Associate Research Scientist (Part-Time)

Description

The Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy is seeking a part time assistant researcher to support database curation of video-recorded music therapy sessions, with a focus on language development in autistic children.

The Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy provides outpatient clinical services and engages in research and training to advance the field of music therapy

Position summary: 

• The assistant researcher will curate a database of video-recorded music therapy sessions focused on inclusion and exclusion criteria set by the research team

• The assistant researcher will identify video-recorded sessions and accompanying documentation, maintain records, and create descriptions of sessions to appropriately label content. 

• The assistant researcher will meet with a team of faculty and maintain records of study priorities 

This position is mostly remote, with approximately 30% onsite work necessary to complete responsibilities.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.

Qualifications

• A graduate degree in music therapy and previous experience in research are required

• Post-graduate training in the Nordoff-Robbins approach to music therapy is preferred

Application Instructions

To apply, please upload your CV or resume, as well as a cover letter via Interfolio. Please submit your materials by July 26, 2026  for best consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Sustainability Statement 

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability