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Job Description

Postdoctoral Fellow

Appointment Term (and whether reappointment is possible): 1year

Starting date: TBD

Location of appointment: 1399 Park Ave NY, NY 10029

Lab: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/lilab/

Dept: https://icahn.mssm.edu/about/departments-offices/psychiatry

Wages or salary; and benefits: 74,692

The Li Lab is seeking a highly motivated, bilingual (Chinese-English) Neuropsychology Research Postdoctoral Fellow to join our interdisciplinary research team. Our lab focuses on developing innovative methods to detect, diagnose, treat, and prevent Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD), with a special emphasis on older Asian Americans. We also aim to extend our findings to other racially and ethnically minoritized populations. This position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful research that connects neuropsychology, cultural diversity, and clinical applications in AD/ADRD.

As a member of the Li Lab, the fellow will take part in groundbreaking work to address the challenges of diagnosing and treating AD/ADRD in diverse, underserved populations by utilizing neuropsychological assessments in both English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese).

Qualifications

PhD or MD

If interested, please submit your CV/resume, a cover letter, a writing sample of any scientific paper, and three letters of recommendation to Shreya Upendra at shreya.upendra@mssm.edu .

, 859 - Psychiatry - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine

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Responsibilities

• Administer standardized neuropsychological tests in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese, ensuring that testing protocols are followed accurately and consistently.

• Score and interpret neuropsychological test results, taking into account both cognitive and behavioral aspects of the assessments.

• Utilize specialized software and statistical programs (e.g., SPSS, R) to analyze research data and assist in generating reports on assessment findings.

• Prepare and maintain detailed and accurate clinical documentation and research records in accordance with ethical standards and institutional policies.

• Support the development and implementation of new assessment tools or protocols as part of research initiatives.

• Assist in managing and organizing research data, including data entry, data cleaning, and ensuring the integrity of the datasets for analysis.

• Coordinate the scheduling and logistics of clinical evaluations, working closely with research coordinators and participants.

• Participate in lab meetings, providing technical input on assessment methodology and sharing insights from ongoing research.

• A strong background in neuropsychology or clinical psychology, with an emphasis on dementia, aging, or related fields, is essential.

• Previous experience conducting neuropsychological assessments, particularly with dementia or aging populations, is required.

• Experience in administering standardized cognitive tests, interpreting neuropsychological data, and contributing to the diagnosis process is necessary.

• Familiarity with statistical analysis and research software (e.g., SPSS, R) is required.

• Experience with clinical research methodologies, including participant recruitment, data collection, and analysis, is highly preferred.

• Previous involvement in community-based research or outreach activities, especially with older adults or racially/ethnically diverse populations, is a plus.

• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians, social workers, research coordinators, and program managers, is beneficial.

• A demonstrated interest in dementia-related research, particularly Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias, as well as cross-cultural research, is essential.

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Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

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The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation Statement

Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72500 - $80000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.