Graduate Research Assistant Position: Academic Writing

Teachers College, Columbia University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Teachers College, Columbia University seeks a Graduate Research Assistant for its project aimed at combating biases in education. The role involves academic writing, research, and communication with stakeholders, offering opportunities for growth within a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience and interest in Violence Prevention, K-12 Education.
• Excellent written, editing, and communication skills.
• Self-starter and independent worker.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research and review of literature.
• Assist in writing scholarly articles and publications.
• Develop, edit, and proofread literature and reports.

Skills

Excellent written and communication skills

Research skills

Attention to detail

Creative thinking

Independence

Education

Experience in writing peer-reviewed literature

Interest in Violence Prevention, K-12 Education, Equity

Job description

Graduate Research Assistant Position: Academic Writing

Job Summary/Basic Function:
Funded by the Department of Homeland Security, Dr. Amra Sabic-El-Rayess is leading a project that will demonstrate how non-inclusive pedagogies and curricula can instigate educational displacement, isolation, and othering. The team will launch a multi-module professional training program aimed at addressing the gap in professional development for educators in countering biases as a method to mitigate risks and amplify protective factors against targeted violence and the radicalization of students in U.S. classrooms. This project is looking for a Graduate Research Assistant to assist in academic writing and external and internal communications. The position is dynamic and includes opportunities for growth, leadership, and networking.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In-depth research and review of relevant literature.
• Assistance in writing scholarly articles and publications.
• Writing formal communication with stakeholders.
• Developing, editing, and proofreading original literature and quarterly reports.
• Attendance at Internal Team Meetings on a weekly basis.
  Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience and writing peer-reviewed literature.
• A creative and out-of-the-box thinker.
• Self-starter and independent worker
• Excellent written, editing, and communication skills.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience and interest in Violence Prevention, K-12 Education, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Bias curriculum and training.
• Experience and interest in Violence Prevention, K-12 Education, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Bias curriculum and training.

Other Information & Compensation:
15 hrs/week
Students cannot hold another Graduate Research Assistant position simultaneously.
This position will earn $5,000 for the Summer 2023 semester + 3 credits (if taking a 6 credit minimum).
To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter by June 30th.

Salary Range:

5,000.00

Work Modality:

Hybrid

About the company

Columbia University is a private Ivy League research university in New York City.

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