Job Opportunity: Research Assistant at NY Psychiatric Institute

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking an intelligent, motivated individual to participate in a mouse neural circuits lab studying depression and addiction. The successful applicant will work directly with investigators performing duties as necessitated by on-going experiments. The technician will assist in: collecting data; tissue perfusion and extraction; histology; order inventory; perform other lab relevant tasks as assigned. Applicants with data analysis experience in Matlab /Python are highly encouraged to apply.                 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Mouse colony husbandry
Colony tracking
Histology: tissue sectioning & staining
Executing requisitions for lab supplies and inventory tracking
Stereotaxic surgery implanting custom microdrives and viral infusions
Building custom microdrives for implantation
Behavioral testing mice (stress paradigms, Pavlovian and operant tasks)
Scoring behavioral tests
Assist in data analysis in Matlab/Graphpad
Support on-going experiments as needed by investigators
Upkeep of  various operational records such as: animal colony database, DEA usage logs, Safety-Data-Sheets & chemical inventory
Grant expenditure tracking and invoice logging    

Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related science and at least two years of experience with animal behavior, husbandry and stereotactic surgery. Good judgment and the ability to work without continuous supervision are very important.      

Applicant will be expected to have excellent organizational skills and be competent with computers and data entry. Proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint is desirable along with knowledge of both Mac and Windows platforms. 

To apply:   Submit an application with cover letter and resume through our website https://nyspi.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Only applications submitted through the RFMH website will be accepted.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA  41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.

Job Opportunity: Clinical Assistant in Pediatrics Practice

Pediatric practice in upper Manhattan seeks graduating senior or recent graduate for full-time position. A fitting training ground for those interested in medicine, health care, or small business management. Hudson Heights Pediatrics is looking for someone interested in both the clinical and managerial aspects of medicine.

Our ideal candidate has:
● interest in the field of healthcare
● effective communication skills and is comfortable interacting both in-person and over the phone
● the desire to take initiative
● comfort multitasking, prioritizing, and dealing with several pressing matters at once
● sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and coworkers
● excellent organizational skills
● strong teamwork skills
● experience working with children

Responsibilities include:
● serving as clinical and administrative staff, including taking patient vitals, assisting with vaccines and bloodwork, performing point-of-care tests and other tasks to be assigned
● conducting intake and checkout and other reception duties
● discussing clinical cases with patients over the phone
● helping to manage the practice and doctor’s schedules
● reviewing and helping to implement and monitor Quality Incentive Programs
● assisting with billing and claim submission and follow up with insurance companies

This is a full-time position starting now (spring 2020) and requiring 35-40 hours per week, including one Sunday per month. Spanish language skills are a plus. We work with an amazing team of doctors led by Dr. Joseph Richter who has been affiliated with Columbia Presbyterian Hospital for 20 years and founded the practice in 2009. Hudson Heights Pediatrics has been managed and staffed by Columbia and Barnard graduates since its opening.

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest to newsearch@hudsonheightspediatrics.com

To read about our doctors, and find out more about our practice, please visit our website: www.hudsonheightspediatrics.com

Internship Opportunity: Global Affairs at Jaseng Hospital

Note: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the GA Internship Program may currently be conducted remotely, with the added option of conducting on-site activities in Korea next year once the pandemic subsides.

Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine is offering pre-med, medical school and healthcare major students interested in integrative medicine and business operations the opportunity to intern with the Office of Global Affairs. Current pre-med or medical students enrolled in any U.S. pre-med track or MD or DO medical school programs, and healthcare major students are welcome to apply to our internship program. The program offers insights into a Korean medicine approach to healthcare, business development, and global affairs to promote the knowledge of advanced integrative medicine through collaborative partnerships with leading medical institutions all over the world with special focus on the U.S. Email to jasengliaison@gmail.com

Program Details
● Insight into Korean medicine hospital operations and management
● Researching and presenting on healthcare organizations, the U.S. healthcare system, and various other medical topics
● Copyediting English content on integrative Korean medicine
● Shadowing opportunities with Jaseng International Clinic
● Global conference and events planning and implementation
● Participating in social outreach events and volunteer work
● Networking with co-workers, hospital staff, and international guests
● Guided tours of Jaseng’s on-site and off-site facilities
● Cultural experience with office-wide dinners and field trips

Intern Requirements
● Native in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills
● Well-organized with good time management capacity for multi-tasking and ability to lead own initiatives
● Adaptability to work well in group settings of different (Korean) culture and working environment
● At least 3rd year undergraduate or higher university or postgraduate student
● 15-hour week commitment for at least 2 months
Note: Internship period and detailed working conditions are flexible.

Internship Benefits
● Lunch, coffee, and snacks provided during working hours at affiliated cafeteria
● Issuance of certificate of completion and letter of recommendation upon program completion
● Clinical exposure to Korean medicine based on concurrent integrative medicine knowledge
● Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with Korean medicine healthcare professionals
● Opportunity to participate in global conferences and networking events
● Schedule flexible to accommodate interns’ individual needs

How to Apply
● Please fill out the application form available here and send it with the following application documents to jasengliaison@gmail.com
– Cover letter stating your interest in integrative medicine, future career goals, and specific experiences related to research or healthcare business operations
– Resume
● The Office of Global Affairs may ask you for the following additional application documents as needed.
– Proof of enrollment (unofficial transcripts also accepted)
– Immunization records (waived for remote internship cases with regard to COVID-19)

Applications are accepted and reviewed all year round. Qualified candidates will receive email notifications from the Office of Global Affairs to move through to the next process (remote interview).

Volunteer Opportunity: Clinical/Developmental Psychology

Dr. Beatrice Beebe – Two-Year Volunteer Job Description: Mother-Infant Filming Lab New York State Psychiatric Institute

Recruiting now for Fall 2020

A volunteer position in our lab is ideal for a student who has graduated from college and is interested in going to graduate school. It is also ideal for students who are in a Master’s program who want to be involved in a research internship.

Our Communication Sciences Lab specializes in research on mother-infant communication. We are housed in the Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute (NYSPI), 1051 Riverside Drive. NYSPI is a joint venture of Columbia University and New York State.  The Lab runs a basic research program on mother-infant face-to-face communication, and its
associations with maternal depression/anxiety, infant prematurity, mother and infant trauma in the
World Trade Center Disaster of September 11, 2001, infant attachment and cognition, environmental
toxins and epigenetic mechanisms, and young adult outcomes. We run our lab with volunteers. We usually have about a dozen volunteers from various schools around the city. A volunteer position in our lab is ideal for students who are between college and graduate school, who are interested in research experience, and who want to get into a PhD program in Clinical or Developmental Psychology.  We also consider undergraduates with strong research interests if they can meet our schedule.  The student will get hands-on experience interacting with subjects, coordinating and observing filmed interactions, and learning from other researchers involved in the study. A 2-year commitment is essential, because we need the continuity. Please think carefully about whether this is right for you.

Our lab runs on Tuesdays from 10am to 6pm and Thursdays from 10am to 6pm. We are looking for
people who can give two full days.

I am very grateful for your interest. Please think carefully about a position in our lab. We cannot afford to have people drop out of these positions. If you are interested please ask 2 people from the academic community to email me with a short recommendation. Do not hesitate to email me with any questions (beatrice.beebe@nyspi.columbia.edu).

Please see our website for more information.

Optometry Virtual Fair

Meet Representatives from Schools & Colleges of Optometry in a Live Virtual Setting. 

The event runs June 2 from 9am to 7pm, and is free for all prospective students to attend.

For more information and registration, visit the CareerEco page.