Research Assistant: Neuroimaging & OCD Studies

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Job summary

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to support the Center for OCD and Related Disorders. The role involves patient-oriented research, coordinating recruitment, screening, and imaging procedures, and data management under Dr.

Blair Simpson's team. Ideal candidates hold a BS/BA in a relevant field, demonstrate strong academic performance, and are willing to relocate to the tri-state area.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology (with an emphasis on Neuroscience), or another closely related field.
• Academic excellence (above 3.2) in relevant college classes.
• Living in or willingness to move to the tri-state area.

Responsibilities

• The RA will be responsible for assisting in running clinical research studies under the supervision of Dr. Simpson and her team.
• Duties include: Assisting with participant recruitment; Screening for study eligibility; Accompanying participants to MRI and PET scans and helping with imaging procedures; Managing data and IRB applications; Preparing blood and biological samples and performing blood draws; A two-year commitment is required due to the training involved.

Education

BS or BA in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology

Job description

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Research Assistant (RA) to support the Center for OCD and Related Disorders. The role involves patient-oriented research, coordinating recruitment, screening, and imaging procedures, and data management under Dr.

Blair Simpson's team. Ideal candidates hold a BS/BA in a relevant field, demonstrate strong academic performance, and are willing to relocate to the tri-state area.