GPH Graduate Research Fellow

Southern Arkansas University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Full time

Job summary

A public health academic institution in New York is recruiting for a Statistical Fellow to assist with statistical consulting and data analysis in collaborative public health research projects. This full-time summer position offers hands-on experience, requires a graduate student in Biostatistics or related fields, and involves working closely with faculty and staff. Strong software skills and the ability to work collaboratively on various projects are essential. The role offers a hybrid work model with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Graduate student in a relevant field.
• Experience with statistical software.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with statistical consulting.
• Develop and conduct statistical analysis plans.
• Create data visualizations.
• Communicate results through reports and presentations.

Skills

Experience with statistical software such as R, SAS, Stata, or Python

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Graduate student in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Statistical Fellow
Department: GPH Biostatistics

Contact: [e-mail]

The Biostatistical Consultation and Collaboration Core (BC3) at NYU Global Public Health is recruiting graduate student Research Assistants to serve as Statistical Fellows for the Summer 2026 term, with the option to begin part-time earlier in the Spring 2026 semester.

This position is full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer term and requires in-person work at least three days per week. Fellows may have the opportunity to begin working part-time prior to the summer term based on availability and project needs.

Working Conditions:
Hybrid: In-person meetings at 708 Broadway, as well as potential virtual or in person meetings with collaborators. The expectation is that the Statistical Fellows will be in person at 708 Broadway at least 3 days a week.

Statistical Fellows will work closely with Dr. Alex Dahlen and BC3 staff to support collaborative public health research projects. Responsibilities include assisting with statistical consulting, developing and conducting statistical analysis plans, creating data visualizations, and communicating results through written reports and presentations. Fellows will meet regularly with project investigators and participate in team meetings to review and discuss ongoing projects.

Qualifications:

• Graduate student in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Data Science, or related field
• Experience with statistical software such as R, SAS, Stata, or Python
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on multiple projects

This position provides hands-on experience in statistical consulting and collaborative research in a public health setting. Supervisor will meet once a week to review job expectations.

Location

708 Broadway, New York City, New York 10003

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly base salary range for student employment positions are $17-$18 per hour for undergraduate students and $30 per hour for graduate students. The hourly rate for graduate employees is based on the collective bargaining agreement with Local 7902.

Federal Work-Study is not required for this role, unless specifically stated within the job description. If you are eligible to receive Federal Work-Study funds, your eligibility status will be disclosed to the hiring manager to ensure proper processing if hired.