Research Assistant - NKI-RS

Applications are currently being accepted for a 2-year Research Assistant position starting June 2024 to work on the NKI-Rockland Sample Research Program (NKI-RS) at the Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research (NKI) in Orangeburg, NY. The Nathan Kline Institute fosters a collaborative environment where research assistants have the opportunity to gain excellent experience for careers in neuroscience or clinical research.  

The NKI-Rockland Sample Research Program (NKI-RS) is a large-scale (n = 1,500), open-science initiative focused on understanding brain maturation, brain health, and mental health relationships in a community sample across the lifespan utilizing innovative MRI- and EEG-based imaging approaches, in-depth clinical research assessments including general health, neuropsychological testing, physiological assessment, and in-lab fitness testing. Innovative remote testing tools via mobile technology are utilized for ecological momentary assessment, remote cognitive testing, and daily activity level assessment.

The NKI-RS is an open-science data resource for researchers worldwide and contributes to open data-sharing initiatives, such as the 1000 Functional Connectomes Project, International Neuroimaging Data-sharing Initiative. http://fcon_1000.projects.nitrc.org/indi/enhanced/

Research assistant responsibilities for this new NKI-RS study include in-lab data collection across a range of clinical and experimental procedures with a focus on neuroimaging and integrated cognitive and physiological assessments. We provide research assistant positions that are an excellent stepping stone for highly motivated candidates who plan to pursue research-oriented graduate programs in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, or medicine. 

Applicants should have a B.S. or B.A. in psychology, neuroscience, biology, biomedical engineering or related scientific fields. For positions that start in early summer, interviews are typically conducted in the winter. However, we accept applications on a rolling basis and have position openings at other times based on grant funding start dates and research staff transitions.

The ideal candidates will have prior human subject research experience using physiological assessment equipment, working knowledge of Python, strong interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to work as a member of a team as well as independently. 

Anticipated salary is 40K, and benefits include health, vision, and dental. 

Duties:

• Protocol implementation/data collection

• Data scoring, preprocessing, and management

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• B.A. or B.S. in psychology, neuroscience, biology, or other related scientific fields

• Prior research experience is preferred

• Seeking highly motivated candidates looking to gain cognitive neuroscience and clinical research experience in a fast-paced learning environment

• Two-year commitment

• Five-day work week which includes one weekend day

• Access to a vehicle is necessary; public transportation in the area is not viable

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Some prior EEG and physiological equipment technical skills and/or experience with Python is ideal but not required

• Strong written and oral communication

Please apply through Handshake. Please include GPA in your resume. In your cover letter, discuss your career plans and how this RA position may help you advance toward those goals. Please be specific. If we believe that this position is not a good fit for you, you may not hear from us. Please do not attempt to contact us through the Nathan Kline Institute website or by phone.

Applications@NKI.rfmh.org

Kristin Dietz Trautman, LCSW

Research Scientist