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Job Description

The primary goal of BioMedical Engineering and Imaging Institute is to develop unique approaches to biomedical sciences and therapeutic interventions by bridging basic and translational research and education by leveraging expertise in medicine and engineering. Specific focus areas include medical imaging, nanomedicine, artificial intelligence, sensor technologies, next generation medical devices, robotics and computer vision.

Details of Research Project:

The Research Coordinator will play a key role in managing and coordinating the following studies:

+ Identifying the Long-Term Neurological Effects of COVID-19 Using 7 Tesla Multi-Modal MRI

+ Gut-Brain Alzheimer’s Disease 7T JIT Study

+ Long COVID/ME/CFS MRI Study

+ Liver glycogen imaging

+ MRI technology development

These projects involve cutting-edge MRI techniques at 7 Tesla (7T) and 3 Tesla (3T), as well as collaborations with interdisciplinary teams to explore imaging biomarkers in neurological diseases and metabolic disorders through the application of novel MRI techniques.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to biomedical research (examples are neuroscience, psychology, biostatistics, or clinical research).

+ Proficiency in managing sensitive patient participant information (PHI) and utilizing statistical analysis software.

+ Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations and patient interactions.

Preferred Experience:

+ Management of research protocols, including patient recruitment and data quality assurance.

+ Management of IRB protocols, including modifications and progress reports.

+ Management of complex projects involving interdisciplinary teams.

+ Experience in REDCap and/or Epic.

Goals/Outcomes of the Research Project:

+ Recruit and enroll human subjects to generate high-quality, reproducible data to advance the understanding of brain-behavior relationships and disease mechanisms.

+ Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and conferences to disseminate the findings of this research.

+ Contribute to the lab?s long-term goal of improving diagnostic and treatment methods for neurological diseases.

Training and Career Development Benefits Available:

+ Participate in internal and external conferences and workshops.

+ Gain experience working in a translational research environment.

+ Participate in interdepartmental collaborations with neurology, neuroscience, neuropathology, etc.

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Responsibilities

+ Participant recruitment, informed consent, and retention strategies for studies involving diverse populations, mainly those with neurological diseases and metabolic disorders.

+ Administrative and regulatory coordination of studies, ensuring strict adherence to ethical and regulatory guidelines, including IRB submissions, modifications, and approvals.

+ Design, implementation, and oversight of research protocols for advanced imaging studies, including MRI scan protocols at 7T and 3T, patient coordination, imaging and neuropsychological data collection and management, and quality control measures.

+ Data analysis and report preparation utilizing specialized imaging software and statistical tools.

+ Training, supervision, and mentorship of junior staff and research assistants to ensure protocol compliance and skill development.

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $58661 - $73530 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.