Neurology Research Assistant — Data, Recruitment & Malayalam

Stony Brook University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support the Aging in Kerala Americans Research study in the Neurology department. The role requires Malayalam fluency and proficiency with data collection, consents, and recruitment activities.

The position involves home or field duties, travel within the NY/NJ area, and occasional evenings/weekends. A Bachelor's degree is required, with advanced psychology education preferred, and experience with data management and statistics

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
• Experience in carrying out test procedures and using special methods for data collation and interpretation.
• Fluent in Malayalam.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Enroll and administer informed consents in Malayalam.
• Attend community events to assist recruitment activities in Malayalam.
• Develop population lists for recruitment, conduct telephone recruitments and follow-up interviews, and do study mailings in Malayalam.
• Conduct patient interviews, cognitive tests, mobility assessments, quantitative gait measurements, and backup quality control of all activities in Malayalam.
• Conduct follow-up interview with participants in Malayalam.
• Maintain computer databases of study data.
• Enter data into paper and computerized forms, review forms for completeness and accuracy.
• Perform other related duties, such as studies, surveys or assessments as requested by investigator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent in Malayalam

Microsoft Office Suite

Data collection & interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree in Psychology

Tools

Database management

Statistical software

Telephone interviewing

Job description

Stony Brook University is seeking a Clinical Research Assistant to support the Aging in Kerala Americans Research study in the Neurology department. The role requires Malayalam fluency and proficiency with data collection, consents, and recruitment activities.

The position involves home or field duties, travel within the NY/NJ area, and occasional evenings/weekends. A Bachelor's degree is required, with advanced psychology education preferred, and experience with data management and statistics