Part-time Associate Research Scientist: Music and Mental Health in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)

New York University • New York City, NY

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Part-Time Associate Research Scientist to contribute to a multidisciplinary project investigating the impact of music-based interventions on mental health and adherence to medication in individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The employee who takes on this role can expect to work 10 hours per week. This is a hybrid remote/on-site position, meaning job duties can be done partially remote but requires some in-person interactions with research collaborators. Progress evaluation will be done on a weekly basis via in-person and/or online meetings.

Requirements

• Ph.D (completed or near completion) in Public Health, Music, Arts-based interventions for mental health, or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge of Sickle Cell Disease and its impact on mental health
• Experience in collecting public health and qualitative/quantitative data, (e.g., focus groups, interviews).and using digital tools for data collection
• Proficiency in Stata and SPSS
• Strong Scientific writing skills, including experience with peer-reviewed publications
• Ability to conduct thorough literature reviews and synthesize evidence

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with mental, behavioral and digital health initiatives in Non-Communicable Diseases
• Skills in community-based research or participatory research design
• Skills in health communication and community and stakeholder engagement

Responsibilities

• Designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments related to music, mental health and adherence to pharmaceutical interventions
• Collecting and processing behavioral, physiological, and public health data
• Reviewing relevant literature
• Preparing manuscripts and contributing to publication
• Design interventions
• Recruiting participants
• Developing communication materials including for the web and social media

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree