Research Assistant
Full Time •   New York •  Full-time

The Child Mind Institute has an opportunity for a 3-year Research Assistant position. The successful candidate will work on an NIH-funded study investigating the effectiveness of an in-home administered reading remediation in school-aged children, identifying the cognitive, emotional, neurobiological, and environmental variables predictive of response and compliance with education technology (EdTech). A range of methods will be used, including electroencephalography and event-related potential (EEG/ERP) measures of print and speech processing, and standardized measures of reading and language skills.

The Research Assistant will assist the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator in support aspects of EEG/ERP and behavioral data collection and management of the research database, perform data quality control, assist in data preprocessing and analyses, and assist in manuscript preparation. With strong interpersonal and organizational skills, this candidate should possess keen attention to detail, a strong willingness to learn, and computer skills related to data management and preparation of data summary and presentation. The Child Mind Institute fosters a collaborative environment where Research Assistants have the opportunity to gain excellent clinical and research experience, with the potential to be involved in publications.

Reporting into the Research Coordinator, this is a non-exempt, full-time position located in our NYC headquarters that requires in-person interaction with research participants. The Child Mind Institute has enacted COVID-19 protocols to ensure the safety of staff and research participants. This is a grant-funded position with an expected start date in late September 2020.

The Child Mind Institute is proud to be named a Great Place to Work-Certified company! Our competitive compensation and benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) with match, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, dependent care and discounted tickets and entertainment perks program.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator in outreach, recruitment and collection of behavioral data from participant children and/or parents
• Assist in the acquisition of neuroimaging data ensuring a high-quality experience for research participants
• Responsible for protecting personal and sensitive information and IRB related documentation
• Conduct regular data quality control
• Assist the Principal Investigator and Research Scientists in data analyses and result interpretation
• Assist the Principal Investigator and Research Scientists in drafting manuscript for publication
• Conduct and summarize scientific literature review
• Attend and present at team meetings

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or other related scientific fields.
• The ideal candidate will have prior research experience, strong interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work as a member of a team, as well as independently.
• At least one year of demonstrated exposure operating MRI or EEG equipment and familiarity with neuroimaging techniques is preferred.
• Must be proficient in computers and Microsoft Suite; preferred proficiency in one or more of the following: Matlab R and/or python.
• Prior clinical and/or research experience is required.

The candidate must be willing to work onsite with research participants, following COVID-19 safety protocols, and available to work an alternative work schedule as needed.

Please upload your resume and cover letter during the application process.

The Child Mind Institute is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sex stereotype, gender identity/gender expression/transgender (including whether or not you are transitioning or have transitioned) and sexual orientation; national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law [Vehicle Code section 12801.9]); ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information/characteristics, marital status/registered domestic partner status, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation.

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