"Psychology Assistant"

About Us

We are seeking a Psychology Assistant to support faculty in administering the NIH-funded Validation of the Remote Cognitive Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research (R-CARE) Toolbox study. This role involves working on a research project focused on cognitive aging and Alzheimer's disease, with responsibilities spanning participant recruitment, neuropsychological testing, data management, and research coordination.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and screen study participants
• Administer neuropsychological tests in both in-person and remote settings
• Obtain informed consent and administer study questionnaires in both in-person and remote contexts
• Conduct participant interviews, collect and tabulate data, and ensure accurate documentation
• Maintain and manage study databases, including REDCap and Excel
• Oversee volunteers affiliated with the project and assist in training new study personnel
• Assist Principal Investigators (PIs) in generating study reports and research documentation
• Organize grant-related materials and support Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions
• Perform other related research and administrative duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency in database management and a clear understanding of clinical and research databases
• Project management experience with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with Windows and Mac operating systems
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team environment

Scope of Responsibility:

Engage with individuals and groups, both internal and external to the institution. Work closely with research faculty, study participants, and collaborating institutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in psychology, neuroscience, or a related field
• Prior experience working in a neuroscience or neuropsychology laboratory is preferred
• Familiarity with software programs such as Excel, SPSS, and REDCap is strongly preferred
• Experience working with older adults is a plus

About Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Founded in 1955, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Einstein) is one of the nation’s premier institutions for medical education, basic research and clinical investigation. A full-time faculty of some 2,000 conducts research, teaches, and delivers health care in every major biomedical specialty. The college has some 730 medical students, 193 Ph.D. students, 106 MD/Ph.D. students and 275 postdoctoral fellows. Einstein’s major strength, in addition to training physicians and scientists, is its science. During fiscal year 2015, the faculty’s consistently high level of scientific achievement resulted in the awarding of more than $150 million in peer-reviewed grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Einstein is part of Montefiore Medicine Academic Health System, an integrated academic delivery system comprising seven campuses, including 8 hospitals, a multi-county ambulatory network, a new state-of-the art “hospital without beds”, a skilled nursing facility, school of nursing, home health agency, and the state’s first freestanding emergency department. As the University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore is a premier academic health system, employing Einstein’s clinical faculty and training Einstein’s medical students, over 1,300 residents, 420 allied health students, and 1,600 nursing students annually. The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Einstein seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.