Research Assistant

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Research Assistant

Salary Grade: 10

Salary: $42,843 - $51,079

Full-Time Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc., (RFMH) is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a full-time Research Assistant position who will contribute to the completion of cognitive behavioral and imaging studies in a variety of clinical populations, including adolescents and young adults, to be carried out in the NYC metropolitan area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Research Assistant will be responsible for carrying out imaging procedures and cognitive behavioral tasks, and will carry out data management, processing, and analysis. The research assistant will be responsible for collecting, entering, and organizing various types of data using both paper-based and computer-based tools. The Research Assistant will need to have superb interpersonal skills as this job requires frequent interaction with participants and patients with psychiatric disorder.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a bachelor's degree (or equivalent 4-year college certification) in psychology, neuroscience, or another related subject area.
• 1 year experience with cognitive or clinical research is

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year experience with MRI scanning is also preferred.

Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://nyspi.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.