The Program for Anxiety, Cognition and Treatment (PACT) Lab at the University of Virginia, under the direction of Bethany Teachman, Ph.D, in collaboration with the Sensing Systems for Health Lab, under the direction of Laura Barnes, Ph.D, seeks applicants for a full-time Project Coordinator to start July 10, 2023 (though specific start date is negotiable). The team investigates cognitive processes that contribute to the development and maintenance of anxiety and related disorders, and we use mobile assessment methods and digital interventions to reduce anxious thinking and increase access to mental health services. The position will involve coordination of lab-, mobile- and web-based data collections, with a focus on using physiological monitoring to detect periods of anxiety and offer targeted mHealth interventions. We work with a broad age range and a variety of anxious populations, including communities that are traditionally underserved (e.g., racial and ethnic minoritized).

Duties will include helping to manage the psychophysiological data collections and cleaning, database management, coordinating IRB applications, assisting with participant recruitment and study protocol implementation, preparation of study materials (including programming support for our development team), training research assistants, and general administrative and lab project support. The Lab Coordinator will also have opportunities to co-author scientific papers and conduct independent research. This is an excellent position for a college graduate who is interested in gaining additional research experience before going on to graduate study in clinical psychology or engineering.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in the Behavioral Sciences (e.g., psychology), Computer Science, Engineering or related field prior to starting the position. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong background in research, ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously, excellent communication skills, commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a conscientious work style. Candidates with experience with data management, clinical research (e.g., tied to anxiety and/or digital mental health), psychophysiological data, and/or computer programming are particularly encouraged to apply. This position is full-time (40 hours per week) with full-time benefits.

The Department of Psychology and the University of Virginia welcome applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities. We seek to build a culturally diverse intellectual environment, and are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and federal laws.

This is a full-time position and will remain open until filled.

This is a restricted position contingent on continued funding.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Process for External Applicants: Please apply through Workday, and search for "PSYC - Project Coordinator, The Program for Anxiety, Cognition and Treatment (PACT) Lab". Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

Process for Internal UVA Applicants: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs", and search for "PSYC - Project Coordinator, The Program for Anxiety, Cognition and Treatment (PACT) Lab". Complete an application online and attach a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references (name, email address, telephone number, and address).

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System and the University Physician's Group are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate's degree in related field. Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field preferred.

Experience: Equivalent experience/course work will be considered in lieu of degree. Experience with data management preferred. Experience with human participant research preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: BA/BS in the Behavioral Sciences (e.g., psychology), Computer Science, Engineering or related field prior to starting the position. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong background in research, ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously, excellent communication skills, commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a conscientious work style. Candidates with experience with data management, clinical research (e.g., tied to anxiety and/or digital mental health), psychophysiological data, and/or computer programming are particularly encouraged to apply. This position is full-time (40 hours per week) with full-time benefits.

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

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