CS-Research Assistant

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

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York's School of Nursing invites applications for a data science focused student research worker to support AI and ML research in cardiovascular health informatics. You will work with structured and unstructured EHR data under the direction of Dr.

Kang's federally funded program. Responsibilities include preparing and cleaning datasets, ensuring data quality, extracting information from clinical notes, literature reviews, and documenting data management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Experience with Python and/or R for data science.
• Familiarity with ML libraries and NLP tools.
• Knowledge of statistics and data visualization.
• Ability to work with large datasets and structured/unstructured data.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cleaning, and organizing research datasets (structured EHR data: vitals, labs, medications, diagnoses).
• Supporting data quality checks and basic data summaries under supervision.
• Assisting with extracting information from clinical notes using existing tools/workflows.
• Supporting literature reviews related to AI/ML and clinical research.
• Documenting data management procedures and study protocols (data dictionaries, IRB/DUA materials).
• Participating in research team meetings and providing task updates.
• This is a grant funded position; continued employment depends on funding.

Skills

Python

R

Machine Learning

NLP

Data Visualization

Data Analysis

Big Data

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

spaCy

NLTK

Hugging Face

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

The School of Nursing is seeking a data science-focused student research worker to support AI and machine learning research in cardiovascular health informatics. The position involves working with both structured and unstructured electronic health records (EHR) data, applying advanced computational methods including machine learning and natural language processing under the direction of Dr. Kang’s federally funded research program

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include assisting with:

• Preparing, cleaning, and organizing research datasets (e.g., structured EHR data such as vital signs, lab values, medications, and diagnoses)
• Supporting data quality checks and basic data summaries under supervision
• Assisting with extracting and organizing information from clinical notes using existing tools/workflows, as directed by the research team
• Supporting literature reviews and background research related to AI/ML and clinical research
• Assisting with documentation related to data management and research protocols (e.g., data dictionaries, IRB/DUA materials), as assigned
• Participating in research team meetings and providing updates on assigned tasks
• Performing other duties as assigned
• This is a grant funded position. Continued employment is based on availability of funding.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent in education and experience
• Strong programming skills in Python and/or R
• Experience with machine learning libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar)
• Familiarity with NLP techniques and tools (spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face, or similar)
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and data visualization
• Experience working with large datasets and database management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with electronic health records or clinical data
• Familiarity with healthcare terminologies (SNOMED-CT, ICD, LOINC)
• Knowledge of HIPAA and research data security requirements
• Experience with deep learning approaches for clinical NLP

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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