with child and adolescent populations

Experience managing teams

Creating and managing survey software

Education

BA or equivalent in psychology or related field

Post-graduate education in psychology or related field

Job description

Position overview

Salary range:
Specialist Series

https://bpb-us-e2.wpmucdn.com/sites.uci.edu/dist/1/1819/files/2023/02/spec-v2.pdf

Review timeline:
June 30, 2025

Application Window

Open date: June 13, 2025

Next review date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Monday, Jun 30, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date.

Position description

Professor Jodi Quas and the Adolescent and Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Lab at the University of California, Irvine, are currently accepting applications for a for an assistant specialist to join their research team. The specialist selected for this position will primarily assist on the "My life and My Experiences Project, which is an NICHD-Funded project on acute stress, rumination, and memory in adolescents in Orange County. Dr. Quas and her team are evaluating how adolescents with diverse life experiences talk about their experiences, and what characteristics predict their recounting abilities.

Dr. Quas and the ACEs Lab are seeking a highly-motivated individual with experience working with adolescent-age youth, including those from high-risk diverse backgrounds, and with experience managing large undergraduate teams, coordinating scheduling, working with schools and community organizations, and managing IRB and related subject payment documents. Preferred experience includes administering cognitive measures to youth.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Note that the final approval for this position is based on the availability of external funding.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

* BA or equivalent in psychology or education, plus at least one year post-graduate education

* Experience working with child and adolescent populations, including those from vulnerable backgrounds

* Experience managing teams of undergraduate assistants.

* Demonstrated competency creating and managing Qualtrics and similar survey software.

Additional preferred qualifications

* Experience and contact with local community organizations, schools, and agencies that serve vulnerable youth populations

* Experience administering cognitive tests to youth

* Experience with IRBs and subject payments

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

* Cover Letter

* Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

* Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.

Reference requirements

* None

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09701

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

* BA or equivalent in psychology or related field, plus at least one year post-graduate education in psychology or related field

* Experience working with child and adolescent populations, including those from vulnerable backgrounds

* Experience hiring and managing large teams of undergraduate assistants.

* Demonstrated expertise creating and managing Qualtrics and similar survey software.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - https://ap.uci.edu/faculty/guidance/ieactivities/
  
  Guidance For Writing Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement

  
  

Apply link:
https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09701

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy.


As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.


• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy


• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties


• 
  APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.
  
  

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA