Research Assistant: OCD & Brain Imaging Support

New York State Psychiatry Institute; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package.

Job summary

New York State Psychiatric Institute seeks a Research Support Assistant to join the Center for OCD and Related Disorders in NYC. The RA will assist in running patient-oriented clinical research and gain exposure to neuroimaging studies, clinical trials, and implementation science under Dr.

Blair Simpson. Ideal candidates hold a BS/BA in biology-related fields, demonstrate strong academic excellence, and are willing to relocate to the tri-state area.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a BS or BA in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology (with an emphasis on Neuroscience) or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in running clinical research studies under supervision in OCD and anxiety disorders.
• Recruiting participants and screening for study eligibility.
• Accompanying participants to MRI and PET scans and assisting with imaging procedures.
• Managing data and IRB applications; preparing blood and biological samples and performing blood draws.
• Two-year commitment required due to training.

Education

BS or BA in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology (with an emphasis on Neuroscience), or another closely related field.

Job description

New York State Psychiatric Institute seeks a Research Support Assistant to join the Center for OCD and Related Disorders in NYC. The RA will assist in running patient-oriented clinical research and gain exposure to neuroimaging studies, clinical trials, and implementation science under Dr.

Blair Simpson. Ideal candidates hold a BS/BA in biology-related fields, demonstrate strong academic excellence, and are willing to relocate to the tri-state area.