Research Coordinator

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York is seeking a Research Coordinator to support qualitative bioethics research. The position is for one year with potential renewal based on funding and project needs.

The role involves coordinating day-to-day study activities, supporting IRB submissions, literature reviews, data management, and preparing scholarly outputs in collaboration with the PI and research team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with three years of related experience required.
• Training in qualitative research methods preferred.
• Experience working in a research or project team.
• Experience developing presentations and academic manuscripts.
• Familiarity with ELSI research and bioethics.
• Interest in disability studies and inclusive research practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day study activities, including scheduling meetings and maintaining timelines.
• Support IRB submissions and renewals.
• Conduct literature reviews and document reviews relevant to the study.
• Manage survey and interview workflows: recruitment, data collection, and data management.
• Assist qualitative data analysis with the project team under the PI.
• Prepare manuscripts, presentations, and other scholarly outputs.
• Communicate with researchers, collaborators, and staff.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: One Year
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $73,000 - $75,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Division of Ethics at Columbia University is seeking a Research Coordinator to support qualitative bioethics research. The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal dependent on funding.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day study activities, including scheduling meetings, maintaining timelines, and supporting IRB submissions and renewals.
• Conduct literature, document review and other research activities relevant to the study.
• Manage survey and interview workflows, including recruitment, data collection, and data management.
• Support qualitative data analysis with project team members under the direction of the PI.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews relevant to study aims.
• Manage, clean, and analyze data using qualitative research software.
• Assist in the development of manuscripts, presentations, and other scholarly outputs.
• Communicate and collaborate with researchers, collaborators, and research staff.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training, and experience plus three years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in qualitative research methods and experience in qualitative data analysis.
• Experience working as part of a research or project team.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interest in bioethics and related fields (e.g., medical humanities, STS, sociology, anthropology, public health).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced research environment.
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.
• Experience developing professional presentations and academic manuscripts.
• Demonstrated familiarity with ELSI research and bioethics.
• Familiarity with disability studies and inclusive research practices.

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