Research Scientist IV, Pardes Scholar

New York State Psychiatry Institute•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a full-time Research Scientist IV, Pardes Scholar. The K23 application presents a training and research program that will support the applicant on a path towards becoming an NIH-funded independent investigator focused on understanding the neurobiology of the olfactory system in Alzheimer's disease (AD). Training: The activities in this application build on the candidate's prior clinical neuropsychology training and research experience and are set in a resource-rich environment that will foster his development of expertise in 1) principles of functional imaging in AD, 2) mechanisms and neural circuitry of the olfactory system, 3) biostatistics and psychometrics, and 4) responsible conduct of research. These training goals will be supported by a combination of didactics, formal advisory plans, and hands-on-practicum throughout the award period. Under the guidance of the primary mentor, Dr. Davangere Devanand, his co-mentor Dr. Terry Goldberg, and scientific advisors, the candidate will acquire advanced skills in neuroimaging methodologies, olfactory evaluations, and AD biomarker mechanics that will be directly applied to this proposal. Research: The overarching goal of the research to be carried out in this application is to determine the neural mechanisms underlying odor memory deficits, and to define the relationship between odor memory and AD biomarkers using a new process-pure variant of an odor memory test.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and five years of professional research experience in an appropriate field or master's degree in an appropriate field may substitute for one year of experience, or Ph.D. in an appropriate field may substitute for an additional year of experience.

Nice To Haves

PhD in Clinical Psychology
Expertise in neuropsychological assessment in elderly and cognitively impaired populations
Expertise in olfactometry and olfactory evaluations
Expertise in designing qualitative and quantitative data collection and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data
Strong track record of first- and co-authored publications
Expertise in dementia research as demonstrated in publication record

Responsibilities

In alignment with the objectives of the K23 award, the Research Scientist IV will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the research study.
This includes study design, data acquisition, data management, and statistical analysis.
They will ensure the integrity and timely progression of the project while adhering to all regulatory and institutional requirements.
Throughout the award period, the Research Scientist IV will actively disseminate research findings through presentations at national and international conferences, as well as through publications in peer-reviewed journals.
In addition, they will engage in ongoing training and career development activities to further enhance his research skills and contribute meaningfully to the field.