Associate Research Scientist

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health in New York City seeks an Associate Research Scientist for a full-time, on-site role in the NYC metropolitan area. You will design and conduct public health research, collect and analyze data, and contribute to manuscripts, grants, and reports.

You will collaborate with faculty, research staff, and community partners, help manage multiple projects and timelines, and ensure compliance with ethical standards and regulatory requirements relevant

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative or qualitative research skills including study design and data collection.
• Scientific writing abilities for peer‑reviewed publications, reports, and grants.
• Experience collaborating on multidisciplinary research teams with community or institutional partners.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to present findings to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with human subjects protections and IRB processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct public health research studies and analyses.
• Develop research protocols, supervise junior team members, and manage timelines.
• Contribute to manuscripts, grant proposals, and reports.
• Present findings at meetings or conferences and translate insights into practice.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and community partners to advance health equity.

Skills

Quantitative research

Qualitative research

Scientific writing

Communication

Project management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

IRB familiarity

Education

Doctoral degree in public health or related field

Tools

R, SAS, Stata, SPSS

Job description

Company Description

Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, founded in 1922, is a leading institution in public health research, education, and community engagement. The School addresses a wide range of issues, including chronic disease, HIV/AIDS, and healthcare policy, with a strong focus on translating scientific findings into real-world impact. Faculty and researchers collaborate across disciplines and with community partners to advance health equity and improve population health locally and globally. Mailman offers a dynamic environment where innovation, rigorous inquiry, and public service are central to its mission, providing an engaging setting for public health professionals and scientists.

Role Description

The Associate Research Scientist is a full-time, on-site position based in the New York City Metropolitan Area at the Mailman School of Public Health. The role involves designing and conducting public health research studies, performing data collection and analysis, and contributing to manuscripts, grant proposals, and reports. The Associate Research Scientist will collaborate with faculty, research staff, and community partners, help manage research projects and timelines, and ensure compliance with ethical and regulatory standards. Daily responsibilities may include developing research protocols, supervising junior team members, presenting findings at meetings or conferences, and supporting the translation of research insights into public health practice and policy.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative or qualitative research skills, including study design, data collection, and analytic methods in public health or related fields.
• Proficiency with relevant data analysis tools and software (e.g., statistical packages such as R, SAS, Stata, or SPSS, and/or qualitative analysis tools).
• Demonstrated scientific writing skills for peer-reviewed publications, reports, and grant applications.
• Experience collaborating on multidisciplinary research teams and engaging with community or institutional partners.
• Excellent organizational skills, including project management, time management, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, ScD, DrPH) in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, or a closely related discipline, or equivalent research experience.
• Familiarity with human subjects protections, IRB processes, and research ethics in public health.
• Prior experience working in academic or research institutions, particularly in public health, is highly beneficial.
• Commitment to advancing health equity, diversity, and inclusion in research and practice.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $125,000

Application Site

https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#!/191891

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran