Geriatrics Research Assistant - Mood & EEG Studies

Weill Cornell Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine in White Plains is seeking a Research Assistant-Geriatrics to support NIH and foundation-funded studies on mood disorders in middle-aged and older adults. The role involves on-site screening, assessments, EEG administration, and data handling across hospital and community settings.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma with a preference for a Bachelor's degree in psychology, prior research experience, and familiarity with common research instruments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or related discipline preferred.
• Prior research experience is a plus.
• Experience administering psychological instruments helpful.
• Experience with clinical populations is desired.
• Experience with EEGs helpful.
• Familiarity with MS Word, Access, PowerPoint, Endnote, Medline, PsycInfo and library resources is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Screens and recruits study subjects on-site and in the community.
• Performs on-site structured clinical assessments to aid in diagnosis.
• Administers research battery of measures on depression, suicidality, cognition, medical comorbidity, physical functioning, social support, etc.
• Participates in in-patient rounds to recruit subjects and conducts research assessments on in-patient units.
• Administers EEG and computerized tasks to participants.
• Develops and prepares data collection sheets according to protocol requirements.
• Reviews data for accuracy and maintains records of study data and assists in data entry.
• Tracks patients over time for follow-up assessments.
• Attends team meetings to gather and present information.
• Assists in preparation of research documentation including IRB protocols.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related discipline

Tools

MS Word

Access

PowerPoint

EndNote

Medline

PsycInfo

Job description

Weill Cornell Medicine in White Plains is seeking a Research Assistant-Geriatrics to support NIH and foundation-funded studies on mood disorders in middle-aged and older adults. The role involves on-site screening, assessments, EEG administration, and data handling across hospital and community settings.

The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma with a preference for a Bachelor's degree in psychology, prior research experience, and familiarity with common research instruments and