Posted: 02-May-26

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 185814

Position Title: Research Coordinator on a 5-year NIMH Funded longitudinal study

Schedule: Full-Time

Timeline: June 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026

Location: Los Angeles, CA (the position requires the individual to be based in Los Angeles)

Project title: Social Networks Engage (SNEngage): A longitudinal examination of factors predicting the social networks and mental health services of individuals with serious mental illnesses

Principal Investigators: Rohini Pahwa, PhD and Erin Kelly, PhD

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate a 5-year longitudinal research study
• Implement recruitment plans
• Screen participants for eligibility
• Obtain participant consent and schedule assessments
• Oversee participant compensation, reconcile petty cash and participant compensation logs
• Refine and implement tracking protocols to maintain high follow-up and retention rates
• Conduct assessments with participants as needed
• Perform other related activities as required

This position is classified under the professional research staff category at NYU and does not qualify for visa sponsorship including STEM OPT extension. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Master’s degree or higher in social work, public health, psychology, nursing, or other social/behavioral science disciplines
• Experience with research and participant tracking
• Excellent organizational skills
• Willing to travel within Los Angeles for project activities
• Must have a high level of attention to detail, flexibility, ability to work on a team, and punctuality

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Familiarity with institutional review boards, HIPAA regulations, and clinical research standards. Prior experience working with research protocols.
• Experience with working with adults with serious mental illnesses
• Experience with quantitative methods
• Experience with qualitative research methods
• Experience managing a team and/or supervising staff

Apply with a cover letter and a resume or CV at INTERFOLIO

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Posted: 02-May-26

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Categories: Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 185814

Position Title: Research Coordinator on a 5-year NIMH Funded longitudinal study

Schedule: Full-Time

Timeline: June 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026

Location: Los Angeles, CA (the position requires the individual to be based in Los Angeles)

Project title: Social Networks Engage (SNEngage): A longitudinal examination of factors predicting the social networks and mental health services of individuals with serious mental illnesses

Principal Investigators: Rohini Pahwa, PhD and Erin Kelly, PhD

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate a 5-year longitudinal research study
• Implement recruitment plans
• Screen participants for eligibility
• Obtain participant consent and schedule assessments
• Oversee participant compensation, reconcile petty cash and participant compensation logs
• Refine and implement tracking protocols to maintain high follow-up and retention rates
• Conduct assessments with participants as needed
• Perform other related activities as required

This position is classified under the professional research staff category at NYU and does not qualify for visa sponsorship including STEM OPT extension. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Master’s degree or higher in social work, public health, psychology, nursing, or other social/behavioral science disciplines
• Experience with research and participant tracking
• Excellent organizational skills
• Willing to travel within Los Angeles for project activities
• Must have a high level of attention to detail, flexibility, ability to work on a team, and punctuality

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Familiarity with institutional review boards, HIPAA regulations, and clinical research standards. Prior experience working with research protocols.
• Experience with working with adults with serious mental illnesses
• Experience with quantitative methods
• Experience with qualitative research methods
• Experience managing a team and/or supervising staff

Apply with a cover letter and a resume or CV at INTERFOLIO

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.