Research Assistant Professor-Non-Tenure Track-Neurology

Research Assistant Professor – Non‑Tenure Track – Neurology

Job :
Employee Classification: Faculty – Non‑Tenure Track
Department: Neurology
Position Type: Regular Full‑Time
Location: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY

A Research Assistant Professor position is available immediately in the Department of Neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. The role will support the development and growth of the inaugural Division of Brain and Cognitive Health Technology, which focuses on cutting‑edge research in cognitive monitoring, neuropsychological assessment, and risk prediction for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

The Division’s portfolio spans digital cognitive assessment, multi‑modal data integration, and large‑scale clinical and community‑based studies. The Research Assistant Professor will provide senior‑level scientific and operational leadership, working closely with the Division Director, Laura Germine, PI of the Open Measurement Network Initiative for AD / ADRD (NIA U24).

This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new research division at a major academic medical center while contributing to large, impactful NIH‑funded initiatives focused on innovation and equity in cognitive health.

• Lead and oversee research operations of the Division, including study design and execution, supervision of research staff, and quality assurance.
• Help develop Division‑wide strategy and research directions.
• Drive development of high‑impact empirical research articles and other scholarly outputs.
• Act as a co‑investigator on grant applications, including conceptual development, technical writing, and budget preparation.
• Foster collaborative initiatives with investigators across institutions and disciplines.
• Oversee implementation of advanced data pipelines, including multi‑level modeling, machine learning, and AI for clinical prediction and the identification of novel dynamic phenotypes.

• PhD in psychology, cognitive neuroscience, epidemiology, or a related discipline; or exceptional candidates with a Master’s degree and significant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in cognitive or neuropsychological assessment, longitudinal study design, and advanced data analysis.
• Strong track record of first‑author or senior‑author publications in relevant areas.
• Significant experience in project leadership, staff supervision, and research operations at scale.
• Familiarity with digital technology for assessment, aging, neurodegenerative disease, or neuropsychiatric populations.
• Experience with computational and statistical approaches for time series or longitudinal data preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead within interdisciplinary and multi‑institutional research environments.

Salary Range: USD $140,000 per year (minimum and maximum).

For more information, please refer to the official Albert Einstein College of Medicine career site or contact the search committee directly.