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

A Research Assistant position is 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., EEG/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 as early as 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

• Initiate and maintain contact with study participants & work in concert with Principal Investigator to develop and to implement patient/participant recruitment.
• Screen applicants, ensuring they meet appropriate criteria, and making independent judgment as to the suitability of their participation.
• Conduct experiments with neuroimaging (EEG, fMRI, MRS) data and experimental tasks.
• Organize and maintain the databases.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in manuscript and grant preparation as well as presentation of research data; perform library searches; assist with management of laboratory budget, including ordering equipment and in completion of institutional review board applications.
• Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and at least 1.5 years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• BA/BS in Psychology, or related fields preferred.
• Experience working with patients with mood disorders, including familiarity with clinical assessments (e.g., K-SADS, SCID)
• Computing and software skills in multiple platforms are helpful as well as familiarity with statistical software packages (e.g., SPSS, R).

Other Requirements

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 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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