Neuroscience Research Aide - Participant Coordination Data

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking two Research Assistant hires at Grade 102. The role involves recruiting participants, screening eligibility, coordinating visits, administering clinical and neuropsychological assessments, and supporting MRI scans for women and infants.

Data management and IRB protocol tracking are also part of the duties. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree focused on neuroscience and behavior psychology; Spanish fluency is preferred, and a two-year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis on neuroscience and behavior psychology.
• Spanish language fluency is preferred.
• Two-year commitment to this position.

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants and screen for eligibility.
• Coordinate study visits and administer clinical and neuropsychological assessments.
• Track and enter data into databases and assist with MRI scans of women and infants.
• Track and update the IRB protocol and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Spanish language fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree (neuroscience & behavior psychology)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Grade 102

• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $53,000 - $60,000
  
  

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The responsibilities for the position include: recruiting study participants, screening potential participants to determine eligibility, maintaining communication with participant families, coordinating study visits, administering clinical and neuropsychological assessments, tracking and entering data into databases, assisting with MRI scans of women and infants, and tracking and updating the IRB protocol. This position is for two hires.

Responsibilities

• Will assist with the coordination and administration of study visit protocols (e.g., neuropsychological and behavioral assessments).
• Responsible for recruiting and screening study participants.
• Will process and clean behavioral, physiological, or neuroimaging data.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis on neuroscience and behavior psychology.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language fluency is preferred.
• A two-year commitment to this position.
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must successfully complete all online systems training requirements.
• Early childhood/pregnant women research or clinical experience.
• Experience with data coding, and proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
  
  

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