Postdoctoral Scholar

Dr. Bruce Chorpita is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Psychology at the University of California, Los Angeles. This position involves working with a multi-institution, interdisciplinary team on a variety of topics related to dissemination and implementation science. Ongoing projects represent exciting opportunities to collaborate with a robust network of community-focused researchers in psychology and artificial intelligence and computer science experts to design and test solutions to improve assessment and intervention for youth mental health.

The position is available beginning in summer 2025, and interviews will continue until an outstanding candidate is identified.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
*Working with community partners at our various sites
*Supervising graduate and undergraduate students at UCLA
*Performing data management tasks and statistical analysis
*Preparing scholarly manuscripts and conference presentations
*Assisting with grant applications
*Facilitating a global network of research collaborators through registration and data-sharing agreements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
* Doctorate in a relevant area of study prior to start date
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Strong leadership skills and potential to mentor graduate students
* Experience with management and analysis
* Experience working with community partners in implementation contexts

We especially encourage those from backgrounds poorly represented in STEM fields to apply to our lab. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy.

* Doctorate in a relevant area of study prior to start date.

*Excellent written and oral communication skills
*Strong leadership skills and potential to mentor graduate students
*Experience with data management and analysis
*Experience working with community partners in implementation contexts

• 2-4 letters of reference required

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.

The University of California 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.

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For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment