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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for eating disorders research in the United States is $101,131.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,500.00 and $107,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Eating Disorders Research job involves studying the causes, effects, and treatments of eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating disorder. Researchers may work in academic institutions, healthcare settings, or government agencies, conducting clinical trials, analyzing data, and publishing findings. Their work helps improve prevention strategies, develop new treatments, and inform public policy. Responsibilities may include patient interviews, biological research, and collaboration with mental health professionals.

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Daily responsibilities in Eating Disorders Research often include designing and coordinating research studies, collecting and analyzing data, and ensuring all protocols comply with ethical guidelines. Professionals frequently collaborate with clinicians, nutritionists, and other researchers to interpret findings and develop interventions. Regular tasks may also involve preparing reports, presenting results at conferences, and keeping up with the latest literature in the field. This role requires balancing both independent research activities and teamwork to contribute meaningfully to advancements in understanding and treating eating disorders.

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To thrive in Eating Disorders Research, you need a strong background in psychology, psychiatry, or related health sciences along with experience in research design and statistical analysis. Familiarity with research management software, data analysis tools like SPSS or R, and compliance with IRB and ethical standards is often essential. Strong communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills help you effectively interact with multidisciplinary teams and present research findings. These abilities enable you to conduct rigorous studies, safeguard participant wellbeing, and contribute valuable insights to the field of eating disorders.

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Infographic showing various Eating Disorders Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,131 per year, or $48.6 per hour.

Clinical Researcher Level II

New York, NY • On-site

Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene
51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Research Foundation for Mental Hygieneexternal

$21K - $26K/mo

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Job Title: Clinical Researcher Level II

Grade: 23

Salary: $21,625.50 to $26,100

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time position of Clinical Researcher Level II. Applications for a clinical social worker (25% time, 12 hours per week) are currently being invited. Our work is focused on evaluating research intervention for adult patients with anorexia nervosa. The position will involve providing a research treatment that emphasizes habit interruption to study participants. Supervision will be provided but experience with eating disorders is required and experience participating in research treatments is strongly preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Screen adult participants for study eligibility and consent
  • Offer informed consent for clinical research studies
  • Conduct research intervention for adult patients with anorexia nervosa who are working on relapse-prevention
  • Document clinical intervention
  • Telehealth-delivered behaviorally focused therapy; offer research treatment 1-2 sessions/week for 3-4 patients at any given time
  • Participate in supervision for research treatment 1-2 hours weekly
  • Attend administrative meetings and supervisory meetings as indicated for assigned studies
  • Provide supportive counseling during the research process

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Candidates must have a master's in social work (MSW).
  • (5) years of prior training in cognitive behavioral therapy.
  • (5) years of prior clinical experience working with patients with eating disorders.
  • (5) years conducting evidence-based treatment for eating disorders.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in eating disorders research preferred.
  • Experience participating as a therapist in research treatments is strongly preferred.

Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.


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