Part-Time Research Assistant in Neurocognition Lab

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. seeks a part-time Research Assistant I for the Horga Laboratory at the NY State Psychiatric Institute / CUIMC.

The role focuses on administrative, regulatory, and research support for human-subjects studies in psychosis and cognitive neuroscience. Responsibilities include coordinating study activities, maintaining records, assisting with IRB materials, and supporting data management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent four-year college degree in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organizational support for ongoing research studies
• Maintain study records, databases, tracking systems, and research documentation
• Assist with IRB materials and other regulatory documentation
• Coordinate study-related schedules, meetings, deadlines, and laboratory activities
• Perform clinical assessments, data entry, data organization, and quality-control procedures
• Maintain shared laboratory files, study materials, and organizational systems
• Support communication and coordination among research staff and collaborators
• Assist with general laboratory operations and other research-related tasks as needed

Skills

Regulatory documentation

Data management

IRB knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or neuroscience

Tools

REDCap

Job description

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. seeks a part-time Research Assistant I for the Horga Laboratory at the NY State Psychiatric Institute / CUIMC.

The role focuses on administrative, regulatory, and research support for human-subjects studies in psychosis and cognitive neuroscience. Responsibilities include coordinating study activities, maintaining records, assisting with IRB materials, and supporting data management.