Department SummaryThe discipline of community health sciences emphasizes that a person’s health isn’t simply about genes or habits, but also depends on where they live, work, and play. Structural issues — such as housing, discrimination, geography, and education — are key social determinants of health. These factors help explain why people who live in affluent communities can live a decade longer than those living in low-income communities.The UCLA Fielding School of Public Health’s Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is ideally positioned for optimal impact in research, training, and practice in these structural issues because of its strong community ties, multidisciplinary teamwork, theory-driven approach, and practical experience.
Position SummaryThe incumbent will work on two major projects under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. The applicant will assist with data collection and coordination of the Principal Investigator's Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) for Trauma Exposed Unhoused Women with Comorbid PTSD/SUD. The applicant will also assist with a systematic review of psychological and behavioral responses to wildfires. This is a part-time, approximately 20 hours per week position.
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QualificationsExperience conducting literature searches using PubMed, PsycINFO, Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar; reading articles; coding articles using Excel. (Required)Experience or interest in conducting clinical research (Required)Experience working with historically marginalized communities or individuals with high trauma exposure in community mental health settings (Required)Some post-baccalaureate work in psychology or related (Preferred)Experience coding articles for systematic and/or scoping reviews (Preferred)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal AffiliationsBachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training (Preferred)
Special Conditions for EmploymentBackground Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
ScheduleTo be determined
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