To apply, please forward your résumé (in MS Word or PDF) and salary requirements to career@KesslerFoundation.org. In the subject line, please indicate the position(s) for which you are applying.
(multiple positions, both full-time and part-time, are available)
Responsibilities may include the following:
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Recruit/enroll research participants;
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Schedule and coordinate study visits;
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Interview participants according to research protocols;
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Administer neuropsychological test batteries;
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Coordinate/monitor data collection;
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Conduct and/or assist with data analyses;
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Travel to clinics throughout the metropolitan NY/NJ area;
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Manage electronic and paper databases.
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Provide assistance to research scientists with ongoing research studies, including subject recruitment, data collection, database entry and management, statistical analysis and administrative duties.
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Assist with activities related to locomotor training, grant preparation, IRB requirements, and lab organization.
Qualifications include the following:
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Bachelor's degree in behavioral or biological sciences. exercise science, neuroscience, or a related discipline;
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One to three years of related experience, preferably in health-related research involving human subjects or in a medical environment;
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Ability to build rapport with potential participants, clinicians, and members of team;
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Excellent problem-solving skills;
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Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively collaborate with senior scientific staff
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Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat);
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Demonstrated experience in data management with a variety of data sources (survey, administrative, and medical data);
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Knowledge of statistical software (SPSS or other) and experience with descriptive statistical analysis;
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Effective administrative and communication skills (verbal and written); and
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Interest and/or experience in research, medical rehabilitation, motor function, cognitive psychology, and/or neurologic/other disabilities.
Please include cover letter with salary expectations. Populations/research areas may include traumatic brain injury (TBI), spinal cord injury (SCI), multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke.
Part-time position (20 hours per week) is available in Stroke Rehabilitation Research.
If you have interest in a particular area, please specify.
Locations: East Hanover, NJ and West Orange, NJ