Research Technician I

The College of Medicine-Tucson, Department of Psychiatry, is leading the effort to understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent psychiatric disorders, prepare future clinicians, provide state-of-the-art care, and give direction to community efforts to improve behavioral health. We are looking to hire Research Technician I positions that will conduct and support human subjects research by setting up and conducting study tasks in the lab during sleep deprivation studies. The candidates will adhere to study protocol procedures and administer techniques tailored to specific experiment requirements; and assist with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment, instruments, and apparatus.

• ***Overnight and weekend shifts are required for this position. ***

William "Scott" Killgore, PhD, is a Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience who joined the University of Arizona on July 1, 2014. He brings an active research program from Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital, including his Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience (SCAN) Laboratory. The Lab is devoted to the study of emotional intelligence, PTSD, mTBI, stress, and related conditions. Dr. Killgore's innovative work is funded by the Department of Defense, and recent research focuses on the effects of prolonged sleep deprivation, chronic sleep restriction, and the use of stimulant countermeasures on the cognitive-affective systems within the brain.

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• Collect computerized behavioral data from research participants during overnight sleep deprivation study runs.
• Apply scalp electrodes for polysomnography/EEG studies. Monitor polysomnography and EEG signals during sleep.
• Maintain highly detailed records, organize data, prepare data for computer input, and record computer output.
• Assist with the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment, instruments, and apparatuses.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

• Previous work experience in a lab.