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Employer Name: Columbia University

Job Type: Support Staff - Union Bargaining Unit: SSA Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $32.88 - $32.88 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. Position Summary The Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry seeks a full time Research Assistant. The successful candidate will be working on studies in Dr. Lugo-Candelas' research lab. The Research Assistant will assist in research projects using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to better understand the mechanisms underlying typical development and psychiatric disease in infants and young children. Responsibilities The Research Assistant will work on studies examining the intergenerational transmission of risk psychiatric disease, assisting in data collection procedures that include interviews, biospecimen collections, MRIs, and behavioral assessments. The position requires a commitment to the Lugo Lab's mission, aiming to understand and improve the determinants and correlates of mental health among racially and ethnically minoritized families and those living in low resource communities. The program includes projects focusing on examining processes that are relevant for health among Latin, Black, and other racially or ethnically minoritized groups. Projects will involve working with pregnant people, parents, and their children assessing the relationship between parental experiences and children?s behavioral and neurodevelopment. All Lugo lab members are expected and encouraged to develop an independent research study and supported in efforts to present at national conferences and submit projects for publication. Weekend and evening hours are required to accommodate participant schedules. Some data collection will require travel to participant's homes; Travel in the tri-state area may be necessary. Assists in data collection, including MRI, biomarker, behavioral, and clinical data collection. Will assist in training and task supervision of the lab?s research volunteers and students. Will help organize lab meetings and meetings with research participants. Assists with grant, abstract, manuscript, and IRB submissions. Assists with lab procurement, including purchase orders and reimbursements. Performs other related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor?s degree or at least one and one-half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience. Preferred Qualifications 1 year of experience in a research setting working with children and families. Prior experience in MRI data collection Other Requirements Must successfully complete all online systems training requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.