Junior Research Specialist - Alzheimer's & Cognition Lab

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis—Department of Neurology—is recruiting for a Junior Specialist to assist with research in the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. The role focuses on planning and executing research projects, participant recruitment, data collection, and contributing to manuscripts and presentations.

Under Dr. Alyssa Weakley, the incumbent will conduct cognitive assessments and technology-use evaluations, work in a diverse environment, and help mentor undergraduate researchers.

Qualifications

• Prior human subjects research experience in a participant facing role.
• Experience conducting cognitive evaluations.
• Experience conducting evaluations/working with participants in a home setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, make critical decisions.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the PI in planning and execution of a research project.
• Recruit participants and manage databases.
• Conduct brief cognitive assessments, technology use evaluations, and collect participant data.
• Prepare manuscripts or conference presentations.

Skills

Human subjects research

Cognitive evaluation

Home-based assessments

Independent work

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in psychology or related clinical field

Job description

University of California, Davis—Department of Neurology—is recruiting for a Junior Specialist to assist with research in the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. The role focuses on planning and executing research projects, participant recruitment, data collection, and contributing to manuscripts and presentations.

Under Dr. Alyssa Weakley, the incumbent will conduct cognitive assessments and technology-use evaluations, work in a diverse environment, and help mentor undergraduate researchers.