Instructor

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is seeking applications for a Research Instructor to work on a multidisciplinary study led by Dr. Ashley Acheson investigating roles of stress reactivity, immune dysregulation, and white matter microstructure on behavioral phenotypes associated with having family histories of alcohol and other substance use disorders and exposure to early life adversity. The Instructor will be supported by this project and will receive training in manuscript preparation and grant preparation and mentorship in general academic development.

Requirements

Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D., D.O., or equivalent in the behavioral sciences, neuroscience, psychology, or other relevant area, and a minimum of 2-3 years of postdoctoral experience in a research laboratory setting are required.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Implement research protocols under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI).
Recruit participants for research studies.
Conduct lab-based human research studies.
Maintain research databases and ensure accurate documentation of study data.
Maintain human subject approvals under the supervision of the PI.
Organize, process, and analyze study data.
Prepare and submit manuscripts for publication.
Prepare and submit research grants.
Independently carry out analyses of data and develop first drafts of research reports and presentations.
Participate in mentorship opportunities to guide the ongoing development and implementation of an individual development plan.
Provide other research support as needed.