BRAIN HEALTH AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANT SPECIALIST

About the role

The University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, seeks an Assistant Specialist for research in The Glover Lab led by Dr. Crystal M. Glover. The Glover Lab studies aging and brain health among at-risk special populations. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

- Embodies a multi-faceted role as lab coordinator for a research portfolio that includes several ongoing grant-funded projects under the supervision of Dr. Crystal M. Glover. - Facilitates rigorous study design in aging and dementia research. - Examines decision making associated with complex and sensitive topics in older age. - Elucidates barriers, facilitators, and strategies for research participation and study retention. - Understands the experiences of dementia caregivers. - Investigates protective and risk factors of healthy aging. - Employs quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods; and community-engaged approaches.

Requirements

- Basic qualifications: Required at time of application - Master’s degree (or equivalent degree) in psychology, neuroscience, public health, social work, or related health or social sciences field. - Excellent oral and written communication skills - English ability (oral, reading, and writing abilities) for: creating, reading, and implementing research protocols; collecting, documenting, and analyzing study data; and communicating with research participants - Exceptional record-keeping and tracking of study-related efforts - Strong organizational and time-management skills - Ability to multi-task - Capacity to build and maintain rapport with community members from various backgrounds, research participants, colleagues, and international collaborators

Preferred qualifications

- Evidence of specialized research and related skills and approaches of past job productivity - Bilingual English and Spanish or another language (oral, reading, and writing proficiency)

Special conditions

- Valid drivers license and ability to travel by car to various locations in Orange County. May be required to work on weekends as needed.

Application Requirements

- Document requirements - Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. - Cover Letter - Reference requirements - 3-5 required (contact information only)

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 anti-discrimination policy.