University of Michigan Seeking to Hire Full-Time Research Staff
News Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 - 15:45
The Food and Addiction Science and Treatment (FAST) lab in the University of Michigan Department of Psychology is seeking a full-time research assistant for a NIDA-funded research project. The aim of this research is to understand how ultra-processed foods impact reward-functioning, mood, and well-being using cutting-edge technology (e.g., neuroimaging, continuous glucose monitoring, ecological momentary assessment) and experimental designs with human subjects. Employees will receive training on these scientific methods.
Research Tech - Intermediate
The research assistant will work under the supervision of Dr. Ashley Gearhardt. They will join a team of graduate and undergraduate researchers and have opportunities to collaborate on numerous research projects focused on the impact of ultra-processed foods on mental health and well-being. The research assistant will participate in many different research-related activities, running participants, and collecting and organizing neuroimaging and mobile technology data. The application is for a one-year position that is renewable, contingent on performance and continued grant funding. This position is suitable for candidates interested in growing a competitive research record for preparation for graduate school in psychology or in related fields of neuroscience, public health, or social work. The research assistant will have opportunities to develop methodological, statistical, and writing skills.
https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/226548/research-tech-intermediate
Research Area Specialist Associate
The Research Coordinator will oversee many different research-related activities, including but not limited to the recruitment of participants, overseeing neuroimaging and mobile technology research, engagement with institutional review boards, and supervision of research assistants. The application is for a one-year position that is renewable, contingent on performance and continued grant funding. This position is suitable to candidates interested in growing a competitive research record for preparation for graduate school in psychology or in related fields of neuroscience, public health or social work. The Research Coordinator will have opportunities to develop methodological, statistical, and writing skills and will have the opportunity to earn authorship on peer-reviewed papers.
https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/226729/research-area-specialist-associate
