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
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
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