Research Assistant

Position Summary

The Part-time Research Assistant will support research activities at the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center and the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s and the Aging Brain. Working closely with the Principal Investigator and Project Coordinator, the Research Assistant will assist with data collection and quality control for nationally representative studies of older adults, examining how early-adulthood education and workforce experiences influence later-life health.

Responsibilities

• Score and double-score standardized cognitive assessments.
• Lead or observe Zoom conferences to coordinate activities and support tester supervision.
• Maintain, update, and revise operating manuals and study procedures.
• Organize and file study materials; perform data cleaning, data entry, and prepare data for presentation.
• Support oversight of test administration re-training under the guidance of the Research Coordinator.
• Provide booster training sessions for field interviewers.
• Certify survey contractor staff on administering tests of memory, language, and attention, and on conducting surveys related to daily functioning and demographic background.
• Participate in training and certification for standardized administration and scoring procedures through supervised observation and independent practice.
• Attend bi-weekly meetings with the Principal Investigator and study team, and weekly meetings with the Project Coordinator to review progress and daily activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1.5 years of related experience or equivalent in education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in research setting
• Experience working with Excel and/or SPSS