Research Assistant (Part-Time)

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

New York University’s School of Global Public Health invites applicants for a Part-Time Research Assistant to support a project on congressional cosponsorship networks. The role emphasizes rigorous data analysis and modeling within a collaborative research team.

The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and with others on an ongoing project during the Fall semester.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on an ongoing research project.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on congressional cosponsorship networks to examine effects of party affiliation and polarization.
• Assist with developing and applying network models to cosponsorship data.
• Support theoretical development and numerical analysis related to the project.
• Conduct data analysis and interpret findings using computational and quantitative methods.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Independent work

Collaborative work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

New York University: NYU - NY: School of Global Public Health

Location

New York, NY

Open Date

Aug 19, 2026

Deadline

Aug 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

Title of Position: Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Department: NYU School of Global Public Health

Number of Positions Available: 1

The School of Global Public Health is seeking to hire a Part-Time Research Assistant.

• Conduct research on congressional cosponsorship networks to examine the effects of political party affiliation and polarization.
• Assist with developing and applying network models to congressional cosponsorship data.
• Support theoretical development and numerical analysis related to the research project.
• Conduct data analysis and interpret findings using computational and quantitative methods.
• Contribute to ongoing research activities and analysis during the Fall semester.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in related field.
• A master's degree preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on an ongoing research project.

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the hourly pay range for this position is $30/hour. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant 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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