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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Assoc Research Scientist.

Obesity and adiposity-based chronic diseases (ABCDs; type 2 diabetes) are a serious health and economic concern in the United States. Dr. Collin J. Popp (PI) and his team are interested in conducting randomized controlled trials in adults with obesity and ABCDs by testing bio-behavioral strategies (e.g., time-restricted eating, physical activity). More specifically, we are interested in evaluating behavioral strategies and mechanisms that contribute to weight loss maintenance. We are seeking an Associate Research Scientist with experience conducting clinical trials in the areas of metabolism, obesity, nutrition, physical activity, cardiometabolic health, or similar disciplines. More specifically, the Associate Research Scientist will assist with the conduct of a 12-month RCT called TWIST, Time-restricted eating for WeIght loSs mainTenance. We are seeking candidates with highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, strong leadership and personnel management abilities, exceptional organizational skills, and experience in patient-oriented research. The successful candidate will contribute to the lab's research output by authoring scientific papers and preparing grant applications. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to collaborate with numerous professionals across various disciplines, including general medicine, community medicine, epidemiology, cardiology, and biostatistics within the Center for Healthful Behavior Change in the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity and NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in the design, implementation, and management of a 12-month randomized controlled trial (TWIST) focused on time-restricted eating and weight loss maintenance and future research projects.Coordinate and oversee study activities, including participant recruitment, data collection, and adherence to protocols.Monitor and ensure data quality and integrity throughout the trial process.Contribute expertise in metabolism, obesity, nutrition, physical activity, and cardiometabolic health to support study objectives.Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams across the Center for Healthful Behavior Change, including faculty, clinicians, and researchers.Analyze study data and prepare detailed reports on findings.Contribute to the labs research dissemination efforts by authoring scientific papers and preparing grant applications.Provide mentorship and leadership to research staff and students involved in the project.Maintain compliance with institutional and regulatory standards for human subjects research.Stay current with developments in clinical trial methodologies and relevant scientific literature to inform ongoing research activities.
 

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a MS degree with at least 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Doctoral degree preferably in public health, health education, psychology, population health, or medicine. Experience working in prior management position; work in prior research position; working knowledge of the field of health care, population health, health education, psychology; prior experience with mixed methods approaches, grant application processes, IRB and manuscript preparation. Substantial experience from having completed Post Doc training. Established a record of publications.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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