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Junior Specialist – Sleep and Cognition Lab (Dr. Sara Mednick)

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Position overview

Salary range: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, years of experience, appointment type, and level of effort.

Position description

The Department of Cognitive Sciences at the University of California, Irvine invites applicants for a Junior Specialist position in the Sleep and Cognition Lab (http://sleepandcognitionlab.org/) under the direction of Dr. Sara Mednick. The applicant will work in sleep research and behavioral testing, specifically assisting with data collection including EEG preparation and placement, and analysis of sleep polysomnography and cognitive performance.

Requirements: Applicants must have a bachelor’s (or equivalent degree) in psychology or a related field. Highly motivated individuals with EEG preparation and electrode placement experience, working knowledge of sleep stage scoring, MATLAB, and Excel, and basic data management skills are preferred.

The appointment may be a full or part-time position depending on need. Salary is commensurate with qualifications, years of experience, appointment type, and level of effort. The preferred start date for this position is between January 2022 and February 2022.

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
  • Candidates should have relevant experience and a bachelor’s (or equivalent degree) in psychology or a related field.
  • Candidates should also have prior experience in a sleep and memory research lab, with expertise in polysomnography and cognitive testing.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
Reference requirements
  • 3 required (contact information only)
Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF07251

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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.

Job location

Irvine, CA