Psychiatry - Faculty Instructor - Study Physician - Li Lab - Manhattan, NY

Description

Goals/Outcomes of the Research Project: 

The primary goals of the research projects within the Li Lab are to:

• Improve diagnostic accuracy for Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias (ADRD) in Asian American and other ethnically diverse populations by developing culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate neuropsychological assessments.
• Identify early biomarkers and cognitive or behavioral indicators of dementia in diverse populations, particularly among older Asian Americans, to facilitate earlier detection and intervention.
• Enhance the understanding of how dementia symptoms manifest and progress in racially and ethnically minoritized groups by creating diagnostic tools that consider cultural nuances.
• Develop interventions based on research findings that can be customized to meet the unique needs of older Asian Americans and other underserved populations, thereby improving care quality and health outcomes.
• Build a comprehensive database of neuropsychological and clinical data from ethnically diverse populations to advance understanding of dementia risk and progression in these groups.
• Share findings with the global scientific community to contribute to broader research applications and inform policy recommendations regarding dementia diagnosis and treatment in diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Details of Research Project: 

Ongoing research projects include:

• Standardizing neuropsychological assessments in multiple languages (English, Mandarin, and Cantonese) to facilitate dementia diagnosis across diverse cultural groups.
• Investigating cognitive and behavioral biomarkers of dementia in older Asian American populations, specifically focusing on identifying early signs of AD/ADRD.
• Examining cultural differences in the presentation of dementia symptoms and creating culturally adapted interventions.
• Exploring the roles of social and environmental factors in dementia risk and outcomes within Asian American communities and other underserved groups.

Technical Duties: (include any protocols)

• Conducting clinical interviews to assess psychiatric and/or medical histories relevant to study protocols.
• Performing physical and/or neurological examinations as needed.
• Assessing participant eligibility based on inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Participating in consensus meetings to establish clinical diagnoses as well as reviewing and editing consensus letters to participants.
• Monitoring participant safety throughout their involvement in the study, including evaluating adverse events and providing clinical oversight and feedback to participants as needed.
• Collaborating with the research team to ensure protocol adherence and proper documentation of clinical assessments.
• Contributing to data collection and interpretation of clinical findings for research purposes.
• Supporting the development and refinement of clinical procedures and study protocols as needed.
• Ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements for human subjects research.
• Communicating with participants, their families (if applicable), and interdisciplinary team members regarding clinical findings and study-related concerns.

Qualifications

Educational and other Requirements for the position:

• MD or an equivalent medical degree with a license to practice in the US, along with clinical training and experience in dementia evaluation.
• Expertise in AD/ADRD diagnosis.
• Familiarity with clinical research processes and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards is highly desirable, though prior research experience is not strictly required.

Experience Required:

• Excellent communication skills in English are required. Proficiency in Mandarin and Cantonese is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with platforms such as REDCap and knowledge of IRB protocols.
• Prior involvement in AD/ADRD research or related clinical studies.

Compensation range from $125K to $165K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits).

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To Apply, please specify Job Title of interest and send CV/Cover Letter, with Three Letters of Recommendation to:

Alex Cano

Executive Director Physician Recruitment

Mount Sinai Health System

View email address on careers.mountsinai.org

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