UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
This position will help with research projects aimed at better understanding (a) the basic mechanisms of socioemotional processes, (b) the changes in these processes in clinical aging (e.g., dementia and Parkinson’s disease), and the implications of these changes to persons with the disease and their family members.
This position will be involved in every stage of research examining dyadic social and emotional processes between clinical populations and their family members (e.g., spousal caregivers) using MRI/fMRI, EEG/MEG, psychophysiology, behavioral coding, in-home wearable/mountable technology, and questionnaires.
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required Education:
High School education or equivalent. (Will consider three years related post-high school education/experience)
Required Experience:
3 years of experience related to healthcare, laboratory, and/or clinical research. (Will consider three years related post-high school education/experience)
Required License:
Yes, Driver’s License
Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers.
- Understanding and empathy for participants including people with neurological (or other medical) disorders and their family caregivers.
- Professionalism, courtesy, and discretion in all interactions with research participants, lab members, department staff, and supervisors.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.
- Ability to remain calm and patient during challenging situations.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to accurately follow study protocol guidelines.
- Attention to detail in completing paperwork and data entry in a timely fashion.
- Must be able to adhere to the principles and mission of the institute.
Preferred Education:
None Preferred
Preferred Experience:
- Prior experience in an experimental lab environment, clinical research, and/or conducting research in health science.
- Prior research experience in emotion, social behaviors, health, psychophysiology, neuroscience, and clinical aging.
- Prior experience in computer programming, and/or data management.
- Prior experience in technology-based research (e.g., wearables, smartphones, tablets) and naturalistic data collection.
Preferred License:
No
Preferred Computer Applications:
SPSS
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge needed to execute the following human laboratory procedures: phone screening, informed consent, research neuroimaging, EEG, MEG, research grade neuropsychological testing, psychophysiology, saliva collection, and other common procedures; human naturalistic research procedures: Qualtrics/REDCap, ecological momentary assessment, and wearable and mountable passive sensing technology.
- Familiarity with the laboratory’s computer programs for data entry, data sharing, questionnaire creation, and study packet design.
- Familiarity with writing computer codes for designing tasks, data management, and/or data analyses.
The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work and learning environment free from discrimination and harassment. UNMC is dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. UNMC does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNMC complies with all local, state, and federal laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.
Requisition Specific Questions
- * Do you have a high school education or equivalent?
- * Do you have experience related to healthcare, laboratory, and/or clinical research?
- * If you do have experience related to healthcare, laboratory, and/or clinical research, please elaborate (If No, Indicate NA).
(Open Ended Question)
- * Do you have a valid driver's license?
- * Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word?
- * How did you hear about this position?
- Careerlink
- Employee Referral
- HERC
- Indeed
- Job Fair
- Lincoln Journal Star
- Linkedin
- Omaha World Herald
- UNMC Job Site
- Facebook
- NEWorks
- Handshake
- Other
- * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or jobs@unmc.edu to request an accommodation.
For questions regarding application, please contact UNMC Staffing at jobs@unmc.edu.
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