Work Study-Scholarly Impact and Research Program

Albert Einstein College of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Albert Einstein College of Medicine is hiring a Student Assistant for the SIRP program in New York. You will develop resource guides, engage in self-directed learning, and meet regularly with course leadership and analytics staff to support research and scholarship across domains.

The role involves hosting office hours, triaging requests, and coordinating with faculty to align on project-based support, while adhering to FWS documentation and leave policies.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled medical student in good academic standing at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
• Demonstrated experience in at least one SIRP research domain (e.g., project design, implementation, analysis).
• Selected and approved by course leadership based on CV and relevant expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop a resource guide for one or more SIRP research and scholarship domains.
• Engage in self-directed learning to attain advanced knowledge in a selected domain.
• Hold regular meetings with course leadership and the staff biostatistician.
• Host peer office hours to support students' research-related questions.
• Maintain a triage system for SIRP support requests.
• Respond to SIRP-related email inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate with faculty domain leads to align on project-based support.
• Collaborate with technical experts, including informatics faculty, when needed.
• Review and adhere to institutional policies for leaves of absence.
• Guide peers in developing learning plans and capstone deliverables.
• Assist peers in executing and disseminating scholarly research projects.
• Encourage and advise on career development opportunities related to academic scholarship.
• Submit time logs and summaries of work performed as required by FWS compliance.

Skills

SIRP domain experience

Self-directed learning

Education

Medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Tools

R

Python

SAS

SPSS

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a resource guide for one or more of the SIRP research and scholarship domains.


• Engage in self-directed learning to attain advanced knowledge in a selected domain.


• Hold regular meetings with course leadership and the staff biostatistician.


• Host peer office hours to support students' research-related questions.


• Maintain a triage system for SIRP support requests.


• Respond to SIRP-related email inquiries in a timely and professional manner.


• Coordinate with faculty domain leads to align on project-based support.


• Collaborate with technical experts, including informatics faculty, when needed.


• Review and adhere to institutional policies for leaves of absence.


• Guide peers in developing learning plans and capstone deliverables.


• Assist peers in executing and disseminating scholarly research projects.


• Encourage and advise on career development opportunities related to academic scholarship.


• Submit time logs and summaries of work performed as required by FWS compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled medical student in good academic standing at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.


• Demonstrated experience in at least one SIRP research domain (e.g., project design, implementation, analysis).


• Selected and approved by course leadership based on CV and relevant expertise.

Preferred: Experience with statistical tools (e.g., R, Python, SAS, SPSS), informatics, or prior publications.

Encouraged: Background in computer science, engineering, public health, or related academic areas.

Salary Verbiage

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is listed below. Albert Einstein College of Medicine 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.

Minimum Salary Range

USD $17.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary Range

USD $20.00/Hr.

ABOUT US

The Student-led Support in Impact for Research Program (SIRP) is a student-driven initiative aligned with the goals of the Impact course. This Work-Study position supports peer-led research advising and academic support for students engaged in longitudinal research and scholarship. Student Assistants will collaborate with course leadership and faculty mentors to deliver research support and mentorship across domains such as Project Design, Data Analysis, and Dissemination. This role also fulfills Federal Work-Study (FWS) guidelines, with supervision and regular documentation of hours worked.