2026 Columbia University Student Research Assistant

Jamnet; New York (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia University, located at 622 W 168th St, invites applications for the Student Research & Administrative Assistant (Casual) role. This position supports ongoing research projects and team operations, offering exposure to disability studies, public health, and social science research.

Flexible hours (12–20 per week) and a student-friendly schedule, with duties including qualitative data preparation, literature reviews, event coordination, and editorial assistance for research papers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a public health or social sciences program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Familiarity with qualitative data analysis tools (NVivo, Dedoose).
• Ability to work independently and maintain confidentiality.
• Interest or experience in disability studies and research preferred.

Responsibilities

• Qualitative data preparation and analysis.
• Literature reviews and manuscript preparation.
• Coordinate events and meetings.
• Provide editorial support for research papers.

Skills

Qualitative data analysis

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Confidentiality and discretion

Education

Undergraduate or graduate program in public health or social sciences

Tools

NVivo

Dedoose

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Job Title

• Job Title Student Research & Administrative Assistant (Casual)
• Hourly Rate $23.50 – $25.00 per hour
• Location CPMG, 622 W 168th Street, 8W-875
• Hours 12–20 hours per week, flexible
• Position Type Casual / Part-time (Student)

About the 2026 Columbia University Student Research Assistant

This position offers students an opportunity to support ongoing research projects and team operations. Assistants gain practical skills in qualitative research methods, academic literature compilation, webinar and workshop coordination, and the journal submission process. The role is structured with flexible hours designed to fit around a student’s university timetable.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $23.50 to $25.00.
• Flexible work hours between 12 and 20 hours per week.
• Hands-on experience in academic research methodologies, data coding, and publishing.
• Direct exposure to disability studies, public health, and social science research environments.

Eligibility Requirements

• Current enrollment in a public health or social sciences undergraduate or graduate programme.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Familiarity with qualitative data analysis skills (such as Deddose or NVivo transcript), Microsoft Office Suite, and video conferencing tools like Zoom and Teams.
• Ability to work independently and maintain strict confidentiality regarding research data.
• Prior experience or interest in working with disability studies and research is highly preferred.

Required Documents

• Updated resume outlining relevant academic background and skills.
• Brief cover letter expressing your interest in the position.

Core Responsibilities

Responsibilities include qualitative data preparation, literature reviews, event and meeting coordination, and editorial assistance for research papers.