Postdoctoral Scholar

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)
United States, California, Los Angeles
410 Westwood Plaza (Show on map)
Nov 21, 2024
Position overview Salary range: See Table 23 for the salary scales for this position. Application Window Open date: November 21, 2024 Next review date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Dr. Bruce Chorpita is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. This position involves working with a multi-institution, interdisciplinary team on a variety of topics related to dissemination and implementation science. Ongoing projects represent exciting opportunities to collaborate with a robust network of community-focused researchers in psychology and artificial intelligence and computer science experts to design and test solutions to improve assessment and intervention for youth mental health. The position is available beginning in summer 2025, and interviews will continue until an outstanding candidate is identified. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Working with community partners at our various sites Supervising graduate and undergraduate students at UCLA Performing data management tasks and statistical analysis Preparing scholarly manuscripts and conference presentations Assisting with grant applications Facilitating a global network of research collaborators through registration and data-sharing agreements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Doctorate in a relevant area of study prior to start date * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Strong leadership skills and potential to mentor graduate students * Experience with management and analysis * Experience working with community partners in implementation contexts We especially encourage those from backgrounds poorly represented in STEM fields to apply to our lab. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy. Qualifications Basic qualifications * Doctorate in a relevant area of study prior to start date. Additional qualifications Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong leadership skills and potential to mentor graduate students Experience with data management and analysis Experience working with community partners in implementation contexts Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter - Cover Letter should describe research interests. Must be submitted in PDF format. Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Published Paper Published Paper (Optional) Published Paper (Optional) Reference requirements 2-4 letters of reference required Please upload Letters of Recommendation in PDF format. Apply link: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10021 Help contact: mclaudio@psych.ucla.edu About UCLA 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. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. Job location Los Angeles, CA