CS-Research Assistant
Position Summary
Columbia University School of Nursing is seeking to hire a short‑term casual student research worker to provide qualitative research support for several NIH‑funded projects focusing on primary care, the healthcare workforce, and the care and outcomes of older adults with chronic diseases, including dementia. The selected candidates will collaborate with other researchers to complete research tasks. They will work closely with the team to support various aspects of the research lifecycle, from literature reviews, manuscript presentation, and participant interview support. There is a possibility of additional hours (the limit is 20 hours per week), depending on project needs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with related literature reviews, grant preparation, and manuscript preparation.
- Support the collection of qualitative interview data.
- Aid data cleaning, preparation, management, and analysis.
- Support qualitative data analysis in NVivo.
- Participate in research meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program (MS, MPH, or PhD) in public health, social work, or a related field.
- Knowledge of or experience working in a health‑related field.
- Experience with or interest in research projects, particularly qualitative interviews, survey data collection, management, and analysis.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background and/or experience in health‑related research.
- Experience with qualitative methods, such as conducting interviews or coding.
Pay
Salary range: $23.50 – $23.50 per hour. The final salary will be set based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.
Schedule
Short‑term casual position, 10 hours per week with the possibility of up to 20 hours per week depending on project needs.