Research Assistant

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $59,845.49 - $59,845.49 annually

Position Summary

Seeking a Research Assistant available within Columbia University's, Translational Research on Affective Disorders and Suicide Laboratory, directed by Randy P. Auerbach, Ph.D, ABPP. The Research Assistant will support NIMH funded research focusing on elucidating neural (e.g., EG/ERPs, MRI), behavioral, and real-time markers (e.g., passive sensor data, EMA) of depression and suicidal behaviors in adolescents. The position is fulltime, starting June 2022 (or as early as if feasible). A two-year commitment is requested, and renewal of the appointment is contingent upon continued funding. A period of evaluation will be required. Flexibility in working hours is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Initiating and maintaining contact with study participants & working in concert with Principal Investigator to develop and to implement patient/participant recruitment.
• Screening applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and making independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation.
• Conducting experiments with neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI, MRS) data and experimental tasks.
• Organizing and maintaining the databases.
• Assisting the Principal Investigator in manuscript and grant preparation as well as presentation of research data; performing library searches; assisting with management of laboratory budget, including ordering equipment and in completion of institutional review board applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related filed and at least one and one-half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with patients with mood disorders, including familiarity with clinical assessments (e.g., K-SADS, SCID), is a plus but not a requirement.

Other Requirements

• Must successfully complete all online systems trainings requirements
• Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Analytical skills and the ability to resolve technical or research problems and issues and to interpret the acceptability of data results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with the study participants.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of clinical research protocols.
• High degree of computer literacy.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
• Careful attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and respect for subjects' rights and individual needs.
• Knowledge of data management programs

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