Research Assistant (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

New York University’s Silver School of Social Work in New York, NY seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support a study on family-based interventions. The role is in-person and involves data entry, literature reviews, weekly meetings, and IRB-related tasks.

Applicants must be current graduate students in social work or related fields, with 1–2 years in quantitative research, strong data-handling skills, and a commitment to social equity. Hourly pay ranges from $20 to $30.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in quantitative research with large datasets.
• Experience entering data in Qualtrics and maintaining data integrity.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and cleaning.
• Literature reviews.
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Assist with IRB protocol preparation and submissions.
• Perform related research duties as needed.

Skills

Quantitative research

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Data handling

Social equity commitment

Education

Masters in Social Work

Masters in Psychology

Masters in Public Health

Tools

Qualtrics

Job description

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

Location

New York, NY

Description

Position Title: Research Assistant (Part-Time)

Schedule: In-Person

Timeline: 10 hours per week

Study title: ANZANSI Family Program: “Testing the Impact of Family-based Intervention to Improve Developmental and Health Outcomes for Female Adolescents.”

• Data entry and cleaning
• Literature reviews
• Attend weekly team meetings
• Perform other research-related activities as required, including preparing and submitting IRB protocols.
• Perform additional related duties as needed

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

• Current student in 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 Qualtrics
• High level of attention to detail, flexibility, ability to work on a team
• Commitment to social equity and services to marginalized and vulnerable populations

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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