Research Associate
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 29 - 34
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Research Associate (Part time)
Grade: 16
Salary: $29.05-$34.60
The Research Foundation is seeking to hire a part-time (hourly-based) Research Associate who will be primarily responsible for assisting in the coordination of all research activities for various clinical trials within the division. Candidates must have background knowledge and clinical training in psychotherapy along with research training in neurodegenerative diseases. Must be trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conducting cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia using an 8-week standardized protocol.
- Coordinating intervention sessions and related communications with study participants.
- Reviewing sleep diaries and making intervention plans accordingly.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master of Science (MS) or Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology or related fields (e.g. Counseling Social Work) and (1) year of experience working in clinical research.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Training in clinical psychology or mental health counseling
- Previous work experience with older adults
- (5) years of research experience preferred
Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive New York NY 10032
To Apply: Submit an application through our website at 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. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- ELISA
- Immunoassays
- Mammalian Cell Culture
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene connects scientists and supporters. RFMH is responsible for administering grants and sponsored research contracts for the New York State Department of Mental Hygiene and its agencies. It administers more than $60 million annually. The foundat ... View more
