Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Assistant, Boston University Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center

We are seeking a talented individual to serve as a Clinical Research Assistant for the Boston University (BU) Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) Center at the National Coordinating Center for the DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project. The DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project is an NIH-

funded, 7-year, multi-center, multidisciplinary, longitudinal clinical research study of CTE. The primary goals of the project are to: develop methods of diagnosing the neurodegenerative disease, CTE, during life, refine and validate diagnostic criteria for the clinical diagnosis of CTE, and investigate genetic and head impact exposure risk factors for CTE. The National Coordinating Center is located within the BU CTE Center at BU School of Medicine. All baseline evaluations (on former NFL players, former collegiate football players, and men with no contact sport or military history) are complete, with follow-up evaluations currently being conducted remotely.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and conduct remote study evaluations, including consenting and determining decisional capacity

• Administer and score telephone- and video-based neuropsychological tests and other assessments

• Schedule in-home phlebotomy appointments and shipping of blood samples

• Work with Retention Coordinator on a variety of activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree (or equivalent) in Psychology/Neuropsychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Sports Medicine, Pre-Med track, or related field

• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills

• Proven excellence as a team player

• Previous experience in a clinical research setting is preferred

18-Month Minimum Commitment

Team member will have exposure to a wide range of study procedures and there is potential for authorship on publications.

To Apply, email a cover letter and resume to:

Dr. Robert Stern

c/o: Kaleb Batten, Project Administrative Coordinator, kobatten@bu.edu

www.sternneurolab.org ● http://diagnosecte.com 

Campus Job Opportunity: Peer Career Advisors

APPLY TO BE A 2022-2023 PEER CAREER ADVISOR!

The Peer Career Advisor (PCA) program at Barnard College offers motivated sophomores, juniors, and seniors the opportunity to contribute to and enhance the programs and services at Beyond Barnard. As a PCA, you'll be fully trained to assist your peers with resume and cover letter writing, LinkedIn & Handshake profiles, networking, interviewing, and internship/job search strategies. You will also collaborate with Resident Assistants, student clubs, and other departments to offer customized workshops to students. You will also have an opportunity to support Beyond Barnard's social media initiatives to advertise services and resources. 

 

Qualifications:

Peer Career Advisor candidates should be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have strong communication, organizational, and administrative skills. An ideal PCA candidate is flexible, comfortable with collaboration, and able to take initiative. 

 

Compensation: $16/hour 

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, March 13th at 11:59pm

 

Click here to apply.

 

For questions regarding the PCA program, please email Yarelis Canales at ycanales@barnard.edu.

 

MSK Bridge Postbac Program - Application Deadline March 30

MSK Bridge is a two-year post-baccalaureate research program for recent college graduates from historically underrepresented and underserved groups who intend to apply to biomedical PhD or MD-PhD programs upon completion of Bridge.

MSK BRIDGE PROVIDES:

• Research experience - immersion in biomedical research in cutting-edge laboratories at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), and an opportunity to give an oral presentation on your research project at the MSK Bridge symposium.

• Community - intensive mentoring from faculty, graduate students, and postdocs.

• Educational training - participation in the Gerstner Sloan Kettering Graduate School (GSK) cancer biology core course, professional development workshops and skills building classes, as well as research seminars and departmental talks.

• Professional guidance - individualized career guidance and assistance with the graduate school application process from the Office of Scientific Education and Training.

• Benefits – an annual stipend of $41,000, health benefits, and access to MSK rental housing.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We invite applications from current college seniors and recent graduates with a biomedically relevant Bachelor’s received within the last 3 years, and who are from historically underrepresented and underserved groups. Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents.

Apply at: mskbp.mskcc.org

For more information, visit: mskcc.org/bridge

For questions, email: oset@mskcc.org 

Job Opportunity: Medical Assistant, Interventional Pain Management Office

The Interventional Pain Management Office of Dr. Mathew Lefkowitz, MD, is looking for a motivated and hard-working medical assistant. This position is an excellent opportunity to learn about and participate in all aspects of clinical medicine. 

Job Description: In this full-time job, you will work directly with the doctor, a group of medical assistants, administrative staff, and patients. On the patient-facing side, assistants learn to take an accurate and thorough history, assess vital signs, and assist with various interventional pain management procedures. By interacting directly with patients, assistants learn about anatomy, symptomatology, and pharmacology as related to pain medicine and management. On the administrative side, assistants learn to organize patient appointments, assist with chart notes, liaison with other doctors and healthcare professionals, and help manage varied facets of insurances. Assistants also become familiar with the electronic health system and how technology integrates with patient-care. In this fast-paced, hands-on work environment, assistants cultivate the skills to work effectively in a group, communicate effectively with patients, and clinically treat disease.

Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree and the successful completion of premedical coursework or a post-baccalaureate premedical program
- Intention to matriculate into medical school in/after Fall 2023
- Completion of the MCAT or an anticipated test date
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
- Spanish speakers and NYC locals will be prioritized
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

How to Apply: Please send a copy of your CV attached as a PDF and include a brief letter expressing your interest in the position with a summary of your availability to the following email address: lefkowitzassistantjobs@gmail.com

SUNY Optometry CSTEP Program

Learn more and apply here. 

 

Job Opportunity: Research Technician, Weill Cornell Medicine

Exciting opportunity to have a big impact on the long-term direction and culture of a new laboratory at Weill Cornell Medicine in NYC.

We study the biology of axons in the nervous system with the goal to discover the molecules that control their survival as a window to understand the process of neurodegeneration. Our second interest is in the complex interactions between axons and tumors, which are increasingly appreciated as a major determinant of cancer metastasis. We pursue these questions in mice and in cell culture.

