Research Associate - Rehabilitation Medicine

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

7d • $47,034 - $49,386 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a Research Associate to join their team. This role involves conducting independent basic science experimentation under the mentorship of a senior scientist, with the goal of building a research portfolio for advanced degrees. The position also includes responsibilities for recruiting and following up with research participants, particularly those with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The candidate will recruit, screen, and enroll individuals for multiple studies, traveling to hospital sites for inpatient recruitment and conducting phone recruitment for other studies. The individual is expected to proactively manage study activities under the direction of the PI and Associate Research Scientist.

Requirements

• College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences.
• A minimum commitment of two years is required.
• Placement in position may not exceed three years.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent basic science experimentation based on research conducted in the assigned laboratory under the mentorship of a senior scientist.
• Recruit, screen, and enroll individuals for three main studies focusing on traumatic brain injury, and potentially other smaller studies.
• Travel to various hospital sites to recruit individuals who are inpatient for their TBI for a main study.
• Recruit participants over the phone for other studies.
• Proactively manage study activities and work under the direction of the PI and Associate Research Scientist.
• Train graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in experimental design, technique, and performance.
• Generate hypotheses and design and perform experiments to test them.
• Execute multiple experiments simultaneously over time independently.
• Record all experimental findings in a laboratory notebook, analyze and interpret experimental findings.
• Independently suggest and test modifications to protocols based on results.
• Prepare figures and diagrams for presentations and publications.
• Communicate results and collaborate with other professionals in the lab.
• Demonstrate a significant level of intellectual input into the design of the project.
• Present findings at lab meetings, respond to challenges, and participate in exchanges of ideas to advance the science.
• Read and understand relevant scientific literature.
• Contribute to the preparation of articles on research outcomes and progress and to the submission of same for publication.
• Participate in the editing and proofing of grant proposals, annual grant reports, and manuscripts for publication and recommend modifications to the Principal Investigator.

Benefits

• Financial security benefits
• Generous time-off program
• Employee resources groups for peer support
• Holistic employee wellness program focusing on physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level