Research Assistants

 (multiple positions, both full-time and part-time, are available)

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Recruit/enroll research participants;

• Schedule and coordinate study visits;

• Interview participants according to research protocols;

• Administer neuropsychological test batteries;

• Coordinate/monitor data collection;

• Conduct and/or assist with data analyses;

• Travel to clinics throughout the metropolitan NY/NJ area;

• Manage electronic and paper databases.

• Provide assistance to research scientists with ongoing research studies, including subject recruitment, data collection, database entry and management, statistical analysis and administrative duties.

• Assist with activities related to locomotor training, grant preparation, IRB requirements, and lab organization.

Qualifications include the following:

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or biological sciences. exercise science, neuroscience, or a related discipline;

• One to three years of related experience, preferably in health-related research involving human subjects or in a medical environment;

• Ability to build rapport with potential participants, clinicians, and members of team;

• Excellent problem-solving skills;

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with ability to effectively collaborate with senior scientific staff

• Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat);

• Demonstrated experience in data management with a variety of data sources (survey, administrative, and medical data);

• Knowledge of statistical software (SPSS or other) and experience with descriptive statistical analysis;

• Effective administrative and communication skills (verbal and written); and

• 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