This is a research-focused position that presents substantial opportunity for independent research projects. It is best suited for ambitious, enthusiastic recent college graduates with an interest in future graduate or medical studies. A minimum two-year commitment is required due to a substantial training effort associated with the position. This position will start in Summer, 2022.

Contact:
David Simon, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
Weill Cornell Medical College
djs4002@med.cornell.edu
www.djsimonlab.com

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Coordinator, Boston Children’s Hospital Department of Neurology

Position: Clinical Research Coordinator at Boston Children’s Hospital Department of Neurology
Start Date: Immediate -June 2022, 2-year commitment requested, exceptional candidates may be considered for 1-year

Program Description: This clinical research program aims to describe and develop ways to reduce neurologic sequalae of complex medical conditions with a focus on congenital heart disease, extreme prematurity, and COVID-19, including multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). The Fetal Heart and Brain Project is an NIH-funded clinical research study examining fetal brain development and neurodevelopmental outcomes in children born with heart defects, using MRI and neuropsychological evaluation measures. This study affords the opportunity to work with an interdisciplinary team of neurologists, neuropsychologists, cardiologists and MRI physicists. The ELGAN-ECHO Study is a multi-site project that examines long-term neurodevelopment and medical outcomes of Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborns (ELGANs). This project is the third phase of a longitudinal study of adolescents previously evaluated at birth, two years, ten years, and fifteen years. In addition to neurobehavioral measures, the coordinator will have exposure to broader pediatric clinical and epidemiologic research through participation in the ECHO consortium.

Job Description: This position is intended for a college graduate or masters level individual interested in pursuing a career in medicine, psychology, or related fields. In addition, experienced clinical research coordinators interested in a long-term role are encouraged to apply. The position offers the opportunity to gain experience in clinical research and work closely with clinicians, child and adolescent participants, pregnant women, and families. Teamwork with clinicians and researchers in a wide variety of medical specialties is central to this role. The successful applicant will have very strong interpersonal skills, be highly organized and detail oriented, and be an independent problem solver.

The clinical research coordinator will manage all day-to-day study operations including frequent contact with participants for recruitment, retention, and cohort maintenance (e.g., conducting frequent phone calls and mailings). The coordinator will work with the principal investigator and investigators and staff at other sites. Responsibilities include screening for eligible participants, recruiting/consenting participants, scheduling and attending study visits, administering patient questionnaires, maintaining study databases, and performing medical record and literature reviews. Opportunities for publication and preparation for interested coordinators.

Collaboration between studies: Applicants will have a primary project but be expected to become trained and well versed on multiple projects working collaboratively as a team. This position will require excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (ideally in neuroscience or a related field)
• Prior clinical research experience strongly preferred
• Fluency in Spanish will be helpful
• Excellent interpersonal skills and comfort talking to patients in challenging circumstances
• Excellent non-verbal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Highly organized and able to multi-task
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines
• Able to work well in a group and individually
• Full time, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are generally 8:30 am – 5 pm but must have flexibility to accommodate patient schedules for evening and weekend study visits.

To apply: Interested applicants should email ELGANECHO@childrens.harvard.edu with a cover letter and a resume or CV.

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Evolution

 It's a weekly live webinar about a high yield MCAT topic. It's short, sweet, and packed with valuable insight into both the topic at hand and how it's tested on the MCAT. While we are in the process of developing these materials, we are offering the webinar for free. Consider yourself a pilot student for a future Cambridge Coaching MCAT course, or textbook, or self-study platform (only the future can tell). All we ask in exchange is that you keep coming, participate in Q & A, share your feedback, and let friends know about this resource. This webinar's topic will be Evolution, and will take place Friday February 18 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Volunteer Opportunity: Logic Made Accessible

 Science Education Volunteer Hours Available: Work at your own pace!

Logic Made Accessible is recruiting a team of undergraduates to assist in developing a curriculum which applies Aristotelian logic to science. Each lesson plan is 2-5 pages long and can be on any subject you are interested in. There is no experience in Aristotelian logic required to start, and you can work at your own pace.

The program is entirely free and can be used by educators from anywhere. The target audience is for students between late middle school and high school. We have sample lesson plans you can look at and information about Aristotelian logic to guide you through the project.

More information can be found here: https://aristotelianlogic.com/

The interest form is available here. 

Updated Program: CUIMC 6th Annual Department of Pediatrics Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

 Friday, February 11^th

6^th Annual Celebration of Diversity and Inclusion Symposium

 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Individual and Collective Acts Needed to Make Academic Medicine Anti-Racist

Monica L. Lypson, MD, MHPE

Rolf H. Scoldager Professor of Medicine

Vice Dean for Education

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Scientists

*Click here to access accompanying article*

 Grand Rounds Zoom Webinar

Dial in: +1-646-558-8656

Webinar ID: 931 4760 4812

 

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

Introduction to History of African American Medicine

William C. Turner, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

 Grand Rounds Zoom Webinar

Dial in: +1-646-558-8656

Webinar ID: 931 4760 4812

 

10:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Simulation Workshops: Navigating Challenging

Conversations Amidst Inequity-Driven Mistrust

Patrice Pryce, MD & Amanda Esteves, MD

Click Here to Register

 

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Town Hall: Navigating Healthcare as a Black Man in the Ivory Tower

Hosts: Steve I. Caddle, MD, MPH; Jalen Dansby, MD Candidate VP&S '22;

Sanford Williams, MD

Panelists: Elorm F. Avakame, MD, MPP; Robert E. Fullilove, EdD; George Jenkins, DMD, MHA;

Michael A. Joseph, PhD, MPH; Shaun Smith, JD; Daniel H. Stephens, MD 

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