Research Program Coordinator

Title

Research Program Coordinator

Division

The Center for Cognitive Studies in Medicine and Public Health  

Mission

The New York Academy of Medicine advances the health of people in cities. An independent organization since 1847, NYAM addresses the health challenges facing the world's urban populations through interdisciplinary approaches to policy leadership, education, community engagement and innovative research.

Drawing on the expertise of diverse partners worldwide and more than 2,000 elected Fellows from across the professions, our current priorities are

• To create environments in cities that support healthy aging
• To strengthen systems that prevent disease and promote the public's health
• To implement interventions that eliminate health disparities

Summary and Description

The Center for Cognitive Studies in Medicine and Public Health (CSMPH) is considering applications for a postdoctoral position in the area of complexity and medical errors. CSMPH is a newly formed interdisciplinary research Center that will have membership of faculty from various disciplines and programs in the health, biomedical sciences, cognitive and social sciences. A candidate is sought with a research focus on modeling of dynamical processes and social network structure in human or engineered systems, as well as research related to the characterization of the cognitive mechanisms that underlie errors related to critical care environments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in developing cognitive models that address the complexity of clinical work environments.

The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in research activities working directly with Dr. Patel. The project will relate to cognition, education and learning in clinical environment in the context of medical errors. The candidate will work in various phases of research including data collection, communication and organization of participants, literature review and data analysis. The position is well suited for someone who is interested in both the administrative side of research and in engaging in “hands on” research activities in clinical environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

The candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in research activities working directly with Dr. Patel. The project will relate to cognition, education and learning in clinical environment in the context of medical errors. The candidate will work in various phases of research including data collection, communication and organization of participants, literature review and data analysis. The position is well suited for someone who is interested in both the administrative side of research and in engaging in “hands on” research activities in clinical environment.

The Research Coordinator will coordinate, and manage the administrative activities related to the multiple funded research projects at the Center for Cognitive Studies in Medicine and Public Health at the New York Academy of Medicine Provide administrative support to the Center‘s director, for day-to-day activities, including scheduling meetings, filing documents, as well as completing and filing expense reports.

Qualifications

Social Science research experience.
Excellent computer skills.
Strong writing as well as excellent organizational and oral communication skills.

Experience

Master’s degree is preferred, but candidates with a Bachelor or equivalent in psychology (preferable with some background in cognition), educational psychology, medical/ public health or related disciplines will be strongly considered.

To Apply

Please email a resume and cover letter to hr@nyam.org. Please include "Research Program Coordinator" in subject line.

For more information, visit our website: www.nyam.org.

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