Research Assistant

Summary: 

The Child Mind Institute (CMI) has an opportunity for a 1-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 Operations Manager 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 a 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 to the Research Operations Manager, this is a non-exempt, full-time, hybrid position (3 days in office, per week) located in our NYC headquarters office that requires in-person interaction with research participants.

We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We’ve become the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments.

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), paid parental leave, dependent care, flexible work schedules, discounted tickets and entertainment perks programs. For more information about our benefits, please visit our employee benefits website.

Child Mind Institute is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued.  

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, operating MRI or EEG equipment, familiarity with neuroimaging techniques, strong interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work as a member of a team, as well as independently. 
• Must be able to prioritize and multitask.
• 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 and available to work an alternative work schedule including nights and weekends. 

Special Considerations:

Please upload your CV during the application process. 

The salary range for the position is posted. Factors such as candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations affect the salary offered within this range. In addition, this salary may be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state and depending on the role), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

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.