Clinical Research Aide

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Dec 19, 2024
Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $54,632- $54,632 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The Susman Lab's research program aims to characterize how exposure to childhood adversities leads to changes in cognitive processes via altered neurodevelopment, and how these changes lead to increased risk for negative life outcomes such as increased substance use. We use multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computational modeling of task performance to examine how exposure to adversities during childhood impact the development of decision making and related brain activity. The ultimate goal of our research program is to suggest novel approaches to the prevention and intervention of negative outcomes related to early life exposure to adversities, e.g. cognitive therapies for components of decision making impacted by childhood exposures. The Sussman Lab works with the Center for Intergenerational Psychiatry and collaborates with the Boricua Youth Study. Responsibilities Will be working with the Principal Investigator, research faculty and staff to support a multi-site research program. Recruiting study participants, screening potential participants to determine eligibility. Maintaining communication with participant families. Coordinating study visits, administering clinical and self-report assessments. Tracking and entering data into databases. Assisting with MRI scans of children, and tracking and updating the IRB protocol. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree with emphasis on Psychology, Neuroscience or related field or equivalent in education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Conversional Spanish preferred. Experience with structured interviewing, and filed recruitment. Adept with detail-oriented tasks. Thinks critically about tasks. Other Requirements Must successfully complete all online system trainings requirements. Microsoft Office proficiency. Complete proficiency in written and spoken English. Able to lift at least 10lbs. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.