Research Assistant (Part-Time)

New York University; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant in Los Angeles to support the SNEngage study in social networks and mental health services for individuals with serious mental illnesses. The position is in-person and requires 20-27 hours per week, starting Oct 26, 2026.

Responsibilities include conducting interviews, data entry into RedCap, Excel, and Box, and attending regular team meetings. Applicants should hold a related master's degree and have 1-2 years of quantitative

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, public health, or related field.
• 1-2 years experience in quantitative research and data entry in RedCap/Quantrics.
• Ability to drive to interview sites in Los Angeles for in-person interviews.
• Strong data collection, entry, and management skills.
• Commitment to social equity and services to marginalized populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social network, social cognition and life history interviews
• Enter data into RedCap, Excel, and Box
• Attend regular check-ins and team meetings
• Perform other research-related activities as required

Skills

Interviews

Data entry

Data management

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in social work, psychology, public health, or related field

Tools

RedCap

Quantrics

Excel

Box

Job description

New York University: NYU - NY: Silver School of Social Work

Location

Open Date

Sep 23, 2026

Description

Position: Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Schedule: In-Person - 20-27 hours a week

Start Date: October 26, 2026

Principal Investigators: Dr. Rohini Pahwa and Dr. Erin Kelly

Study title: Social Networks Engage (SNEngage): A longitudinal examination of factors predicting the social networks and mental health services of individuals with serious mental illnesses.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct social network, social cognition and life history interviews
• Enter data into various platforms including RedCap, excel, and box
• Attend regular check-in and team meetings
• Perform other research related activities as required

This position is classified under the professional research staff category at NYU and does not qualify for visa sponsorship including STEM OPT extension. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

• Masters in social work, psychology, public health, and/or other allied social/behavioral science
• 1-2 years experience working on quantitative research studies, including experience working with large datasets and entering data in RedCap/Quantrics
• Be able to drive to interview sites in Los Angeles to conduct in-person interviews
• Interest in working with individuals with serious mental illnesses
• Excellent data collection, data entry and data management skills
• High level of attention to detail, flexibility, ability to work on a team
• Commitment to social equity and services to marginalized and vulnerable populations

Performance evaluation procedure

The team member will meet with the Principal Investigator and other team members, as needed, on a regular basis to review completed tasks and plan next activities. During these contacts the student will discuss professional and academic development goals.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is $20-$30 . New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

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