Research Support Assistant

New York State Psychiatry Institute•New York, NY

61d•$49,394 - $53,886•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is hiring a full-time Research Assistant in the Center for OCD and Related Disorders, a clinical research program directed by Dr. Blair Simpson at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, affiliated with Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The Center works to advance understanding of and treatments for OCD and related disorders, including anxiety disorders. The role assists with clinical research studies under Dr. Simpson and her team's supervision. It offers training in patient-oriented research across areas such as neuroimaging studies of mechanisms, clinical trials, and implementation science, as well as experience working with participants with OCD and anxiety disorders. The position is intended to provide relevant training for people considering medical school or graduate study in neuroscience. A two-year commitment is required because of the training involved. The anticipated start date is November/December; no year is stated. The position is based at 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032. Applicants must apply through the ApplicantPRO portal and email a CV and cover letter describing their interest, prior research experience, and career goals to [email protected]. Only applications submitted through the website will be considered. Salary is commensurate with experience; the listed range is $49,394 to $53,586.44. The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. promotes the mental health of New Yorkers, with a focus on hope and recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. The organization encourages applicants with lived mental health experience and is committed to supporting underserved communities and reducing disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes. It describes its workplace as diverse and inclusive and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation, not a New York State agency; its employees are not state employees, do not participate in a state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. An excellent benefits package is offered.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology with an emphasis on Neuroscience, or another closely related field.
Academic excellence, defined as above 3.2 in relevant college classes.
Live in or be willing to move to the tri-state area.
Commit to the position for two years due to the training involved.
Submit a CV and cover letter describing interest in the position, prior research experience, and career goals.

Nice To Haves

At least six months of relevant job or volunteer experience, such as prior research experience.
Curiosity about brain mechanisms underlying human behavior and motivation to advance treatments for mental illness.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and technology skills.
Ability to thrive on a multidisciplinary team and in a fast-paced environment while creatively solving problems.
Lived mental health experience; applicants with this experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Assist in running clinical research studies under the supervision of Dr. Simpson and her team.
Assist with participant recruitment.
Screen participants for study eligibility.
Accompany participants to MRI and PET scans and assist with imaging procedures.
Manage data and IRB applications.
Prepare blood and biological samples and perform blood draws.