Assoc Research Scientist - NYU Grossman School of Medicine : Job Details

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained physicians and scientists who have helped shape medical history and enrich lives. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the school is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive, embracing inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

Position: Assoc Research Scientist

Obesity and adiposity?based chronic diseases (ABCDs; type 2 diabetes) are a serious health and economic concern. Dr. Collin J. Popp (PI) and his team are conducting randomized controlled trials in adults with obesity and ABCDs by testing bio-behavioral strategies (e.g., time-restricted eating, physical activity). The Associate Research Scientist will assist with a 12?month RCT called TWIST (Time-restricted eating for Weight loss maintenance) and contribute to the lab's research output, including authoring scientific papers and preparing grant applications. The role involves collaboration with professionals across disciplines within the Center for Healthful Behavior Change in the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity and NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, leadership and personnel management abilities, organizational skills, and experience in patient-oriented research.

• 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.

MS degree with at least 1 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Doctoral degree preferably in public health, health education, psychology, population health, or medicine. Experience in prior management and research roles; working knowledge of healthcare, population health, health education, psychology; experience with mixed methods approaches, grant application processes, IRB and manuscript preparation; substantial postdoctoral training; established record of publications.

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

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides a comprehensive benefits and wellness package to support staff and their families. Details include financial security benefits, a generous time-off program, employee resource groups, and a holistic wellness program focused on seven areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits are designed to enhance quality of life for employees and their families.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. Applications are required to be completed online. View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

Salary: NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $55,000.00$70,000.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on factors such as experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The listed range does not include bonuses, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits. To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here.