CS-Research Assistant

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia University School of Nursing seeks a short-term casual student research worker to support qualitative research across NIH-funded projects on primary care, the healthcare workforce, and care for older adults with chronic diseases including dementia.

The role involves literature reviews, manuscript preparation, participant interview support, and data analysis with NVivo, under grant funding with potential for extra hours up to 20 per week.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program (MS, MPH or PhD) in public health, social work, or related field.
• Health-related field experience or knowledge is preferred.
• Experience with qualitative interviews, survey data collection, management, and analysis is desired.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; strong writing ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with literature reviews, grant preparation, and manuscript preparation.
• Support collection of qualitative interview data.
• Aid data cleaning, preparation, management, and analysis.
• Support qualitative data analysis in NVivo.
• Participate in research meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Writing ability

Education

Graduate student in public health / social work / related field

Tools

NVivo

Job description

• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: 23.50-23.50

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Columbia University School of Nursing is seeking to hire a short-term casual student research worker to provide qualitative research support for several NIH-funded projects focusing on primary care, the healthcare workforce, and the care and outcomes of older adults with chronic diseases, including dementia.

The selected candidates will collaborate with other researchers to complete research tasks. They will work closely with the team to support various aspects of the research lifecycle, from literature reviews, manuscript presentation, and participant interview support

There is a possibility of additional hours (the limit is 20 hours per week), depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

• - assisting with related literature reviews, grant preparation, and manuscript preparation, and;
• - supporting the collection of qualitative interview data;
• - aiding data cleaning, preparation, management, and analysis;
• - support qualitative data analysis in NVivo;
• - participating in research meetings;
• - performing other related duties as assigned.

This position is grant-funded, and continued employment will be contingent upon the grant.

Minimum Qualifications

• -Currently enrolled in a graduate program (MS, MPH or PhD) in public health, social work, or related field;
• -Knowledge of/experience working in a health-related field;
• -Experience with or interest in research projects, particularly qualitative interviews, survey data collection, management, and analysis;
• -Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
• -Strong attention to detail and organizational skills;
• -Strong communication and writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• - Background and/or experience in health-related research is highly preferred. Experience with qualitative methods, such as conducting interviews or coding, is also preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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