Assistant Research Scientist

New York State Psychiatry Institute•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified applicant to fill a full-time Assistant Research Scientist position for the Area Molecular Imaging and Neuropathology department at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. The chosen candidate will provide research study support for NIMH-funded neurobiologic studies focused on mood disorders and suicide risk. The selected candidate should have interest in working with patients, as well as research and writing research papers. This position requires a highly organized person to manage detailed information in a research environment. Strong communication, computer skills, ability to multi-task, and comfort with clinical situations are required. Must be fluent in English and able to interact with and relate to patients with sensitivity and empathy. This position will include a mix of remote and on-site work with research participants undergoing neuroimaging studies. This position requires extensive contact with patients with mood disorders and suicidality in a psychiatric emergency department and inpatient unit. The ideal candidate must have a willingness to work in these settings, and ability to establish rapport with patients and staff are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and one year of professional research experience in an appropriate field or 30 graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.
Strong communication skills
Computer skills
Ability to multi-task
Comfort with clinical situations
Fluent in English
Able to interact with and relate to patients with sensitivity and empathy
Willingness to work in psychiatric emergency department and inpatient unit settings
Ability to establish rapport with patients and staff

Nice To Haves

At least (1-2) years of experience as a coordinator.
At least (1-2) years of experience in Excel, SPSS or other statistical software
Prior experience working with human subjects
Phlebotomy after training
Willingness to perform research blood-draws, urine, and saliva sampling.

Responsibilities

Recruit and conduct initial telephone screening interviews of depressed potential participants
Manage complex protocols
Manage documentation for the IRB
Assist in MRI, EEG and EMA.
Ability to be trained in procedures such as blood-drawing and obtaining electrocardiograms, urine and saliva samples for medical screening and research.