Postdoctoral Employee - The Cal Mania (CALM) Laboratory - Psychology

Position overview
Salary range: The UC postdoc salary scales set the minimum pay determined by experience level at appointment. See the following table for the current salary scale for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t23.pdf. The current minimum salary range for this position is $66,737-$74,425. Salaries above the minimum may be offered when necessary to meet competitive conditions.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: July 1, 2025

Position duration: 2-year appointment with the possibility of renewal based on performance and the availability of funding.

Application Window
Open date: October 8, 2024

Most recent review date: Tuesday, Oct 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Friday, Nov 8, 2024 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

The Department of Psychology at the University of California Berkeley invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar Employee, specifically in the area of neural correlation of bipolar disorder.

The Cal Mania (CALM) Laboratory at the University of California, Berkeley, led by Dr. Sheri Johnson, collaborates with Dr. Ming Hsu, Dr. Lance Kriegsfeld, and the broader research team to advance the laboratory's objectives. Successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research to study the neural basis of reward dysregulation in bipolar disorder, and the contributions of circadian disruption to reward dysregulation. The broader study will integrate diagnostic and symptom severity assessments, fMRI, and ambulatory assessments of mood and reward-related decision-making.

Specific duties include:

• Help gather and process fMRI assessments, which will occur in the evenings (on average a couple times per month)
• Support study staff in the diagnostic, symptom severity, and ambulatory facets of the study
• Conduct data analysis connecting model and experimental observations.
• Interface with ethics and grant oversight committees.
• Prepare manuscripts, write reports, and give presentations as part of the research team
• Provide mentorship to the post-baccalaureate, and undergraduate students

Qualifications
Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
PhD or equivalent international degree or enrolled in a PhD program or equivalent international degree program at the time of application

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• PhD or equivalent international degree
• No more than 3 years of post PhD research experience

Preferred qualifications

• PhD or equivalent international degree in Neuroscience, Economics, Psychology, Decision Sciences or related discipline
• Experience in experimental human cognitive neuroscience (fMRI, ECoG, single-unit recordings) are highly desirable.
• Strong programming skills (e.g., Matlab, R, Python) and deep understanding of statistical methods are a must.
• Experience with mental health populations, including diagnostic and symptom severity assessment is a strong asset for this position.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Interest and willingness to work in an highly interdisciplinary environment.
• Willingness to work evening hours. 

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter

Reference requirements

• 3-6 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04657

Help contact: dreamartinez@berkeley.edu

About UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley 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.

Please refer to the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy and the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy.

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

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
Berkeley, CA


To apply, visit https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04657