The Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is looking for a full time Associate Research Scientist to work within the Translational Research on Affective Disorders and Suicide Laboratory at Columbia University (auerbachlab.com), directed by Dr. Randy P. Auerbach. The Associate Research Assistant will support NIH/NIMH- and foundation-funded projects that aim to identify neural (structural and functional MRI) and real-time (e.g., experience sampling, passive sensor) markers of depression and suicide in adolescents. The Associate Research Scientist will have opportunities to pursue independent research, grants (e.g., R-awards), and interdisciplinary collaborations across Columbia University.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide training and supervision to undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral level trainees regarding neural bases of depression and suicide.
• Manage study protocols and IRB-related tasks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
•  Support federal grant requirements through data-related tasks such as progress reports, study ramp-up activities, and study close-out tasks.
• Develop and manage study-related and lab-related RedCap surveys.
•  Provide support to study PI to develop and maintain Human Research Protection Program compliant documentation,     training, and research.
•  Conduct initial data quality assurance checks and collaborate with internal and external data teams to ensure accurate and  complete data collection.
• Other related responsibilities that emerge in order to complete the lab?s work (e.g., data analysis, processing).

MINIMUM DEGREE REQUIRED:

Applicants must have a PhD or MD in psychology, psychiatry, or related field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants should have a PhD or MD with a strong track record in clinical, affective, and translational neuroscience.
• The ideal candidate will have more 3 years of electrophysiology experience, particularly as it relates to a track record of developing automated processing pipelines for EEG, ERPs, and oscillations.
• Experience with matlab, EEGLab, and ERPLab is required.
• Candidates also must have a track record of extramural funding and a strong publication history.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.  The above hiring range represents the University?s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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