The Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia invites applications for the position of a Research Associate. Required qualifications are a PhD in Clinical Psychology and a strong record of research productivity in the area of clinical neuroscience. The successful candidate will take a lead role in a study of reward-related brain activity in Gambling Disorder using hybrid PET-MRI and will be expected to contribute to developing an innovative program of neurobehavioral and clinical research using this novel technology. Expertise in positron emission tomography (PET) using dopamine-specific tracers is, therefore, essential, as is research and/ or clinical expertise in Gambling Disorder and psychological assessment. Postdoctoral experience is highly desirable, as is expertise in behavioural/ neuroeconomics and knowledge of advanced PET analytic methods. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated excellence in and supervision of undergraduate and graduate students and will be expected to participate fully in the supervision of graduate and undergraduate trainees. They will also be required to work as part of a multidisciplinary team interact effectively with collaborators from other departments.
Position Title
Research Associate (non-tenure track)
Department/Faculty
Psychology/Faculty of Arts
Description of Department/School
UBC is located in Vancouver, which often tops the list in the best places in the world to live.
How to Apply
Anticipated start date: April 1, 2019
Deadline for applications: March 29, 2019
Documents to be submitted: CV, contact information of 3 references
Applications should be directed to Dr. Catharine A. Winstanley (cwinstanley@psych.ubc.ca).
For further information about the UBC Department of Psychology, please visit: https://psych.ubc.ca/
Equity Statement
Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
Immigration Statement
Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please indicate your legal status to work in Canada.