Research Scientist, Neuropsychologist

Fordham University Portal • Rose Hill, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the lab of Dr. Monica Rivera Mindt within the Dept. of Psychology at Fordham University. The lab is dedicated to increasing the engagement of heterogeneous populations in cognitive aging and dementia research, investigating brain health inequities and related mechanisms, and cultivating a skilled, culturally competent workforce for research with diverse populations. The successful candidate will have access to rich study data to generate and pursue scientific questions relevant to the PI, the team, and their own research program. This role requires an energetic and skilled neuropsychologist, with bilingual English/Spanish proficiency being preferred.

Requirements

• Neuropsychologist
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) speaking
• Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) that is issued by the PSYPACT Commission
• Prior experience with scientific writing
• Prior experience with advanced statistical data analyses
• Prior experience mentoring research personnel
• Prior experience being part of an academic research group
• Familiarity with research on diverse populations
• Familiarity with community-engaged research methodology

Responsibilities

• Contributes to the broader scientific and operational aspects of this research program.
• Plays an integral role in supporting the PI and team in manuscript and grant writing.
• Leads efforts to identify and address critical scientific questions in cultural neuroscience, cultural neuropsychology, inclusion science, brain health equity, and related areas of cognitive aging and dementia science.
• Contributes to research training programs and data collection.
• Reviews study-related documents and supports the PI on grant-related deliverables.
• Organizes findings into presentations for lay and scientific audiences.
• Generates manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participates in grant writing.

What This Job Offers

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