Senior Research Support Specialist

ANNOUNCEMENT OF

NON- PROFESSIONAL

VACANCY

Applications are invited for consideration to the following position

Department:

Psychiatry

Budget Title:

Senior Research Support Specialist

Salary Range:

(Based Upon Experience)$45,000.00 - $50,000.00

Descriptive Title:Senior Research Support Specialist

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, 37.5 hours per week.

Vacancy

24-22

Description of Duties:

-Recording EEG and administering cognitive tests to study participants using state-of-the-art applications for the large Collaborative Study on the Genetics of Alcoholism (COGA) in the Henri Begleiter Neurodynamics Laboratory. -Administering clinical interview and questionnaires (by telephone and in person) to COGA study participants. -Recruiting, screening and scheduling of participants for the COGA study. Follow up, tracking and prioritizing study participants for repeat assessments. -Computerized processing of post collection clinical, cognitive and EEG data and quality control. -Assisting in administrative aspects of project, such as publications, progress reports, research manuscripts including literature reviews, grants, research meetings and calls, consent forms and IRB.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED: BA or BS in psychology, social work, neuroscience, genetics or other science related field. PREFERRED: Experience in human research and/or courses related to mental health, substance use, etc. Experience or courses in neuroscience, physiology, psychology or related field desirable. Human lab experience and computer background preferred. Interest in alcohol, substance use and other mental health issues and/or brain function familiarity with statistics and/or computer programming (e.g.REDCap, Python, SPSS) a plus.

Persons interested should mail their resume and a letter of introduction

Additional Information:Interested candidates should submit their letter of introduction and resume to: Bernice.Porjesz@Downstate.edu

Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 07/06/24

The Research Foundation is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, creed, disability, veteran status, marital status, familial status, military status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics/genetic information, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, prior arrest or conviction records, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local law.