Staff Research Associate 4

SRA 4 (009610)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_941099

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

5/12/2026 9:14:31 PM

Date Last Edited:

5/12/2026 9:14:25 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1300O

Organization:

LETTERS AND SCIENCE

Division Code:

1330D

Division:

L&S LIFE SCIENCES

Department:

087500 - PSYCHOLOGY

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_941099

Position Description ID

253000

UC Payroll Title:

SRA 4 (009610)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RX: Research Support Professionals

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40048176

Reports to Payroll Title:

Professor

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40041384

Department Head Payroll Title:

Department Chair

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of Dr. Michelle Craske, the incumbent will contribute to the design and execution of an extramurally-funded project, Unconscious Reduction of Fear Through Decoded Neuro-Reinforcement (DecNef), examining the mechanisms and behavioral outcomes of a novel treatment for for reducing fear responses in individuals with phobias. Responsibilities include providing clinical oversight for extramurally-funded projects in the lab; data coding and organization; data analysis and manuscript preparation; and supervising post-baccalaureate staff members and students on clinical assessments and related research projects.

The UCLA Department of Psychology is an exceptional department known for its excellence in research, teaching, and service. With a distinguished faculty comprising more than 60 ladder rank members, it is one of the nation's top psychology departments. Its undergraduate program is the largest within the Division of Life Sciences and the UCLA College, with 5000 undergraduate students enrolled across three majors: Psychology, Psychobiology, and Cognitive Science. The department also offers a comprehensive Ph.D. program with eight areas of study to approximately 200 enrolled graduate students.

A. Clinical Supervision

A1. Supervise postbaccalaureate staff members and students on clinical assessments and related research projects.

A2. Attend clinical supervisory meetings to provide feedback.

40%

B. Research and Data Management

B1. Contribute to the design and execution of project examining the mechanisms and behavioral outcomes on a novel treatment for phobias.

B2. Data Coding and Organization

B3. Data Processing and Analysis

     a. Execute quality assurance checking of neural data

     b. Develop processing pipelines for neural data

     c. Create and implement appropriate timeline for all activities that must be performed to advance the project objectives

40%

C. Manuscript Preparation

C1. Conduct literature reviews of background literature for introduction and discussion sections.

C2. Analyze study data in collaboration with the research team.

C3. Create tables and graphs of findings.

C4. Write methods, results, and discussion sections.

20%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD

in Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred

Advanced knowledge and training in the area of clinical research on depression and anxiety, including a demonstrated track record of applying techniques for measuring, analyzing, and reporting results.

Required

Advanced knowledge and training in the area of clinical science, including experience with clinical assessment and psychotherapy for depression and anxiety.

Required

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat).

Required

Strong communication skills, including the ability to write for and present to a highly trained and specialized academic audience, with the additional ability to write for and present to a general audience.

Preferred

Ability to work in a team or independently when needed.

Required

Strong writing skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and manage feedback.

Required

Strong time management skills and the ability to consistently meet project deadlines.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Hybrid/Pritzker Hall 4513

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.