Research Support Assistant II

Job Title: Research Support Assistant II
Grade: 10
Salary: $21,421.50-$23,157.00

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time Research Support Assistant II position. The candidate will support tasks essential to ongoing research studies, including culturally appropriate data collection, participant recruitment, and retention.

Availability for weekend travel is preferred; evening and weekend work is required.

• Conduct interviews and assessments with parents and youth participants, including supporting and coordinating MRI procedures for youth participants.
• Support participant recruitment, scheduling, tracking, and retention activities in accordance with study protocols.
• Perform and assist with research and administrative tasks, including data entry, computerization of interviews, preparation for home visits, record keeping, and other office-related activities.
• Support the regulatory requirements of the study, including assisting with the maintenance and security of research records and corresponding with the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and at least one year of relevant research experience.
• At least six months of training in child mental health assessments, structured interviewing, and field recruitment.

• Master's degree in a related field.
• Experience with participant recruitment, data entry, and maintenance of research records in a regulated research environment.
• Familiarity with gathering MRI data.

Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at  Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Salary: $21,421.50 - $23,157 per year