Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Coordinator, Icahn School of Medicine Dept. of Psychiatry

Position Available: Clinical Research Coordinator
Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment
Department of Psychiatry
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

The Department of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in NYC is looking to fill several full-time research positions at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, run by renowned researchers in the field of autism. The Seaver Autism Center leads a progressive research program while providing comprehensive, personalized care to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Our multidisciplinary team of preclinical and clinical faculty seek to identify the causes of autism and advance effective treatments. Principal investigators include Drs. Alexander Kolevzon, Paige Siper, and Joseph Buxbaum.

We are looking for highly responsible, organized individuals who are interested in continuing to a medical, psychology, clinical genetics or professional clinical research career. Areas for which these individuals would be responsible include interacting with patients, families, and clinicians seeking our services; study initiation and management including regulatory (IRB), patient scheduling, data entry and biomarker (EEG, VEP, eye tracking) collection for a diverse portfolio of research studies; and assistance with grant preparation, presentations and publications. Our research coordinators have the opportunity to observe clinical and research assessments conducted by our interdisciplinary team of psychiatrists, psychologists, a neurologist and genetic counselor.

Interested applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree; be highly familiar and comfortable with widely available computer programs (i.e., Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint); have a strong background in psychology, biological sciences, and research design; have experience or interest working with children and adults with neurodevelopmental disorders; have a strong interest in research and learning about etiology and the treatment of psychiatric disorders; and be able and willing to work with psychiatric patients in a professional and compassionate manner.

Potential opportunities available to successful applicants include presentations at international conferences; publication in major medical journals; networking among distinguished individuals within and outside the medical/psychology fields; exposure to a wide spectrum of psychiatric disorders and treatments; close collaboration with experienced research psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, neurologists, and statisticians.

Spanish speaking applicants are encouraged to apply and should include language proficiency in
application materials.

Ideal start date for interested candidates is June 2026, and the position requires a two-year commitment. Interested applicants may email cover letter, resume or CV, two letters of recommendation, a transcript (unofficial is acceptable) and writing sample by February 1st to:

Paige Siper, PhD 

Chief Psychologist & Associate Professor 

paige.siper@mssm.edu

Stella Chukwulozie
Clinical Research Coordinator
stella.chukwulozie@mssm.edu

The starting salary for this position is $44,000

University of Miami Summer Research Opportunities – SURF & NEXCITE Programs

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Program

• Duration: May 18 – July 24, 2026
• Application deadline: January 16, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
• Requirements: The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Office of Graduate Studies is seeking participants for the SURF Program from May 18, 2026 – July 24, 2026.  The SURF Program offers participants the opportunity to choose from 17 areas of research in the biomedical sciences, including Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Epidemiology, Genetics & Epigenetics, Microbiology & Immunology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology and Public Health Sciences. Qualified candidates must be a US citizen and/or Permanent resident who is a current sophomore or junior; other undergraduates considered. The program is designed for students who desire to pursue a Ph.D. or MD/Ph.D.,.
• SURF Website: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Miller School of Medicine
•  Interested Applicants:  Apply at: https://applygrad.miami.edu/register/surf

Next-Generation Cancer Internship & Training Excellence (NEXCITE) Program

• Duration: May 18 – July 24, 2026
• Application deadline: January 16, 2026, 11:59 PM ET
• Requirements: The Next-Generation Cancer Internship Program, funded by the American Cancer Society, offers students meaningful, firsthand exposure to cancer research. We are currently recruiting participants for the 2026 cohort, which includes a 10-week summer intensive in Miami followed by year-round mentoring and career development opportunities. NEXCITE scholars will engage in hands-on, cutting-edge biomedical research, clinical shadowing, structured career development workshops, and networking events with distinguished faculty at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Eligible applicants must be enrolled at an institution of higher education within our catchment area (Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, or Palm Beach counties) and should be current sophomores or juniors; other undergraduates may be considered. There is no citizenship requirement. The program is for undergraduate college students to increase their awareness and enthusiasm for opportunities to work in cancer research, a health profession, or other health-related science care.
• ACS Website:  American Cancer Society Internship Program | Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | University of Miami Health System
• Interested Applicants:  Apply at: https://applygrad.miami.edu/register/acs