Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Research Staff Assistant in New York, New York
- Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $39,200 - $43,000
Position Summary
Reporting to the Principal Investigator and Chair, the Research Staff Assistant provides assistance with research investigating the brain mechanisms of social-emotional and cognitive development along discrete and confidential administrative support to a chair person.
This is a one-year, grant-funded position with the possibility of extension if additional funds are secured.
Responsibilities
- Organize subject scheduling and running of subjects 25%
- Assist with running lab experiments. Preparing paperwork and materials for research visits, and administering computer tasks and questionnaires 25%
- Assist with collecting and maintaining research data including behavioral and FMRI data collection 20%
- Perform administrative duties related to research (e.g., grant preparation, ordering supplies, coordinating chair calendar and email/correspondence, travel arrangements, etc.) and other duties as assigned 20%
- Assist in preparations of reports and proposals and with correspondence, data entry, and library research; and other duties as assigned 10%
Minimum Qualification
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- 3 Months of of Experience in a Research Environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field
- At least 6 months of research experience
Other Requirements
- Also required are excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly